Off-leash parks are a great outlet for dogs to run and play with other dogs in a securely fenced area. Follow these basic etiquette tips for bark parks: HEALTHY, IMMUNIZED DOGS ONLY It’s amazing how many people will bring a dog with kennel cough, fleas, mange or other health problems. Bringing an un-vaccinated dog to […]
Be Kind to Animals Week® is the longest running, most successful humane education campaign in America, and has been supported by several U.S. presidents, celebrities from Shirley Temple to John Wayne, Eleanor Roosevelt to Betty White, and even Dennis the Menace and Porky Pig. Croton Animal Hospital celebrates the role animals play in our lives, […]
We were able to get Sophie, a local business cat, to discuss the needs of her breed. And when she wasn’t dosing off during the interview, you know what she was meowing about? Well, it sure wasn’t working!! Meow! Regular playtime is an absolutely essential part of your commitment to provide us with a – […]
Dogs generally like to please and to be loved by their family. Some basic training with positive reinforcement will help your dog earn a gold medal for good behavior. General Training Tips • Start training at an early age; dedicate time each day. • Make sure everyone in the household is teaching him the same […]
Probably the best prescription for winter’s chill is to keep your furry friends inside with you. The happiest dogs are those that are taken out frequently for walks and exercise but kept inside the rest of the time. Don’t leave your pets outside when the temperature drops. They are sensitive to severe cold and are […]
1. Trauma from a fall, or a heavy blow from a collision. Even if your pet is conscious and walking around after trauma, internal injuries or complications can become life-threatening hours or even days later. Only an exam, x-rays or other testing can ensure that your pet is fine after an accident. 2. Bleeding that […]
The SPCA of Westchester was founded in 1883 by Ossining resident Mary Dusenberry after she observed horses being mercilessly whipped and beaten as they trudged up nearby hills to deliver heavy loads of coal. Together with caring friends, she obtained land on which to build the Society’s first home and established a fund to be […]
Between Sept. 3 to Sept. 30, every time a new Facebook post gets “LIKED” on our Facebook Page, Croton Animal Hospital will donate 1/6th of a bowl of pet food to The SPCA of Westchester. By “LIKING” these stories every day and encouraging your friends to do the same, we can donate an enormous amount […]
If you’d like to have the SPCA of Westchester visit your school to teach Humane Education, please call (914) 941-2896 x 28 or email Alice@spca914.org for further details and to set-up an appointment. For more information abdout the SPCA of Westchester, go to: www.spca914.org
Top Hat and Cocktails Gala Join the SPCA of Westchester for an enchanting evening of delicious food and cocktails at the Ritz-Carlton in White Plains to celebrate and raise funds for the animals at the SPCA of Westchester. This year’s Gala event take place on Friday, October 18th from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. To […]
Complimentary well pet exam for new clients when booked over the phone.