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Petco Halloween Pet Costume Party - Saturday, October 29 at 2 pm

By Holly McAllister

Please join us for the 3rd Annual Petco Halloween Pet Costume Party at the Batavia Petco in the Target Plaza, this Saturday, October 29 at 2 pm.  Arrive early.  Registration begins at 1:45 p.m. 

Bring your pet (dog, cat, bunny, ferret, bird) dressed in a fun or scary costume for a chance to win gift certificates, toys and treats.  Pet costumes will be judged on originality/creativity, attention to detail and how well they suit your pet's personality. 

No purchase necessary.  Pets must be on a leash or in a carrier. 

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Last FREE Anti-Rabies Immunization Clinic for 2011

By Christy Stoddard

The Genesee County Health Department will be having its last FREE anti-rabies Immunization clinic for 2011 this Thursday, October 20th from 4-7pm at the Leroy Village Highway Garage (located at  58 North Street, Leroy).  This clinic is for dogs, cats, and ferrets.

The clinic is free for Genesee County residents.  Out-of-County residents must pay a $5.00 fee per each dog, cat, or ferret vaccinated.

We ask that each dog, cat, and ferret be accompanied by someone who can control it; along with either being on a leash or in a carrier.

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Reader photo: Missing parrot

By Howard B. Owens

Karen, a Kingsbury Avenue resident, reports that yesterday around 1:15 p.m. her green Quaker parrot flew the coup.

She's worried about him and hoping an area resident might spot the parrot and, if not able to capture the bird, at least help her track him down.

The parrot has a red band with initials Y?B on it, plus a serial number.

Karen can be reached at 585-356-0191 or e-mail scmho_child@hotmail.com.

FREEAnti-Rabies Immunization Clinic

By Christy Stoddard

The Genesee County Health Department will be having a FREE Anti-Rabies Immunization Clinic on Thursday, August 18, 2011 for Dogs, Cats, and Ferrets.  The Clinic will be located at the Genesee County Fairgrounds (5031 East Main St. Batavia) from 4-7pm.

The Clinic is FREE to Genesee County Residents.  Out of County residents MUST pay a fee of $5.00 per each Dog, Cat, and Ferret vaccinated.

We ask that each Dog, Cat, and Ferret be accompanied by someone who can control it.

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Photo: Beagle who lost his way home

By Howard B. Owens

This beagle appeared late this afternoon on the porch of residents on Lyon Street. They're hoping to locate the little guy's masters. Call 813-7362 or 201-1128.

UPDATE 8:16 p.m.: Thanks, readers. The dog's owners have been found.

Photo: Reader looking for owner of lost dog

By Howard B. Owens

Reader Jane Johnson said this pooch appeared in their yard this morning, very friendly, loves being around kids and had a collar and rabies tags.

But she has no idea who owns the dog.

The owner can contact Johns at 739-0378.

Help get husband out of doghouse, find this dog (and get a reward)

By Howard B. Owens

Booboo is the cherished companion of Jennifer McDonald, of Pavilion, and Booboo has been missing since this past weekend.

Apparently Booboo got out when Jennifer's husband left a door open.

Booboo, who was recently groomed, so his hair is shorter than in this picture, was last seen on Route 19 near the fire hall.

Both Jennifer and her husband, Mel, work at Mancuso Limousine and according to David Mancuso, Mel is in the doghouse even at work (though Jennifer adds, "he really does feel bad about it"). So Mancuso is stepping in to do what he can to help. He's offering $100 cash or a free ride in a limo to whomever finds and returns Booboo.

UPDATE: Booboo is back home.

 

Stray ferret found on Ganson Avenue

By Howard B. Owens

Submitted by Pamela Fry:

For the past six days, a ferret has been living in our backyard. It is a very friendly critter which leads me to believe that it's a pet of somebody's. My neighbor next door has been kind enough to keep the ferret safe in her garage with food and water for the time being.

If you have lost your ferret, or, if you are interested in keeping this ferret as your own pet, please let me know so we can get this ferret a safe home.

UPDATE: A home has been found for the ferret.

FREE Anti-Rabies Immunization Clinic

By Christy Stoddard

The Genesee County Health Department will be having a FREE Anti-Rabies Immunization Clinic on Thursday May 5, 2011 from 4pm - 7pm for dogs, cats, and ferrets.  The Clinic will be at the LeRoy Village Highway Garage located at 58 North Street, Leroy.

The Clinic is FREE for Genesee County residents.  For non-County residents there is a fee of $5.00 per dog, cat, or ferret immunized.

We ask that each dog, cat, and ferret be accompanied by someone who can control it.

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FREE Anti-Rabies Immunization Clinic

By Christy Stoddard

The Genesee County Health Department will be having a FREE anti-rabies immunization clinic for dogs, cats, and ferrets on Thursday, April 7, 2011 from 4pm to 7pm.  The Clinic will be held at the Pembroke Highway Department located at 1145 Main Road (Route 5) in Pembroke.

There is no fee for Genesee County residents. Out of county residents have a fee of $5.00 per dog, cat, or ferret immunized.

Each dog, cat, or ferret MUST be accompanied by someone who can control it.

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FREE Anti-Rabies Immunization Clinic

By Christy Stoddard

The Genesee County Health Department will he having a FREE Anti-Rabies Immunization Clinic January 20, 2011 from 4-7pm.  The clinic will be held at PETCO-Batavia (4226 Veteran's Memorial Drive).

Each dog, cat, and ferret MUST be accompanied by soemone who can control it.

