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Spotlight-On & Community Events  This page is dedicated to recognizing the human accomplishments and exciting news Three Village Veterinary Hospital community.
We also feature upcoming events within the community. If there is something you would like to feature on our site, please contact the office at (631) 689-8877.
October 2015 - On behalf of Save-A-Pet in Port Jefferson, we have started a collection drive for much needed supplies. Their most needed items are:
- Paper Towels
- Purina Kitten Chow
- Purina Cat Chow
- Pedigree Canned Dog Food
- Bleach
- Leashes
- Dish washing Liquid
- Clay Cat Litter
June 2015 Brookhaven Town Animal Shelter Reducing Adoption Fees - The shelter will be reducing adoption fees through June.
- Normal fees for dogs $137, cats $125 SPECIAL FEE $60
- Lower fee includes free neuter or spay
- Free microchip, vaccinations, heartworm test
- Interested in adopting? Call 631-451-6950 or visit www.brookhaven.org/animalshelter
January 2015 -- Happy New Year! Bideawee's "Love Your Pet Art Contest & Expo" - Bideawee invites artists grades 1-12 to participate in the organization’s 7th annual “Love Your Pet Art Contest & Expo.” All are encouraged to use their artistic talent to express their love for animals.
- Students grades 1-8 can submit artwork representing any medium (drawings, paintings, sculptures, etc.).
- Students grades 9-12 are invited to submit photography and video for Bideawee’s new online contest. Students can enter photos and video at www.bideawee.org/loveyourpet from January 2, 2015 – February 1, 2015.
- The first 300 art entries from grades 1-8 will be displayed at Bideawee’s Art Expo for viewing by the public at select times from February 9th – 15th. Winners will be determined by public vote. A $5 donation will grant entrance into the show and help continue to care for the pets in need at Bideawee.
- All winners will be announced on February 16th. All artwork must be mailed or dropped off at the Adoption Center at Bideawee located at 118 Old Country Road, Westhampton, NY 11977 from 9am-5pm daily, before February 1, 2015.
- For more information, please visit www.bideawee.org/loveyourpet.
December 2014 Annual Pet Photos with Santa & Holiday Social  - Attention all dog guardians! Mark your calendars for the first weekend in December when Kent Animal Shelter will be hosting their annual holiday tradition for family pets! Photographer Kathleen O'Donnell will be on hand to take professional photographs of your pets for a $10 donation. All proceeds will benefit homeless animals. There will be handmade pet gifts for sale which are all lovingly made by volunteers. Donations of pet food, treats, toys and clean bedding will be gratefully accepted. Kent Animal Shelter is a 501C3 organization established in 1968 in Calverton, NY that provides a no-kill haven for homeless animals, adoption services, a spay/neuter clinic, and humane education. Celebrate the holidays in Martha Clara’s pet-friendly tasting room.
- Sunday, December 7, 2014, 11AM-2PM
- Martha Clara Vineyards
- 6025 Sound Avenue, Riverhead, NY
- For more info, call Linda MacDonald, 631-727-5731 extension1, or email: [email protected]
November 2014 Santa Paws – Benefit for the League for Animal Protection of Huntington  National 'Adopt A Senior Pet Month' at Islip Animal Shelter and Adopt-a-Pet Center - They will be offering free senior pet adoptions -- Senior pets are any animal 6 years of age or older.
- File your application any time between November 1st and November 30th.
- Live.Love.Bark, the shelter's non-profit volunteer group, will pay the adoption fee.
- Adoption fee includes the spay or neuter surgery, rabies shot, and micro-chip.
- For more info, call (631) 224-5660
October 2014 September 2014 The first ever "Stroll & Roll" - "Stroll & Roll" is a bike-a-thon and dog walk event to benefit the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind
- Sunday, September 28, 2014 RAIN or SHINE
- Register by September 10
- Leaving from The Rinx ,Hidden Pond Park - Hauppauge
- Every dollar raised helps the Guide Dog Foundation place assistance dogs with people with disabilities
- For more information, visit www.Stroll.GuideDog.org or call (631) 930-9054
June 2014 - Blessing of the Animals
- First Presbyterian Church of Port Jefferson
- Sunday, June 22
- 10am
- Save-A-Pet Presents 14th Annual Hounds on the Sound 3K Walk and Dog Adoption Event
- Save-A-Pet Animal Rescue and Adoption Center, Inc.
