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Huntington park is going to the dogs

January 3, 2020January 3, 2020 The Long Island Times Dogs, Huntington, Parks

The town began a three-month pilot program on Jan. 1 to allow leashed dogs in Heckscher Park, where canines were previously banned.

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Town waives fees for December pet adoptions

December 15, 2019December 15, 2019 The Long Island Times Cats, Dogs, Holidays, Oyster Bay, Pets

Through the rest of this month, the shelter’s usual adoption fees of $84 per pet will be waived and all usual adoption services will be provided, including the spaying or neutering of the animal, vaccination and microchipping.

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Barking around the Christmas tree

October 31, 2019November 10, 2019 The Long Island Times Dogs, Pets, Roosevelt Field

Visitors to Roosevelt Field in Garden City will be able to bring their pets to take a picture with Santa on six consecutive Sundays in November and December.

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Paws for celebration

October 27, 2019October 27, 2019 The Long Island Times Dogs, Guide Dog Foundation, New York Islanders, Sports, Veterans

Islander fans were thrilled to meet Tori, a 3-month-old Labrador Retriever puppy who will be trained to become a service dog to assist a military veteran or first responder with disabilities.

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Raising money and spirits for pet charities

October 20, 2019October 20, 2019 The Long Island Times Dogs, Food, Fundraisers, Restaurants

Long Island animal rescues and shelters let the dogs out last weekend at The Refuge in Melville for the restaurant’s

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New dog park in Bayville is just beachy

October 17, 2019October 17, 2019 The Long Island Times Bayville, Dogs, Oyster Bay

A new dog park in Bayville was unveiled Wednesday as part of Oyster Bay’s dog-friendly parks program.

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Barkin’ Brunches benefit area animal shelters

October 3, 2019October 3, 2019 The Long Island Times Dogs, Food, Fundraisers, Restaurants

The Refuge in Melville is holding its fifth annual ‘Howl-o-ween’ themed Barkin’ Brunch next weekend to benefit several Long Island dog rescue groups.

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Yellow lab joins staff at Henry Viscardi School

September 26, 2019September 26, 2019 The Long Island Times Dogs, Education, Kids

Sunny, a yellow labrador, joined the Viscardi School’s staff back in June thanks to the Guide Dog Foundation and its Smithtown-based sister organization America’s VetDogs.