Young artist creates work to support local pet rescue agency: Nov 30 – Dec 1

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Recently, Chen Xi He, a talented 16-year-old artist and student at Staten Island Tech organized an art show at Clove Lake Nursing Home that raised an impressive $1,500 to support shelter animals of the Animal Care Centers of NYC rescue agency. As a Young Artists of Staten Island member, Chen combined her creativity and compassion to impact her local community significantly. ACC is happy to receive this generous donation from Chen; it will help provide support to the animals in our care.” says Paul of ACC.

The art show featured Chen’s stunning artwork and celebrated art and community. All proceeds from the event were donated to the ACC of Staten Island, showcasing Chen’s generosity and dedication to the cause.

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The art show also received support from Clove Lakes Nursing and Rehab Center, a fellow AmeriCorps RSVP Senior Services Volunteer Program member, highlighting the importance of community partnerships in making a difference.

Chen Xi He’s inspiring efforts demonstrate the power of young people to create positive change in their communities. Through her artistry and generosity, Chen has made a lasting impact on the lives of shelter animals and has set an example for others to follow.

We want to thank Paul D. Sanders, Senior Administrator, Governmental & Community Affairs of ACC, for sharing, “Animal Care Centers of NYC works with youth in various capacities, especially through our Community Kids program, engaging young Staten Islanders and New Yorkers is crucial, these programs, along with our “Tommy Talk’s” in 4th grade classrooms across Staten Island provide life long information on what it means to be responsible pet guardians, how to care for them as well as being champions of animal welfare overall.”

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Adoption events

If you want to adopt, please remember that there are loving senior and disabled pets who need your care and attention, too. If you cannot adopt, please consider fostering or sharing the information with someone who could use some good company.

Nov. 29 – Dec. 1

• Best Friends Animal Society is teaming up with Chew Clause to offer free pet adoptions at Best Friends Pet Lifesaving Center in NYC from Friday, November 29, to Sunday, December 1. Best Friends is located at 307 West Broadway and is open every day from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Nov. 30

• Staten Island Hope Animal Rescue will be at Bricktown Commons Petco, 165 Bricktown Way, Suite 1C, from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Weekly event: Animal Care Centers of New York City is open to adopt dogs, cats, guinea pigs, and rabbits at 3139 Veterans Rd. West from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. For general information on adopting from ACC and other community-based programs through ACC, go to www.nycacc.org.

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Gifts for animal lovers

Julie Forlenza, a former teacher at I.S. 7, PS 62, and manager at Woof and Tails Lodge , took action after Hurricane Ian to help animals in shelters. She is the owner of Black Dog Portrait. Her passion for helping animals is exceptional. Check her out on Facebook or Instagram.

Stellar Villa is a New York City-based artist who recently raised over $11,500 for pet shelters after she single-handedly created 1,252 custom pieces of art of people’s pets over 21 days. Now, she is working to create ongoing partnerships with local animal shelters to continue raising money. If you’re looking for a gift for a dog lover, check out Stellar’s work.

A Big Life for Buddy is a children’s book written and illustrated by Sophia Di Meglio. It offers children a lighthearted look at an exceptional dog and teaches them about growing older, belonging, and the fact that loss is a natural part of life.

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Ongoing

1. Low-cost or free spay and neuter: The ASPCA’s free and low-cost mobile spay and neuter van travels throughout the five boroughs in every neighborhood.

Low-income pet owners in the five boroughs with proof of public assistance, such as welfare, Medicaid, Medicare, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), disability, food stamps, TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families), or public housing qualify for free spay/neuter services for their cat or dog. If you have a pit bull, pit-bull mix, or certain large breed dogs, it’s also free.

For the exact times, the van will be in your area, as well as pre-visit instructions, visit aspca.org/pet-care/spayneuter, or call 877-SPAY-NYC (877-772-9692).

2. Apply for a dog license. Save time and postage by applying online. For an application or more information, visit nyc.gov/doglicense. View the flyer in the gallery above.

Hiking trails

Dog-friendly parks

· Allison Park, off-leash area, the field at the end of the trail bordered by Prospect Avenue, Sailors Snug Harbor Cemetery, and the pond

· Amundsen Trail, off-leash area, between Amboy Road and Hylan Boulevard

· Arthur Von Briesen Park, off-leash area, lawn area, mid-park on the right side

· Bloomingdale Park, dog run, Maguire Avenue behind athletic fields closer to Ramona Avenue

· Clove Lakes Park, off-leash area, the open field above picnic area near Royal Oak Road and Rice Avenue

· Clove Lakes Park, off-leash area, Brookside Avenue between Alpine Court and Kingsley Avenue (lawn area)

· Clove’s Tail Park, off-leash area, lawn area, corner of Victory Boulevard and Little Clove Road

· Conference House Park, dog run, Clermont Avenue and Massachusetts Street

· Cozzens Woods Park, off-leash area, Page Avenue between Hylan Boulevard and Amboy Road

· Crescent Beach Park, off-leash area, Tennyson Drive, and Glover Avenue; located in the meadow area leading to the beach

· Evergreen Park, off-leash area, Greaves Avenue and Evergreen Street

· Father Macris Park, off-leash area, lawn beyond ball field

· Ida Court Playground, dog run, Ida Court between North Railroad Street and Drumgoole Road East

· Lemon Creek Park, off-leash area, the bottom of Seguine Avenue at Johnston Terrace; just below the playground

· Siedenburg Park, off-leash area, Greaves Avenue, and Evergreen Street

· Silver Lake Park, dog run, Victory Boulevard below the pavilion, across from the Parkview Apartments

· South Beach Park, off-leash area. Note: On sand only after Labor Day and before Memorial Day

· Willowbrook Park, off-leash area, Archery Range Field

· Wolfe’s Pond Park, dog run, to the left of Cornelia Avenue

For more information with rules and regulations, visit nycgovparks.org/facilities/dogareas.

Dogs cannot enter any bathing facilities, including those at New York City beaches. However, from Oct. 1 through May 1, leashed dogs are allowed on the sand and boardwalk at Midland Beach and South Beach.

For more information on rules and regulations, visit nycgovparks.org/facilities/dogareas.

Pet poison helplines

If you think your pet may have ingested a potentially poisonous substance, contact the Pet Poison Hotline at 855-764-7661 or petpoisonhelpline.com, or contact the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at 888-426-4435 or aspca.org.

As the seasons change, keep in mind the plants that are poisonous to animals: https://www.rover.com/blog/poisonous-plants/

To report animal cruelty

To report an incident of animal abuse, call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS or visit www.nypdcrimestoppers.com.

Environmental conservation

To contact an environmental conservation police officer or report suspected violations, contact the DEC Law Enforcement Dispatch Center at 844-DEC-ECOS (844-332-3267) or dec.ny.gov/