WATERTOWN — City police officer Michael S. Maney has another partner with four paws. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO — According to Lindsay Metott of the Oswego County Humane Society, pet adoptions are up. Read More ⇒
ADAMS — After 17 years as a state trooper, Heidi Lyndaker has come to realize that the system tends to revolve around the charge in an animal cruelty case and not the animal itself, underscoring why she regularly goes out of her way and into somebody else’s case to make sure the pet is cared… Read More ⇒
MASSENA — The Massena Humane Society will be staying at its current town-owned location on the South Racquette Road for some time. Read More ⇒
This week the pet of the week is Buttercup. Buttercup is our oldest resident here at the shelter at 14 years old. She has been with us for a few months now, and she is one of the friendliest cats we’ve ever had. She does have some early onset kidney issues, however this is very common in old… Read More ⇒
The holiday season is a favorite time of year for many who transform their homes with festive decorations, bake winter treats, and open their doors to guests. Because these traditions introduce new variables into their furry friend’s environment, pet owners should be aware of any potential h… Read More ⇒
This week we have two pets of the week. Meet Ralphie, the tiger with white; and Sal, the all gray kitten. They are two brothers from the same litter. They are about 8 weeks old and ready to be adopted. Both have been neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. They are very sweet kittens whose ho… Read More ⇒
OSWEGO — The Oswego County Humane Society will host its annual Home for the Holidays Pet Adoption event via zoom from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 19. This event is free and open to anyone who is interested in adoption and learning about why fostering is so important to the organization. Join … Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Donations have been rolling in as more people hear about what Mike Manning, a retired Vietnam War veteran, has been doing for more than 20 years to feed and protect a colony of cats on Burlington Street. Read More ⇒
Thomas H. Bradley III, who competed in his first dog show as a teenager in 1955 at the Adirondack Kennel Club show in Lake Placid, is still involved in the sport, but now it’s a matter of “show’ when his dogs compete. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — It’s been about 65 years since Thomas H. Bradley III became one of the original members of the North Country Kennel Club which would become a launching pad for him to go on to elite ranks in the dog show and dog-judging world. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — The Massena Town Council has asked departments to trim their budgets by 20%, but Supervisor Steven D. O’Shaughnessy said the Massena Humane Society wants something in return — the parcel of land on the South Racquette Road where the animal shelter is located. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO — The Oswego County Health Department reminds residents that its final rabies clinic of 2020 will run from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the Oswego County Highway Garage, 31 Schaad Drive, Scriba. People can call 315-349-3557 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays to schedule an appo… Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A 9-month-old Dalmatian who spent a portion of his puppy life detained in a holding facility at the John F. Kennedy International Airport in Queens has finally made it home to owner Hedy J. Starr. The dog trainer joined a federal lawsuit, fundraised and spent more than $12,000 to… Read More ⇒
HEUVELTON — As the video began circulating on Facebook and police agencies’ phones started ringing off the hook, Jolen R. Pike was already in her car, driving to where it was filmed — right where the dog was bound in duct tape and drop-kicked across the room as its tail wagged — to rescue th… Read More ⇒
PARISH — The Oswego County Health Department reminds residents to call 315-349-3557 from 8:30 a.m. tp 4 p.m. weekdays to schedule an appointment for their pet at the next rabies clinic. It runs from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 30 at the Oswego County Highway Garage at 24 Dill Pickle… Read More ⇒
A survey done by the American Veterinary Medical Association notes that 84 percent of practices that responded reported a pandemic strategy of asking clients to wait in their vehicles during treatment of their pets. Read More ⇒
PULASKI — The North Country Veterinary Services office in this village in July decided to allow human clients into the building with their pets under strict pandemic protocols. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO — The Oswego County Health Department reminds residents that COVID-19 protocols will be in place for all remaining rabies clinics this year. The next scheduled clinic runs from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 30, at the Parish Department of Public Works at 24 Dill Pickle Alley. Read More ⇒
PULASKI — The Oswego County Health Department continues its rabies clinics with COVID-19 protocols. The next scheduled clinic runs from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 16 at the Oswego County Highway Garage on Centerville Road in Pulaski. Read More ⇒
