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Hempstead animal shelter activists speak up
A pair of animal rights activists, who have long called for reforms at the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter in Wantagh, spoke up at a recent board meeting with concerns about the future of the facility. more
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At a Press conference on Sept. 16 promoting pet adoptions, Mike Timka, owner of Fun Stuff Toys in Seaford, Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray and Animal Shelter Director Mike Pastore showed off Bill Blasso who is up for adoption.
Town of Hempstead pushes pet adoptions
Pictures of pets in need of a good home are coming to a store near you. The Town of Hempstead has launched a new initiative, “Downtown Dogs (and Cats),” to increase adoptions at its animal shelter in Wantagh. more
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Nicole Borman attempted to find Wally a home with a pet fair held at the Valley Stream Dog Park on Saturday.
Girl Scout gets serious about pet ownership
Animals have always been a passion for Nicole Borman, so the choice for her Girl Scout Gold Award project was an easy one. She centered her project on pet care and the intricacies of owning an animal. more
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This month, thank a volunteer — and become one
No community would be what it is without volunteers. April is National Volunteer Month . . . more
Susan Infield with her dog, Dakota, the inspiration behind her first published book, a children’s story about the benefits of pet adoption.
New book a window into pet adoption
A decade ago, Susan Infield never imagined herself being a dog owner. But at the insistence of her children, she relented, and it became a life-changing experience. more
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Rescue Ink had operated the Long Beach Animal Shelter since 2011.
New operator sought for animal shelter
The city is searching for a new operator for the Long Beach Animal Shelter, after the city said it did not renew its contract with the Queens-based animal-rescue organization Rescue Ink last … more
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Brian Biller, left, Johnny O, Council President Fran Adelson, Joey Panz, Vice President Len Torres, Big Ant and Councilman Scott Mandel at the fundraiser.
Tough guys … with a soft side
“You don’t want to just give the animal to just anybody,” Long Beach resident and Rescue Ink co-founder John Orlandini, better known as “Johhny O,” said as he cared for an American … more
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Of the nine dogs that were taken from the home of Marlon Bernier, of Elmont, last June, two had fresh, bleeding wounds on their faces, and several others had scars from older wounds.
Abused Elmont pit bulls find home in Los Angeles
Six pit bulls that were rescued from an Elmont dog-fighting ring will soon have a new home on the West Coast, under the care of a famous dog trainer. more
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At a Town of Hempstead public hearing on Oct. 4, several residents raised questions about the town's animal shelter budget for 2012, as well as the general 2012 proposed town budget.
Hempstead animal shelter to receive state audit
To the excitement of hundreds of residents and local animal rights advocates who have been complaining for months that the Town of Hempstead’s Animal Shelter is in dire need of financial monitoring, State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli announced on Oct. 24 that his office will audit the financial operations of the facility. The audit — which DiNapoli said is in response to hundreds of complaints from residents and intends to ensure the shelter’s “integrity of financial accountability — will begin within the next two weeks. more
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Cynthia Iacopella is the new assistant director at the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter.
Animal shelter has new assistant director
After a four-month, nationwide search, officials at the Town of Hempstead have announced the hiring a new assistant director of the Hempstead Town Animal Shelter. “We are pleased to welcome … more
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