Senator Patty Ritchie

330 Ford Street Ogdensburg, NY 13669 393-3024

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VACCINATE YOUR PETS

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RABIES VACCINE CLINICS IN ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY
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RABIES KILLS. But you can protect your pets by

having them regularly vaccinated. Dogs, cats and ferrets are eligible Pets must be leashed or in carriers
MAY 6 Heuvelton Fire Hall, 6-7 Waddington Town Barn, 6-8 MAY 13 Massena DPW, 6-8 MAY 14 Ogdensburg FD, 6-8 MAY 15 *Canton, 1-4 Fowler Town Barn, 6-8 MAY 21 Morristown Fire Hall, 6-8 MAY 22 Hammond Town Barn, 6-8 JULY 10 Gouverneur Town Barn, 6-8 SEPT. 11 *Canton, 5-8 OCT. 9 *Canton, 5-8 OCT. 15 Ogdensburg FD, 6-8 OCT. 22 Lisbon Fire Hall, 6-8 *All Canton events will be held at the Human Services Center

SENATOR PATTY RITCHIE

For more information: St. Lawrence County Public Health, 386-2325

Senator Patty Ritchie IS WORKING TO PROTECT OUR PETS

Hundreds of dogs and cats right in our region are in need of loving homes. Ive teamed with the regions pet shelters to help nd homes for these animals. Each week, Im featuring a new Pet of the Week on my website and Facebook pages. Check back often, or call your local shelter. St. Lawrence Valley SPCA 393-5191 Potsdam Humane Society 265-3199

New Law Helps Stop Cruel Puppy Mills

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ALBANYPuppy mill owners put prots ahead of animal welfare. Dogs suffer in cramped wire cages, lth and squalor, and without adequate protection from cold, rain and snow. A new law sponsored by Senator Patty Ritchie helps crack down on puppy mills, and makes sure our best friends are treated with care and decency. The new law: Lets communities adopt stronger laws to protect pets Local laws must be at least as strict as state statutes Local police will enforce the tougher new laws