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Closing in on Champ
PORT HENRY | Champ can run, but he can’t hide. Not forever — at least that is the view of Champ hunter Katy Elizabeth, who has made a career of searching for the fabled Lake Champlain sea creature. And after years on the hunt, now she says she’s... Read more
Animal control bill passed
PLATTSBURGH | The City of Plattsburgh Common Council passed the recently updated “Dogs and Cats at Large” bill, introduced by Councilor Peter Ensel last month. Read more
Horse racing is cruelty
This year, 58 horses have already died on New York State race tracks. Ten have died at Saratoga Race Course since April. Horseracing is cruelty and violence disguised as sport and entertainment. Read more
Humane Society celebrates 60 years
Over the years, the Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) in Pittsford estimates it has cared for or assisted over 113,000 animals including dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, birds and, in the early years, skunks, loons, fawns, goats and horses... Read more
Pet cheer
Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel donated over $800 of pet food and supplies to the Humane Society of Chittenden County during the annual donation drop off. Read more
Hemp: Health benefits for pets
MIDDLEBURY | NaturVet’s veterinarian-formulated pet supplements have progressed over the last 25 years to keep up with the ever-changing needs of pet parents. Read more
Animal crossing
I want to express my gratitude to Todd Boutin, the tractor trailer driver who swerved to avoid an animal in the road recently. Read more
Truck overturns in attempt to avoid animal
MONKTON | On Oct. 4, at approximately 11:20 a.m., the Vermont State Police were dispatched to the report of a one car motor vehicle crash involving a 2016 Kenworth tractor trailer rig on Tyler Bridge Road in the town of Monkton. Read more
Woofstock ‘18 raises $25,000
MIDDLEBURY | This year’s Homeward Bound’s “Woofstock: Walk for the Animals” event showcased 90 dogs, 157 people, and over $25,000 raised. Read more
Orwell man charged for animal cruelty
ORWELL | On Sept. 21, at approximately 10:30 a.m., officials of the town of Orwell requested the assistance of the Vermont State Police in regards to an animal problem. Read more
Vet’s decision to cut hours rankles pet owners
WESTPORT | Adirondack Veterinary Hospital will reduce their weekend hours. Read more
Tractor Supply to host pet adoption, supply drive
TICONDEROGA | Tractor Supply Company in Ticonderoga is hosting pet adoptions, a pet supplies drive and more on Saturday, Aug. 25 as part of “Out Here With Animals,” a month-long event for animals of all kinds and the people who care for them. Read more
Black bears still in the news
MIDDLEBURY | This year, black bears have been in the news in Addison County since May. Read more
Pet adoption, nail trims, craft fair and more
ELIZABETHTOWN | The grand opening five years ago at the North Country Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals shelter generated an annual celebration. Read more
City feral cat law narrowly defeated
PLATTSBURGH | A local law that would have imposed new restrictions on feeding feral cats in the City of Plattsburgh was shot down. Read more
Supervisor asks for streamlined reports from SPCA
WARREN COUNTY | Glens Falls Ward 1 Supervisor Jack Diamond attended his first Warren County Board of Supervisors meeting on Jan. 19, and immediately stirred discussion on the Warren County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals... Read more
Deputies honored for animal rescues
ELIZABETHTOWN | The Essex County Board of Supervisors offered their thanks to a pair of sheriffs deputies who were able to help save six animals in Moriah recently. Read more
Animal strikes by vehicles more common this time of year
LATHAM | Bald eagle flies into school bus windshield in Schoharie County Read more
Supervisor questions amount budgeted for SPCA
WARREN COUNTY | Glens Falls supervisor Claudia Braymer said the amount the county budgeted for animal control services from the Warren County SPCA doubled over the last three years and she doesn’t know what the county is getting for its dollar. Read more
Rutland County Humane Society
Greetings from the Rutland County Humane Society. I am honored to have been selected as the new executive director and look forward to meeting our supporters as we participate in events during the next year. Read more