At the nonprofit organization Canine Companions, passionate volunteers raise and train puppies to become service dogs, matching each pup to a person with disabilities—at no cost to the client. …
With Veterans Day right around the corner on Nov. 11, now is the time to plan how you will honor local veterans in your community. As the national leaders of the service dog industry, Canine …
Car enthusiasts gathered at Amvets Post 18 on Sunday, Sept. 15 from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for the annual Kiwanis Rocks car show and pancake breakfast. Car enthusiasts enjoyed a beautiful sunny …
Nine-year-old Bear Bonner of Bay Shore is a typical 9-year-old boy. He attends the Viscardi School, and when he is not in school, he enjoys being active with his family by going to parks and …
Whoever said a dog is a man’s best friend never saw the bond between 12-year-old Keegan and Patience VII. Keegan King graduated from Canine Companions training camp in April with her service …
The Islip Arts Council Gallery has turned into an animal lover’s dream, with art from the first-ever “Art for Paws” exhibition filling the space. The exhibition, co-hosted by the …
Detectives from the Suffolk County SPCA charged a Ronkonkoma woman with animal cruelty for neglecting to maintain a sanitary environment for her 49 animals. Around noon on April 2, members of …
Kitten season, the period when hundreds of stray and feral cats give birth, begins in February and ends sometime between October and November. An unspayed kitten can go into heat at just six …
Some people were born to be doctors, lawyers, artists, or athletes, and some animals were born to be therapy animals—comforting strangers, building community, and bringing joy to all they …
