Pets & Animals

The Central New York SPCA will hold a fundraiser throughout September to help local animals. The fundraiser will be selling Thirty-One with an online fall catalog. Thirty-One is a stylish handbag company. The event can ... more

Youth hunters and their adult mentors are cordially invited to attend the 14th Annual Robert F. DeRoo Memorial Youth Pheasant and Waterfowl Hunts at the Montezuma Audubon Center, located at 2295 State Route 89, Savannah, NY. The ... more

A local Tops has discovered a rare lobster that was in a delivery to their sea food department. Penn Yan Tops is now looking for a home for their rare orange lobster. The lobster is ... more

The annual Mutt Strut hosted by the Humane Society of Wayne County will be Sept. 12 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Silver Hill Technology Park. The park is located of Route 88 in ... more

The New York State Police has been putting on various shows for the public at the New York State Fair this year. One show involves Trooper Mark Bender and his canine, Ada. Ada isn't just ... more

Black Bears have continued to spread out in population and spotting them has become more common. Though chances of coming into contact are slim, the fact that they're being seen more frequently shows people should ... more

An injured Bald Eagle was rescued by a New York State Trooper on Sunday. New York State Trooper Angela Gilchrist rescued the eagle on I-81 in Jefferson County. Today a call came in for an ... more

The 4th annual Vettes for Pets Car Show will be happening Sunday, August 15. The Corvette car show benefits the CNY SPCA. The event will begin at 11 a.m. at Home Team Pub located in ... more

Birdwatchers from all over New York State and beyond will descend upon the Montezuma Wetlands Complex for the 24th Annual Montezuma Muckrace on Friday, September 10th and Saturday, September 11th. The Montezuma Muckrace, organized by ... more

There have been two recent attacks involving rabid foxes in Cayuga County, raising concerns over rabies in the area. Executive Director of the Finger Lakes SPCA of CNY, Carol Russell, says it's good to keep ... more

After a Perinton home caught fire in January, over 90 cats were rescued and in need of homes. Of those cats, only 4 are left in need of homes. The cats left are females and ... more

Super Nova, a Canadian racing pigeon, has found its way to Sodus Point and seems to be staying there for a bit. Cathy Contant, currently staying in her summer home in the area, first noticed ... more

Lenny, a pigeon currently living at Beverly Animal Shelter, is in need of a fitting family to go home to. Right now shelter worker Eloisa Pescual brings him home at night to free fly, but ... more

A rare bird has been spotted at the Montezuma Wildlife Refuge that is usually only seen along the southeastern coast. The bird, a juvenile Roseate spoonbill, was spotted by bird watchers. The younger birds are ... more

The annual open house at Seneca Meadows will be held Sunday, July 25 from noon to 4pm. The annual family event which is free and open to the public will feature a free chicken BBQ ... more

The Ontario County Fair returns for its 178th year at the Ontario County Fairgrounds in Canandaigua. The event will take place July 27-31. The following schedule lists the events taking place at the fair: July ... more

On July 10, 2021, the Farm Sanctuary reopened in Watkins Glen for the first time since 2019, celebrating 35 years. The purpose of the Farm Sanctuary is to give farm animals appropriate care and nourishment ... more

After more than a year of Social Distancing, Quarantines and cancellations, the Deer Haven Park Bus Tours are back! On July 15th, Deer Haven Park will begin offering Bus Tours every Thursday and Saturday. Bus ... more

The ASPCA is reminding people to keep their pets safe during the holiday weekend by offering tips on their website. Some tips include to never leave out alcoholic beverages that they can get to. Never ... more