AVON – The Livingston County Sheriff's Office arrested an Avon couple on a felony charges for allegedly leaving their animals home unattended while police searched for a man they believed stole a lawn mower. According to a press release from Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty Everett Ross, 38, was charged with felony Burglary in the Third Degree and misdemeanor Petit Larceny. He is charged with his girlfriend, Jennifer Boyce, 34, with … [Read more...]
Letchworth and WEC’s First Ever Live Wildlife Festival Launches May 27
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – A gaggle of animal lovers are flocking to Letchworth's Humphrey Nature Center on Saturday to share their exotic friends with the curious public. For the first time ever, Letchworth State Park is partnering with the Wildlife Educators Coalition (WEC), a group of exotic animal owners and educators who are bringing over 60 species to the Nature Center, including monkeys, an alligator, a serval, a cockatoo, a rattlesnake, … [Read more...]
Springwater Hoarders’ Animal Waste Now a Public Health Nuisance
SPRINGWATER – A property on Wrights Road is now considered a public health nuisance and the subject of another repair order from the Livingston County Department of Health and the Town of Springwater, forcing its owners to negotiate a settlement or cleanup plan with the County. Livingston County Public Health Director Jennifer Rodriguez says that the approximately 77-acre property at 6679 Wrights Road has been under investigation by the Health … [Read more...]
Ready to Pop, Pregnant Squirrel Captures the Hearts of Letchworth State Park
LETCHWORTH — Park lovers are going 'nuts' over a photo of a very pregnant squirrel photographed at Letchworth State Park. Ann Liberatore photographed the pregnant mother to be in the Park and shared the images on the facebook page, Letchworth State Lovers. The viral photo has generated over 500, likes , 76 shares and over 40 comments. The lady squirrel looks pregnant and ready to burst any moment. Squirrels can have up to two litters … [Read more...]
Humane Society Seeking to Secure Space for Adoption Center
AVON – The Humane Society of Livingston County is looking secure a space for the continuation of its Adoption Center, which they say has helped introduce rescued animals for permanent adoption by a considerable margin. According to a press release from the Humane Society, they are a volunteer nonprofit that has been supported by local donations and grants since 1987. The Adoption Center at 67 Genesee Street, opened in August 2015, has seen an … [Read more...]
Rescued Animals to Prance in Spotlight at ‘Tails of Hope Telethon’
NYLON – As part of Lollypop Farm's 19th annual Tails of Hope Telethon, several generous donors have stepped forward and pledged to match all gifts up to $15,000 made online to Lollypop Farm in Fairport, which is considered the Humane Society of Greater Rochester and “the place to go” to adopt a new animal companion, from household pets to equine and farm animals. The Tails of Hope Telethon is a live six-hour broadcast to be filmed … [Read more...]