Keeping You and Your Pets Safe in Cold, Snowy Weather

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers tips on avoiding hypothermia and frostbite in bad weather. The most vulnerable: Older adults with inadequate food, clothing, or heating Babies sleeping in cold bedrooms People who remain outdoors for long periods—the homeless, hikers, hunters, etc. People Read More …

Holiday Reminder from the Suffolk SPCA

The Suffolk County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals issued the following reminder about pet safety at the holidays: Things you can do to make Thanksgiving safer for your pet The holiday season is fast approaching. As you prepare for the first family feast Read More …

Frigid Cold, Gusting Winds Across Huntington

Wind gusts reaching up to 50 MPH are expected to continue to add to the frigid cold Friday in the Huntington area. Temperatures were below 20 Friday morning, with wind-chill temperatures in the low single digits. The National Weather Service reminded residents to dress for Read More …

Dogs Will Get Their Day With Pilot Program at Heckscher Park

New year, new rules: Dogs on leashes will be allowed in several parts of Heckscher Park in a pilot program starting Wednesday. The Town of Huntington has created a 90-day test of whether pets and their owners will be obedient, following the rules that include: Read More …

Pet of the Week: Young Cat Seeks Permanent Home

Meet Uno Uno is a mix of brown tabby and snowy white, and a combination of playful and quiet. He likes fooling around with string and his fellow felines. He has been neutered, though: If you have other kitties, there is no need to worry. He Read More …

Pet of the Week: Pit Bull Terrier Needs Your Help

October is National Pit Bull Awareness Month. This month is also when our featured dog was taken in by the League for Animal Protection of Huntington. Meet Garrett Adult, Male, Neutered, Red/Chestnut/Orange, Short Hair The Teutonic meaning of his name is “spear strength.” Unfortunately, that Read More …

Pet of the Week: Small Dog Seeks Big Heart

Did you know that October is National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month? There are lots of ways to help: sharing information via social media or your website; donating time, money, or supplies to your local rescue group; and, of course, making a needy pooch a Read More …