GENESEO – A Geneseo pet owner is facing a criminal charge for allegedly neglecting her cat, causing its death. According to a press release from Geneseo Police Chief Eric Osganian, Barbara Lynk-Cooke, 28, now faces a misdemeanor charge of Animal Neglect. "The cat went to a reputable local vet and unfortunately had to be euthanized," said Osganian. "The vet gave us a thorough statement on the cat's many health problems and deficiencies, … [Read more...]
Rabid Bat Contacts Cats in Springwater
SPRINGWATER – The Health Department confirms that a big brown bat tested positive for rabies after crossing paths with two cats. According to a press release from the Livingston County Department of Health, their Public Health Director Jennifer Rodriguez announces that the New York State Health Department laboratory has confirmed that a big brown bat, captured after 'coming into contact' with two domestic cats on a property in the Town of … [Read more...]
Cat that Fled Car Accident Possibly Seen Near Hemlock Lake
LIVONIA – The cat that fled a car accident scene on Monday is still missing but may have been seen in the area of Hemlock Lake on Tuesday. According to volunteers with the Hemlock Fire Department, the cat is a black and white female named Softie. She may have been seen at the intersection of Rte. 15A and Rix Hill Road at the north end of Hemlock Lake, about two miles south of the accident scene at Main Street and Big Tree Road. The … [Read more...]
SUN VIDEO: Hemlock T-Bone Sends Small Child to Hospital
LIVONIA – A collision at the intersection of Main Street and Big Tree Road in the hamlet of Hemlock sent one small child to the hospital late Monday morning. According to first responders on scene, the emergency call went out at about 10:48 a.m. reporting a two-vehicle crash with two children injured. Livonia Deputy Fire Chief Rich Alexander was first to the scene and reported that one child had a minor laceration to the face and the other … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Seeks Injured Cat’s Owner
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The Livingston County Sheriff's Office is reaching out to try and locate the owners of a cat who was struck and injured by a car in Geneseo. The Sheriff's Office social media post does not include a photo of the cat but describes it and asks anyone who believes they are the owner to call (585)243-7100. "Good morning Livingston County! Overnight, an all grey cat (uknown sex) was struck by a vehicle on Route 39 near Huston … [Read more...]
Kittycat ‘Elsa’ Saved and Adopted by Sheriff’s Deputy
YORK – In this week's 50 degree 'heat wave' it may seem like last week's frigid temperatures are long in the past, but for one furry York resident, low daytime temperatures could have proved deadly just this past Friday if it weren't for a rescue by her now adopted dad, a Sergeant with the Livingston County Sheriff's Office. According to the county Sheriff's Facebook page, Deputy Sergeant Chad Draper was on routine patrol supervising the day … [Read more...]
Going to the Dogs Rescue Seeks New Solutions to Stray Problem
PERRY – Going to the dogs rescue will be hosting the first of its kind Animal Welfare Coalition for the public, professionals, government elected officials to learn more about how the local community can tackle problems with dogs and cats more effectively and efficiently. The event will run at 7 p.m. at Burlingham Books in Perry on Friday, Feb. 6. According to Going to the Dogs, their biggest hurdle is getting the public on board with the … [Read more...]