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OLEAN — From May to December, the Olean Pet Food Pantry, located within the Olean Food Pantry, distributed more than 12,000 pounds of pet food for dog...

This is to all the dog owners in Olean: Leash your dogs. Clean up your dog’s poop. I am tired of ending my walk early with my own dog or having to re-...

OLEAN — For the past 2 1/2 months, Jason Berube has worked alongside staff and volunteers at the SPCA in Cattaraugus County to ensure the animals rece...

The SPCA in Cattaraugus County is looking for a shelter manager — someone who is a dynamic and organized leader who holds a passion for both animals a...

ALLEGANY — A rate increase for dog license fees in the town of Allegany that will be effective Nov. 1 was implemented as the current fees have been lo...

Dogs are known as a man’s best friend, and the right four-legged friend can provide companionship and joy for years. But there is plenty to consider b...

A friend emailed, in a panic. She and her little country cat had spotted a cat outside, meowing madly to get into the house. Whenever they looked out,...

(TNS) Working remotely during the stay-at-home order, Kelly Sorfleet moved from the city to her parents’ cottage in Michigan. Her loneliness led her t...

Just as people suffer from the summer heat, our pets do, too. In fact, there are certain breeds of dogs that are in special danger. Emily Hall, a rese...

FRIENDSHIP — Wes and Kathy Sortore of Friendship had always loved and owned dogs, but hadn’t decided to train them for a worthwhile cause until one of...

OLEAN — We’re lucky to live in an area where there are so many people who love animals and treat them kindly. Megan Mahoney goes above and beyond in h...

Dogs and cats — as well as livestock — appear to have little to fear from the coronavirus pandemic. While the outbreak is believed to have started whe...

When people see their pets as members of their families, it’s no wonder that man’s best friend is susceptible to the same marketing tactics as humans ...

OLEAN — One of the unsung heroes at the SPCA in Cattaraugus County is Joe Reese. Board chair Joan Carl, a keen observer, says, “Joe has been at the SP...

It turns out that you can teach a dog new tricks and Terri Watkins knows a thing or two about it. “I have had three dogs that were enrolled in obedien...

OLEAN — In an effort to help reduce the risk and spread of COVID-19 virus, the SPCA in Cattaraugus County will be closed to the public except by appoi...

For people who’ve dealt with the loss of a spouse, whether it’s from a death, a divorce or a long-term illness like dementia, the aftermath can be dev...

LIMESTONE — When he isn’t training K-9 dogs for law enforcement agencies in the region, Bob Rinfrette expects to be busy over the next couple of years...