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Rockland DA Serves Search Warrant At Hi-Tor Animal Shelter Rockland DA Serves Search Warrant At Hi-Tor Animal Shelter
Rockland DA Serves Search Warrant At Hi-Tor Animal Shelter The Rockland County District Attorney's office has executed a search warrant at Hi-Tor Animal Shelter. The warrant search began around 8 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 4, at the shelter located in Pomona.  Officers could be seen going in and out of the shelter trailer throughout the morning but officials with the Rockland County DA's office have not released any information. Rockland County Executive Ed Day said that although Hi-Tor Animal Care Center is a contracted agency it is not part of the Rockland County government. The organization performs vital services of animal shelter and car…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Dog Attacks Toddler, Seriously Injures Good Samaritan In Rockland Dog Attacks Toddler, Seriously Injures Good Samaritan In Rockland
Dog Attacks Toddler, Seriously Injures Good Samaritan In Rockland A 20-year-old man on his way to court in a cab has been identified as the owner of a pit bull that attacked a 1-year-old child and then seriously injured a Good Samaritan. Daveaun Whittle, of Haverstraw, was in a cab on the way to court on Jan. 7, when, thinking he might be sent to jail, let the dog loose in Spring Valley hoping it would find a home, said Spring Valley Police Officer Matthew Galli. After letting the dog loose, the pit bull allegedly attacked the toddler on Hoyt Street.  Several Good Samaritans came forward to try and physically remove the animal from the child, police…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Dog Attacks Infant, Bites Good Samaritan In Rockland, Police Say Dog Attacks Infant, Bites Good Samaritan In Rockland, Police Say
Dog Attacks Infant, Bites Good Samaritan In Rockland, Police Say A dog is being held in quarantine at an animal shelter after allegedly attacking a 1-year-old infant and then biting good Samaritans who attempted to intervene. The attack took place around 4 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 7, on Hoyt Street in Spring Valley, said Officer Matthew Galli. When officers arrived, they found a chaotic scene with at least two people being injured by the animal, Galli said. A preliminary investigation revealed that the loose dog began attacking a 1-year-old child. Several good Samaritans came forward to try and physically remove the animal from the child, he s…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Hi Tor Shelter Suspends Animal Surrender Service Amid Ringworm Outbreak Hi Tor Shelter Suspends Animal Surrender Service Amid Ringworm Outbreak
Hi Tor Shelter Suspends Animal Surrender Service Amid Ringworm Outbreak This story has been updated. Hi Tor Animal Shelter in Pomona is temporarily suspending its animal surrender services effective immediately due to an outbreak of Microsporum canis (ringworm), a highly contagious fungal infection that has affected the shelter’s cat population.  Microsporum canis, which can be transmitted by direct contact or contact with contaminated objects or surfaces, was discovered in the shelter earlier this month after the Board of Directors made a change in management. Pet adoptions will continue, but only for those animals that have been examined and certified h…

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Day Dispels Hi Tor Shelter Rumors After Director's Firing Following Walkout Day Dispels Hi Tor Shelter Rumors After Director's Firing Following Walkout
Day Dispels Hi Tor Shelter Rumors After Director's Firing Following Walkout Following the firing of the director of the Hi Tor Animal Shelter after a walkout of employees, Rockland County Executive Ed Day visited the center in Pomona to help calm fears that the animals would be euthanized.The popular director, Michael Sanducci, was fired by the shelter's Board of Directors on Saturday. On Monday, Day said Sanducci was fired for cause for "abandoning the shelter and leaving the animals unattended as part of a walkout 10 days ago." Day said there had been a flurry of inaccurate commentary, unproven allegations, much mixed in with genuine concern about recent eve…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Know Her? Beagle Found On Route 59 Know Her? Beagle Found On Route 59
Know Her? Beagle Found On Route 59 Do you recognize her? Police in Ramapo are attempting to reunite an older female beagle who was recently found sitting on the corner of Route 59 in front of the Wanamaker and Carlough Funeral Home in Suffern Park. The beagle was found with a black collar, but she has no microchip or tag. The department is hoping to reunite her with her family. Officers took the dog to the Hi-Tor Animal Shelter in Pomona, where she currently resides. Anyone who recognizes the beagle, or who knows its owners, has been asked to contact police by calling (845) 357-2400 or the animal shelter at (845) 354-7900.

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by Zak Failla