Spring Hunt Tests for Pointing Breeds in Belchertown
April 8, 2026
The Vizsla Club of Central New England (VCCNE) and the Central New England Brittany Club (CNEBC) will host a double-header of hunt tests at the
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91st Annual Bay State Livestock Classic at UMass Hadley Farm: April 25, 2026
April 8, 2026
The UMass Bay State Livestock Classic will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the UMass Hadley Farm,
Massachusetts Beekeepers Field Day at UMass
April 7, 2026
The Massachusetts Beekeepers Association will hold its annual Field Day on Saturday, June 13, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM at the UMass Agricultural Learning Center
Bird Walk on Norwottuck Rail Trail in Amherst
April 7, 2026
The Hampshire Bird Club will host a slow, accessible bird walk on the Amherst portion of the Norwottuck Rail Trail on Friday, April 10, 2026.
Medical Foster Home Needed for Puppy with Megaesophagus
April 1, 2026
Better Together Dog Rescue is seeking an experienced medical foster home for Gerry, a 3-month-old puppy diagnosed with megaesophagus. He is currently recovering from pneumonia
Better Together Dog Rescue Urgently Seeks Foster Homes
April 1, 2026
Better Together Dog Rescue is currently closed for intake due to capacity constraints. The rescue has 32 dogs in foster homes, 7 at headquarters, 10
Deadline Approaching: Belchertown Livestock Inspections 2026
March 27, 2026
Belchertown Animal Inspector Sharon Kahl-Oey reminds all owners of farm animals—including chickens, goats, horses, cows, pigs, sheep, and other livestock—that 2025 annual inspections must be
MSPCA Equine Safety & Rescue Training in Belchertown
March 17, 2026
Belchertown Animal Control and BARC, Inc. are sponsoring an Equine Safety and Rescue Training workshop on Saturday, April 4, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 4:00
Amherst Dog Licenses Expire March 31: Renew by May 31, 2026
March 14, 2026
The Amherst Town Clerk’s Office reminds dog owners that annual dog licenses expire on March 31, 2026. All dogs six months or older must be
Belchertown Livestock & Backyard Chicken Owners: 2025 Inspections
March 12, 2026
Belchertown Animal Inspector Sharon Kahl-Oey is conducting 2025 annual livestock inspections and reminds all owners of farm animals, including backyard chickens, to schedule a visit