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New Update: Woman Nabbed After Abandoning Dog On Westchester Road, Officials Say New Update: Woman Nabbed After Abandoning Dog On Westchester Road, Officials Say
New Update: Woman Nabbed After Abandoning Dog On Westchester Road, Officials Say A woman faces criminal charges after allegedly dumping a puppy out of a car and abandoning it on a Westchester road, authorities announced.  In an announcement on Wednesday, June 26, SPCA Westchester said Marissa Levy was arrested on Tuesday, June 25 in connection with the abandonment, which occurred in New Rochelle.  Earlier Report - Authorities Looking For Woman Wearing Scrubs Who Abandoned Dog On New Rochelle Road According to the SPCA, on Tuesday, June 11, Levy allegedly dumped a Labrador Retriever puppy out of a car onto Lotus Road in New Rochelle. The inciden…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
Ex-Hudson Valley Resident, Father Face Incest Charge After Baby's Birth Ex-Hudson Valley Resident, Father Face Incest Charge After Baby's Birth
Ex-Hudson Valley 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,…