GENESEO — Village Board Trustee Mary Rutigliano proposes that the Village set funds aside to help lower the cat population in Geneseo. Rutigliano proposed that the board consider bringing in vets who would be willing to spay and neuter stray and abandoned cats throughout the village. "The cats didn't ask for this," said Rutigliano. "They are here because of human irresponsibility and human neglect." She hopes that funds will be set aside … [Read more...]
As Trap/Neuter Continues, Geneseo Neighbors to Talk Feral Cat Control at Meeting
GENESEO – An upcoming meeting will discuss efforts to curb the population of feral cats in the Village. Some trap/neuter/releasing has already been seen on Center Street and Northview Drive within the past month. A flyer circulated to Main Street businesses by Trustee Mary Rutigliano invites the public to discuss ongoing efforts, learn how to support them and brainstorm new ideas on July 31 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Room 205 in the Livingston … [Read more...]
Geneseo’s Wild Cat ‘Herds’ to be Focus of New Committee
GENESEO – The Village's notorious if beautiful free-ranging cats will be the focus of a committee of local residents. Village Trustee Mary Rutigliano is spearheading the committee, which will discuss ways to humanely slow the cats' population growth. "Growing up on Livingston Street, I'd see cat litters getting under porches and in hollow trees," said Rutigliano. "There are concerns but we're not going to play the blame game. This will be a … [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...]