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From The New York Shitty Inbox: More Huron Street Kittens
Filed under: 11222, Crazy Cat Lady, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic
If my inbox is any indication it is raining. KITTENS that is.
T (who sent the above photographs) writes:
Heather…I’m sorry this is taking me so long to get to you – this situation is probably gone by now, either good or bad. I was walking my dog this morning when I heard a heck of a lot of high pitched mewling coming from the corner of green and franklin. I looked down the street and there were about four kittens, no more than a week old, on the sidewalk next to some garbage cans, crying. There was no mother in sight, which to me was highly strange so I’m guessing they may have been dumped. Pics of one attached and the others to follow. My dog was going crazy so I wanted to get out of there and then I had a four hour call with clients at 8:30 so..I am the worst person in the world cuz I didn’t have time to do anything. Maybe you can swing by on your walks?
Needless to say I made some phones calls, tossed on a jacket and headed to Franklin Street without delay. The kittens were nowhere to be found. That’s when I decided to swing by Unleash Brooklyn— and got some VERY GOOD NEWS!
Jay Lombard told me that a woman had contacted him regarding a litter of kittens she found (and had taken home) from Huron Street. We quickly deduced that these were the same young ‘uns T had contacted me about. Jay, in turn, gave her the contact information for Empty Cages Collective and I am pleased to report she has reached out to them! As I understand it, P.J. (one of the founders of Empty Cages) is going to swing by, assess their health, give them fluids and find them a foster home. This is community action at its very best, dear readers! Now if only I could have a few “words” with the person(s) who dumped these cuties like so much trash. But I digress.
This incident has a happy ending because someone took action. If you find a litter of abandoned kittens in north Brooklyn there are a number of rescue organizations who are ready, willing and able to help. Among them:
Dog Habitat: (347) 689 – 4000
Empty Cages Collective: (800) 880 – 2684
Brooklyn Animal Resource Coalition: (718) 486 – 7489
Make the call. Their lives depend on you! In closing, if this tail (yes a bad pun, but I am going to make it anyway) made you smile why not make a donation to the dedicated folks at Dog Habitat or Empty Cages Collective who gave these little ones a future? You can do so by clicking here or here.
Miss Heather
UPDATE 6:16 p.m.: As I suspected one didn’t make it— but the others appear to be okay (all things considered). Here they are!
Anyone who would like to help these little ones get a leg up on life can and should make a contribution Lisa’s (the woman taking care of these kittens) Amazon Wish List. She has made it known to me that she is in particular need of KMR (kitty formula).
Found On Huron Street: A Kitty
G (who sent me the above photograph) writes:
We found this guy wondering around our back yard here at 149 Huron. We thought he might be a neighborhood cat, but, he was there for two days (we fed him of course). Anyway, one of our neighbors took finally talked the guys at Brooklyn Unleashed into keeping him. He is really really sweet, not an ounce of aggression. If we didn’t have two already we would have adopted him. Anyway, if anyone is missing this little guy, that is where he is or if you want to give him a good home!
If you know who this fella belongs to or if you would like give him the loving home he deserves please contact Dog Habitat via email at:
rescue (at) doghabitat (dot) org
Thanks!
Miss Heather
Quicklink: We’re #5!
This item was brought to my attention by my buddy Kevin Walsh of Forgotten- NY. He writes:
“Brooklyn’s Boerum Hill and Greenpoint take the 4th and 5th spots on the list.”
Nathan Silver has likely never heard of Little Neck, Maspeth, Ridgewood or Tottenville. He seems to equate bars and nightlife as most desirable elements.
Article not yet online.
As you can see, Kevin is not a man of many words. No worries, I have plenty:
A. I want to read this article.
B. Among the criteria used to determine what constitutes a “good” neighborhood are:
- cost of living
- access to bars
- safety
New York Shitty analysis:
Regarding Point #1: I would imagine one of the factors for “cost of living” is rental prices. Exactly what does Mr. Silver consider affordable? I ask because:
A. The rents in our fair burgh are (still) ridiculous high.
B. Though promised, we have yet to get so much as one unit of affordable housing.
Regarding Point #2: Bars are not a sure-fire indicator of an elevated quality of life. Quite to the contrary, can have a very negative impact on the community.
