Dog-friendly Bars

This week's issue of Time Out NY is all about outdoor bar spaces and one spread is dedicated to dog-friendly spaces. Whatever these bars are doing to avoid Health Dept violations I hope they keep it up. A dog-friendly bar is sometimes the only way I can see my friends without feeling guilty about leaving the puppers at home.

Highlighted are two places nearby: Great Bar Harry on Smith Street and that pretty Brooklyn Botanica in Red Hook (but only when the kitchen is closed). Steve and I have partied down in GBH before but didn't know I could bring him along to Brooklyn Botanica. Classy.

http://newyork.timeout.com/articles/restaurants-bars/86534/dog-friendly-bars-in-nyc

New Dog Park on Pier 6!

Steve and I checked out the new park at Pier 6 opening weekend. Along with lots of cool playgrounds and a ferry to Governor's Island, it includes a dog park! It's small but in good shape and has a nice water fountain. The surface is some kind of red gravel that leaves red stains. Could it be Red Sandstone?

Pier 6 is located at the end of Atlantic Avenue. The dog park is near the tall condo building.

It's great to have another place for him to run around in that's not far from home.

Here's more info on Brooklyn Bridge Park:
http://www.brooklynbridgeparknyc.org/

Adoption Event Cancelled

Update:
We regret to inform you that the adoption event has been canceled for Sunday June 20. North Shore Animal League has pulled the adoption truck from Sean Casey Animal Rescue. It seems their driver is ill.
We will be rescheduling as soon as possible. They promised us the next available date. Sorry for any inconvenience. We will keep you posted. Chris

Adoption Event at Love Thy Pet this Sunday

Our favorite local pet store Love Thy Pet is hosting another adoption event this Sunday. Sean Casey's Animal Rescue will bring cats and dogs, including some kittens and puppies. This rescue group does great work so we hope lots of animals will find forever homes at this event.

Here are the details:

Location:
Love Thy Pet
164 Union Street (between Hicks and Henry)
718-596-2399

Date:
Sunday June 20

Hours:
12:30 to 6pm