- June 9 at Memorial Park (off Route 25A and just west of the Port Jefferson Ferry)
- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Registration is $30 each and includes a free T-shirt and gift bag
- For more information, or to donate or become a vendor, visit www.saveapetanimalrescue.org
- For more information on Save-A-Pet, call (631) 473-6333, or visit www.saveapetli.net
- 11th Annual 5k Run/Walk - St. James RC Church
- Saturday, June 7 at 9:00am (rain or shine)
- Proceeds will benefit Our Daily Bread - St James R.C. Church
- Registration $25
May 2014 - Motorcycle Run for Wildlife - Star Foundation
- Saturday, May 17
- Registration 10am-12pm
- Start Point: Suffolk Harley Davidson: 4020 Sunrise Hwy, Oakdale
- $25 per rider, $20 per passenger
- Fore more information: Call (631) 736-8207
April 2014 - Pet Adoption Fair - On the Emma Clark Library Lawn
- Fair will feature various animal rescue organizations and animal advocacy associations.
- Bring the family and pick out a new family member
- Saturday, April 26 (Rain date: May 3)
- 10am-2pm
- Teen volunteers are needed to assist at the fair for a 2-hour time slot. Contact Nanette Feder at [email protected]
- NO OUTSIDE PETS WILL BE PERMITTED.
February 2014 LONG BEACH POLAR BEAR CLUB  On Sunday, February 2 at 1:30 p.m., the doctors and staff will be taking our 9th annual plunge into the freezing cold Atlantic Ocean at Long Beach to help raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Metro New York. Together with your help and thousands of other participants, we raised over $650,000 which granted 86 wishes to terminal children. If you are interested in donating, you can visit the site directly at http://www.longbeachpolarbears.org.
January 2014 - No Shelter Adoption Fees Until June 30 (Three Village Times Herald, Jan 16, 2014)
- The Town of Brookhaven has once again suspended its animal shelter adoption fees in an attempt to encourage adoptions.
- The Town of Brookhaven Animal Shelter & Adoption Center is located at 300 Horseblock Road, Brookhaven
- For more info, call (631) 286-4940 or visit www.brookhaven.org/animalshelter
October 2013 - Brookhaven Animal Shelter - Waived Adoption Fees (Newsday, Oct 31, 2013)
- Town officials have announced Ashley Boyd, a two-year volunteer at the Brookhaven Animal Shelter as the new director.
- With adoption fees waived for the remainder of the year, the number of dogs has dropped to just over 150, while the number of cats has gone up to 82.
- Second Sight Wag n' Walk by the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind
- When: Sunday, Oct 27, 2013
- Time: 8 a.m. registration, 9:15 a.m. opening ceremony, 9:30 a.m. Walk (rain or shine)
- Where: The Rinx at Hidden Pond Park, Hauppauge
- Fee: $20 individual, $40 family (up to 4 children under 17yrs)
- For more info: www.DogWalk.GuideDog.org
September 2013 - Dog Fest "Walk n' Roll" by the Canine Companions for Independence
Grab a leash (and your person) and come to Canine Companions DogFest Walk n' Roll. This event is family friendly, dog friendly, and completely accessible for people with disabilities. - What to expect: An inspiring opening ceremony, a leisure walking course and plenty of two and four-legged fun along the way. We'll end with a big celebration and a chance to learn more about the amazing work of Canine Companions for Independence.
- Where: Saturday, Sept 21 (rain date: Sept 28)
- Time: 11-3pm
- Where: Farmingdale State College, 2350 Broadhollow Road, Farmingdale
- For more info: www.cci.org/DogFest or call (800) 572-2275
August 2013 - Kent Animal Shelter will introduce pets they have available for adoption.
