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April 29, 2026

Pet of the Week – McKenna

June 25, 2019 Contributor

McKenna is a 4-year old, female, orange tabby. She is house-trained and good with other cats, children and dogs. McKenna is wearing a stylish collar because she just recently had surgery to remove a mass from her ear.

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Pet of the Week – Ebenezer

June 21, 2019 Contributor

This sweet gentleman is a 15-year old, black, male cat that is house-trained and good with other cats. Ebenezer is looking for his “last home,” a place he can enjoy the remainder of his retirement.

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Porky and Buddy Pet Health – Repel Nesting Birds

June 19, 2019 Contributor

I know this is not your normal Porky and Buddy question, but I thought you might have some ideas and they would be humane.

How do I keep birds from nesting in my porch lights? They make a terrible mess and fly out of the nest as though they want to attack me every time I open the door.

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Pet of the Week – Ginger

June 13, 2019 Contributor

Ginger is a 2-4-year-old orange and white tabby. She is declawed, good with children and dogs, but not other cats. Ginger once had a family of her own, one that cared for her and made sure she was fed and sheltered.

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Pet of the Week – Tucker

June 7, 2019 Contributor

Tucker is a black, male, short-haired cat. He was first found as a neutered outdoor cat but prefers to be indoors.

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Porky and Buddy Pet Health – Watch Out For Poison Ivy

June 4, 2019 Contributor

Can dogs get a poison ivy rash? My house in the country has poison ivy popping up everywhere and I itch most of the summer (and spring and fall), no matter how careful I am.

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Porky and Buddy Pet Health – Legislation – Make Your Voice Count

June 2, 2019 Contributor

I am signed up for all the animal advocacy email alerts I can find, and I am frequently asked to sign an online petition about state or federal legislation involving animals. I always do. But I always wonder whether anyone pays the slightest bit of attention to those petitions.

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Pet of the Week – Fuscilli

May 28, 2019 Contributor

Fuscilli is an 11-year old, male, tuxedo cat that needs a new home. He is very sweet and cuddly and would be a great companion for someone who can give him the proper attention.

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Pet of the Week – Lily

May 17, 2019 Contributor

Lily is an 8-month-old silver tabby. She is house-trained, good with other cats, good with children and good with rabbits. Lily is such a people-pleaser!

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Pet of the Week – Lena

May 6, 2019 Contributor

Lena came to our program one month ago and was in very rough shape. She had just given birth to three kittens, but due to complications during delivery she had a prolapsed uterus that required emergency surgery.

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Oswego Police Department Responds Oswego High School For A Report Of An Intoxicated Individual

April 29, 2026

On April 28, 2026, at approximately 3:14 PM, members of the Oswego Police Department Patrol Division responded to 2 Buccaneer Boulevard, Oswego High School, for a report of an intoxicated individual operating a school bus. [...]
State Police Arrest Oswego County Man Following Animal Neglect Investigation

April 28, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – The New York State Police in Pulaski have arrested Jeffrey D. Zehr, age 45, of Pulaski, NY, following an extensive animal neglect investigation in Oswego County. On December 19, 2025, State Police [...]
City of Oswego to Honor Fallen Firefighters with Memorial Ceremony

April 28, 2026

OSWEGO – The City of Oswego and the Oswego Fire Department will honor the lives and service of their fallen firefighters during the annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial Ceremony at 9am on Friday, May 1, at [...]

Oswego Police Department Responds Oswego High School For A Report Of An Intoxicated Individual

April 29, 2026

On April 28, 2026, at approximately 3:14 PM, members of the Oswego Police Department Patrol Division responded to 2 Buccaneer Boulevard, Oswego High School, for a report of an intoxicated individual operating a school bus. [...]
Oswego County Recognized April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month

April 29, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – The Oswego County Legislature joined the national recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month during its April 9 meeting. Its Human Services Committee welcomed staff members of the County’s Department of Social Services [...]
State Police Arrest Oswego County Man Following Animal Neglect Investigation

April 28, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – The New York State Police in Pulaski have arrested Jeffrey D. Zehr, age 45, of Pulaski, NY, following an extensive animal neglect investigation in Oswego County. On December 19, 2025, State Police [...]