TASK FORCE TO START TRAINING OFFICERS Animal Cruelty Task Force Meets, Renames Self PETS By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – PETS, Stacie Haynes said, are the county’s tools for combating animal cruelty. “PETS stands for Prevention, Education, Training and Systems,” said Haynes, Susquehanna SPCA executive director. “That is the new name we have given the Animal Cruelty Task Force.” The group, which formed in February, met this morning at the county Sheriff’s Department offices to agree on…
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DOUBLE YOUR DONATION SSPCA Benefactress To Match Gifts Up To Total Of $250,000 By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com HARTWICK SEMINARY – When it comes to taking care of animals, Stacie Haynes never gives up. “Stacie approached me multiple times about fundraising,” said Anita Vitullo, Staffworks president and Susquehanna SPCA benefactress. “She was tenacious! But I was happy to help.” On Tuesday, April 30, Vitullo and Haynes announced a $250,000 gift to the $2 million “Shelter Us” campaign to build…
SSPCA Benefactor Offers $250K Match For New Donations Public Share Would Put $2 Million ‘Shelter Us’ Target Within Reach Susquehanna SPCA benefactor and Staffworks President Anita Vitullo, Clinton, above center, poses with SSPCA board members after announcing a few minutes ago that, dollar-for-dollar, she will match forthcoming donations to the “Shelter Us” fund drive up to $250,000. If fully realized, Vitullo’s contribution will bring the $2 million drive to build a new animal shelter to $1.75 million, only $250,000 short…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, APRIL 27 Democracy Workshop With League Of Women Voters WORKSHOP – 8:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. The League of Women Voters hosts a “User’s Guide for Local Democracy” workshop. Free, pre-registration required. Springbrook Family Engagement Center, Rt 28, Milford. Info, registration, (607) 547-2853, www.LWVoneonta.org.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, APRIL 20 Annual Easter Egg Hunt At Hyde Hall EGG HUNT – 10 a.m. Annual Easter Egg Hunt on the lawn of Hyde Hall. Prizes, raffles, visits with the Easter Bunny. Free. Hyde Hall, 267 Glimmerglass State Park, Cooperstown. Info, (607) 547-5098.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, APRIL 19 Volunteer With SPCA ORIENTATION – 6 p.m. Volunteer Orientation for the Susquehanna SPCA. Get a guided tour and learn what positions are available. Susquehanna SPCA, 4841 St. Hwy. 28, Cooperstown. Info, (607) 547-9371.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, APRIL 13 Celebrate The Planet EARTH FEST – 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Annual Earth Festival features a clothing swap, an art contest, free paper shredding, workshops and more. Milford Central School, 42 West Main St., Milford. Info, (607) 547-4488. occainfo.org/earth-festival/…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, MARCH 31 Festival Of Food & Wine FOOD FESTIVAL – 3-6 p.m. The 19th Annual Epicurean Food and Wine Tasting features samplings from 30 different restaurants, as well as a silent auction, all to benefit Catskill Area Hospice. $90, reservations required. The Otesaga, Cooperstown. Info, reservations, (607) 432-6773.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, MARCH 24 Meet Adoptable Pooches At ‘Sunday’s At Brandow’s’ MEET AND GREET – 12-4 p.m. “Sundays at Brandow’s” aims to connect new families with companion animals from the Susquehanna SPCA. Brandow’s Feed & Seed, 4119 NY-7, Oneonta. Info, (607) 547-8111.…
CLICK HERE FOR CONTENDERS’ PHOTOS Will Your K9, Cat Choice Win ‘March Matchness’ At Susquehanna SPCA? Animal Shelter Sets Up Own Bracket COOPERSTOWN – It’s cats versus dogs as the Susquehanna SPCA hosts its very first “March Matchness” event from now through the final game of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. Kicking off tomorrow (Saturday, March 23), the shelter competition will loosely follow the men’s tourney schedule. The Susquehanna SPCA champion will be announced on Tuesday, April 9. March Matchness…