As spring and summer arrive, you will want to make sure that your pets are well-hydrated. Just like people, pets can become dehydrated quickly in hot weather. Without the ability to sweat, they are at greater risk than humans for…
Rochester Animal Services is proud to celebrate Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week, April 9-15, 2017. Our officers are at the heart of what we do. They provide care and compassion to countless animals each year. The Animal Control Officers are…
Here is a Happy Tail for Freda. "Nov 14 I adopted sweet little Freda. She and my other little love are now best of friends. Freda is the most precious little girl! Photos are from the day I first saw…
Here is a Happy Tail for Emil. "We took Emil (formerly Hobbes) home last Tuesday, and he has wasted no time making himself right at home. He is very curious and playful (the vet used the word crazy when we…
Rochester Animal Services (RAS) and Verona Street Animal Society (VSAS) are both celebrating a recent milestone that a few years ago we could only dream of. In December 2016, we were able to achieve a nearly 93% save rate for…
Written by Jennifer Brown, Founder and President of VSAS. As we come towards the close of another year, it is always fun to look back on all the accomplishments that have happened for VSAS including taking over the Foster Program…
Here is a Happy Tail for Clover. "Welcome our new baby, Clover The Squirrel Golder (aka Clovie, aka Squirrelly Girl) Adopted from Verona Street Animal Society on Friday September 23, 2016. We are so so excited to be kitty parents!"…
Here is a Happy Tail for Kermit (formerly known as Tank) "This big baby is Kermit, fka Tank, who joined our family just over a year ago. He fits right in and is our constant copilot, cuddler, and kiss giving…
Written by Shireen Abbasey Haynes. Many people assume declawing a cat is the same as trimming their nails, or for people, like getting a manicure. In fact, declawing is a cruel and inhumane practice. Declawing a cat is akin to cutting a…