Tag: animals

The Town of Islip Animal Shelter and Adopt-A-Pet Center will join animal shelters and pet rescue organizations across the country in the upcoming Betty White Challenge on Jan. 17.

Long Island’s animal rescues, shelters, and volunteers often work around the clock to keep animals safe. As 2021 comes to an end, we’re recapping some of the best rescue stories as told by the heroes who dedicate themselves to saving our furry friends.

Most Long Islanders are aware of the large feral cat problem that has no end in sight, but this situation is worse than you think.

Pet parents looking to get away after spending so much time home amid Covid-19 restrictions may need to seek out a pet sitter to care for their furry family members.

Fun Fact: If you’re looking to expand your furry family, be sure to ask the shelter or rescue if your new addition gets along with other cats or dogs.

Shelters and rescues across Long Island are still feeling the pandemic crunch, so if you’re looking for a new best friend, please be patient with staff and volunteers.

How about a new best friend for the new year? Check out some of the cutest cats and dogs just waiting to go home with their new forever family today!

The start of a new year often brings our attention to health and nutrition. But as we consider making positive changes to our own lifestyles, we should be thinking about our furry friends as well. 

What if it has all these traits but doesn’t purr or bark, because the perfect pet is actually a rat?

This scientifically-accurate video will amaze you.