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Pup Thrown Into Storefront Gate In Westchester Now Up For Adoption Pup Thrown Into Storefront Gate In Westchester Now Up For Adoption
Pup Thrown Into Storefront Gate In Westchester Now Up For Adoption City officials in Westchester County are hoping that a 9-month-old puppy that has already experienced much abuse will start a happier next chapter with a new owner.  Earlier Report - Dog Abuser Caught: Suspect Threw Pup Into Storefront Gate In Yonkers, Police Say Maximus, a pit bull puppy who was seen being picked up and thrown into a storefront gate in Yonkers in a video that went viral on social media in late January, is now up for adoption, Yonkers officials said on Friday, Feb. 17.  "Maximus has been through a lot and is looking for a loving home," officials said in a po…
Westchester Woman Accused Of Abusing, Neglecting, Starving Dog, SPCA Says Westchester Woman Accused Of Abusing, Neglecting, Starving Dog, SPCA Says
Westchester Woman Accused Of Abusing, Neglecting, Starving Dog, SPCA Says A Westchester woman is facing animal cruelty charges after allegedly failing to provide adequate food, water and veterinary care for an extended period to her young pit bull, according to the SPCA. The SPCA of Westchester announced that Yonkers resident Carletta Jenkins, age 43, has been arrested and charged following an investigation into her treatment of “Mad Dog,” who was found abused following a fire in her apartment. On Tuesday, April 19, the Yonkers Fire Department responded to a kitchen fire on Riverview Place, where they found a young, emaciated Mad Dog inside the apartment. Accor…
Alert Issued For Scammers Asking For Personal Contact Information Alert Issued For Scammers Asking For Personal Contact Information
Alert Issued For Scammers Asking For Personal Contact Information Potential pet owners in Westchester are being cautioned of a scam making the rounds involving opportunistic fraudsters attempting to gain the personal information of those looking to adopt an animal. The SPCA of Westchester issued an alert after receiving reports of at least two scammers who have been reaching out to people asking for a deposit and personal contact information after they show interest in adopting a new pet. According to the SPCA, the scammers have been targeting those who have shown interest in the organization’s adoptable pets through posts on social media. Officials note…
Pet Shop In Westchester Permanently Shut Down After SPCA Investigation Pet Shop In Westchester Permanently Shut Down After SPCA Investigation
Pet Shop In Westchester Permanently Shut Down After SPCA Investigation A pet store in Westchester has been shut down permanently following an investigation by the SPCA into the conditions they kept their animals. Pet World on South Broadway in Yonkers was forced to close this week with its operating licenses revoked, the SPCA of Westchester announced. A joint investigation by the SPCA’s Humane Law Enforcement Unit, Yonkers Police, and Yonkers Building departments into “heartbreaking conditions” led to the revocation of their licenses. According to the pet shop's social media pages, the store sold a wide variety of animals, including dogs, cats, turtles, trop…
Owner Of Northern Westchester Not-For-Profit Dog Rescue Group Accused Of Stealing Money Owner Of Northern Westchester Not-For-Profit Dog Rescue Group Accused Of Stealing Money
Owner Of Northern Westchester Not-For-Profit Dog Rescue Group Accused Of Stealing Money The owner of a not-for-profit dog rescue shelter in Northern Westchester was arrested and is facing charges for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars meant for animals over the course of a year, authorities announced. Lisa Marie Birdsall, age 55, the owner of Birdsall’s Recycled Paws Rescue on Main Street in Mohegan Lake was arrested and charged with grand larceny, according to officials from the SPCA of Westchester. It is alleged that between Jan. 5, 2020, and Dec. 31, 2020, Birdsall stole over $3,000 from Recycled Paws Rescue, Inc. without permission. In total, Birdsall allegedly stole …
Westchester Man Charged With Animal Cruelty For Starving, Abusing Dog, SPCA Says Westchester Man Charged With Animal Cruelty For Starving, Abusing Dog, SPCA Says