- Where: Inner Circle section of the Stony Brook Village Center
- Date: August 25
- Time: 12-3pm
- For more info, please call 751-2244
- North Shore Animal League will introduce pets they have available for adoption.
- Where: Inner Circle section of the Stony Brook Village Center
- Date: August 10
- Time: 10am-5pm
- For more info, please call 751-2244
- Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons will introduce pets they have available for adoption.
- Where: Inner Circle section of the Stony Brook Village Center
- Date: August 4
- Time: 1-4pm
- For more info, please call 751-2244
- Little Shelter Animal Rescue & Adoption Center's 16th Annual Pet-A-Palooza
- August 17th & 18th
- Annual bathing suit contest (dogs only)
- Dogs on parade
- Game for children, Music, Entertainment, Face Painting,
- BBQ
- Blessing of the Animals
- Chinese Auction
- For more info, call the Little Shelter at (631) 368-8770
July 2013 - Save-A-Pet will be introducing dogs they have available for adoption.
- Where: "Inner Court" section of the Stony Brook Village Center
- Date: July 28
- Time: From 12-4
- Call 751-2244 for more details.
- A very happy congratulations to Erin, one of our LVTs and her husband Mike. They welcomed their third baby, Isabella Rose on July 17. We are sad to announce that after 7 years at Three Village Vet, Erin will not be returning to her position with us. She certainly will have her hands full with three little ones to care for.
- Ride Laps for LAP (League for Animal Protection)
- Sunday, July 14th, 8am-12pm
- If you love mountain biking and your love animals, combine your two passions into one!
- Donate $5 per lap at Cathedral Pines County Park, Yaphank-Middle Island Road, Middle Island
- For more info, contact League for Animal Protection at [email protected]
- Brookhaven Animal Shelter Waives Adoption Fees
- From July through September, the shelter will waive adoption fees.
- Brookhaven Animal Shelter is located at 300 Horseblock Road, Brookhaven
- For more information go to www.Brookhaven.org/animalshelter
- (631) 286-4940
June 2013 - Golden Retriever Match Show (Sponsored by Long Island Golden Retriever Club)
- Saturday, June 15, 10am-3pm
- St. Johnland Nursing Center, Kings Park
- See the breed named one of "America's Favorites" for 2013 by the AKC
- Dogs will compete in obedience, conformation (beauty) and rally events.
- Rescue Parade
- For more info, call (516) 244-1146 or visit www.ligrc.org
- 14th Annual "Hounds on the Sound" - 3k Dog Walk & Adoption Event
 - Sat, June 9th 10am-3pm
- Fundraiser on the sound in scenic Port Jefferson
- Meet at Memorial Park, just west of the Ferry
- Live music, food, vendors, contests, raffles, and prizes
- Registration $30 each and includes a free t-shirt and gift bag!
- For more info: Call Save-A-Pet Rescue at (631) 473-6333.
