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NY Pet Stores Face Deadline To Halt Sales Of Dogs, Cats, Rabbits NY Pet Stores Face Deadline To Halt Sales Of Dogs, Cats, Rabbits
NY Pet Stores Face Deadline To Halt Sales Of Dogs, Cats, Rabbits Retail pet stores in New York will soon be prohibited from selling dogs, cats, or rabbits under a new state law aimed at ending the abusive practices of puppy mills.  Starting Sunday, Dec. 15, pet stores across the state must cease all sales, leases, or transfers of dogs, cats, and rabbits, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced on Friday, Nov. 22. James emphasized that the law, known as the Puppy Mill Pipeline Act, is designed to disrupt large-scale breeding operations, often referred to as puppy mills, which have long been criticized for inhumane treatment and poor health …

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by Ben Crnic
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Shelter Founder Charged With Animal Cruelty After Death Of 5 Dogs In Westchester Shelter Founder Charged With Animal Cruelty After Death Of 5 Dogs In Westchester
Shelter Founder Charged With Animal Cruelty After Death Of 5 Dogs In Westchester The founder of a Northern Westchester animal shelter faces criminal charges following the euthanization of five dogs found suffering from a serious virus due to an alleged lack of proper care, officials announced.  Bedford resident Penny Berk, the founder and owner of the Rescue Right animal shelter at Northwind Kennels in Bedford at 402 Old Post Rd. (Route 172), was arrested on Thursday, July 18 following the deaths of sick Bernese Mountain Dogs, SPCA Westchester announced.  According to authorities, on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, several witnesses told the SPCA that four sick&nb…

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by Ben Crnic
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Duo From NY Accused Of Animal Cruelty After Dogs Found Covered In Porcupine Quills Duo From NY Accused Of Animal Cruelty After Dogs Found Covered In Porcupine Quills
Duo From NY Accused Of Animal Cruelty After Dogs Found Covered In Porcupine Quills Two New York residents are facing animal cruelty charges after dogs were found at their home suffering from chronic injuries caused by porcupine quills. New York State Police said 41-year-old Christina LaValley and 42-year-old John Paul Barton, both residents of Parish in Oswego County, were arrested on Sunday, Aug. 7, and charged with four counts of animal cruelty. Police said several dogs at their residence had porcupine quills in their faces, noses, necks, and bodies. Barton told investigators he didn't have money to take the animals to the veterinarian and planned to shoot them, a…

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
Guide Dog, Fighting For Life, Travels To NY For Treatment Guide Dog, Fighting For Life, Travels To NY For Treatment
Guide Dog, Fighting For Life, Travels To NY For Treatment A guide dog from Massachusetts who has been dubbed the "Goodest Girl in STEM" on TikTok is in need of help as she fights for her life in New York. O'Hara was hospitalized after she was diagnosed with meningitis encephalitis with inflammatory brain lesions earlier in July. She initially sought treatment in New York City and is now getting care back in her native area right outside Boston.  O'Hara's owner Isabella 'Bella" Scott has been traveling with her the entire time. Last we heard, Scott said her dog was showing some signs of improvement but was still struggling to get better. "An impo…

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by David Cifarelli
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Driver Hits Horse On Roadway In Westchester Driver Hits Horse On Roadway In Westchester
Driver Hits Horse On Roadway In Westchester A horse was killed after being hit by a vehicle in Northern Westchester. The crash took place late Monday, Feb. 17 on Route 121 in Bedford when the horse had gotten loose and was in the roadway, said the Bedford Fire Department. According to the department, a second loose horse was cared for by members of the fire department.  A firefighter on the scene involved with the equestrian community was able to contact a veterinarian to come to the scene to care for the second animal.  With the owner located, the veterinarian and owner were assisted by the department to get the horse ba…

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by Kathy Reakes