Animal Advice

Be sure to check the Park Slope Parents Recommendation section for referrals for the following local sevices everything Animal related - from the Pets to the Pests:

Emergency Vets

Vets

Dog Walkers & Cat Sitting

Exterminator or Pest Control

Pet Care

Browse the articles below for tips for finding a lost cat or dog, dealing with pesky raccoons (yes, they exist in Brooklyn!), and more....

Sleeping Babies & Dear Doggies

Details: Parent Category: Parenting Advice; Category: Sleeping, Sleeping Advice for Babies, Animal Advice

One parent raised the following dilemma: “how do parents meet competing needs of all beloved household creatures when they don't fall together, time-wise?’

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Lost or Found a Pet?

Details: Category: The Hood, Important Neighborhood Stuff, Animal Advice

Have you found or lost a cat or dog in the neighborhood? Here's what to do...

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Become a Foster Home for a Dog or Kitty

Details: Parent Category: The Hood; Category: Volunteer Opportunities - Local Organizations, Animal Advice

Interested in Fostering a kitty or dog?

I found a baby bird! What do I do?

Details: Parent Category: Home Life; Category: Animal Advice

So you found a baby bird fallen out of it's nest. Here are some following resources to help your winged friend!

What to do about Raccoons

Details: Parent Category: Home Life; Category: Animal Advice

Yes, there are Raccoons in Brooklyn! However cute they may be, they can be a nuisance when they forage in your trash, nest in your roof, or sneak into your kitchen. Here are tips from your PSP neighbors!