dogs

While some dogs seem to despise the snow, some canines actually enjoy winter and the opportunity to frolic outdoors. But animal experts advise owners to be certain their dogs are protected from extreme weather conditions. Representatives of the Binghamton Animal Clinic in Johnson City and the Owego Veterinary Hospital say they've experienced no significant increase in patient maladies directly rel

A Johnson City police dog will be better protected while on the job as the result of a donation by a Massachusetts-based organization. According to village police, a made-to-order bullet and stab protective vest has been delivered to the agency...

Supporters of a dog park in the town of Owego say construction on the facility could get underway soon. The town board is giving the Owego Dog Owners Group tentative approval to develop the park as soon as the organization meets a few additional requirements...

A Newark Valley woman has been accused of failing to confine or restrain a dog after her canines reportedly attacked livestock. Authorities say 33-year-old Samantha Thompson of Back West Creek Road was arrested Tuesday afternoon. According to the Tioga County Sheriff's Office, Thompson's dogs allegedly attacked neighboring livestock...

Mayor Matthew Ryan brought a guest to his scheduled appearance on WNBF Radio's Binghamton Now program. Ryan said Leo is a terrier mix dog he and his wife rescued last September. The mayor said Leo is "full of energy" who enjoys spending time running around a dog park...

A three-day dog show is expected to draw many canine enthusiasts to Tioga County. The Hickories Circuit Dog Show will run Friday through Sunday at the Apalachin Firemen's Field Day Grounds. Show hours will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day...

A 25-year-old Tioga County man faces several charges following an investigation into a dog bite case. Authorities say a nine-year-old girl was bitten by a dog on Smith Creek Road while she rode a bike. According to the Tioga County Sheriff's Office, Jack Lindhorst-Moyers of Smith Creek Road was charged with two counts of harboring an unlicensed dog...

A four-month-old puppy has been reported stolen from a Broome County pet store. Authorities say the white Maltese dog was said to have been taken from the Pet Depot shop in Vestal's Town Square Mall. The puppy is valued at $800. Investigators say the theft occurred just before 1:00 p...

If you have a lot of empty cans and bottles after watching TV Sunday night, you may be able to put them to good use. The Humane Society in Binghamton has a can and bottle drive contest this week. People who drop off a bag of returnable containers during the society's office hours will be entered to win a gift card for Target...

The Humane Society in Binghamton has dozens of cats and dogs in its shelter waiting to be adopted. For the next few weeks, area residents who would like to provide a safe home for one of these animals may benefit from a price-break on the usual adoption fee...