Thank you to the Sheriff’s Department K-9 Unit for patrolling our Main Street last week! They took time to visit and let me take pictures of them and their magnificent animals. I learned that they take their dog home each day, working and training them which I think must be very rewarding. Thank you for patrolling not only our town, but the other places you patrol too. Please be careful and be safe. (I posted pictures on my Facebook page).

The Catskill Animal Rescue & All Paws Matter Cat Rescue are having an “Adoption Day” on May 10 from 10am-6pm at Catskill Animal Rescue located at 263 Old Monticello Road, Ferndale, NY. Please consider coming out and adopting a local dog and/or cat needing a forever home. Fees will be reduced on select animals. If you have been thinking about adopting a new family member now might be the time.

A ”Paint For Paws” fundraiser is being held Sunday, May 18 from 2-5pm at the Bridge & Tunnel Brewery in Liberty. Please join the CARE Animal Rescue to raise funds while having fun! Choose to paint a folk art-inspired dog or cat while supporting this great cause. Fifty percent of the proceeds will benefit the animals. Get your tickets using Venmo or Paypal @Catskillanimalrescue. If you cannot make it to this event and want to help this amazing group care for the animals, you can mail your  donation to : Catskill Animal Rescue, Inc. P.O. Box 522, Liberty, NY 12754. For more information call  845-747-9450 or email catskillanimalrescue@gmail.com.

A ”Working Farm Tour” will be held May 22 at 9am to  May 26 at 5pm at the Hahn Bros. Farm located at 206 Anawanda Lake Rd., Callicoon Center. Bring your family and/or friends to experience a snapshot of life on a farm! It is recommended calling to set up an appointment for the holiday weekend as walk-in visits will be given tours based on availability.  Call 845-807-1335. The cost is $15 per person with 5 and under free. They are a family run operation raising beef cattle, goats, chickens, horses, a donkey and some barn cats too! They also have a self-serve stand with home grown products that include beef, goat, maple syrup, eggs, and beef tallow. 

The Western Sullivan Public Library is hosting “Plein Air at Dusk” at the Stone Arch Bridge Historic Park in Kenoza Lake on Saturday, May 17 at 3pm. Artists and art lovers will gather at the site of an 1892 hex murder to paint until dark where Markert was murdered by the father-son team of Adam and Joseph Heidt. Complimentary refreshments will be provided. This is a free event and all artists, art lovers and skeptics are invited but registration is required. For more information email barryvilleareaarts@gmail.com.

Remember, warmer weather is coming, soon I hope, and warmer temperatures increase the danger for pets left in vehicles. After 10 minutes if it is 70 outside it is 90 in your car, 85 outside and it is 102 in your car and if it is 90 outside, it is 109 in your car. Please leave your best friend at home if you must make stops.

I hope all the moms have a Happy Mother’s Day!