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The kick-off event for the fundraiser will be on Friday and Saturday, March 28 and 29, from 5-8 p.m. Patrons of Mel’s at 22 will be able to view the art and have pictures taken with a 1 to 10 scale image of Kingfisher Tower, a well-known structure on Otsego Lake.…
Local law enforcement officials, working closely with the Susquehanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, have been addressing cruelty complaints by performing wellness checks and, when necessary, seizing animals that are sick, injured or improperly cared for.…
An upcoming performance by East Nash Grass, information about the NYS Office for the Aging's new Winter Wellness Initiative, a call for artists for the "Art of New York" juried show and news from Cornell Cooperative Extension are among the topics covered in today's news briefs.…
“This campaign—our biggest of the year—makes the difference as to what services the SQSPCA is able to provide,” said Executive Director Stacie Haynes. “The high-quality services we currently offer are only available because of the support of individuals in our region who believe in what we do and who care about the wellbeing of animals.”…
Hurricane relief, a case of chronic wasting disease, two new children's books by sportswriter James Buckley Jr. and upcoming events are among the topics covered in this week's news briefs.…
Bachanas was arrested on September 3 following a welfare check at a residence on County Highway 35 in the Town of Milford, at which time she was charged with abandonment of animals and failure to provide proper sustenance. She was set to appear in Milford Town Court on Tuesday, October 1; however that appearance has since been rescheduled for Tuesday, October 8 at 4:30 p.m.…
“Belle is slowly gaining weight, but we still have to be very careful. She is up to 35 pounds now and doing well—she wants to play and explore everything! We are still feeding her multiple times a day and checking bloodwork as needed,” Lukovsky said.…
“This event is aimed at creating a connection between young people and pets, from grade school to college-aged students,” explained SQSPCA Executive Director Stacie Haynes. “Studies by the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry show there are many benefits for children raised with pets, including contributing to a child’s self-esteem and self-confidence, developing trusting relationships with others, and developing non-verbal communication, compassion, and empathy while providing physical activity, comfort contact, love, loyalty, and affection.”…
Canine contestants are seeking the votes of the public to encourage donations and earn "wagging" rights. In the spirit of friendly competition, whose dog can raise the most money for animals in need?…
“We want to hear from folks in our communities about the animal-related issues and needs they care about, and share details on the success of our last forum, which inspired Friends of the Feral,” said SQSPCA Executive Director Stacie Haynes. “We will introduce the leaders of Friends of the Feral and share details on the great work they do and how we work together.”…