GENESEO – The Geneseo Police Department arrested a man on a misdemeanor charge after his dog bit and injured a 2-year-old on Meadow Drive. According to a press release from Geneseo Police Chief Eric Osganian, Justin Jackson, 28, was arrested for Dangerous Dog and Failure to License/Register his dog with the Town of Geneseo. Both are sections of the Agriculture and Markets Law. "This is the second documented case of a bite that we found with … [Read more...]
Once-Condemned Avon Pit Bull Seeks Happy Ending to Sad Story
AVON – The dog with a dark past whose prospects were once looking grim indeed has come back stronger and is now looking for a perfect forever home. The pit bull, now named 'Walter,' was found starved and covered in skin sores in April 2015 on the side of the road in Avon after apparently escaping from his owners, who were not feeding him properly. Because of his past of abuse, he has some behavioral issues that at one time nearly cost him his … [Read more...]
Furry Friends: Shy Vi
Shy Vi., which is short for Violet, is a sweet 35-pound female pit bull looking for the right home. In the 8-9 months she’s been alive, Shy Vi. has led a sad life. She’s been passed around from one irresponsible owner to another. Now she’s asking for a chance at a stable home with lots of TLC. She can’t live with any small dogs or cats and she is terrified of men. She so much wants to be loved and to give love; she just needs the right … [Read more...]