A golden-lab mix zooms into the kitchen, jumps into Jamie Axelrod’s lap and leaves a streak of slobber on her cheek. Alfredo, the energetic, 21-pound puppy, is excited to see one of his owners after a long day. Dunkin, a bearded-collie mix rescue is nearby, barking in jealousy of the 10-week-old puppy getting all of the attention. Audrey Axelrod is preparing dinner and making sure her children are doing their homework. Alfredo is given treats for listening to a command and lies down in the living room to take a nap. It’s just another ordinary day for Alfredo. But his life? Well, that’s far from ordinary. more

The investigation into the death of the Baldwin child who was mauled to death earlier this month is continuing, according to the Nassau County district attorney’s office, but severe penalties may … more

Forty dogs competed in the Valley Stream Dog Park’s “Howl-o-ween” party on Oct. 31, with more than 100 people showing up for the event, now in its fourth year. more

“He licked me!” one first grader squealed while wiping the slobber off her hand. The group of children laughed, while hoping to get a chance to read aloud to DJ, the newest member of the group. more

Freeporter Anthony Reddick was back in court last week and indicted for crimes related to dog fighting. Reddick had been convicted of animal breeding for fighting in September 2014, and was barred … more

After a group of residents circulated a petition calling for beach access for dogs that garnered more than 2,000 signatures, the City Council announced last week that it would conduct a survey on … more

The Village of Valley Stream’s pool complex hosted a special party for dogs on Sept. 8, a day after the facility closed for the season and before the water was drained from the children’s section. more

More than 300 once homeless animals are now family pets, the result of the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter’s Summer of Love adoption program. more

The Unsound Pro surf competition returned to the Lincoln Boulevard beach for its 18th year last week, as 48 surfers battled it out from Sept. 1 to 5. The competition also featured a vending … more

Gasoline vapors ignited as a man was working on a small boat moored at a south Merrick dock on Sunday at around 5:20 p.m., causing an explosion that burned him and sent him hurtling into the water, said Ron Luparello, the Merrick Fire Department’s spokesman. more