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Meet Guillermo, 'Big-Hearted' Dog Up For Adoption In Region Meet Guillermo, 'Big-Hearted' Dog Up For Adoption In Region
Meet Guillermo, 'Big-Hearted' Dog Up For Adoption In Region Looking for a furry new companion? Meet Guillermo. The 12-year-old, mixed-breed dog with a “big heart” proves that big things come in small packages, according to his profile on the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society’s website. Guillermo is among the shelter’s Hidden Gems collection, a group of dogs and cats that have been waiting more than 100 days to find their “furever” home. Weighing in at 10 pounds, he’s very loyal to the person he bonds with and would need to be the only pet in a quiet, adults-only home, MHHS says. “I may be older, but I still have a lot of character in me!” reads his pro…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Here's Who Will Be Eligible For $5,000 Stimulus Checks Here's Who Will Be Eligible For $5,000 Stimulus Checks
Here's Who Will Be Eligible For $5,000 Stimulus Checks It is unlikely that the federal government will distribute a fresh round of stimulus checks to most Americans again, but some will qualify for some financial assistance in 2022. During the COVID-19 pandemic, eligible Americans received as many as three stimulus checks to help them ride out the pandemic, though a fourth is unlikely, outside of a specific group. Parents who gave birth to a child in 2021 will be eligible for a 2022 stimulus check of up to $1,400, similar to the third round that was issued in March last year. Eligible new parents who inform the IRS they had a baby — or babies …

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Cats, Dogs, Caviar, Here Are Odd Shortages Caused By The Pandemic COVID-19: Cats, Dogs, Caviar, Here Are Odd Shortages Caused By The Pandemic
Covid-19: Cats, Dogs, Caviar, Here Are Odd Shortages Caused By The Pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent economic turmoil are leading to supply shortages in places you might not have considered. Among purchasables in short-supply are cats and dogs up for adoption to baking yeast, jigsaw puzzles, and truffles among other things. When COVID-19 closed much of the economy in March 2020, items that include toilet paper, paper towels, cleaning supplies, coins, meat, and flour were among the first pandemic-related shortages Americans experienced. Most of those shortages have been addressed by manufacturers and supply chains. But as the U.S. comes up on one year…

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by Kristin Palpini
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Dozens Of Dogs, Cats Rescued From Hurricane Dorian Up For Adoption In Area Dozens Of Dogs, Cats Rescued From Hurricane Dorian Up For Adoption In Area
Dozens Of Dogs, Cats Rescued From Hurricane Dorian Up For Adoption In Area Dozens of dogs and cats rescued by the North Shore Animal League America’s Emergency Response Team from shelters in North and South Carolina following Hurricane Dorian are up for adoption. The team, which headed out on Tuesday, Sept. 3 and returned with a mobile unit of needy animals on Sunday, Sept. 8, said the trip was possible with donations from the community. One of the team members loading a rescued dog.North Shore Animal League In all, the team returned with 35 felines and 19 canines rescued from shelter partners affected by the storm. They also dropped much-needed supplies to th…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Woman Who Faked Pregnancy For $8K In Adoption Scam Sentenced To Prison Woman Who Faked Pregnancy For $8K In Adoption Scam Sentenced To Prison
Woman Who Faked Pregnancy For $8K In Adoption Scam Sentenced To Prison A 33-year-old woman was sentenced to two to four years in prison for defrauding a couple attempting to adopt a baby by pretending to be pregnant with twins. Ashley Richards of Walden was sentenced on Tuesday, Aug. 13, for taking more than $8,000 from the couple, said Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler. According to the District Attorney's Office, Richards met the couple in early 2018 that were interested in adopting a baby.  Prosecutors said that Richards falsely told the couple that she was pregnant and was expecting twins and that she would allow the cou…

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by Kathy Reakes
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How I Met My Dog Reinventing Adoption - Think eHarmony For Canines How I Met My Dog Reinventing Adoption - Think eHarmony For Canines
How I Met My Dog Reinventing Adoption - Think eHarmony For Canines A startup is on a mission to revolutionize the way shelter dogs find their forever homes - and those who are looking to adopt a furry friend can get started with just the click of a mouse. The New York-based company, called How I Met My Dog, uses a number of factors to identify the most compatible dog for anyone who wants to adopt. Breed, home type, size, and lifestyle are just a few of the more than 30 factors the site takes into consideration. How I Met My Dog is the first dog-owner matching service of its kind. Described as an “e-Harmony for dogs,” HIMMD helps to maximize the chances of …

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by Valerie Musson
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Former Dutchess Resident, Father Face Incest Charge After Baby's Birth Former Dutchess Resident, Father Face Incest Charge After Baby's Birth
Former Dutchess Resident, Father Face Incest Charge After Baby's Birth A 20-year-old former Dutchess County woman and her biological father were arrested on incest charges after officials found out they had a child together and considered themselves married, according to multiple reports. Kathie Fusco Pladl, 20, who attended Dover High School and lists her address on her website as Wingdale, and Steven Pladl, 42, from North Carolina, were arrested on Jan. 27 on charges of incest, adultery, and contributing to delinquency, according to USA Today. Their story of "love" began when Fusco, who was given up by her parents in 1998 for adoption out-of-state,…

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by Kathy Reakes