Pets & Animals

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

Honey Blossom is a beautiful 8 year old that is looking for a home. She is an elusive orange female who is very lovable! She likes to cuddle, but please refrain from picking her up ... more

A lot of confusion exists with regard to renting with pets. Not many potential tenants are aware of laws that govern owning tenants while renting property in Ontario. The guidelines in the law regarding pets ... more

DejaVous is a sassy 6 year old girl who needs a home for the holiday season. She is an indoor-outdoor cat who needs her freedom. When she is done on her daily walk about she ... more

Shooter is a sweet 2 year old guy in search of his forever home. He has stunning pale green eyes that just stare into your soul. You can observe him lounging in the sunlight for ... more

Meet bobtail Buddy. Buddy is very friendly and snuggly. When he feels safe enough he will follow you around like a dog. He can be quite vocal when he wants attention. He however doesn’t like ... more

Your pet dog is not just any animal, it is your friend and companion. In fact, it is a member of the family and should therefore be treated as such. The two important things concerning ... more

Last month, the Downtown Ithaca Alliance passed a resolution requesting that the City amend the Commons Ordinance to allow leashed dogs on the Commons, which mirrors the existing rules in all other parts of the ... more

The COVID-19 pandemic had a massive impact on all of us. The virus created a new normal where people had to make several adjustments to cope with the stress and anxiety caused by lockdowns. People ... more

The third week in September is known as Adopt a Less-Adoptable Pet Week and Ontario County Humane Society – Happy Tails Animal Shelter is joining Petfinder.com to raise awareness about the pets that tend to ... more

The last thing anyone expects is to be attacked and bitten by a dog. Unfortunately, dog attacks often happen without warning, which can leave victims in a state of shock. Knowing what to do after ... more

August 15th is International Homeless Animals Day, and because of that, Ontario County Humane Society is putting the spotlight on the 14 dogs and cats at the shelter still in need of loving forever homes ... more

The New York State Senate passed a bill to ban the sale of certain animals at retail establishments on Tuesday. The bill was approved by a vote of 47-13. If made law, it would prohibit ... more