Westchester Man Charged With Animal Cruelty For Starving, Abusing Dog, SPCA Says A Hudson Valley man was arrested and is facing animal cruelty charges after allegedly abusing a pit bull in his care “for an extended period of time,” the SPCA announced. Yonkers resident Uriah Joseph was arrested by the SPCA of Westchester’s Humane Law Enforcement Unit and charged with animal cruelty for allegedly not providing adequate food, water, and veterinary care for an extended period to his young pit bull, now named Brownie. According to the SPCA, officers were alerted to Joseph when an emaciated dog was found inside of an apartment in Yonkers and immediately responded to the scene…
Westchester Man Arrested After Video Shows Him Beating Dog Westchester Man Arrested After Video Shows Him Beating Dog
Westchester Man Arrested After Video Shows Him Beating Dog A Hudson Valley man was arrested after being caught on video allegedly abusing a puppy in Westchester, the SPCA announced. The SPCA of Westchester announced on Wednesday, May 19 that their Humane Law Enforcement Unit (HLE) arrested Yonkers resident James Lucas III for animal cruelty following a joint investigation with the Yonkers Police Department. Officials said that the HLE Unit received a call from the Yonkers Police Department on Monday, April 12 after a pit bull was beaten by his owner on the top level of a parking garage at 8 Buena Vista Ave. in Yonkers. A two-minute video recordin…
$5K Reward Offered For Information After Dog Dumped In Garbage Bag In Westchester $5K Reward Offered For Information After Dog Dumped In Garbage Bag In Westchester
$5K Reward Offered For Information After Dog Dumped In Garbage Bag In Westchester A $5,000 reward has been offered by PETA as they attempt to locate the culprit responsible for trapping a Chihuahua inside a tied-up garbage bag and put it in a sealed container in Westchester. Employees from the Paws Crossed Animal Rescue on Warehouse Lane in Elmsford noticed a blue plastic storage container at their front entrance at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 29, according to Lisa Bonanno-Spence, the Director of Development for the SPCA of Westchester. Bonanno-Spence said that a camera captured someone leaving the container there at approximately 9:30 p.m. the day before …
Suspect Sought After Chihuahua Dumped In Garbage Bag In Westchester Suspect Sought After Chihuahua Dumped In Garbage Bag In Westchester
Suspect Sought After Chihuahua Dumped In Garbage Bag In Westchester Law enforcement officials are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to locate the person responsible for dumping a Chihuahua inside a tied-up garbage bag in a sealed closed container in Westchester. The SPCA of Westchester issued an alert on Wednesday, May 5 following the discovery of the dog, which was located in Elmsford, officials said. Employees from a local animal group in Elmsford noticed a blue plastic storage container at their front entrance at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 29, according to Lisa Bonanno-Spence, the Director of Development for the SPCA of West…
Pound Ridge Man Charged With Abusing 4-Year-Old Mini Bull Terrier Pound Ridge Man Charged With Abusing 4-Year-Old Mini Bull Terrier
Pound Ridge Man Charged With Abusing 4-Year-Old Mini Bull Terrier A Westchester man was arrested following an investigation into a lifetime of animal abuse involving a 4-year-old mini bull terrier. The SPCA of Westchester’s Humane Law Enforcement Unit and Pound Ridge police arrested Pound Ridge resident Paul Paulino, 32, on Thursday, Dec. 5, after investigating allegations of animal abuse. According to the SPCA of Westchester, on Thursday, Nov. 14, Pound Ridge Police Chief David Ryan enlisted the Humane Law Enforcement Unit when allegations were made that Lady, had been suffering from a lifetime of abuse. The allegations include Lady being choked and li…
Need A New Best Friend? Westchester SPCA Highlights Pets Of Week Need A New Best Friend? Westchester SPCA Highlights Pets Of Week
Need A New Best Friend? Westchester SPCA Highlights Pets Of Week The SPCA of Westchester is hoping to unite a local resident with a new furry best friend as they highlight their "pets of the week." SPCA officials have chosen some of their finest pets, who are available for adoption and looking for a good home and new family to love. Among the animals spotlighted this week by the SPCA - in their words - include: Gertie is a sweet, young calico girl with a heart of gold! She is super affectionate and will even roll over for belly rubs. She’d love a home that will shower her with lots of love and attention!  Marble is a shy but very sweet senior who h…
