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The Nov 26 Selectmen meeting agenda includes a proposal for a dog park in Byram Park, in a grassy area along Ritch Ave. The estimated cost is $30,000 and there is mention of a possible gift for a public private partnership. There is no on-street parking allowed so users of the park would rely on the 8 spots by the park gatehouse that are shared with tennis and pickleball players. Continue Reading →
In October SPCA Westchester officials observed two Cattle Dog/Australian Shepherd mixes in distress and displaying severe symptoms of the Distemper Virus while in Ms. Berk’s care. The two mixes were coughing and having difficulty breathing. They were also lethargic and had visible nasal discharges. Continue Reading →
Dr. Shelley Skipit, DVM of Park Animal Hospital in Darien will be at the shelter to microchip pets. Continue Reading →
In addition to Adopt-A-Dog, multiple rescue groups from the surrounding area had a presence at the event and there were numerous dogs, puppies, kittens and cats to meet. Continue Reading →
The money raised from Puttin’ on the Dog helps fund rescue transports, emergency medical care and the ongoing operations of the Armonk, NY shelter which typically houses about 30 to 40 dogs every day.
In fact, many of the shelter’s adoptable dogs will be on site to meet event goers. Multiple other shelters in the area have also been invited to bring available dogs and cats. Continue Reading →
Feral cats are unsocialized, wild cats that congregate in colonies and reproduce at an alarming rate. Continue Reading →
“Ms. Smith-Berk pled not guilty today and was released on her own recognizance. She and her attorneys intend to contest vigorously the assertions made by the Office of the District Attorney.” – Attorney Anthony Siano, White Plains Continue Reading →
“Roughly 7 million people in America are planning to acquire a pet this year, and if just 6 percent more people chose to adopt versus purchase their pets, we would end the killing of dogs and cats in our nation’s shelters,” said Julie Castle, CEO, Best Friends Animal Society. Continue Reading →
Food. Fireworks. Parties. While many people love the July 4 holiday, it can be traumatic for pets who have a phobic reaction to the loud sights and sounds that are synonymous with Independence Day celebrations. Continue Reading →
The building is a legally non-conforming office building. Built in 1970 it was originally the developers office for Putnam Green, now known as Greenwich Place. Continue Reading →