By County Executive Ed Day This week we announced the 2020 proposed Budget for Rockland County; to make the announcement we visited the Hi Tor Animal Care Center in Pomona. Two years ago, we pledged to construct a new facility on that property, and we are now making good on that promise. A society is […]
“A ringworm outbreak was discovered shortly after we made a change in shelter management. A team of board-certified shelter veterinarians has confirmed this originated from a disregard of proper protocols in accepting and handling surrendered animals, which has also contributed to overcrowding. We are aggressively taking the steps necessary to care for the cat population […]
Today, the five Town Supervisors from Rockland County conducted a joint, unannounced visit to the Hi-Tor animal shelter in Pomona. Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann, Ramapo Supervisor Michael Specht, Orangetown Supervisor Chris Day, Haverstraw Supervisor Howard T. Phillips Jr., and Stony Point Supervisor Jim Monaghan inspected the shelter to ensure the facility is adequately providing for […]
BY JESSICA WARREN New City – The rain did not deter former volunteers and staff supportive of recently-terminated Hi Tor Director Michael Sanducci as they gathered on Tuesday, November 6. Protesters came together to protest the actions of the board of Hi Tor Care Center in Pomona. Their second protest was held outside the Rockland […]
BY TINA TRASTER Time and again, cat-loving folks in Rockland County and beyond have reached into their pockets and given generously to Hi Tor Animal Shelter to specifically improve the lives of the cats. Anyone who’s adopted a Hi Tor cat, myself included, can tell you how dedicated Hi Tor’s employees and volunteers are, caring […]
COUNTY PRESS RELEASE County Executive Ed Day and Hi Tor Board of Directors President Debbie DiBernardo announced that the Hi Tor Animal Care Center will once again accept animals from the Village of Spring Valley Police Department and from residents of the Village. Rockland County will pay the upfront costs of housing and caring for […]