If you're a pet owner on Long Island, or you have a passion for animals, you won't want to miss any of the articles and stories from our Pet & Animal Section, which focuses on pet ownership, adoptions, and pet related issues for Long Islanders.
By Long Island News & PR March 23, 2014
Miss Harper Goes to School - the abused dog has visited a local middle school to teach kids about animal abuse.
By Lyndsay McCabe March 23, 2014
With about one month left before they leave, now is the time to go out and see the curious seals that are hauled out on the shore with the guidance of an experienced seal walk ...
By Eric Anderson March 22, 2014
The family’s dogs were euthanized in February 2013.
By Lyndsay McCabe March 20, 2014
Meet a trio of friendly black kittens from Last Chance Animal Rescue who have been overlooked for the past several months.
By Long Island News & PR March 18, 2014
Save-A-Pet Animal Rescue and Adoption Center, Inc. held its Fourth Annual “St. Pitty’s Day” Party on March 16 to raise awareness and funds for the shelter’s many pit bulls.
By Lyndsay McCabe March 13, 2014
Darla and Petey were forced to live outdoors all day and all night, even in freezing temperatures where their water bowl froze over. Now, they are looking for a warm home and an owner that ...
By Lyndsay McCabe March 06, 2014
Open your heart and your home this week to a gorgeous beagle mix from Last Chance Animal Rescue (LCAR) named Becky.
By Christian Abbatecola March 04, 2014
The SCSPCA has increased the reward for information about this case from $2,000 to $3,000.
By Christian Abbatecola March 03, 2014
13 dogs were found dead in a Freeport garage, and three others were discovered alive alongside dog-fighting paraphernalia this weekend.
By Long Island News & PR March 02, 2014
Special St. Patrick’s Day Event To Raise Awareness And Promote Adoption For The Misunderstood Breed.
By Lyndsay McCabe February 27, 2014
Bonita is a young mutt from Save-a-Pet who was rescued as a puppy from a high kill rate shelter who has been repeatedly overlooked, and is now looking for her chance to shine.
By Lyndsay McCabe February 20, 2014
Arthur is a three year old shepherd/pit bull terrier mix who aims to please, and is gentle and gets along well with children and other dogs.
By Christian Abbatecola February 20, 2014
A young pit bull was tossed from a moving truck late at night, and may have previously been used as bait for dog fighting.
By Lyndsay McCabe February 19, 2014
The Nassau County SPCA has released a template of a letter for citizens to email to the DEC to voice their outrage over the proposed management plan that would kill all wild swans.
By Lyndsay McCabe February 15, 2014
Lady Rebecca is a sweet pit bull mix at Save-a-Pet Animal Rescue who has been waiting for a family without other pets to take her in and give her a warm, loving home.
By Wendy L February 06, 2014
New York fishermen will now have fair shot in fluke fishing as the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission votes in favor of a proposal that would require the same fluke fishing rules to be applied ...
By Joe Randazzo February 02, 2014
Plans to have federal snipers come in and kill thousands of deer were nixed on Friday.
By Lyndsay McCabe February 02, 2014
They won't predict who will win today's Superbowl, but Malverne Mel and Holtsville Hal did predict that spring will come early this year.
By Christian Abbatecola January 31, 2014
Miss Harper will need several more surgeries after her ears and hind leg were severed.
By Lyndsay McCabe January 30, 2014
A fish supplier from Melville pleaded guilty to importing nearly 40,000 illegal piranhas into Queens.