As the Capital Region digs out following the first winter storm of the season, the Schenectady County SPCA County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SC SPCA) is taking the time to remind animal lovers about the importance of winter weather pet safety. While the winter months can be a fun time for our four-legged friends, pet owners may need to take special precautions to prevent animals from succumbing to the cold conditions and other hazards prevalent this time of year.
Press Release - HOT DOG, IT’S COLD OUTSIDE!
12/10/2010: SPCA Officers Need a Lift
Schenectady County SPCA Spokesperson, Windy Wyczawski, issues an urgent plea for donations as word comes the agency's squad car is beyond repair.
Download - SPCA Officers Need a Lift
12/09/2010: Development Director Windy Wyczawski appeared on Ann Parillo’s Schenectady Today show
On December 1st, SC SPCA Development Director Windy Wyczawski appeared on Ann Parillo’s Schenectady Today show to talk about the organization’s mission, program development and fundraising campaign. The SC SPCA was featured as Non Profit of the month for the month of December.
12/09/2010: Congrats to the SC SPCA's newest sworn humane law enforcement officer - Andrew Fiumano
10/14/2010: SPCA Officer, Jeremy Noble, discusses the connection between Animal Abuse and Domestic Violence on WGY
In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Schenectady County SPCA SPCA is reminding the public about the sad connection between domestic violence and animal abuse. SPCA Officer Jeremy Noble weighs-in during an interview with WGY's Read Shepherd.
WGY INTERVIEW - Connection between Animal Abuse and Domestic Violence
09/01/2010: New Law in NY Could Lead to Fewer Euthanasia
Dogs and cats across New York stand a greater chance at being adopted, rather than being euthanized. Governor David A. Paterson has signed a law allowing dogs and cats to be released to another pound, shelter or humane society in order to increase the animal’s chances at adoption.
Press Release - New Law in NY Could Lead to Fewer Euthanasia
08/31/2010: Late Summer Heat Wave and Pet Safety
Take Precautions to Prevent Heat Exhaustion, or Worse!
With forecasters predicting record-high temperatures over the next three days, the Schenectady County SPCA Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animal (SPCA) is issuing a friendly reminder about the dangers of pets and heat. While most people know that leaving a pet in a parked car on a hot day can mean disaster, pets, more so than humans, are susceptible to overheating.
Press Release - Late Summer Heat Wave and Pet Safety
07/06/2010: Schenectady County SPCA Captain, Jeremy Noble, talks with Channel 10 about the summer heat and health hazards for your pet.
06/22/2010: SPCA speaks out about actor accused of driving drunk with pet in the car.
06/09/2010: Animal agency wins round in FOIL dispute
An appellate court ruling involving a seemingly innocuous Freedom of Information Law request to a state agency by a nonprofit organization may turn out to have far-reaching effects ...
Times Union - Animal Agency wins round in FOIL dispute
06/04/2010: SPCA prevails in court to request state lists of veterinarians
The Daily Gazette - SPCA PREVAILS IN COURT
03/26/2010: Tortured Puppy has New, Loving Home
WNYT - Abused Pup Gets New Home
News 10 - Puppy in Schenectady dog torture case gets new home, name
03/25/2010: LT. Nick Hamilton discusses the abuse of a puppy and the puppy's new home on channel 13
03/25/2010: LT. Nick Hamilton speaks to the press about the tortured puppy Angel and her new home on channel 13
03/25/2010: LT. Nick Hamilton talks about Angel's Happy new home
03/25/2010: David Dean discusses the tortured puppy "Angel" and how she has a new home
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03/25/2010: LT. Nick Hamilton discusses abused dog " Angel" and her adoption on Fox 23
03/25/2010: Tortured Puppy has New, Loving Home
Fox 23 News - Abused Dog Gets New Home Albany Times Union - Tortured Puppy Has New Start in Life
03/20/2010: Mathew Tully's Letter to the Editor, "Animal abuse leads to more violent behavior" Albany Times Union - Animal abuse leads to more violent behavior
03/17/2010: Mat Tully comments on the dog that survived animal abuse and is up for adoption on Channel 6 news
Channel 6 News
03/17/2010: David Dean comments on the dog that survived animal abuse and is up for adoption on Fox 23
03/17/2010: David Dean comments on the dog that survived animal abuse and is up for adoption on YNN
YNN
03/17/2010: Hendricks sentenced to two years in prison for animal abuse thanks to Schenectady County SPCA investigation - A Schenectady man will be sentenced to prison after admitting that he abused dogs to death. Fortunately, a toy poodle named Carmella survived the animal abuse and is now put up for adoption by the Schenectady County SPCA. Police learned of the animal abuse when they were called to the man's home in the city's Stockade area for a report of domestic violence. If you are interested in adopting this animal, please call or e-mail your information to the Schenectady County SPCA.
CBS6 - Schenectady man admits abusing dogs to death Albany Times Union - Man admits to animal cruelty
03/10/2010: Schenectady County SPCA works with local law enforcement in arresting Kenya Bunch
03/10/2010 David Dean comments on the animal abuse and crime in Schenectady County on Fox 23
Fox 23 News
03/10/2010 David Dean comments on the animal abuse and crime in Schenectady County on Channel 10
News 10
03/10/2010 David Dean comments on the animal abuse and crime in Schenectady County on Channel 9
Capital News 9
03/10/2010 David Dean comments on the animal abuse and crime in Schenectady County on Channel 6
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03/10/2010: Schenectady County SPCA works with local law enformment in arresting Kenya Bunch CBS6 - Schenectady man arrested for stabbing puppy
Albany Times Union - Schenectady man charged with killing pitbull puppy
Albany Times Union - Knife Attack Claims Puppy
News 10 - Schenectady Man Accused of Killing Puppy
News 10 - Investigators: Strong link between animal abuse and domestic violence
Fox23 - Man Charged In Puppy Death
Fox23 - Accused Puppy Killer in Court
02/23/2010: Schenectady County SPCA Spokesman David Dean comments on the rise of animal abuse
01/23/2010: Schenectady County SPCA Captain Jeremy Noble discusses winter precautions for pets
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