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Pair Of 45-Year-Old Women From Region Nabbed For Animal Cruelty In Case Involving 40 Cats
Two women from the region have been charged with 40 counts of animal cruelty to cats.
The incident occurred in Columbia County on Friday, Oct. 18, in Hillsdale.
After receiving a tip about possible animal abuse, members of the New York State Police, with the Columbia-Greene Humane Society, Animal Nation, and the Hillsdale Building Department, determined that Jennifer Rossi, age 45, and Peggy Card, age 45, both of Hillsdale, failed to care for the animals, said Trooper AJ Hicks.
Animal Nation, located in Westchester County in South Salem, volunteered to care for the cats at their shelter, H…
Animal Cruelty: Chickens, Ducks, Roosters Found In 'Deplorable' Conditions In Hudson Valley
A 57-year-old man faces criminal charges after neglecting several chickens, roosters, and ducks on his Hudson Valley property, authorities announced.
The man was arrested in Putnam County on Monday, Sept. 23 following an investigation conducted at his Mahopac residence, the Putnam County SPCA announced on Friday, Sept. 27.
According to authorities, on the day of the man's arrest, SPCA Law Enforcement Division members met with caseworkers from the county's Child Protective Services at his Mahopac address.
There, the caseworkers had already been investigating the care of a teenager at …
Fair's Dog-Riding Monkey Attraction Denounced By Local Town Supervisor In Hudson Valley
For over a century, families have flocked to a popular summertime event in the Hudson Valley, enjoying its thrilling rides, delicious food, and live music.
But come next year, the Orange County Fair in Middletown may have one less attraction if a neighboring town has its way.
Just days before the fair wrapped up its 2022 season, the Town of Wallkill issued a statement Friday, July 29, condemning a show that features Capuchin monkey “jockeys” riding on the backs of dogs while the dogs race.
The show, dubbed the Banana Derby, is described as a favorite among fairgoers and features multiple …
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…
Man Accused Of Stabbing Puppy With Kitchen Knife In Area, Police Say
A man has been arrested for allegedly stabbing a 2-month-old service dog with a kitchen knife in the area.
Rockland County resident Steve Salomon, age 32, of Nanuet, was arrested on Saturday, March 6, by Spring Valley Police, for stabbing a resident's service dog in the neck with a kitchen knife, said Detective Matt Galli.
According to Galli, the incident took place at the Gesner Gardens Apartment Complex when Salomon, who was known to the owner, stabbed the dog, then fled the area.
The puppy was quickly transported to a local animal hospital by its owner where it received numerous stitche…
