How to Raise a Happy and Healthy Dog

To have a happy dog, you need to keep your dog relaxed and content every day. Every responsible pet owner wants their dog to be healthy and happy, but they […] Read more »

Congratulations to the July RJN Pet of the Month

Meet Sheera!   Sheera is an eleven-year-old Cockapoo. She came into my life and home in February 2022. She sadly lost her previous owners due to illness and needed a […] Read more »

Congratulations to the July-August 2024 River Journal Pet of the Month

Meet Cooper!   Cooper is our 2-year old American Foxhound that we rescued from A Good Dog Rescue when he was approximately 1 year old. Cooper was an undernourished, scared and […] Read more »

Congratulations to the June 2024 River Journal Pet of the Month

Meet Molly!  Molly is a soon to be 5-year-old Caribbean Potcake.  This mixed breed name originated when locals in the Caribbean islands fed the caked remains from cooking pots to […] Read more »

Congratulations to the June RJN Pets of the Month

Meet Mr. Monkey & Lady LaLa! Meet 5.5-year-old brother and sister Mr. Monkey, aka, Noodle Doodle Bamboozle & Señor Mono Traviasos, and Lady LaLa, aka, peanut, love buggy & ladybug.     […] Read more »

Congratulations to the May RJN Pet of the Month

Meet Hunter! Hunter is a 7-year-old vibrant, lovable, and smart English Springer Spaniel. We were fortunate to adopt him from a family who, at the time, had difficulty raising an […] Read more »

Congratulations to the May 2024 River Journal Pets of the Month

Meet Hudson and Watson! Hudson (bottom in pic) is a 9-year-old Staffordshire Terrier mix. Watson is a 2-year-old of undetermined lineage. Both are rescue dogs. Hudson’s physical appearance belies his […] Read more »

Congratulations to the April 2024 RJN Pet of the Month 

Meet Georgie Meatballs!   Meatball was rescued from a cat rescue in Queens that was closed due to animal abuse and other allegations. He was named by his prior foster […] Read more »

Congratulations to the April 2024 River Journal Pet of the Month

Meet Remy Remy, the three-year-old Chihuahua mix, found his forever home after being adopted by his loving human companion from Paws Crossed Animal Rescue. Despite his small stature, he has […] Read more »

SPCA Westchester’s First Mobile Adoption Unit Ready to Launch

SPCA Westchester is proud to announce that its Mobile Adoption Unit, the first of its kind in Westchester County, is ready to hit the road. The 26-foot state-of-the-art vehicle will […] Read more »