Pets & Animals

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

The Zerbini Family Circus is performing at the Seneca County Fairgrounds. There are two shows tonight, June 16, at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and one show tomorrow, June 17, at 6 p.m. The circus ... more

Summer excursion programs will be organized by New York State along the Erie Canal. The series of events will be called "On the Canals." Plans include six free outdoor activities, two of which will be ... more

Novia Staviski of Lindley and her dog Odin were able to compete in the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show this past weekend, where Odin picked up an honor. Odin's official registered name is GCH (Grand ... more

Macedon Public Library will be hosting a summer reading program from June 23 until August 6 with the theme "Tails and Tales." Thursday July 1, a variety of animals and animal handlers will be in ... more

A common misconception about becoming a doctor is that you can be financially successful in a span of a few years. But, it doesn’t happen overnight. To become a doctor, or even a veterinarian, one ... more

Don Jr is a very inquisitive 2 year old guy looking for his forever home. He is very sweet and loves to cuddle. He does tolerate other animals, but he would be prefer if he ... more

Great Danes are a highly popular breed these days. The gentle giants are friendly, social and not too difficult to train. They come in a wide variety of coat colors and usually do not exhibit ... more

Millie is a sweet and loving 1 year old Lab Doberman who is searching for her forever home. She may be a bit aloof when first meeting you, but she quickly comes out of her ... more

Monroe County Executive Adam Bello and Seneca Park Zoo are excited to announce capacity at the Zoo will increase to 50% on April 26, 2021. This expanded capacity is in response to New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s update ... more

Diva is a fat and sassy girl looking for a lifestyle change! She’s about 9 years old and would love to spend the rest of her life with you! She does get a long with ... more

Primrose is a wonderful 3 year old girl who is in need of an understanding home. She is very shy and will on occasion not feel comfortable in a home for months. She needs a ... more

Since 1991, Labrador Retrievers have been ranked as the most popular dog breed in the United States by the American Kennel Association. Labs are a versatile breed that fares well in various roles, from the ... more

Shelbie is also a shy 2 and a half year old girl in need of an understanding home. She is very shy and it takes a long time for her to warm up to the ... more