What better way to offer some volunteerism than to babysit an adorable puppy? But not just any puppy—an in-training Canine Companions Labrador retriever, golden retriever, or a cross of the two …
In celebration of National Service Dog Month this September, Canine Companions in Medford hosted an open house on Sept. 20. Visitors were able to experience the impact that expertly trained …
The Town of Brookhaven has announced that the Brookhaven Animal Shelter and Adoption Center will provide $65 adoptions during the “I-rish I Had a Home” St. Patrick’s event (March 16 …
“Trapper, this is not goodbye, it’s see you later,” Kirsten Holley said as she handed Trapper’s leash to Karen Steelman. Surrounded by loved ones and furry friends, three …
Some people were born to be doctors, lawyers, artists, or athletes, and some animals were born to be therapy animals—comforting strangers, building community, and bringing joy to all they …
It may have been raining cats and dogs on Sunday, but Saturday was a good day to go home with one. Last Chance Animal Rescue hosted two of their weekly pet adoption events in Patchogue on …
Unleash your pup’s inner diva and join the Paws for a Cause Dog Fashion Show on Sept. 30. This event, hosted by Long Island Against Domestic Violence (LIADV), brings fashion, furry friends, and …
Kitten season, the period when hundreds of stray and feral cats give birth, begins in February and ends sometime between October and November. An unspayed kitten can go into heat at just six …
The book is funny. Really. Hilariously, irreverently, off-the-top funny. In “Spike Unleashed” (Post Hill Press), a sequel to “The Adventures of Spike the Wonder Dog” by …
The Patchogue Lioness Lions Foundation will be hosting their 20th annual Walk for a Guide Dog on Sunday, March 19 at 9 a.m., rain or shine. All the proceeds will go to sponsor a puppy at the Guide …
Many pet owners consider their pets to be a part of their family. Dogs are the most popular pets to own in the United States, followed by cats. Unfortunately, many dogs and cats don’t have a …
The Long Island Dog Owners’ Group, a 501(c)(3) organization that advocates for public access for canine family members in Nassau and Suffolk, held two summer events in Patchogue this past month …
Mold issues, drains that back up with sewage near dog cages, urine-soaked blankets, and cages with feces—these were the issues brought up by Brookhaven Animal Shelter volunteers, several …
Drive along Middle Island Road in Medford, and you’re likely to drive right past Canine Companions’ Northeast Regional Training Center without paying it much thought. But tucked back …
