Archive for the ‘Bear Tales’ Category

1855: Dennis, the Russian Bear That Fought at McLaughlin’s Dog Pit on First Avenue

Posted: 17th December 2016 by The Hatching Cat in Animal Attractions, Bear Tales
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This story is not for the squeamish but it’s an important story to tell as it says a lot about society in New York City beforer the Civil War. Plus, there’s a lot of talk about Russian bears in the political news these days, so it’s a timely tale to tell.

1896: The St. Bernard and the Great Bear Hunt at Greenridge, Staten Island

Posted: 21st September 2016 by The Hatching Cat in Animal Stories, Bear Tales
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In January 1896, the tiny hamlet of Greenridge, Staten Island, was all a buzz over the reported sighting of a large, ferocious black bear. Doors were closed and barred at dusk, and guns and pistols were cleaned and loaded.