SARANAC LAKE — Of 35 cats that Tri-Lakes Humane Society manager Lena Bombard helped remove from a house outside of St. Regis Falls on Aug. 21, 16 are now ready for what in the rescue community are called “forever homes.” Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — At the Lewis County Humane Society, the increase in pet adoptions amid the COVID-19 pandemic seems nothing short of positive on the surface, but shelter manager Amber Zehr is concerned that as more people go back to work, they’ll find they have less time to care for their new fur… Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Every fall since 2016, the nonprofit organization Paws4Potter has been hosting an event known as the “Making A Mark On K9 Cancer” dog walk, to raise awareness for canine cancer and to raise money for the National Canine Cancer Foundation. Due to unforeseen circumstances with the … Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — This fall, the Jefferson County SPCA is set to host a new virtual fundraiser called “Tails 2 Trails: A 5k Run & Walk for Shelter Animals.” This two-week virtual event will start on Sunday, Oct. 11 and end on Oct. 25. Read More ⇒
The Oswego County Health Department re-scheduled the Hastings rabies clinic. It will now run from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 26 at the Hastings Town Highway Garage on Wilson Road in Central Square. Read More ⇒
THREE MILE BAY — Little White Church by the Lake held an open call for animal blessings at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Read More ⇒
The Oswego County Health Department reminds residents that COVID-19 protocols will remain in place for all upcoming rabies clinics. The next scheduled clinic runs from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 12 at the Oswego County Bristol Hill Landfill Solid Waste Facility on NYS Route 3 in Volney. Read More ⇒
PULASKI — The Oswego County Health Department continues its rabies clinics with the new COVID-19 protocols. The next clinic will run from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29, at the Oswego County Highway Garage on Centerville Road. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO — The Oswego County Health Department continues its rabies clinics with the new COVID-19 protocols. The next clinic will run from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15 at the Hannibal Town Highway Garage on Cemetery Drive. Read More ⇒
GOUVERNEUR — Things are looking up for the elderly beagle that was seen being abandoned in LeRay earlier this month. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO — The Oswego County Health Department will reopen rabies clinics with new protocols in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The next clinic will run from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17 at the Oswego County Highway Garage on Schaad Road, just off Route 104 in Scriba. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — Officials in the village are considering a proposed local law that would allow village residents to raise chickens. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO — The Oswego County Health Department has postponed its rabies clinic for pets that was scheduled for Wednesday, June 10, at the Hastings Town Highway Garage in Central Square. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Heather Spezzano, who has held the position of executive director of the Jefferson County SPCA since September 2017, has left the job. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — The Massena Central School District’s Board of Education has adopted a new policy regarding the use of a therapy dog at the high school. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO — The Oswego County Health Department has postponed its rabies clinic for pets that was scheduled for Wednesday, May 13, at the Oswego County DPW Garage in Parish. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO — The annual Furball event for the Oswego County Humane Society was originally scheduled to be held on April 25 this year. This event is now postponed due to coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions on large gatherings. The new date is Saturday, Oct. 17. The Pet Photo Contest, a compliment… Read More ⇒
DETROIT — As coronavirus case numbers climb, another COVID-19-related concern has come to light: What about my pets? Read More ⇒
OSWEGO — The Oswego County Health Department continues to investigate reports of rabies during the COVID-19 pandemic. To date, there have been 10 cases of confirmed rabies in wildlife within the county. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The Jefferson County SPCA has received a $50,000 Lifesaving Impact Grant from the Petco Foundation, which will help to purchase brand new cat caging units for the shelter. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO — The Oswego County Humane Society is changing procedures and limiting non-urgent service due to the coronavirus pandemic. The health and well-being of the animals in their care, the staff, and the community they serve continue to be their top priorities. In this spirit and in respons… Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The Jefferson County SPCA is working to get ahead of uncertain and ever-changing times as it scrambles to find homes for two dogs and more than 30 cats. Read More ⇒
CANTON — St. Lawrence County residents are reminded of the importance of having their pets vaccinated for rabies and will have ample opportunities though clinics offered this year. Read More ⇒