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
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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
Kids Can Read to Therapy Dog Duchess at South Hadley Library
February 13, 2026
Children can practice reading aloud to Duchess, a certified therapy dog from Bright Spot Therapy Dogs, on Tuesday, March 10. The program helps build reading
Livestock Carcass Performance Webinar Series
February 12, 2026
A free four-part webinar series on livestock carcass performance, presented by the 2026 Tri-State SARE Project, will be held on February 18, March 10, April
Wildlife Talk on Rodenticide Dangers at Hitchcock Center
February 9, 2026
A free educational program on the dangers of rodenticides to wildlife will be held on Saturday, February 28, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Hosted
Bird Migration Talk at Amherst Woman’s Club
February 2, 2026
Dan Ziomek, host of the “Birdsongs” radio program on 93.9 FM, will present a talk on bird migration on Monday, February 23, from 1:30 PM
Dog License Renewal Deadline in Belchertown
January 26, 2026
Belchertown residents are reminded that all dogs must be licensed by Friday, January 31, 2026. Dog licensing is required by town regulations and helps ensure