The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine has a Center for the Human-Animal Bond which studies, conducts research and fosters collaboration so we can all learn more about this special rapport.…
The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine has a Center for the Human-Animal Bond which studies, conducts research and fosters collaboration so we can all learn more about this special rapport.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 Barktoberfest with the SQSPCA BARKTOBERFEST—11 a.m. to 4 p.m. SQSPCA Barktoberfest and Dog Show, featuring a community dog walk, live music, children’s activities, vendors, more. Presented by the Susquehanna SPCA at the Iroquois Farm Showgrounds, 1659 County Highway 33, Cooperstown. (607) 547-8111 or visit https://www.sqspca.org/ DAFFODIL DAY—9 a.m. to noon. Pick up daffodil bulbs to plant in the yard for the early spring. Oneonta Garden Club at the Oneonta Farmers’ Market, Foothills Performing Arts and Civic…
On Saturday, September 30, the shelter will hold its “Barktoberfest and Dog Show,” starting with the “Steps for Pets” Community Dog Walk. Folks can bring their canine friends along for this 1.5-mile walk beginning at the Cooperstown Elementary School at 10 a.m. and arriving just in time for the Barktoberfest kick-off.…
The SQSPCA is participating in this region-wide online fundraising platform from September 13 through September 30. This initiative takes the place of the traditional end-of-year Save a Life Campaign supported by donors through the Staffworks Fund in years past.…
The Susquehanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has received a $3,500.00 grant investment from national nonprofit Petco Love, officials announced on Wednesday, August 2. Since its founding in 1999, Petco Love has invested $350 million in adoption and other animal welfare efforts, with over 6.7 million animals adopted.…
The Susquehanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is seeking golfers and community supporters for its Robert B. Schlather SQSPCA Golf Tournament held at the Otsego Golf Club the weekend of August 11-13. This annual fundraiser commemorates longtime SQSPCA friend and avid golfer, Bob Schlather.…
The Susquehanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is in need of towels, small breed dog food, and cat food after assisting the New York State Police earlier today in the rescue of 10 dogs, 10 cats, and two rabbits.…
According to Susquehanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Executive Director Stacie Haynes, SQSPCA staff has returned to the shelter with more than 20 animals after assisting New York State Troopers with an animal cruelty seizure earlier this morning. Haynes described the animals' living conditions as "horrible." The animals are currently being assessed by the SQSPCA's medical team.…
SQSPCA Leads Dog Rescue Multiple Animal Welfare Organizations Assist Law Enforcementin Rescue of More Than 35 Dogs NEW BERLIN—The Susquehanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has put out a call for donations of blankets, towels and dog crates as staff works with law enforcement on the scene in New Berlin, where more than 35 dogs have been found living in deplorable conditions. SQSPCA Executive Director Stacie Haynes said a law enforcement official from New Berlin reached out…
‘Here to Help Hotline’ Leads to Greener Pastures for Rescued Mare By DARLA M. YOUNGSCOOPERSTOWN For years, a good Samaritan watched two horses living in a pasture visible from his property, offering to help in any way he could when their owner eventually passed away last fall. One of the horses, a stallion, was sold and reportedly did not survive the winter. The second horse, a malnourished blind mare, found her way to the good Samaritan’s home, where she was…