PAWS TO PONDER by Suzyn Barron, President of Warwick Valley Humane Society, Inc. Did you know last week was Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week? Are Animal Control Officers to be appreciated? If you knew what their job entailed, I think you would agree that at the very least, one week should...
PAWS TO PONDER by Suzyn Barron, President of Warwick Valley Humane Society, Inc. Did you know that most shelters try to limit their intake of unwanted pets to those only within their own jurisdiction? It makes sense because it is usually those communities served by the shelter that help the shelter...
PAWS TO PONDER by Suzyn Barron, President of Warwick Valley Humane Society, Inc. Did you know it’s National Dog Bite Prevention Week? And that dogs don’t bite without warning? Although not in words, dogs try to tell us in a number of ways that they are uncomfortable with a situation. It’s...
PAWS TO PONDER by Suzyn Barron, President of Warwick Valley Humane Society, Inc. Did you know, love is not all you need when it comes to being a pet caregiver? Yes, every pet needs to be loved, but they also need time, attention, and the finances needed to properly care for...
PAWS TO PONDER by Suzyn Barron, President of Warwick Valley Humane Society Did you know, April is Prevention of Animal Cruelty Month? So designated years ago by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. But how do we prevent animal abuse? By the time it is reported, it has...
PAWS TO PONDER by Suzyn Barron, President of Warwick Valley Humane Society, Inc. Did you know our return to owner rate on lost cats is less than 1%? Yet, every single day we receive calls about lost cats. And Facebook is literally littered with them. Some are indoor only and someone...
PAWS TO PONDER by Suzyn Barron, President of Warwick Valley Humane Society Did you know, today, the day I am writing this, has been a very good day at the shelter. Floyd, the ten-month-old male Golden Retriever that was recently surrendered when his owner moved out of the Country, was adopted! Honestly,...
Join us at Waggin Wednesday's Bingo 7-9 PM The Warwick Wine Bar where you can have a great time with friends winning prizes and money and at the same time supporting our the Warwick Valley Humane Society
PAWS TO PONDER by Suzyn Barron, President of Warwick Valley Humane Society Did you know, February is Spay-Neuter Awareness Month? The obvious reason to spay and neuter is to not contribute to the overpopulation of pets in our communities. But there are numerous reasons why spaying and neutering is the right thing...
