5 Ways Nutrition Supports a Dog’s Health in Busy Family Homes

Busy households often revolve around tight schedules. In the middle of that activity is often a family dog that depends on consistent care, balanced nutrition, and daily routines. When time […] Read more »

Congratulations to the March 2026 River Journal Pet of the Month 

Meet Mila!    Mila is a five-year-old Tibetan Terrier with a bold spirit and a heart full of sweetness. Living with her devoted human parents, Sari and Scott, as well as […] Read more »

Yorktown’s Guiding Eyes for the Blind Wellness & Training Center Reaches Major Milestones

The landscape at 2501 Mohansic Avenue in Yorktown looks significantly different these days as construction on Guiding Eyes for the Blind’s new Wellness & Training Center continues swiftly. The 47,000-square-foot […] Read more »

Congratulations to the February 2026 River Journal Pet of the Month

Meet Bocce!    Bocce’s name is derived from the game, rather than the Italian term ‘Baci,’ meaning ‘kiss.’  We adopted him from a breeder in Long Island, NY, when he was […] Read more »

Westchester SPCA Puppy to Take Part in National Puppy Bowl XXII

You can tune in to Animal Planet, Discovery, TBS, truTV, HBO Max or discovery+ to watch the Puppy Bowl and see Luna in action. Read more »

Congratulations to the January 2026 River Journal Pet of the Month

Meet Martha!   Irvington’s Pet of the Month, and proud ruler of our household. Martha is a spirited Chiweenie with a big personality packed into a very portable package. She shares […] Read more »

How GPS Trackers for Dogs Reduce Stress When Children Walk the Dog

Walking a dog is an important responsibility for many children, yet it often brings worry to parents who want to ensure safety. When kids head outdoors with the family dog, […] Read more »

Congratulations to the December 2025 River Journal Pet of the Month

Meet Boobie!    Boobie came into our lives a few months after we moved to Tarrytown over 10 years ago and has been running the household ever since. Though undeniably a little bossy, […] Read more »

Congratulations to the November 2025 River Journal Pet of the Month

Meet Franchi (pronounced Frankie)!  She is a 55 lb. female German Shorthaired Pointer and is 19 months old. Franchi was born in Syracuse and Michelle, my fiancé and I picked […] Read more »

Congratulations to the October 2025 River Journal Pet of the Month

Meet Pepper!   Pepper is the crazy entertainer of our house! An expert in physical comedy, this rambunctious two-year-old can propel herself straight-up in the air like a rocket at the […] Read more »