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 Lyndsay McCabe November 29, 2013
To counter the growing pigeon problem at the 51st Street Station in Woodside, boomboxes playing recordings of predatory bird calls have been set up in and around the station.
By Joe Randazzo November 28, 2013
Shawn Christopher was charged with three counts of criminal animal neglect after his pit bulls were found with severe injuries in his home.
By Lyndsay McCabe November 28, 2013
Two turkeys were pardoned this year, but in a relatively new competition, people voted for which turkey would be named the National Thanksgiving Turkey of 2013 - a title which went to Popcorn, a four ...
By Wendy L November 25, 2013
Get ready for a week of entertainment over the Thanksgiving holiday on Long Island! There's wrestling, films, turkey trots, special Thanksgiving dinners and more!
By Joe Randazzo November 14, 2013
35 passengers followed Albert Rizzi off a U.S. Airways flight after an attendant kicked him and his seeing eye dog off the plane.
By Christian Abbatecola November 14, 2013
The DEC has found and charged four young men who captured two young deer and posted images of the crime to Instagram.
By Christian Abbatecola November 10, 2013
An infection which caused bottlenose dolphins to beach themselves on Long Island over the summer has now been found as far south as Florida.
By Wendy L October 24, 2013
Check out all the great Halloween hot spots and other events happening on Long Island this Friday and over the weekend!
By Wendy L October 21, 2013
In less than a week another oarfish is brought ashore. This round the serpent-like fish measures 13 1/2 feet long.
By Wendy L October 16, 2013
It's like the mythical sea creatures you hear about in stories, but this time it's the real thing. An 18-foot oarfish is discovered.
By Joe Randazzo October 12, 2013
Thirteen small turtles, koi fish, and a chicken were stolen from the pet store.
By Sharon Lindell October 12, 2013
Everyone should enjoy Halloween night. From children to pets, precautions need to be taken in account for so everyone has a fun night. Check out our trick or treating guide and trick or treating events ...
By Wendy L October 10, 2013
Check out all the end-of-the week entertainment options on Long Island, from musical performances, theater, fall festivals to more!
By Eric Anderson October 06, 2013
Animal rights advocates worried about lack of inspections and regulation.
By Wendy L October 04, 2013
Four kittens were found with their throats slashed in Riverhead earlier this week. The Suffolk County SPCA seeks your help in finding those responsible and is offering an award.
By Joe Randazzo September 24, 2013
Richard Parrinello is searching for commercial space after the Town of Brookhaven's ultimatum.
By Lyndsay McCabe September 20, 2013
Richard Parrinello, an on-again, off-again animal control officer for the Town of Brookhaven, was found to have had an illegal side business selling nearly one thousand snakes from his garages.
By Long Island News & PR September 10, 2013
The phone call came in the morning - NYPD frantically asking for our mobile animal hospital. Would we come to the city immediately? Please bring all available supplies and personnel. A disaster of untold proportions.Chaos ...
By Wendy L August 30, 2013
Mark your calendar for Sept. 7! The Suffolk County SPCA is hosting its 2nd Amnesty Day for Illegal Reptiles & Amphibians. Here's another chance to offload illegal reptiles and amphibians with no questions asked.
By Christian Abbatecola August 28, 2013
Researchers believe they have discovered the reason hundreds of dolphins have washed up from Long Island down to North Carolina.