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“He’s A Fighter”: Westchester Man Raises Funds For Family Dog After Brutal Off-Leash Attack
A Westchester man is raising money to help cover extensive medical bills for a beloved family dog that is fighting for his life after being brutally attacked by two off-leash dogs.
The incident happened on Wednesday, Dec. 11, when Mikey, a 5-year-old rescue dog, was being walked by an employee of the White Plains-based Paws Barkley dog walking service.
During the walk, Mikey was viciously attacked by two large, off-leash dogs, described as a gray pit bull and a black mix. The attack left Mikey with severe injuries, including a punctured windpipe, brain trauma, and severed muscles…
Poughkeepsie Welcomes Central Bark: A New Destination for Dog Care With Emphasis On Quality
With the holidays fast approaching, it's time to schedule care for your pooch if traveling out of town.
Just in time, a new state-of-the-art dog spa and boarding facility —Central Bark—is opening its doors in Poughkeepsie today, Saturday, Dec. 7, with a celebration from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Plaza 44 Shopping Center at 15 Burnett Blvd.
Services will include enrichment dog daycare, grooming services, boarding options, and additional offerings grounded in the whole dog care philosophy, emphasizing safety and enrichment that supports dogs and their owners.
Ron Donofrio, local owner and op…
Extreme Cold: 'Code Blue' Warning Reminds Berks Owners To Bring Dogs Inside
If you're cold, they're cold, say animal welfare advocates.
The Animal Rescue League of Berks County is enacting the city's Code Blue ordinance for the following periods:
7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 4 to 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 5
7 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 6
5 a.m. to 8 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 7
All dogs in Reading should be indoors while the code is in effect, with exceptions for supervised walks, bathroom breaks, and exercise, said ARL officials.
Code Blue is in effect whenever the windchill factor is 22 degrees Fahrenheit or below, or when there is precipitation with …
Kristine Violante Of Lyndhurst Spent Life Caring For Animals, 32
Kristine Violante of Lyndhurst died suddenly on Sunday, Feb. 5, her obituary reads. She was 32 years old.
Kristine was a cosmetologist and certified veterinary technician who loved animals, her obit reads. She opened Fluffy & Fido, a pet care service, in 2018.
Violante's social media pages are peppered with photos of her snuggling with and walking animals.
Condolences poured in.
My beautiful friend/neighbor/colleague passed away suddenly. As a fellow animal lover/dog walker her pets, clients,... Posted by Lynn Vigilante on Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Services were held at the Nazar…
