Owner Falsely Claims Dogs Were Found As Strays
It was found that the two dogs, named Jack and Rose (photo attached) (both approximately 10 year old miniature terriers) actually belonged to her and she wasn’t going to take them to her new residence she was moving into
Two Dogs Living in Unsanitary Conditions in Victor
Dogs were living in feces and urine that was found throughout the residence.
16 Dogs Found Living in Unsanitary Conditions in Canandaigua
The dogs were living in feces and urine throughout the residence.
Man Arrested in Hoarding Case in Hopewell
At least 20 cats were found to be living in feces that covered the floor and furniture.
Ontario County Humane Society Statement on Adoption of Local Law Establishing an Animal Abuser Registry
The Ontario County Humane Society applauds the Ontario County Board of Supervisors for its consideration and anticipated adoption of the local law establishing an Animal Abuser Registry and prohibiting individuals convicted of certain misdemeanors or felony animal abuse offenses from owning, harboring, or possessing animals for a period of fifteen years.
Ontario Count Humane Society Charges One Individual with Animal Cruelty
Ash, a one-year-old Mastiff/Pitbull mix was found confined in a metal kennel and it appeared that Ash was not fed for three days.
Ontario County Humane Society,Charges one Individual with Animal Cruelty
Two deceased snakes were located inside their aquariums left behind after an eviction.
Dog, two kittens abandoned in Canadice
Ontario County Humane Society recovered a dog, a cat and two kittens inside an abandoned residence. This residence was previously condemned and deemed uninhabitable by the Town of Canadice Code Enforcement Office. The floor of the residence was found to be covered with animal feces and urine as well as rotting garbage. There was no food or water left for the animals.
Geneva Man Charged with Aggravated Cruelty to Animals
OCHS discovered a dog, with numerous gunshot wounds laying on the floor in a residence. Another Golden Doodle named Beau was removed from the residence and appeared to be uninjured.
12 Animals Rescued from Apartment in Geneva
Two individuals witnessed Mr. Farrell allegedly strike his dog multiple times with an open hand and then punch her in the head with his fist. Authorities seized two dogs and ten cats from the apartment
17 Animals Rescued, Two Individuals Charged with Animal Cruelty
During the warrant execution, a total of 14 dogs, including terrier, spaniel, and Pitbull mixes of various ages, were seized. Some dogs were found confined in metal cages, while others roamed freely within the residence. Additionally, three cats were rescued. Tragically, four deceased cats were discovered inside a kitchen freezer.
Dog Found Abandoned in Phelps
A 2–3-year-old female red Pit-Bull named Ivy was walking on the highway on Johnson Road in the Town of Phelps NY.
18 Dogs Rescued in Animal Cruelty Case
Ontario County Humane Society, Inc. AKA Happy Tails Rescues 18 Dogs in Animal Cruelty Case; Two Pass Away Despite Veterinary Efforts
Dogs Abandoned on Labor Day Weekend
3 dogs and 2 geckos were left at the residence without food and water while their owner went to Wisconsin for the Labor Day weekend.
Dog Struck in Backyard of Phelps Home
On 8/22/25 Animal Control Investigators received a complaint about a dog seen being struck numerous times in its backyard. The dog could be heard wailing as he was struck.
False Claim of Stray Dog, Owner Abandonment
Shortsville man claims he found a stray dog and brought it to the Humane Society. It was discovered via a microchip that the Shorrtsville man was the dog’s owner.
Dog Abandoned at local Tops Grocery Store with Kidney Failure
A Chocolate Lab wandered into the Farmington Tops after its owners let it loose behind the building. The dog was found to be in kidney failure.
Dog Found in Geneva with Tumor
A dog was found wandering in the area of Hamilton and Monroe Streets in Geneva. The dog was a pitbull that was approximately 10 years old and had a large tumor between her legs that affected her ability to walk.
Dog Left in Motel Room
A female pit bull dog was left in a motel room without anyone to take care of her after her owner was arrested.
Dog Found Dead from Blunt Force Trauma to Rib Cage and Lacerated Liver
On 4/17/25 at about 1115am this office became involved with an animal cruelty incident along with the Ontario County Humane Society, after Mr. Kinney contacted the 911 Center to report that a neighbor had poisoned his dog that he had now found deceased on the kitchen floor of his residence.
The following day Goose was taken by the Humane Society for a necropsy which was conducted by the Animal Health Diagnostic Lab at Cornell University. The results from this procedure showed that Goose had died from blunt force trauma to her rib cage which lacerated her liver. There weren’t any signs of poisoning.