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Dino The Tabby Cat Is Looking For A Loving Home Can It Be Your Home

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2 hours ago

January 22, 2025

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Dino, an adorable 6-month old tabby boy! His story is remarkable. He was neutered several months ago along with his two siblings, but at that time, he was not considered friendly enough to be kept for adoption and was returned to his colony. Soon after, we received a call from those caring for him in the colony that something was wrong with his rear-end. We were able to trap him again, brought him to the vet, and found out that he had a prolapsed rectum. By quickly taking care of this problem, we were able to save his life. The bonus of this happening, because we had to hold onto him for several months, is that we realized he really likes human contact and is now a sweet and adoptable kitten!! He’s currently living in a large cage in a foster’s home, but he makes the best of it by playing with his toys and rolling over for belly rubs. He’s a curious and adorable purr-machine! Dino will be quite timid at first in his new home, but he craves love and attention and given some time, will adjust wonderfully. Dino is neutered, vaccinated and negative for FeLV and FIV. Please open your heart to this precious little boy who has been through a lot and was given a second chance to now have a forever loving home. Please call 845-634-0345. This is a landline phone, so kindly leave a message if you get a VM and your call will be returned. We are a 501(c)(3) cat rescue group in Rockland for over 29 years. Thank you!!

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The Beauty Of Rockland County Captured

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1 week ago

January 14, 2025

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Over a dozen young bald eagles pictured here together in Rockland County.

Photo by Rockland Photographer Owey Cramsie Jr.

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Have A Healthy And Happy New Year Rockland County

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4 weeks ago

December 29, 2024

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In Spain for New Year’s Eve, it is a tradition to bring luck for the next year by eating 12 grapes for luck which symbolize the hours on the clock.

In Ireland no one wants bad spirits hanging around for the new year. The Irish scare away unwanted spirits and poor fortune by banging pots and pans at midnight. They also include honoring ancestors and lost loved ones, both by leaving doors unlocked for their spirits to enter and saving an empty place at your New Year’s Eve dinner.

In France the custom alludes to Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty who emerged from the ocean on a beautiful oyster. The french celebrate with a feast of oysters and champagne.

In Scotland a tradition that dates back to the 8th century when the Vikings invaded Scotland, for good luck in the new year, Scots practice the tradition of “first-footing,” where the first person—preferably a dark-haired person for the best luck—to enter a home in the New Year brings a small

gift for good fortune. They also burn large bonfires to reflect the Vikings’ winter solstice celebrations.

In Italy in the city of Bologna the New Year’s tradition is to burn down the old year—or in this case, the effigy of an old man—to burn last year’s bad luck and make way for good.

In Mexico the New Year’s tradition is celebrators wear different colored underwear for different wishes for the new year—red for love, yellow for happiness, green for wealth, and white for peace.

In South Africa, New Year’s Eve is a time for letting go of past baggage—literally. Many South Africans celebrate the new year by tossing unwanted furniture out their windows, preferably away from bystanders.

Regardless of your traditions have a safe New Year. Please don’t drink and drive.

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