PARISH — So often in life it seems a good thing done with the best of intentions goes so wrong and leads to such pain. Eric McIntire, now 53, had those good intentions when he joined the Navy. Then came Somalia. Then came the Gulf War. Then came Iraq. And then came the PTSD. Read More ⇒

OSWEGO — The Oswego County Health Department is working with the Wildlife Services Program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture to distribute oral rabies vaccine baits for wildlife across a large portion of the county. Read More ⇒

OSWEGO — The Oswego County Health Department will hold its next rabies clinic from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 11 at the Bristol Hill Landfill Solid Waste Facility at 3125 Route 3 in Fulton. Read More ⇒

OSWEGO — The Oswego County Health Department will hold its next rabies clinic from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 28 at the Granby Town Highway Garage on 820 County Route 8, Granby. Read More ⇒

SAN DIEGO — As she typed on a laptop computer on the dining room table last month, wrapping up some work for her job at UC San Diego, Yvonne Grobe could feel the weight of a very serious stare burning into her from the next room. Read More ⇒

MASSENA — When the temperatures start rising in the south, three retriever training professionals head north to train their dogs at the town of Massena’s Retriever Training Grounds on Route 131 near the Massena Intake. Read More ⇒

OSWEGO — The Oswego County Health Department will hold its next rabies clinic from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 14, at the Hastings Town Highway Garage on Wilson Road, Hastings. Read More ⇒

OSWEGO — The Oswego County Health Department will hold its next rabies clinic from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 19, at the Oswego County Highway Garage at 24 Dill Pickle Alley, Parish. Read More ⇒

OSWEGO — The Oswego County Health Department will hold its next rabies clinic from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 5, at the Oswego County Highway Garage on Centerville Road in Pulaski. Read More ⇒

For many people, the start of spring is accompanied by an Easter holiday that brings loved ones together in a joyful celebration involving many traditions. For those with furry family members, it is important to note that some of these traditions might introduce new hazards into their pet’s … Read More ⇒

FULTON — It’s been a little over a year now since former Fulton police officer Dave Luddington served for a few months as the city’s animal control officer. Since that time, Fulton had been paying trappers to take care of any animal problems, paying for residents’ first and second trappings … Read More ⇒

OSWEGO — The Oswego County Health Department will begin accepting appointments for its March 31 rabies clinic Thursday, March 25. Residents may call 315-349-3557 to schedule an appointment. The phone line for appointments will be open weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. until all appointme… Read More ⇒

OSWEGO — The Oswego County Health Department has announced its rabies clinic schedule for 2021. The schedule is subject to change depending on COVID-19 virus activity and response needs in Oswego County. COVID-19 protocols established in 2020 will remain in effect in 2021. Read More ⇒

While there are many joys that come with owning a cat, one drawback some owners may be familiar with is the occasional discovery of cat vomit. This aspect of cat ownership may spark concern in pet parents, but vomiting in cats can result from a variety of conditions, from benign to harmful. Read More ⇒

WATERTOWN — City police officer Michael S. Maney has another partner with four paws. Read More ⇒

MASSENA — Eighteen animals that called the Potsdam Humane Society their home have packed up their bags and are headed for their new fur-ever homes, courtesy of SeaComm Federal Credit Union. Read More ⇒

OSWEGO — A simple dog. 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 ⇒

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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 ⇒

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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 ⇒

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 ⇒

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 ⇒