Applications Accepted for Clear the Shelters Pet Adoption
This weekend might be a good time to add a four-legged family member to the household but you have to act soon to take advantage of reduced adoption fees.
Cats
Cat Declawing Now Illegal in New York State
New York has become the first state in the nation to ban the declawing of cats.
FDA Says 16 Brands Of Dog Food May Cause Heart Disease
FDA has confirmed that grain-free dog food may have contributed to the deaths of hundreds of dogs.
Otsego Man Accused of Poisoning Cats
An Otsego County resident is accused of poisoning their cats, making them so sick they had to be put to sleep.
Animal Abuser Banned from Owning Animals, Must Register
John Elmer of Binghamton has been repeatedly accused of abusing and neglecting animals is banned from possessing any animals for 15 years.
Accused Animal Abuser Turns Down Plea Deal
A Binghamton man is turning down a chance of a lighter sentence for at least some of the animal abuse charges against him.
Pets Perish in Forest Lake Fire
Officials are investigating the cause of a house fire that left several pets dead in Susquehanna County.
Foxes, Sheep, a Donkey and Cats Seized in Sanford
New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and the Broome County Sheriff's Office say 11 animals have been seized following a complaint of suspected animal neglect in the Town of Sanford.
Fire Damages a House on Crescent Drive in Kirkwood
Officials are investigating the cause of a fire at a home at 100 Crescent Drive in Kirkwood. Crews from five fire departments responded to the call at about 8:15 p.m. November 12.
New York Could Become the First to Outlaw Declawing
Veterinarians in New York State are split over a proposal in Albany that would ban the declawing of cats.