05.15.2014 Government Legislators: Get that dog off a chain The Suffolk County Legislature voted unanimously Tuesday to strengthen protections for man’s furry friend by changing how dogs can be restrained outdoors. If signed into law by the County...
03.16.2014 Sports North Fork Outdoors: Rescue animals come with histories The death of a family dog can be tough, even when anticipated. When our 14-year-old rescue Brittany, Bandit, (registered under “Becasse Bandit” — becasse is French for woodcock) had...
03.15.2014 News NFAWL group brings change to town shelter Not too long ago people talked more about conditions at the Riverhead Town Animal Shelter than about the dogs there who were up for adoption. But ever since the...
01.05.2014 Community Column: A round of a-paws for the ‘new’ shelter As the old saying goes, no news is good news. And while we in the news industry might not agree with that statement as often as others might —...
11.02.2013 News Who could resist adopting one of these cuties? Polish Hall in Riverhead was transformed into a giant pet adoption center for four hours Saturday, as the Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons teamed up with five other...
08.23.2013 News German shepherd honored search and rescue work Sue Condreras of Northville knew something was wrong the moment her German shepherd came out of the brush. Jesse, who was wearing a vest that marked her as a...
08.06.2013 News Riverhead’s newest dog park to open Saturday Isn’t it about time you throw your dog a bone? Riverhead residents now have the opportunity to do just that. The opening of the brand new Duke Dog Park...
07.18.2013 News Kent helps save puppies from the Bahamas There’s nothing cuter than a yard full of puppies. And when they’re puppies saved from a dismal future, their big eyes and wagging tails seem even sweeter. Kent Animal...