Briefly in Tompkins (The Ithaca Journal)

The Ithaca Journal is assembling a list of inaugural events in the area. If your organization is hosting one that is open to the public, please e-mail kwilliams@ithacajournal.com or call Kathie Williams at 274-9248 with the details.

Camp Bow Wow® Austin is Pawsitively Excited About their Grand Opening Event (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)

Camp Bow Wow® Austin Celebrates its Grand Opening in Texas - Join the excitement at our event on January 17 from 10:00 AM- 3:00 PM and set up a FREE interview for your dog!

Animals, plants and nature (Daily Herald)

Events that involve pets, animals and plants, such as pet washes, adoption days, nature walks, microchipping, nature photography exhibits, nature tours, bird walks, calls for volunteers for nature-related work days, etc. Deadline is two weeks before event date.

SPCA no longer providing animal control for four towns (News 10 Now Syracuse)

The Tompkins County SPCA announces that they will no longer provide certain towns with animal control services.

Two new shaggy-dog films urge pet adoption (New York Daily News)

Two films out this holiday season - "Marley & Me" and "Hotel for Dogs" - put a spotlight on the growing need for pet adoption.