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3 Dogs Left Behind By Mahopac Woman Killed In Crash Need New Home
The death of a Putnam County woman in a tragic car crash in Connecticut has left her three well-loved dogs in need of a new home.
Diane K. Staab, age 62, was killed on Monday, Jan. 13, in a head-on crash on Ball Pond Road in New Fairfield, Connecticut, according to Connecticut State Police.
Following her sudden death, Staab’s two Rottweilers, Saffron Star and Grace Bee, and a smaller Pomeranian are being cared for by friends on a temporary basis, but they need a permanent home, Hudson Valley Rottie Rescue announced in a social media post on Thursday, Jan. 16.
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2 Westchester Dogs To Star In Animal Planet's 'Puppy Bowl'
Westchester is about to get some tail-wagging representation in one of the cutest competitions of the year: Animal Planet's "Puppy Bowl XXI."
Two dogs from Briarcliff Manor-based SPCA Westchester, Andy and Meatball, will take the field during the annual event airing on Sunday, Feb. 9, at 2 p.m., the organization announced.
Andy, a "shaggy boy," and Meatball, described as "ever-so-handsome," will represent the shelter as they play for either Team Ruff or Team Fluff in the beloved feel-good sports competition, SPCA officials said.
The "Puppy Bowl," now in its 21st year, features adopta…
LI Woman Stalks, Steals Back German Shepherd From Buyer: Police
A woman was arrested for stealing back a German Shepherd she sold earlier this month, authorities in Point Lookout announced on Thursday, Dec. 19.
Elizabeth Dolce, 52, of Oak Beach, is accused of forcibly taking the 4-month-old German Shepherd from a 42-year-old woman who had been walking the dog near Beech Street and Glenwood Avenue around 2:52 p.m., according to Fourth Squad detectives.
Dolce approached the victim, grabbed the dog, and fled the scene in a black Subaru, police explained. The victim told detectives Dolce had repeatedly contacted her about the dog after the sale, even showin…
NTSB Report Sheds Light On NY Plane Crash That Killed VA Pilot, Animal Rescuer
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released a preliminary report detailing the events leading up to a plane crash in Windham, NY, that claimed the life of a Virginia pilot dedicated to rescuing dogs in need.
The crash occurred on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, at approximately 6:10 p.m. The single-engine Mooney M20J, piloted by 49-year-old Seuk Kim of Springfield, VA, was traveling from Harford County Airport in Maryland to Albany International Airport when it went down in a remote, wooded area of Greene County, as previously reported by Daily Voice.
According to the NTSB report, t…
Loose Dog Attack: CT Man Charged After Neighbor, Pet Wounded, Police Say
A Connecticut man is facing charges after his dogs attacked a neighbor and their pet, leaving both injured and prompting a police investigation.
The incident unfolded on Friday, Dec. 6, when Cesar Gonzalez’s two dogs reportedly escaped his property at 35 Own Home in Wilton, police said in a news release.
The dogs ran onto the neighbor’s property and attacked the victim and their dog, causing injuries to both, according to police. The victim managed to escape and drove to a nearby medical facility for treatment.
The following morning, Saturday, Dec. 7, at around 11:45 a.m., police arr…
Driver, 28, Seriously Injures Golden Doodle, Leaves Crash Scene In Brewster, SPCA Says
A Hudson Valley woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly hitting a dog with her car and fleeing the scene, leaving the severely injured pet to suffer, authorities said.
The incident occurred on Mon., Dec. 2, around 5:22 p.m., when Putnam County SPCA detectives responded to Center Street in Brewster, the Putnam County SPCA said.
There, they learned that a five-year-old Goldendoodle named Astro was struck by a white Toyota Rav4, suffering severe injuries, officials said.
Astro’s family rushed him to Guardian Veterinary Specialists in the Town of Southeast, where he underwent mu…
Jericho House Fire Leaves Family Dog Dead
A house fire on Long Island left a dog dead.
The blaze began at about 4 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 17 on Seaman Road in Jericho.
Responders arrived to find the home engulfed in flames from the second floor and heavy smoke throughout.
All residents made it out safely, though the family’s dog was found dead inside.
The Nassau County PD Arson Bomb Squad and the Nassau County Fire Marshal are investigating.
Firefighters from Jericho, with assistance from Syosset, Hicksville, Westbury, Plainview, Bethpage, South Farmingdale, Glenwood, and Carle Place, responded and extinguished the fire.
Man Attacked, Killed By Dogs In Albany
Police in the Capital District are investigating after a man was mauled and killed by a pack of dogs.
The incident occurred in Albany around 5 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 9, in the 500 block of Central Avenue.
According to Albany Police, officers responded to reports of a man being attacked by several dogs. Upon arrival, they found the dogs fatally attacking the man, and in an attempt to stop the attack, one of the responding officers discharged his duty weapon, striking at least one dog.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
The department said the victim's name would not be r…