Woman Accused Of Putting Cat Down Trash Compactor Of Building In Westchester Woman Accused Of Putting Cat Down Trash Compactor Of Building In Westchester
Woman Accused Of Putting Cat Down Trash Compactor Of Building In Westchester A woman in Westchester is facing animal cruelty charges after allegedly dropping her cat in a trash chute and into a trash compactor, the SPCA of Westchester said. White Plains resident Romy Goldsmith Shapiro, 40, was arrested and charged with animal cruelty and abandonment of a cat following a joint investigation with the White Plains Police Department. According to the SPCA, on June 12, Wednesday, June 12, maintenance workers assigned to the trash compactor room of a Bank Street building heard odd noises coming from inside a black plastic bag. After cutting the bag open, the SPCA said t…
Discovery Of Emaciated Dog Leads To Animal Cruelty Charge For Westchester Man Discovery Of Emaciated Dog Leads To Animal Cruelty Charge For Westchester Man
Discovery Of Emaciated Dog Leads To Animal Cruelty Charge For Westchester Man A 26-year-old man is in police custody after being accused of abandoning his dog and failing to provide it with food, water, or veterinary care, the SPCA of Westchester announced. Eric Anderson of Yonkers was arrested this week and charged with animal cruelty after he allegedly abandoned his pit bull - now named Stone - and failing to provide for him, the SPCA's Humane Law Enforcement Unit announced on Wednesday, June 12. According to the SPCA of Westchester, on May 22, a passerby found an emaciated dog inside a Yonkers apartment building on Hamilton Avenue. The SPCA was alerted and found t…
Northern Westchester Woman Charged With Animal Cruelty After Discovery Of Emaciated Dog Northern Westchester Woman Charged With Animal Cruelty After Discovery Of Emaciated Dog
Northern Westchester Woman Charged With Animal Cruelty After Discovery Of Emaciated Dog A woman from the area was arrested for allegedly starving her dog for an extended period of time. The SPCA of Westchester announced on Wednesday, May 29 that an investigation launched by their Humane Law Enforcement Unit and the Yorktown Police Department led to the arrest of Michelle DiGennaro, 44, who was charged with animal cruelty. It is alleged that DiGennaro failed to provide adequate food, water, or veterinary care for her Australian Cattle Dog, which has now been named Boomer. Officers from the Yorktown Police Department responded to an Elanor Drive home in Mohegan Lake on May 9, w…
Need A New Best Friend? Westchester SPCA Highlights Pets Of Week Need A New Best Friend? Westchester SPCA Highlights Pets Of Week
Need A New Best Friend? Westchester SPCA Highlights Pets Of Week The SPCA of Westchester is hoping to unite a local resident with a new furry best friend as they highlight their "pets of the week." SPCA officials have chosen some of their finest pets, who are available for adoption and looking for a good home and new family to love. Among the animals spotlighted this week by the SPCA - in their words - include: Dogs It’s the Pokey little puppy! Or a little puppy named Pokey! This super cute boy is approximately 6-months-old and he’s a total love. An easygoing, gentle soul of a guy, he gets along with most other dogs and would make a fun friend for kids…
Video: Man Arrested for Beating Puppy In Northern Westchester Video: Man Arrested for Beating Puppy In Northern Westchester
Video: Man Arrested for Beating Puppy In Northern Westchester A Westchester man is in police custody after being caught on video kicking a 7-month-old puppy and allegedly holding him down and punching him in the head. The SPCA of Westchester announced that Ossining resident Adam Jeffers has been arrested after witnesses reported that the puppy - now named Ocho - had been held down and badly punched in the head, as well as kicked, by Jeffers. Ernest Lungaro, the Director of the SPCA of Westchester’s Humane Law Enforcement Unit and investigators from the Ossining Police Department were able to obtain video (which can be viewed above), that confirme…
Need A New Best Friend? Westchester SPCA Highlights Pets Of Week Need A New Best Friend? Westchester SPCA Highlights Pets Of Week
