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 June 02, 2016
Moonjumpers, a charitable foundation, held its annual Community Day at Northport’s Lewis Oliver Farm.
By Long Island News & PR June 02, 2016
New Yorkers should not interact with newborn fawns and other young wildlife as we enter the peak season for animals giving birth, the DEC today cautioned.
By Allison Matos June 01, 2016
This weekend, why not head down to your local animal shelter and adopt your new best friend!
By Long Island News & PR June 01, 2016
In the event of a disaster, if you must evacuate, the most important thing you can do to protect your pets is to evacuate them.
By Long Island News & PR May 25, 2016
They may be just babies, but kittens as young as 4 months and puppies as young as 5 months are old enough to get pregnant and have their first litter just two months later.
By Long Island News & PR May 22, 2016
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation and the Suffolk County SPCA removed a Capuchin Monkey from a home in Brentwood.
By Allison Matos May 20, 2016
There’s never a shortage of adorable animals available for adoption on Long Island. This week, it is my pleasure to introduce you to Joy, Lefty and Barley!
By Long Island News & PR May 18, 2016
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is advising that aerial spraying of the pesticide Gypcheck will take place at Bethpage, Heckscher and Connetquot River State Parks on Friday, May 20, ...
By Legislator Anker's Office May 14, 2016
On Saturday, May 7th Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker joined Paws of War at the grand opening and ribbon cutting for their new location in Nesconset.
By Allison Matos May 13, 2016
The Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter is full and is in desperate need of adopters. Head down and adopt your new best friend today!
By Long Island News & PR May 11, 2016
Suffolk County Legislator Kara Hahn joined the family and friends of new Eagle Scout Matthew Carney during his Court of Honor on Saturday, May 7, 2016.
By Long Island News & PR May 10, 2016
North Shore Animal League America (NSALA) and Canine Company will join forces again this year for their second annual adoption day and pet funfest, Sunday, May 15 at Bloomingdale’s Roosevelt Field, 630 Old Country Road, ...
By EAC Network May 08, 2016
EAC Network is thrilled to announce a renewed partnership with Pal-O-mine Equestrian in Islandia to provide child victims of abuse or neglect with up to eight weeks of equine therapy.
By Wendy L May 06, 2016
A deer in Centereach NY (Suffolk County), had managed to get its head stuck inside a light globe and had been laying in the woods since the previous night.
By Long Island News & PR May 06, 2016
A group of Sayville High School students raised money to purchase pet food for the needy.
By Long Island News & PR May 03, 2016
The Suffolk County SPCA rescued an abandoned, injured, chained dog from a Brentwood home.
By Long Island News & PR May 03, 2016
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano and Acting Police Commissioner Thomas Krumpter announced today that the Nassau County Police Department’s K-9 unit will be selecting four additional dogs to join the Department’s K-9 Unit.
By Allison Matos May 03, 2016
This is the story of Hobbes, an adorable 9 year old dachshund who was once the victim of severe domestic violence.
By Long Island News & PR May 03, 2016
The Suffolk County Department of Health Services (SCDHS), the Town of Huntington and the Suffolk County SPCA will offer free rabies vaccinations for dogs, cats and ferrets on Sunday, May 15, 2016.
By Long Island News & PR May 02, 2016
Suffolk County Legislator Robert Trotta is most appreciative of the support he received from the residents who donated to his pet food drive to benefit Baxter’s Pet Pantry at Long Island Cares.