Regarding Point #3: I’m guessing the 94th Precinct’s crime statistics/COMPSTAT were used to calculate safety. Anyone who was lived in Greenpoint can and will attest that these numbers are deceptive because:
A. Many crimes are not reported
B. Many of the crimes reported are downgraded in severity, e.g.; grand larceny is becomes “lost property”.
The previous is not to suggest that Greenpoint isn’t a nifty place to live. It is. All the essentials, e.g.; grocery stores, laundromats, house ware stores, etc., are here. We also have the Shit Tits. This is a BIG plus in my book. But arguably Greenpoint’s greatest asset is its people: there is a sense of community here that is downright endearing. In essence, what The Garden Spot of the Universe has going for it is not the stuff of statistics. It is found by pounding the pavement.
On that note, Mr. Silver’s findings has yet to be published can be found here. But I would like to take a moment to point out something he failed to factor in his analysis.*
Meet Jessica.
Not only is she purported to be “hotter than 98 degrees” (among other things) but she can be yours at our very own Just For Fun!**
After I shot the above photograph a gent exiting this establishment said:
She’s all yours.
I sort of think Jessica belongs to everybody, if you know what I mean.
I replied.
Man: Not me.
Me: You’re a smart man.
Take that Park Slope!
Miss Heather
*Though he gets points for rating Greenpoint 38 of 50 for park space. Anyone who has seen the sorry excuse for a “park” that graces the end of Greenpoint Avenue will attest this lowly stature is well-deserved. I would also be remiss if I didn’t mention that the excellence of Greenpoint’s Public Schools is well known. At least in Williamsburg. This is why they put up fliers offering money for the use of a Greenpoint address.
**I failed to get the price for Jessica’s company. My bad. Then again, if you are in the market for such an item (and you know who you are) price isn’t really an issue now is it?
Greenpoint Photo Du Jour: Driggs Avenue
This reminder that the age-old problem of homelessness is very much alive and well in the “new” Greenpoint comes courtesy of autovac.
Miss Heather
Reader Contribution Du Jour: No Poopie
Filed under: 11222, Dog Shit Signage, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic
Cat (who forwarded the above bit of dog doo polemic) writes:
Found this on Oak Street today and thought I’d share. Looks like the kids of the garden spot of the universe are joining the crusade against dog shit.
Indeed!
Miss Heather
Spotted On Manhattan Avenue: TNR Workshop
Filed under: Crazy Cat Lady, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Urban Fur
Anyone who has read this site for any appreciable period of time knows that I have a fondness for cats. Conversely, a significant amount of my readership are animal lovers of one stripe or another. One question I am often asked about the stray cat problem in Greenpoint (and beyond) is:
How can I help?
The following is a start.
On Saturday, May 8, starting at noon Greenpoint’s own Word Books will be hosting a Trap Neuter and Return Workshop. Among the numerous topics to be covered are:
- How to handle and trap feral cats
- Arranging veterinary care
- How to set up and maintain a feral cat colony
- Raising awareness about the various resources available to you in creating and maintaining a feral cat colony
Upon completing this workshop attendees will be TNR certified and as such will have access to low cost spay and neutering services, traps and equipment. If you are concerned about feline overpopulation in your community and to do something about it I strongly advise you attend this work shop. You can register for this via email at: lois (at) nycferalcat (dot) org (be sure to indicate Brooklyn TNR Workshop in the subject line) or telephone at (212) 662 – 5761.
TNR Workshop
May 8, 2010 12:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Cost: FREE!
Word Books
126 Franklin Street
Brooklyn, NY 11222
For more information about TNR click here to be directed to Neighborhood Cats‘s web site.
Miss Heather
New York Shitty Day Starter: Buddha
Filed under: Area 51
If you want to see something rather odd head to the scrap yard at Provost and Kent Street. At the far corner (adjacent to the diner, across the street from the Newtown Creek Waste Treatment Facility) you will find five Buddha heads (like the one depicted above). I am not making this up. Go there and see them for yourself.
Miss Heather
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