May 2013 - Dog Show
- Sunday, May 19, 2013
- 8:30am-5pm
- Old Bethpage Village Restoration, Round Swamp Road, Bethpage
- This is a "Fun Event" -- Open to all dogs, purebred and mixed breeds
- Westminister Kennel Club "America's Dog Show" Agility Event
- Vendors, Food, Education, Tours
- $8 adults, $4 Children & Seniors
- For More Info: (347) 450-5452
- Website: http://longislanddogshows.org
March 2013 
The Long Island Pet Expo - March 1-3, 2013 Fri: 4 PM - 9 PM, Sat: 10am-7PM, Sun: 10AM - 5PM
Price $12 Adult, $5 Child (11 and under), Free for 3 under Suffolk County Community College (Brentwood Campus) LIE, Exit 53 **Free Parking http://www.LongIslandPetExpo.com or call (631) 423-0620
| | | February 2013 LONG BEACH POLAR BEAR CLUB On Sunday, February 3 at 1:30 p.m., the doctors and staff will be taking our 8th annual plunge into the freezing cold Atlantic Ocean at Long Beach to help raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Metro New York. Together with your help and thousands of other participants, we raised over $500,000. If you are interested in donating, you may stop by the office or you can visit the site directly at http://www.longbeachpolarbears.org. During the month of February, Save-A-Pet Animal Rescue and Adoption Center and its team of professional matchmaker are available to help people find that special animal by waiving adoption fees on all adult cats as well as dogs bigger than 50 pounds. All animals have been spayed and neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. Dogs have been tested for heartworm. Cats have been tested for feline leukemia and FIV
| | October 2012  Barkfest 2012: Long Island's Largest Pet Costume Contest & Parade
Join over 500 of the best dressed creatures on the planet Holiday Inn Express - 3131 Nesconset Hwy, Setauket Free Admission RSVP (516) 513-1606
October is National Pit Bull Awareness Month and in honor of that, the Town of Huntington and the League for Animal Protection are co-sponsoring a free spay/neuter program for pit bull and pit bull mixes. October is also Adopt A Shelter Dog Month
| September 2012 Canine Companions for Independence is a national, non-profit organization that breeds, trains, and places highly skilled assistance dogs with people with disabilities. The estimated cost to place just one of these canines is over $45,000 and yet there is no charge to the recipient. DogFest is a special fundraiser to underwrite the program costs. Dogfest will take place Saturday, Sept 22 from 11:00-3:00 Farmingdale State College Walk-A-Thon, Scavenger Hunt, Vendors, Costume Parade, Activities for the whole family, including the dog! For more information, call Jamie at (631) 561-0206 or e-mail at [email protected]
| | July 2012  Volunteer of the Month: Melissa Van Horn -- CONGRATULATIONS!
Melissa, a client of the vet hospital and owner of the Groomery in Stony Brook recently donated animal oxygen masks to Setauket Fire Department. Melissa learned that all of the fire departments she contacted in Nassau and Suffolk Counties did not carry these life-saving devices. This inspired Melissa and others to start a charity called O2 For Pets Too. She said to start, she will donate small, medium, and large masks to each fire department, so they can give oxygen to animals of any size. Melissa is currently in the process of becoming a non-profit under the name Animal Rights Advocacy Group in order to extend her charitable efforts beyond donating oxygen masks to include efforts such as pet rescue.
New "Leader of the Pack" at Save-A-Pet (The Village Times Herald, July 19, 2012) Congratulations to Erica Kutzing, the new director of operations at Save-A-Pet in Port Jefferson Station. " 'We are thrilled to have Erica join us as our new director of operations," said Dori Scofield, president of Save-A-Pet. 'We are confident that she will continue her exceptional work of caring for the homeless, abandoned and abused animals of Long Island.' "
| June 2012 Marie Marsh, long time client and resident of St. James recently had published her book Courage....Congratulations! Her book is about a small puppy named Courage, who finds the family that he is destined to be part of. The story follows his birth, leaving his litter in the Midwest and eventually arriving at a pet store in a small, little coastal town. Courage captures the heart of a young soldier as his family is preparing for his departure. Courage is an uplifting story about family. Courage can be purchased at the St. James General Store and also at Elements of Home, both in St. James. It is also available at online book stores. For more
information, please contact Marie Marsh at [email protected].
Congratulations to Dr. John C. DeVerna on achieving the required number of C.E. hours for participation in the 2011 New York State Academy of Veterinary Practice. Dr. DeVerna is committed to maintaining and enhancing professional competency. We are pleased to be presenting a scholarship for the "Most Improved Soccer Player" to a student from Ward Melville High School on June 4 at the Senior Awards Night. Once again, we are happy to be co-sponsoring the Woodlands Folk Festival - June 30th, Time TBA
- The Woodlands Folk Festival is a community celebration of music -- a family-friendly, eco-friendly day of great music and fine food and drink under the trees. Woodlands features three stages of great artists in a peaceful setting, and activities and music for children.
