If you're a pet owner on Long Island, or you have a passion for animals, you won't want to miss any of the articles and stories from our Pet & Animal Section, which focuses on pet ownership, adoptions, and pet related issues for Long Islanders.
By Allison Matos June 17, 2016
Beauty, Brains & Brawn... Nova is the total pooch package!
By Long Island News & PR June 14, 2016
Plover season has arrived”, announced the Suffolk County Parks Department, and with that inevitably comes the unfortunate obligation to close access to some outer beach areas.
By Michael Adams June 11, 2016
Researches believe they have found evidence that Long Island could be the site of an elusive nursery for great white sharks.
By Chris Boyle June 10, 2016
Courageous canine laid to rest after lifetime of dedicated service helping others.
By Allison Matos June 10, 2016
Like classic songs that always make you smile, this week meet "Baby Love" and "Jessie" who while surely put a smile on your face!
By Christian Abbatecola June 09, 2016
Rob, a loving and lovable pit-mix is in need of a new home after his adopter fell on hard times and returned him to the animal shelter.
By Long Island News & PR June 07, 2016
On June 7th, 2016 at 11 am, Chief Roy Gross accompanied by his daughter-in-law Cara Gross, responded to a call from a management company to the Hamlet at Willow Creek.
By Long Island News & PR June 06, 2016
In New York, thousands of turtles are killed each year when they are struck by vehicles as they migrate to their nesting areas.
By Long Island News & PR June 03, 2016
Help your animal stay safe! Your pet counts on you. Have a plan in place for the hurricane season.
By Long Island News & PR June 02, 2016
Moonjumpers, a charitable foundation, held its annual Community Day at Northport’s Lewis Oliver Farm.
By Long Island News & PR June 02, 2016
New Yorkers should not interact with newborn fawns and other young wildlife as we enter the peak season for animals giving birth, the DEC today cautioned.
By Allison Matos June 01, 2016
This weekend, why not head down to your local animal shelter and adopt your new best friend!
By Long Island News & PR June 01, 2016
In the event of a disaster, if you must evacuate, the most important thing you can do to protect your pets is to evacuate them.
By Long Island News & PR May 25, 2016
They may be just babies, but kittens as young as 4 months and puppies as young as 5 months are old enough to get pregnant and have their first litter just two months later.
By Long Island News & PR May 22, 2016
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation and the Suffolk County SPCA removed a Capuchin Monkey from a home in Brentwood.
By Allison Matos May 20, 2016
There’s never a shortage of adorable animals available for adoption on Long Island. This week, it is my pleasure to introduce you to Joy, Lefty and Barley!
By Long Island News & PR May 18, 2016
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is advising that aerial spraying of the pesticide Gypcheck will take place at Bethpage, Heckscher and Connetquot River State Parks on Friday, May 20, ...
By Legislator Anker's Office May 14, 2016
On Saturday, May 7th Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker joined Paws of War at the grand opening and ribbon cutting for their new location in Nesconset.
By Allison Matos May 13, 2016
The Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter is full and is in desperate need of adopters. Head down and adopt your new best friend today!
By Long Island News & PR May 11, 2016
Suffolk County Legislator Kara Hahn joined the family and friends of new Eagle Scout Matthew Carney during his Court of Honor on Saturday, May 7, 2016.