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Bill To Ban Declawing Cats Gains Steam in NY Bill To Ban Declawing Cats Gains Steam in NY
Bill To Ban Declawing Cats Gains Steam in NY New York is taking measures to become the first state to ban the declawing of cats. The state Senate passed several bills this week, including one bill that is popular among animal welfare advocates that would ban inhumane declawing of felines. Denver and several cities in California have already passed similar measures. The bill will now have to pass through a second committee before it moves forward to the Assembly. Advocates have argued that declawing cats is inhumane because it involves the amputation of the animal’s toes back to the first knuckle. However, some veterinary associations…

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Vote Now: Is It A Fox Or Coyote Roaming Around Westchester Backyards? Vote Now: Is It A Fox Or Coyote Roaming Around Westchester Backyards?
Vote Now: Is It A Fox Or Coyote Roaming Around Westchester Backyards? Is a fox or coyote the furry, four-legged new friend who has been making the rounds in backyards of residences in southern Westchester? The Tuckahoe Police Department issued an alert late last week, when what was described as "a large coyote or fox" was spotted in several backyards on Dante Avenue and Bella Vista Street, causing concern for some local residents. The photos and caption caused a stir amongst area residents, most of whom are confident that the animal is indeed a fox, not a coyote. Related story - Video: Reports of fox sightings on rise in area "Why is that a question," …

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Coyote Spotted In Pelham After Numerous Reports In Neighboring New Rochelle Coyote Spotted In Pelham After Numerous Reports In Neighboring New Rochelle
Coyote Spotted In Pelham After Numerous Reports In Neighboring New Rochelle An area in Westchester that has been a hotspot for coyote sightings has just had another one. In the last couple of weeks, coyote sightings were reported in New Rochelle on Palmer Avenue near Stop & Shop, Harding Drive, Wilson Drive, Spencer Place and Evergreen Avenue. Now, in neighboring Pelham, a coyote has been spotted. One such report said that a can of soup rolled out of a bag and the coyote attempted to eat it. Sightings had previously been reported in the West Somers Park neighborhood and other area parks The Pelham Police Department was alerted to the sighting in the area of B…

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Concern Grows In New Rochelle After Yet Another Coyote Sighting Concern Grows In New Rochelle After Yet Another Coyote Sighting
Concern Grows In New Rochelle After Yet Another Coyote Sighting Concern is mounting in the community as coyotes continue to be spotted on busy streets in one of Westchester's largest cities. In the past week, coyote sightings were reported in New Rochelle on Palmer Avenue near Stop & Shop, Harding Drive, Wilson Drive, Spencer Place and Evergreen Avenue.  One such report said that a can of soup rolled out of a bag and the coyote attempted to eat it. Sightings had previously been reported in the West Somers Park neighborhood and other area parks. It is not clear if it is one coyote making the rounds or several that have taken up residence in the area…

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by Zak Failla
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'Strange Coyotes' Spotted In Westchester: Find Out When, Where 'Strange Coyotes' Spotted In Westchester: Find Out When, Where
'Strange Coyotes' Spotted In Westchester: Find Out When, Where A pair of coyotes described by a local resident as "strange" were spotted this week in Northern Westchester. The duo were out and about in a West Somers Park neighborhood. The sightings follow several others throughout Westchester in recent weeks, including several others in New Rochelle, Greenburgh, Eastchester, Mount Pleasant, Chappaqua, Pleasantville, Putnam, Dutchess and Rockland counties. According to the DEC, “coyotes are well adapted to suburban and even some urban environments, but for the most part they will avoid contact with people. “However, conflicts with people and…

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Video: Coyote Spotted In New Rochelle's Larchmont Woods Neighborhood Video: Coyote Spotted In New Rochelle's Larchmont Woods Neighborhood
Video: Coyote Spotted In New Rochelle's Larchmont Woods Neighborhood A new coyote sighting has been reported in Westchester. An area resident reported that there was a coyote making the rounds this week in the Larchmont Woods neighborhood in New Rochelle in the area of Rugby Road. According to the resident, "it is very aggressive," and it scared his 9-year-old daughter by howling in their backyard late at night. He said he has alerted police to the coyote, but they said there is nothing they can do. The sightings follow several others throughout Westchester in recent weeks, including several others in New Rochelle, Greenburgh, Eastchester, Mount P…

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Alert Issued For Fox Sightings In Westchester Alert Issued For Fox Sightings In Westchester
Alert Issued For Fox Sightings In Westchester There has been a series of fox sightings in the area, leading to concerns for certain residents who spotted the animals. The Eastchester Police Department issued an alert this week following several reported sightings in the north end of town. Citing their close proximity to several wooded areas, police said that “our town is subject to occasional sightings of wildlife that may seem non-typical of our suburban town.” According to police, “as long as these animals seem to be co-existing peacefully, without signs of aggression or disease, we will typically leave them alone and encourage resid…

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by Zak Failla