Cattaraugus County, News
Sep 10, 2022
If you or your family have been yearning for a darling kitten, this is the moment to choose from a glorious selection now at the SPCA. They come in al...
Cattaraugus County, News
Apr 09, 2022
ARE THERE ANY SPECIAL CATS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION? Yes, Willie is a sweet, wonderful senior kitty who was surrendered to the SPCA in early December. H...
Cattaraugus County, News
May 15, 2021
The way the SPCA in Cattaraugus County shelter is configured, all the dogs have an outside dog run, and the cats have big “cat rooms” where they are f...
Local Columnists
Mar 06, 2021
I have had a cat in or around my house since the late 1970s. Except for brief periods, feline companions have been a big part of my life and I dare sa...
Cattaraugus County, Local News, News
Feb 27, 2021
Operating an animal shelter is something like running an emergency room — there are so many moving parts to keep track of. Manager Jason Berube shared...
Cattaraugus County, Local News, News
Aug 30, 2020
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,...
Community, Local News, News
May 26, 2020
From help from the state with preparing Boardmanville Park to saving a kitten in wartime, from an eye on the area’s attractions to remembering the Kan...
Commentary, Local Columnists
Aug 05, 2019
The sign in the living room says it all: “Home of a Spoiled Rotten Cat.” Lucy has been so since the beginning. It’s actually Lucy who allows me to liv...
Cattaraugus County, Lifestyle, Local News, ...
Jul 21, 2019
How many times have you hesitated to visit the SPCA, or any animal shelter, because it breaks your heart to see so many cats and dogs in need of homes...
Lifestyle
Apr 25, 2018
Syrah arrived at the SPCA in Cattaraugus County more than a year and a half ago, in terrible condition. She had lost much of her hair, was covered in ...
Health
Dec 05, 2017
People sometimes have grand visions of surprising their loved one on Christmas morning with an adorable new puppy or a precious, little kitten. While ...
Cattaraugus County, Here And Now, Local News, ...
Sep 09, 2017
When Hurricane Katrina struck Louisiana in 2005, the blended family of Deb Kolkowski and Tom Olson gathered donations of food, supplies and cash for a...
Commentary, Leters to the Editor
Feb 20, 2017
I am writing about the Bradford, Pa., animal cruelty case I read about in the news, in which a man allegedly smashed a kitten against a wall several t...
Local, Local News, News
Oct 31, 2016
OLEAN — The SPCA in Cattaraugus County was able to sell out its Howl-O-Ween Bash fundraiser Saturday night at the Pulaski Club. Organizers said they h...
Local News, News
June 16, 2025
BELFAST — A newly constructed and reopened bridge on County Road 26 in the town of Belfast has been named the William “Bill” A. Nichols Bridge. Allega...
June 16, 2025
Donald L. Thierman, Sr. OLEAN --- Donald L. Thierman, Sr., 86, passed away peacefully Friday (June 13, 2025) at The Pines of Olean. Born August 14, 19...
Local News, News
June 16, 2025
CUBA — The village of Cuba hosted the Dairy Days 2025 celebration over the weekend, which featured the Community Yard Sale throughout the area on Satu...
Local News, News
June 14, 2025
OLEAN — The first protest Nevin Oliphant took part in was in 1967 in Los Angeles. He was a young teenager protesting the Vietnam War. In 2025 his caus...
