Groundbreaking News!

Dogs Celebrating at DiMattina Dog Park

In case you haven't heard or visited the dog park this week, the renovation has finally begun! Parks and Recreation and elected officials held a groundbreaking ceremony earlier this week. Work has already begun on removing some trees and fences, and marking the area for the small dog run.

No estimates on how long the renovation will take, but we were told the park will reopen within the year. One official told us he thought it might be finished in late spring. You can be sure that Carroll Gardens Dog Owners Group will be keeping an eye on work going on in the park and staying in contact with Parks and our elected officials. If you would like to get involved, drop us a line! 

Here is the only news coverage I could find on the groundbreaking:

http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20131015/carroll-gardens/construction-begin-on-new-dimattina-dog-run-officials-say

http://www.broadwayworld.com/brooklyn/article/NYC-Parks-to-Break-Ground-on-450K-Renovation-of-Dimattina-Park-Dog-Run-1029-20131028

Spring Cleanup and Meetup at the Dog Park May 19

Fellow Dog Owners!

Our annual spring cleanup and meetup is happening Saturday, May 19 from 10:00am to 12:00 noon on It's My Park Day. Join your neighbors in weeding, painting, sweeping, and clearing our park of garbage and debris. We'll supply tools, work gloves, and cool drinks. Just bring yourself! Dogs optional. We can also answer questions about our impending renovation and discuss ideas for future events.

DiMattina Dog Park Spring Cleanup and Meetup
Saturday, May 19
10:00am to 12:00 noon
(Post-cleanup beers afterward, location TBD)

Are you and your pup interested in becoming a therapy dog team?

The ASPCA is hosting a "meet n greet" info session in Cobble Hill on December 5th to try to get the word out about their therapy dog program and training classes. Anyone interested in animal assisted therapy is welcome to attend. There will be free food, free ASPCA stuff, a raffle, and Pet Partner teams.


These are great folks to work with and should be a fun and informative event.


It's happening at ArtsCetera, 212 Smith St. between Baltic and Butler at 7 p.m.


More information about the ASPCA's animal assisted therapy program at: http://www.aspca.org/aspca-nyc/animal-assisted-therapy.aspx.

Love Thy Pet Halloween Party this Sunday!

Sunday October 23

1pm  to 3pm

 

Fun for all

 

First, Second and Third costume prizes

 

Coffee,  Human Cake,  Canine Cake, Pictures!

 

Love Thy Pet

164 Union Street

Between Hicks and Henry

718-596-2399

http://www.lovethypetbklyn.com/

 

 

Make Your Dog a Star

Our favorite pet store, Love Thy Pet is holding a contest to choose a cover star for their own brand of Love Thy Pet dog treats. Here are the details:
 
Email up to four pictures of your best friend to lovethypetbklyn@yahoo.com

A panel of judges will select four small breed, four medium breed, and four large breed dogs. Winners will be printed on a special run of Love Thy Pet Treats, which are especially made for Love Thy Pet using only natural ingredients. Contest ends 9/30/11. 
 
Good Luck!