The Weekly Poop
The week in New York companion animal news
The Scoop New York is a newsletter dedicated to companion animals and the New Yorkers who care for them, from Buffalo to Brooklyn. NYC ACC KILLS, published by TSNY, enumerates and memorializes adoptable cats and dogs who were nonetheless exterminated by Animal Care Centers of New York City.
Headlines from Buffalo to Brooklyn
New York vets say pets need minimal eclipse accommodations.
NYC ACC is looking for staff, volunteers and fosters for its new Queens shelter.
Canine adoption center in Jamesville is holding an adoption fair tomorrow and is in need of general help.
The Horseheads Community Animal Shelter is permanently closing.
The York County SPCA says housing restrictions and the cost of caring for a dog has the shelter at capacity.
After five years in a Smithtown shelter, Blaze is ready for a home.
No word on status of dozens of dogs and other animals seized from Ronkonkoma home; owner charged with 49 cruelty counts.
Clarence the bulldog is a friend to seniors and kids in Jamestown.
Manhattan shelter sees spike in donations after Jon Stewart callout.
Here’s to many more years together for Keith Hernandez and Hadji.
Food recalls
ADM has issued a recall of Pen Pals Chicken Feed, MoorMan’s ShowTec Swine Feed, AMPT Cattle Feed and Seniorglo Horse Feed products.
From the FDA announcement: "Specific lots may contain elevated levels of calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium and/or chloride" that "may harm" chickens, pigs, cows and horses.