- Visit http://www.woodlandsfolkfest.org/home for more information
| May 2012 We are both proud and saddened to announce that Dr. Deegan will have her last day at Three Village Veterinary Hospital on May 31. She is pursuing a small-animal rotating internship with emphasis on emergency and critical care at VCA South Shore Animal Hospital in Weymouth, MA. We will miss her dearly as she pursues this wonderful opportunity to further her training and education. 2nd Annual "Port Jeff For Pets" Annual art walk, pet adoption & animal welfare awareness weekend Saturday May 19 & Sunday May 20 Noon until 5pm in the Port Jefferson Village For more information call (631) 473-1414 or visit www.PortJeff.com
 North Shore Animal League America's Pet Adoptathon
36 Hour Adoption Event Staring Saturday, May 5 at 9am running thru Sunday, May 6 25 Davis Avenue, Port Washington, NY 11050 www.AnimalLeague.org
| April 2012 | March 2012 | February 2012 - The Long Island Veterinary Medical Association and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County are pleased to announce that they will once again sponsor the Veterinary Medicine Career Exploration Program for youth in February and March for the twenty-second year that this program will be offered for sophmore, junior, and senior high school students interested in pursuing a career in veterinary medicine.
- If you know of any young people interested, please have them contact the Suffolk County Farm and Education Center at (631) 852-4605 or visit www.ccesuffolk.org.
| January 2012 | December 2011 | November 2011 Congratulations to Erin, our veterinary technician, and her husband Mike. They welcomed their second bundle of joy, Giuliana Grace, on November 5. Best wishes to their entire family! Congratulations to Lauren, our technician manager, and her husband Andrew. They welcomed their first baby, Jovie Reese, on November 11. Best wishes - enjoy every minute.
| October 2011 | September 2011  | August 2011 | July 2011 The town of Islip will hold a pet adoption fair at the town animal shelter in Bay Shore on Saturday (as featured in Newsday, July 5, 2011). More than 50 dogs and a number of cats will be available at the fair, dubbed "Dog Days of Summer," from noon to 3 p.m. at the shelter at 210 Denver Drive, Bay Shore.
A two-day fair for the LAP Huntington/Town of Huntington Animal Shelter in East Northport (104/106 Deposit Road) features adoptable dogs and cats, a dog-kissing booth and more, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. on July 9 and July 10 (as featured in Newsday, July 5, 2011). | June 2011 Dori Scofield, founder and president of Save-A-Pet Animal Rescue and Adoption Center, Inc, in Port Jefferson Station, has been named one of Long Island Business News' Top 50 Most Influential Women in Business for 2011. The Three Village Veterinary Hospital sends her our congratulations.
- The first-ever NYS Animal Advocacy Day
- June 1, 2011
- 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- The Well of the Legislative Office Building (LOB) Albany, NY
- This special event will enable anima supporters to network and share information and then lobby their legislators
- Join Assemblyman Jim Tedisco, Senator Greg Ball, animal supporters and others so we can strengthen Buster's Law and protect all family members
| May 2011 - Art Walk Benefits Animal Adoption
- May 21, May 22
- East Main Street, Port Jefferson, NY
- Artists will be showing their works and animals will be available for adoption at the Port Jefferson Art Walk and Animal Adoption Awareness Weekend
- "Caring For Christina"
- At the end of December 2010, one of client's children was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma, a rare disease in which cancer cells are found in the bone or in soft tissue.
- On January 31st Christina Heinzer began her chemotherapy session which are scheduled for three weeks per month for a total of 1 year. This type of necessary aggressive treatment has placed the family in a lot of emotional, physical, and financial stress.
- As a loving and dedicated pet lover, we invite everyone to help support Christina in her fight.
