Reward increases in dog abuse case

BELCHERTOWN - A $1,000 increase in a reward should help bring in information needed to find the person who abused a Brittany spaniel being used as a "backyard breeder," Animal Control Officer Anna P. Fenton said Tuesday.

Reedy retires after more than 25 years with city

Interim Assistant City Manager Ken Reedy is retiring Aug. 13 after 25 years with the City of Glendale. Ken Reedy has had the opportunity to help shape the growth in the City of Glendale since being hired as the city engineer Feb. 12, 1985.

Reward offered for dog abusers

BELCHERTOWN - The Animal Rescue League of Boston is offering a $1,000 reward for the apprehension and conviction of the "backyard breeder" who abandoned a sickly Brittany Spaniel here last month.

Rescued beauties

Dogs have their, uh, night at Nelson Park.

Adoptable Pets: Consider mature pets when adopting

There is one type of pet that is almost always available at animal shelters: mature or senior dogs, cats or bunnies. Often, as humans acquire health issues, their ability to care for their pet becomes a challenge especially with regards to exercising them, trips to the vet and keeping up