Pets

Police respond to domestic disturbance, discover emaciated dog

Thursday, January 3rd, 2013, 5:37pm

TROY - Police officers responding to a domestic disturbance say they found a starving dog.

Police say the dog was so skinny his hip bones were showing through his skin.

Police arrested 59-year-old John Ferrara Sr. and his 26-year-old son, John Ferrara Jr.

Police say a neighbor called 911 after hearing a woman screaming for help from Ferrara's house. They say Ferrara Jr. was fighting with his sister.

While officers were asking questions, they say father and son became uncooperative.

Officers used force to get into the home. That's when police say they discovered an unresponsive German shepherd.

Police say the dog had to be euthanized.

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Feline Fest a success

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer

Wednesday, August 1st, 2012, 2:10pm

A record number of cats and kittens were adopted during Mohawk Hudson Humane Society’s Feline Fest.

The fest was held on Thursday, July 26 through Sunday, July 29. According to the society, 135 cats and kittens found new homes.

“We were happy to see so many people respond to Feline Fest. Many families left with more than one cat or kitten. The smiles on the faces of the new pet parents, our volunteers and staff members were incredible! You could just see how delighted they were and there was a lot of purring going on as well. The good mood was contagious,” said Brad Shear, Executive Director in a statement.

According to Shear, the shelter was caring for over 340 felines, with 120 in foster care. This means that the number of animals at the shelter is more manageable but the shelter is still open for adoptions.

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Tips for keeping pets safe and calm during Fourth of July celebrations

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer

Friday, June 29th, 2012, 1:32pm

Tips for keeping pets safe and calm during Fourth of July celebrations

The Mohawk Hudson Humane Society has suggested tips to keep your pets safe and calm during Fourth of July celebrations.

According to the society, pets often get loose during Independence Day week because they are afraid of loud and sudden noise that fireworks make.

“The loud sounds may cause some pets to panic, become excited or destructive, and perhaps run away from home in fear,” said Brad Shear, executive director of the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society.

Below are some tips and useful information on keeping your pets safe:

To help reunite any missing pets with their families, this year the Humane Society is offering microchips for only $15 on Sunday, July 1 through Tuesday, July 3. The microchip is the size of a grain of rice and is implanted by a veterinarian between your pet’s shoulder blades. The chip serves as a permanent identification of your pet.

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'Pick Your Price' cat adoption to run now through Saturday

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer

Thursday, June 21st, 2012, 2:01pm

'Pick Your Price' cat adoption to run now through Saturday

The Animal Protective Foundation shelter is at full capacity due to a Schenectady SPCA investigation where almost 20 animals were taken in and now the shelter is up to 150 animals.

The APF is also helping Robin’s Nest TNR (Trap, Neuter Release) to house close to 60 cats when they were removed from a Schenectady city apartment. Adopters are needed to come and take the animals home.

The APF is running a “Pick Your Price” promotion for cats now through Saturday to help decrease the number of animals in the shelter.

People can name their adoption fee for cats over the age of 1 year - anything over $5. Cats are also available for adoption at PetSmart in Niskayuna. Kittens will be $50 and two kittens for $75. Dog fees will remain the same.

If you cannot adopt an animal you can still help by donating supplies like canned cat and dog food, paper towels, clay cat litter, laundry detergent (HD and regular) and small round cat beds that can be laundered.

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2nd Annual Pet-A-Palooza

Submitted by Andrew Murphy, Web Producer

Thursday, June 14th, 2012, 2:47pm

On Saturday, June 16, Curtis Lumber will be holding their 2nd annual pet adoption day across all 22 of their store located in New York and Vermont.

Hundreds of animals from over 70 shelters and rescue groups will be available for adoption including cats, dogs, rabbits, ferrets, birds, and horses.

All adopters that day will recieve goodie bags filled with , toys, leashes, and food.

For more information, and a list of Curtis Lumber locations, PLEASE VISIT.

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Documentary on Puppy Mills to be screened

Submitted by Andrew Murphy, Web Producer

Thursday, April 26th, 2012, 3:01pm

MENANDS - On Monday, April 30, a special showing of the documentary film "Madonna of the Mills" will be held in the Legislative Office Building.

The film follows a woman named Laura as she save thousands of dogs from puppy mills in Pennsylvania where the dogs spend their entire lives in tiny cages without any human contact.

The film screening is free and open to the public. After the screening, attendees will have an opportunity to learn about pending legislation in New York.

The screening is at 11:30a in room 711-A.

For More information, Please Call, 518-434-8128 ext. 203.

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Mohawk Hudson Humane Society's 125th Anniversary Gala to be April 21

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer

Friday, April 20th, 2012, 8:35am

Mohawk Hudson Humane Society's 125th Anniversary Gala to be April 21

The 125th Anniversary Around the World for 80 Strays Gala will take place on Saturday, April 21 at the Hilton Garden Inn on Hoosick Street in Troy.

The event will benefit the Hudson Mohawk Humane Society and will feature live and silent auctions. Music will be provided by Grand Central Station.

According to a statement, the society will present 2012 Human Heroes Awards and Goldstein Auto Group will receive the Humane Business Award, while the Humane Non-Profit Award will be presented to Community Resource Federal Credit Union.

More awards will be given to Cohoes Harmony Hill School third grade students & teachers when they receive the 2012 Humane Education Award and John Norton will be given the Humane Advocate Award for his photographs of homeless animals.

The Society will also present its highest award given in honor of Dr. William O. Stillman, who founded the organization in 1887.

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