- Christina, a member of the Three Village Community, an avid animal lover and an honor roll student at her school who raises money for the World Wildlife Fund
- If you are interested in supporting her in her fight, please visit http://www.giveforward.com/christinaheinzer
| March 2011 Congratulations to Katie, our office manager, and her husband James. They welcomed their new baby daughter, Priscilla Ryan Hall, on March 12 at 2:30 p.m. - The Long Island Pet Expo
March 5-6, 2011 Sat: 10 AM - 8 PM, Sun: 10AM - 6PM Price $12 Adult, $5 Child (11 and under), Free for 3 under Suffolk County Community College: LIE, Exit 53 http://www.LongIslandPetExpo.com or call (631) 423-0620
Attention High School Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors! The Long Island Veterinary Medical Association and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County are pleased to announce that they will once again sponsor the Veterinary Medicine Career Exploration Program for youth in March. $75 Registration Fee For more information visit www.ccesuffolk.org or call (631) 852-4605 Weekday Lecture Sessions on Tuesdays: March 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. Tour Suffolk County Farm and Education Center: March 19, 2011
| February 2011 | January 2011 | December 2010 Brookhaven Animal Shelter has many wonderful animals who are in need of a loving home where they can become part of a family. All dogs receive a 4 in 1 vaccine, are spayed/neutered, licensed, and given a rabies before being adopted out. Please call (631) 286-4940 or visit www.brookhaven.org/animalshelter. Pet Photos with Santa! Save the Animals Rescue (STAR) Foundation is having their annual fundraiser. Bring your pet to sit for a pet portrait with Santa! $10 for one beautiful color photo with frame. Additional copies (same pose/no frame) for $5 each. All proceeds will benefit the STAR foundation's wildlife rescue programs, and the Pet Line Lost & Found Hotline operations. The events will take place at the Agway in Mount Sinai December 3rd and 4th from 10:00am-3:00pm and December 11th and 12th from 12:00pm-4:00pm. Call 736-8207 for more information or visit http://www.SaveTheAnimalsRescue.org.
| November 2010 - Three Village SEPTA's Third Annual Phantom Harvest Moon Dance to be held on Friday, November 19, 2010. Visit www.ThreeVillageSepta.com or call 689-0692 for more information.
| October 2010 We are pleased to announce that Heather and Matthew Caro, clients of the veterinary hospital, have just had their first child, baby Hunter. He is such a cute little baby and can be seen on our photo board posing with his big (doggie) brother, Cape. Check him out next time you are in the office. Congrats Heather and Matthew.
| September 2010 | August 2010 | July 2010 | June 2010 Dr. Gerald Cole, owner of two cats, "Flocko" and "Lizzie," just completed an 8-hour bike ride of almost 2000 feet in efforts to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The event raised over $30,000,000.00 thanks to the generous support of thousands of people, including Dr. John DeVerna and the Three Village Veterinary Hospital. Congratulations to Erin, one of our technicians, and her husband Mike. They are expecting their first child who is due in August. Lauren, our hospital manager, along with the help of other friends and family, hosted a "surprise" baby shower in her honor, although we think she knew. The doctors and staff at Three Village Veterinary Hospital wish her well in her exciting year ahead.May 2010 - Dr. Cintron and Lauren Hartmann, our technician manager, completed another successful Career Day at William Sidney Mount Elementary School in Stony Brook. Both Dr. Cintron and Lauren brought with them, a few of our furry friends and demonstrated an entire exam and even applied bandages to the kids! Check out our Photo Album, "In The Community" to see a handful of pictures.
- Katie Hall, our office manager, graduated with her Bachelor's of Science degree in Professional Communications with a Journalism concentration from Farmingdale State College on May 16, 2010.
- Staff Sergeant Vinicio A. Andino, a long time client and friend of the Veterinary Hospital, just earned his Bachelor's of Science in nursing from Stony Brook University. We wish him and his family well as they relocate to Washington State.
- Caralyn Schwartz, one of our veterinary technicians, graduated on May 20, 2010, with a Bachelor's of Science in Marine Vertebrate Biology from Stony Brook University, Southampton Campus. She will pursue her dream of becoming a veterinarian at University of Glasgow in Glasgow, Scotland beginning in September 2010.
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7th Annual "Ruff Riders Rally" 
