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 ⇒
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 ⇒
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 ⇒
