The tremendous extent to which service dogs give independence to people with disabilities cannot be overstated. These incredible working dogs are professionally trained to change the lives of those …

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on Aug. 19 that Peter Minichello, 22, of West Islip, was sentenced to four months in jail followed by five years of probation and …

Nine-year-old Bear Bonner of Bay Shore is a typical 9-year-old boy. He attends the Viscardi School, and when he is not in school, he enjoys being active with his family by going to parks and …

Whoever said a dog is a man’s best friend never saw the bond between 12-year-old Keegan and Patience VII. Keegan King graduated from Canine Companions training camp in April with her service …

The Islip Arts Council Gallery has turned into an animal lover’s dream, with art from the first-ever “Art for Paws” exhibition filling the space. The exhibition, co-hosted by the …

On Saturday, July 13, the Island Sym phony Orchestra will perform Leopold Mozart’s “Hunting Symphony” at Bay Shore’s Under the Big Tent Festival. The twist? The piece requires …

American Pet Professionals and the Islip Arts Council are joining together to host the first ever “Art for Paws” exhibit this May 7 - 30, 2024.   Showcasing the incredibly talented …

Detectives from the Suffolk County SPCA charged a Ronkonkoma woman with animal cruelty for neglecting to maintain a sanitary environment for her 49 animals. Around noon on April 2, members of …

Kitten season, the period when hundreds of stray and feral cats give birth, begins in February and ends sometime between October and November. An unspayed kitten can go into heat at just six …

Some people were born to be doctors, lawyers, artists, or athletes, and some animals were born to be therapy animals—comforting strangers, building community, and bringing joy to all they …