by Emma Davey 
An outbreak of leptospirosis, a disease that can be deadly to dogs, has been confirmed in Williamsburg. According to Council Member Lincoln Restler, at least two dogs have died, though Buddy’s Dog Den reports that number could be as high as four.
The disease has been linked to the dog run in McCarren Park. Dakarrie, a local dog trainer, shared his experience in dealing with the disease on Instagram. Unfortunately, Oreo, a dog that he…
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