Kent Animal Shelter Archives - Riverhead News Review

01.06.2026 Year in Review 2025

Year in Review: New businesses open their doors in town — and some favorites shut theirs for good

Business was bustling in Riverhead during 2025, based on the number of new shops and restaurants that opened in and around town. Sadly, there were also a few casualties,...

08.18.2025 News

Kent Animal Shelter holds grand opening ceremony

Pam Green, executive director of Kent Animal Shelter in Calverton, cut the ribbon for the new dog care facility at Kent Aug. 14 during the grand opening ceremony. Both...

07.23.2025 News

Sit, stay: The dogs are back at Kent Animal Shelter

Kent Animal Shelter welcomed back some very good boys and girls Tuesday, July 22. The shelter got the go-ahead to bring its dogs back to the brand-new canine facility...

10.22.2024 Community

Kent Animal Shelter to hold fundraising gala at LI Aquarium

Kent Animal Shelter in Calverton has been helping animals for more than 50 years. From its cattery, to the spay and neuter clinic, to Snowball’s feline retirement home, the...

09.17.2024 News

Splish Splash hosts Doggie Dip 2024, raises funds

On Monday, September 9, Splish Splash Water Park hosted its annual Doggie Dip in partnership with Kent Animal Shelter, Long Island’s no-kill animal shelter in Calverton. The event was attended by almost...

06.02.2023 News

Kent Animal Shelter seeks improvements

Having struck out in a previous effort to improve their facilities on River Road, Kent Animal Shelter now appears to have the support needed to carry out their latest...