SQSPCA head will chair state association Susquehanna SPCA Executive Director Stacie Haynes takes on another role this year as Board President for the New York State Animal Protection Federation, a statewide organization formed in 2010 to safeguard the well-being of all animals through legislative and policy initiatives in the state. Ms. Haynes has served on the Federation’s board since 2019. The group is the voice of New York’s animal shelters, humane societies, and animal welfare organizations, and a trade/educational resource…
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‘PAWS’ Warns Pet Purchasers SQSPCA Leads Drive Against Puppy Mills Libby Post, executive director of the NYS Animal Protection Federation, decries puppy mills, in part, as “hoodwinking consumers” by selling sick dogs. Post was accompanied by, from left, Brian Shapiro, NYS director, Humane Society, Stacie Haynes, executive director, SQSPCA, Melinda McTaggart, Animal Shelter of Schoharie County and other regional shelters in forming the “PAWS (Puppy Mill Awareness W/Shelters) Before You Pay” initiative, which will encourage buyers to reach out to…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, APRIL 9 Dance With ‘Step Africa’ DANCE ART – 9 – 10 p.m. “Step Africa” introduces audiences to Zulu and South African Gumboot Dance and shares the tradition of audience participation. Tickets, $3. Hunt Ballroom, SUNY Oneonta. Visit oneonta.campuslabs.com/engage/event/1757779 DISCUSSION – 3 – 4 p.m. “Take Action for Animals: Animal Legislation and Advocacy,” discussing animal rights with Libby Post, Director of the New York State Animal Protection Federation. Room 304, Fitzelle Hall, SUNY Oneonta. Visit oneonta.campuslabs.com/engage/event/1952885…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, DEC. 12 Advocate For Animals POSTPONED DUE TO WINTER WEATHER: “Take Action for Animals: Animal Legislation & Advocacy,” with Libby Post. Learn how you can be an advocate for companion animals. The Clark Sports Center, Cooperstown. Call 607-547-8111 or visit www.facebook.com/Susquehanna-Animal-Shelter-121696841223218/ FUNDRAISER – 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fashion in Action to benefit the Ninash foundation, promoting literacy to children around the world. Hunt Union, SUNY Oneonta. Visit oneonta.campuslabs.com/engage/event/1663471…