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Titus Creek culvert project to close Broad St.

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Titus Creek culvert project to close Broad St.

Kellen Quigley

July 8, 2025

SALAMANCA — A section of Broad Street in the city of Salamanca is to close between Hancock and Swan streets for the state Department of Transportation...

Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds was site for drive-thru rabies clinic Saturday

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Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds was site for drive-thru rabies clinic Saturday

RICK MILLER County Reporter

Jul 15, 2020

LITTLE VALLEY — More than 600 dogs, cats and ferrets were vaccinated Saturday in a drive-thru rabies clinic at the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds here...

DEC issues guidance to avoid conflicts with coyotes

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DEC issues guidance to avoid conflicts with coyotes

Feb 04, 2020

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation wants to help locals prevent conflicts with coyotes. “Coyotes are an integral part of our ...

Keep your home pet safe by removing these potentially dangerous items

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Keep your home pet safe by removing these potentially dangerous items

Cheryl S. Grant

Nov 07, 2019

If you’ve ever been a pet parent, you know animals love to explore and taste just about everything in their path. Unfortunately, there are things at h...

Examining some alternative therapies to treat pets’ aches and pains

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Examining some alternative therapies to treat pets’ aches and pains

Cheryl S. Grant

Aug 26, 2019

Many of us treat our pets like members of our family. We want nothing more than for them to be comfortable and pain-free whenever possible. According ...

Dog Days of Summer at ASP

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Dog Days of Summer at ASP

Jul 25, 2019

RED HOUSE — Come out and bring your four-legged furry friends to the Red House Picnic Area at Allegany State Park on Saturday, July 27 for the second ...

Keep your pets safe by removing these dangerous items from the house

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Keep your pets safe by removing these dangerous items from the house

Cheryl S. Grant

Jun 17, 2019

If you’ve ever been a pet parent you know animals love to explore and taste just about everything in their path. Unfortunately, there are things at ho...

Are you protecting your pets with insurance?

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Are you protecting your pets with insurance?

Rachel Clifford

Mar 25, 2019

It seems like we insure everything in our lives — our homes, cars and lives. But what about our pets? Pet insurance is still relatively new in the Uni...

Keeping chickens: The only guide you’ll ever need

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Keeping chickens: The only guide you’ll ever need

Rachel Clifford

Nov 05, 2018

Thinking about keeping chickens? You aren’t alone! More than 1% of all U.S. households raise chickens—roughly 3 million households, to be exact. Wheth...

Time spent with your pet can improve your health

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Time spent with your pet can improve your health

Jessica Perkins Vasseur

Jul 26, 2018

There is perhaps nothing quite as warm as the love and affection from a family pet, but is it possible that pets do more than bring joy to their owner...

Allegany State Park to hold Dog Days of Summer on July 21

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Allegany State Park to hold Dog Days of Summer on July 21

Jul 16, 2018

RED HOUSE — From 2 to 5 p.m. July 21, residents are invited to bring their four-legged furry friends to the Red House Picnic Area at Allegany State Pa...

It’s time to workout with your pet

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It’s time to workout with your pet

Jessica Perkins

Apr 23, 2018

Have you ever seen a dog with its head down, front legs extended and haunches on the air? Well, when yoga instructor Leta Koontz assumes the downward ...

What to consider before gifting a pet

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What to consider before gifting a pet

Jessica Perkins

Dec 05, 2017

People sometimes have grand visions of surprising their loved one on Christmas morning with an adorable new puppy or a precious, little kitten. While ...

Why your next family pet should be a reptile

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Why your next family pet should be a reptile

Jessica Perkins

Dec 05, 2017

In the years since Gary Oeschsle opened his first pet store in Rochester, New York, in 1962, he has learned a lot about reptiles. In fact, about 25 ye...

Fresh “people” foods prove healthy for pets

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Fresh “people” foods prove healthy for pets

Jessica Perkins

Jun 29, 2017

Feeding a pet table scraps has long been discouraged, for fear of poor pet nutrition or gastronomical problems. However, a growing number of veterinar...

What your pet is up to while you’re away

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What your pet is up to while you’re away

Jessica Perkins

Apr 19, 2017

When Korey Post decided to invest in a remote pet camera a couple years ago she admits she did it in part for her own desire to stay connected to her ...

What to consider when getting a second pet

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What to consider when getting a second pet

Jessica Perkins

Mar 01, 2017

Pet owners are prone to assign human feelings and emotions to their animals, including their pet’s desire for a companion. Are these feelings legitima...