Congratulations to the May 2026 River Journal Pet of the Month

Meet Drax!    Drax is named after a Marvel Superhero. Drax is an eight-year-old mixed breed, half Jack Russell Terrier and half Shui Tzu. We like to call him a designer breed, although some […] Read more »

SPCA Westchester Participates in Historic Rescue Mission of 1,500 Beagles from Research Breeding Facility

SPCA Westchester announced that their Rescue Center in Briarcliff Manor just welcomed 10 of the Ridglan Farm medical research facility beagles who were released in Wisconsin earlier this week. Thanks […] Read more »

SPCA Dog Walk and Pet Fair Set for May 16 in FDR State Park

Calling all pet lovers! Westchester County’s biggest and most anticipated animal event is back. The 2026 SPCA Westchester Dog Walk and Pet Fair will take over FDR State Park on […] Read more »

Congratulations to the April 2026 River Journal Pet of the Month

Meet Edna! Edna is a four year old, 55-pound female basset hound. She was born in Arizona and raised in Denver and Sleepy Hollow, where she lives with her family: […] Read more »

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 »