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Feline Fest a success

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer
Wednesday, August 1st, 2012, 2:10pm
Feline Fest a success

A record number of cats and kittens were adopted during Mohawk Hudson Humane Society’s Feline Fest.

The fest was held on Thursday, July 26 through Sunday, July 29. According to the society, 135 cats and kittens found new homes.

“We were happy to see so many people respond to Feline Fest.  Many families left with more than one cat or kitten.  The smiles on the faces of the new pet parents, our volunteers and staff members were incredible!  You could just see how delighted they were and there was a lot of purring going on as well.  The good mood was contagious,” said Brad Shear, Executive Director in a statement.

According to Shear, the shelter was caring for over 340 felines, with 120 in foster care. This means that the number of animals at the shelter is more manageable but the shelter is still open for adoptions.

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Cats, kittens up for adoption during Feline Fest

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer
Tuesday, July 24th, 2012, 3:01pm
Cats, kittens up for adoption during Feline Fest

The Mohawk Hudson Humane Society will hold its sixth annual Feline Fest for July 26 through 29.

The four-day celebration will offer adoption prices at the Humane Society in Menands and at the society’s three satellite locations: The PetSmart stores in Glenmont and Latham and the PetCo in Clifton Park.

Currently, the shelter is caring for over 340 cats, 120 are in foster care and the society has taken in an average of 15 cats per day for the last month.

“This time of year we have a steady influx of kittens, pregnant cats and strays. More will be come in tomorrow, the next day, all summer long. These numbers put a tremendous strain on our resources and ability to care for animals and find them new homes. Our goal is to find new homes for as many of our orphaned cats and kittens as we can,” said Brad Shear, executive director in a statement.

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Tips for keeping pets safe and calm during Fourth of July celebrations

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer
Friday, June 29th, 2012, 1:32pm
Tips for keeping pets safe and calm during Fourth of July celebrations

The Mohawk Hudson Humane Society has suggested tips to keep your pets safe and calm during Fourth of July celebrations.

According to the society, pets often get loose during Independence Day week because they are afraid of loud and sudden noise that fireworks make.

“The loud sounds may cause some pets to panic, become excited or destructive, and perhaps run away from home in fear,” said Brad Shear, executive director of the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society.

Below are some tips and useful information on keeping your pets safe:

To help reunite any missing pets with their families, this year the Humane Society is offering microchips for only $15 on Sunday, July 1 through Tuesday, July 3. The microchip is the size of a grain of rice and is implanted by a veterinarian between your pet’s shoulder blades. The chip serves as a permanent identification of your pet.

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Animal shelter: 'the perfect storm in a bad way'

Submitted by WNYT Staff
Sunday, June 24th, 2012, 10:36am

GLENVILLE -  What began earlier this week as a potential animal care crisis has become sort of a blessing in disguise for pets and pet lovers.

After two recent large scale hoarding incidents, the Animal Protective Foundation kennels and cages in Glenville became filled to their canine and kitty cat capacities. After word got out that there were no vacancies and animals needed to be moved out, prospective pet owners responded, opening their hearts and their homes to new adoptions.

Inside the noise-echoing walls of the APF headquarters, something happened this week that never happened before. Every concrete kennel, every comfortable cage, every suitable space, in every available room was taken -- 150 animals all under one roof at one time.

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'Pick Your Price' cat adoption to run now through Saturday

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer
Thursday, June 21st, 2012, 2:01pm
'Pick Your Price' cat adoption to run now through Saturday

The Animal Protective Foundation shelter is at full capacity due to a Schenectady SPCA investigation where almost 20 animals were taken in and now the shelter is up to 150 animals.

The APF is also helping Robin’s Nest TNR (Trap, Neuter Release) to house close to 60 cats when they were removed from a Schenectady city apartment. Adopters are needed to come and take the animals home.

The APF is running a “Pick Your Price” promotion for cats now through Saturday to help decrease the number of animals in the shelter.

People can name their adoption fee for cats over the age of 1 year - anything over $5. Cats are also available for adoption at PetSmart in Niskayuna. Kittens will be $50 and two kittens for $75. Dog fees will remain the same.

If you cannot adopt an animal you can still help by donating supplies like canned cat and dog food, paper towels, clay cat litter, laundry detergent (HD and regular) and small round cat beds that can be laundered.

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2nd Annual Pet-A-Palooza

Submitted by Andrew Murphy, Web Producer
Thursday, June 14th, 2012, 2:47pm

On Saturday, June 16, Curtis Lumber will be holding their 2nd annual pet adoption day across all 22 of their store located in New York and Vermont.

Hundreds of animals from over 70 shelters and rescue groups will be available for adoption including cats, dogs, rabbits, ferrets, birds, and horses.

All adopters that day will recieve goodie bags filled with , toys, leashes, and food.

For more information, and a list of Curtis Lumber locations, PLEASE VISIT.

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Memorial Dog Walk to benefit SPCA

Submitted by Andrew Murphy, Web Producer
Friday, May 18th, 2012, 3:04pm
Memorial Dog Walk to benefit SPCA

ALBANY - On Saturday, June 23, the New York State Police Forensic Investigation Center, along with the New York State Trooper Foundation will be holding a memorial dog walk at the SUNY Albany Uptown Campus.

There will be vendors and a demonstration by the New York State Police K-9 unit.

The walk begins at 10a, regisration will be at 9:15a.

All proceeds go to benefit the SPCA of Schenectady and Schoharie Counties as well as the New York State Police Survivors Program.

For More Information, or to keep updated, CLICK HERE, or email, Miraglia.walk@gmail.com.

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