Living in the shadows of the Brooklyn & Manhattan Bridges, DUMBO/Vinegar Hill are idealistic neighborhoods to raise a puppy or an adopted dog from the ASPCA. Not being to sure, but there seems to be over 80 dogs living amongst the old converted warehouse buildings and new developments in this ever popular part of Brooklyn.
Among the small boutique stores, local restaurants and other businesses in the area, there is only one local pet store. "Petweb Express", caters to most pets, they have an array of specialty foods for both dogs and cats and have most needed supplies for maintaining a healthy lifestyle for your pet. There used to be another pet store in DUMBO, but they have since closed due to the lack of popularity.
Another great convenience in DUMBO is our own Veterinarian. "The Vinegar Hill Veterinary Group". They have been pleasantly located on Front Street since March of 2008. Dr. Sara Neuman and her staff, take great care of all the pets that literally run in their doors. I have never seen a dog shy away from the glass doors, even my Maisy, she always wants to go inside and get a check-up even though she doesn't need one. I think it's because of the cats and a ferret that take up a permanent residency there. About two months ago, a local resident brought in a dog that had escaped from its owners apartment and found wandering around the streets of Brooklyn Heights. Around the same time, I was in Brooklyn Bridge Park, when the actual owner was frantically looking for her "Olive". The VHVG, took the Golden Doodle in until the owner could be found. A picture was put on Facebook and a Brooklyn Heights blog also advertised that a dog had been found. A few hours later, both "Olive" and her owner were reunited. The staff at VHVG, go out of there was in making sure all pets are treated with the utmost decency.
What would a great neighborhood be without a great doggie daycare. That's what "Cheeky Dog" is all about! "Cheeky Dog" is the home away from home for dogs whose owners are business professionals that do not have a dog walker or are unable to get back home to walk their dogs themselves. Centrally located in DUMBO, there are two large rooms for the dogs to run around in and even cubicles for those dogs that are boarded when their owners are away. Richelle Carlisle and her dedicated staff oversee the 1,800 square foot space, she spends most of her time observing the dogs running around during playtime and will even walk your dogs from the owners home. My dog Maisy, spent ten days there, she had a great time, and I think separation anxiety made her lonesome the first couple of nights. She made a lot of new friends that she sees now in Brooklyn Bridge Park/Dog Run. Richelle and her staff are always there to maintain a clean environment to play in or just catch some warm rays by the window.
No matter where you look at any given hour of the day, you will always see a proud dog owner walking the streets of DUMBO/Vinegar Hill with his or her pooch by their side for their daily walk. Our sibling neighborhoods of DUMBO/VH, will always be a playful haven for "Man's Best Friend".
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