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 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 ⇒
MASSENA — There was some fowl play in the village of Massena in 2019. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — With the sun shining and spirits high, Jefferson County SPCA staff and students in the Veterinary Practices program at Jefferson-Lewis BOCES set off on a day full of spaying and neutering a small portion of the area’s feral cat population. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — The St. Lawrence Centre mall is going to the dogs — literally — on Saturday. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The Davidson Auto Group gave back this holiday season by hosting a $3,000 Nonprofit Giveaway Contest. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — The residents of the Massena and Potsdam Humane Society’s animal shelters had a special holiday season this year, thanks to the owners of the Potsdam Little Italy restaurant. Read More ⇒
LOUISVILLE — Five dogs are home safe and sound — and warm — after falling through the ice on the Grasse River late Friday morning in Louisville. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A puppy from the Jefferson County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will be a participant in Animal Planet’s “Puppy Bowl XVI” on Feb. 2. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The weather couldn’t dampen the spirits of staff members at the Jefferson County SPCA Friday as they asked community members to join the Lifesavers Club during the shelter’s first ever Lifesavers Life-a-thon. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Despite the gray, rainy weather on Friday, spirits were high at the Jefferson County SPCA during the shelter’s first ever Lifesavers Life-a-thon. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Along with the usual canine occupants of the Jefferson County SPCA’s kennels, a few special guests will be added to the mix on Friday. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — Although they haven’t officially approved a proposal to bring a therapy dog into the high school, the Massena Central School Board of Education wants to at least craft a policy regarding therapy dogs so they have something ready when the time comes. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — After nearly a year apart, a young girl has been reunited with the cat she grew up with. Read More ⇒
GLEN PARK — The Paws4Potter “Howliday” Bazaar, a fundraising event to benefit both Paws4Potter and the National Canine Cancer Foundation, will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 at the Glen Park Fire Department, 630 Main St. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The state Department of Health laboratory has reported to the Jefferson County Public Health Service that a skunk in the city has tested positive for rabies. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A spaghetti dinner fundraiser to benefit Paws4Potter will be held from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Glen Park Fire Hall, 630 Main St. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO COUNTY - The Oswego County Health Department will hold its final rabies vaccination clinic this fall from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, at the Oswego County Highway Garage, 31 Schaad Drive, Scriba. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Each year, in conjunction with National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, which runs from Nov. 3 to 9, the Jefferson County Dog Shelter, 21897 County Route 190, holds an open house to welcome the public, show off adoptable dogs, and educate guests about the services the shelter p… Read More ⇒
The Jefferson County Dog Shelter, 21897 County Route 190, will hold a celebration on Nov. 3 in honor of National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, which runs Nov. 3 to 9. Read More ⇒