Vaccinations are FREE to Genesee County Residents.  Non-county residents must pay a mandatory $5.00 fee for each dog, cat, and ferret immunized.

If you have any questions or need any further information please contact the Health Department at (585)344-2580 x5569.

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Police looking for truck after somebody reportedly threw a cat out the window

By Howard B. Owens

Somebody reportedly threw a cat from a moving vehicle in the area of Sport of Kings on West Main Street.

Police are looking for a gray Ford utility truck with a ladder rack on it.

A unit is being dispatched to the Sport of Kings area to see if he can find the cat and check on its welfare.

UPDATE 4:40 p.m. (Billie): The truck was last spotted eastbound on Route 5. So far, the cat has not been located.

Photos: Kiera's 'Animal Shelter Birthday Party'

By Howard B. Owens

Kiera Gross, above, got just what she wanted for her 11th birthday. She was surrounded by friends and dogs and cats.

Gross wanted her birthday party to be something that would help support the animal shelter and pet adoption. Volunteers for Animals helped out by bringing some dogs and kittens to the Bethany Fire Hall today.

Guests were asked to bring a donation to the party. More than a dozen of Kiera's friends joined in the party, which included games with the pets, a chance to make a pet bed and lots and lots of petting and cuddling the animals.

Clockwise -- Kim Davis, Sarah Stefan, Loy Gross (Kiera's mom) and Taylor Heineman, work on making pet beds.

Alannah Gross.

Meet "Buddy." If I were more impulsive, I would have taken Buddy home immediately.  He's a super-good natured dog, very friendly -- a real "people person" -- and eager for a new master. The shelter is looking for a home for him very, very soon, so go adopt him.

Puppy found near Center Street over the weekend

By Billie Owens

UPDATE (Thursday, Nov. 4): There was quite a response from the community about this puppy. Russ said he has found him a home. Thanks, folks.

A little puppy was found wandering around near the parking lot on Center Street over the weekend. He was frightened and cold. Russ Fitzgibbon, of Beverly's Flowers & Gifts, at 307 W. Main St., took him in. He's warm and fed now, but needs a home.

If someone out there is missing a pup, or wants one, please contact Russ at the store. He provided no description of the little guy.

The store's number is 343-8500.

Anti-Rabies Clinic

By Christy Stoddard

The Genesee County Health Department will be having an Anti-Rabies Immunization Clinic for Dogs, Cats, and Ferrets on Thursday October 21, 2010.  The Clinic is being held at the Leroy Village Highway Garage (58 North Street) from 4pm to 7pm.

Each dog, cat, or ferret MUST be accompanied by someone who can control it.

Vaccinations are FREE for Genesee County residents.  Non-county residents must pay a Mandatory $5.00 fee for each pet immunized.  

If you have any questions please contact the Health Department @ (585)344-2580 x.5569.

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Annual Fur Ball is Oct. 9 to benefit shelter animals

By Billie Owens

The 8th Annual Fur Ball will be at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 9 at the Holiday Inn, located at 8250 Park Road in Batavia.

The event is sponsored by the Volunteers for Animals of Batavia and all proceeds go to spay and neuter animals at the Genesee County Animal Shelter before they are adopted.

Complementary beverages and desserts will be offered as will lots of fun and prizes. Cost is $20 per adult in advance, $10 for children 12 and under, and $25 for adults on the day of the Fur Ball. Tickets are available at the shelter, 3841 W. Main St. Road in the Town of Batavia.

There will be a Chinese auction, door prizes, a 50/50 and other raffles, plus someone will win a canoe and an Amish chair. Don't forget to bring a photo of your pet -- a local artist will be on hand to draw a cariacature.

If you would like to place an ad for your business or service in the evening's program, contact the volunteers ASAP. Donations of new items for the auction/raffles can be dropped off at the shelter.

Last year, $6,500 was raised for spaying and neutering.

On the web, contact the volunteers at <http://www.vol4animals.org>. The shelter's phone number is 343-6410.

Anti-Rabies Clinics

By Christy Stoddard

The Genesee County Health Department will be having an Anit-Rabies Immunization Clinic on Thursday September 16, 2010.  The clinic will be from 4pm to 7pm at the Pembroke Highway Department (1145 Route 5, Pembroke).

Each dog, cat, and ferret must be accompanied by someone who can control it.

The immunizations are FREE to Genesee County residents but there is a $5.00 fee for each dog, cat, and ferret immunized for out of county residents.

If you have any questions please contact the Health Department @ 585-344-2580 ext.5569.

 

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'Rescues & Runways' fashion show will benefit local animal shelter

By Billie Owens

Maurices, a women's clothing store in Tops Plaza in Batavia, is having a fashion show to benefit animals on Saturday, Sept. 18.

"Rescues & Runways" is a national campaign created by Maurices, which has more than 750 locations nationwide.

The fashion show is at 2 p.m. in the store at 8351 Lewiston Road. There will also be a silent auction to raise money. All the funds raised will go to the Genesee County Animal Shelter.

Customers who donate needed pet supplies, like food, will receive coupons to use on Maurices merchandise. Monetary donations and pet supplies are being accepted at the store through the end of September.

During the fashion show, models will be going up and down the runway accompanied by animals from the shelter. Representatives from the Genesee County Animal Shelter will be there and available to talk to people about adopting the pets strutting their stuff at the show.

"Rescues & Runways" is a national campaign done in partnership with the ASPCA® American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. In its second year, the goals of this program are: to increase awareness of animal shelters, in turn, increasing pet adoptions through pet-themed fashion shows.

There is a website for anyone who might want to know more:

< http://www.rescuesandrunways.com/>.

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