Need A New Best Friend? Westchester SPCA Highlights Pets Of Week The SPCA of Westchester is hoping to unite a local resident with a new furry best friend as they highlight their "pets of the week." SPCA officials have chosen some of their finest pets, who are available for adoption and looking for a good home and new family to love. Among the animals spotlighted this week include: Brutus, which is such a tough guy name for such a small, gentle dog. This senior Maltese mix was turned in with a few others after their owner died. He is such a lovely little guy-very sweet and good with everyone. Sadly, he and his furry friends were neglected and came in to …
Need A New Best Friend? Westchester SPCA Highlights Pets Of Week Need A New Best Friend? Westchester SPCA Highlights Pets Of Week
Need A New Best Friend? Westchester SPCA Highlights Pets Of Week The SPCA of Westchester is hoping to unite a local resident with a new furry best friend as they highlight their "pets of the week." SPCA officials have chosen some of their finest pets, who are available for adoption and looking for a good home and new family to love. Among the animals spotlighted this week include: Although Becky is a year and half years old and a medium sized dog, she still thinks she is a puppy as well as a lap dog! She loves to snuggle and rest, stretched calmly across her human’s lap. In addition to her sweet disposition, she is a star in doggy playgroup! B…
SPCA Of Westchester To Host 'Clear The Shelter' Adoption Event SPCA Of Westchester To Host 'Clear The Shelter' Adoption Event
SPCA Of Westchester To Host 'Clear The Shelter' Adoption Event The SPCA of Westchester is teaming with NBC to help find “forever homes” for some animals in need of a good owner. The annual Clear the Shelter Adoption Event has been scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 18, where there will be adoption fees waived or reduced during the special one-day event. It’s being hosted at the SPCA of Westchester’s care campus, located at 590 North State Road in Briarcliff Manor. The animals that may be available for adoption can be found here. Officials said that “walk-ins are welcome that day, but submitting your application for pre-approval will jum…
Need A New Best Friend? Westchester SPCA Highlights Pets Of Week Need A New Best Friend? Westchester SPCA Highlights Pets Of Week
Need A New Best Friend? Westchester SPCA Highlights Pets Of Week The SPCA of Westchester is hoping to unite a local resident with a new furry best friend as they highlight their "pets of the week." SPCA officials have chosen some of their finest pets, who are available for adoption and looking for a good home and new family to love. Among the animals spotlighted this week include: "If you're looking for fun, you're looking for Baby Girl! This lab/border collie mix is a smart, energetic, playful, friendly girl. She's definitely not a couch potato and would like a home where she can get outside and have lots of fun! A yard where she can rom…
SPCA VIDEO: Westchester Woman Busted For Animal Cruelty After Tossing Puppy SPCA VIDEO: Westchester Woman Busted For Animal Cruelty After Tossing Puppy
SPCA Video: Westchester Woman Busted For Animal Cruelty After Tossing Puppy A woman caught on camera in Yonkers violently picking up a 6-month old pit bull puppy and throwing it has been arrested for animal cruelty following an investigation by law enforcement officials. The SPCA of Westchester announced on Thursday that following a joint investigation by their Humane Law Enforcement Unit and the Yonkers Police Department, they have arrested Kiani Wright, 43, after she allegedly injured the puppy, which required medical attention. SPCA officials said that a Good Samaritan called the Yonkers Police Department on May 13 after the pit bull - whose name is Pebbles - wa…
Need A New Best Friend? Westchester SPCA Highlights Pets Of Week Need A New Best Friend? Westchester SPCA Highlights Pets Of Week
Need A New Best Friend? Westchester SPCA Highlights Pets Of Week The SPCA of Westchester is hoping to unite a local resident with a new furry best friend as they highlight their "pets of the week."  SPCA officials have chosen some of their finest pets, who are available for adoption and looking for a good home and new family to love. Among the animals spotlighted this week include:  "Homer the Hound is a 4-year-old fox hound mix who's all about love. That's all this guy wants! He's a total snuggler, and is happiest when someone is petting or cuddling with him. He'd love a home with someone who's around more often than not -- and he'll mak…