Valley Stream Dog Park

08/24/2024

A reminder of next week’s annual Doggie Pool Party; note that you MUST be a member of the dog park to be allowed in to the party. Many people join the dog park just for this party and never regret it…

08/24/2024

The Village Clerk (James Hunter) sent me this today. Please read and take note:

For Immediate Release: August 23, 2024
Contact: Alyssa Zohrabian, 516-497-5536

Second Feral Cat & Raccoon Test Positive for Rabies in Nassau County


Mineola, NY – The Nassau County Department of Health (NCDOH) has confirmed that a second feral cat, as well as a raccoon, both collected in Valley Stream, have tested positive for rabies. This finding comes after NCDOH previously announced on July 25th that a feral cat collected in Cedarhurst had tested positive for the disease. Residents are advised to avoid contact with wild or feral animals, and to ensure their pets are up-to-date with their rabies vaccinations.
As part of ongoing efforts to protect pets and prevent the spread of rabies, NCDOH, in partnership with the Town of Hempstead and Town of Oyster Bay, will host two free rabies vaccination clinics for dogs, cats, and ferrets:

Saturday, August 24th, 2024
Location: Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter, 3320 Beltagh Avenue, Wantagh
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 14th, 2024
Location: Town of Oyster Bay Animal Shelter, 150 Miller Place, Syosset
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Clinics are open to all Nassau County residents. Dogs must be on a leash at all times and cats and ferrets must be in enclosed carriers. It is recommended for dogs, cats, and ferrets older than four months to receive their first two shots one year apart and additional booster shots every three years thereafter.

In addition, NCDOH is advancing plans to distribute rabies vaccine bait in Nassau County as a preventive measure to control rabies among wild animals. Further details on baiting locations and dates will be announced soon.

Rabies is a viral disease that is spread to humans and pets primarily through bites, scratches, or salivary contact from an infected animal. To protect yourself from possible exposure to rabies:

• Don't feed or touch wild animals, stray cats, or dogs.
• Ensure pets are up to date on rabies vaccinations, including dogs, cats, ferrets, horses, and livestock. Pets too young to be vaccinated should be kept indoors and allowed outside only under direct observation.
• Keep family pets indoors at night. Don't leave them outside unattended or let them roam free.
• Do not feed unknown animals and discourage them from seeking food near your home.
• Advise your family against approaching any unknown animal – wild or domestic – especially those acting unusually.
• If a wild animal is on your property, let it wander away and bring children and pets indoors. You may contact a nuisance wildlife control expert who will remove the animal for a fee.
• Do not touch dying or dead animals. If you must move them, use a shovel, wear heavy rubber gloves, and double bag the carcass.

Individuals bitten or scratched by any animal should seek immediate medical care and then call NCDOH at 516-227-9663 or 516-742-6154 afterhours, including weekends. No human cases of rabies have been reported in Nassau County due to the availability and effectiveness of immediate post-exposure prophylaxis treatment.

Residents should report if their pets have been bitten or scratched by a wild animal to NCDOH. Residents are also asked to report any dead, sick, or abnormal acting animals by emailing [email protected] for possible collection and rabies testing.

For additional information on rabies visit the Nassau County Department of Health website here.

08/14/2024

08/13/2024

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08/13/2024

Apologies folks - the flyer I posted about the world-famous doggie pool party had the wrong date.
The party will be on Tuesday 3rd September from 4-6pm - the day after the pool closes.
I will fix the poster tomorrow, but please don’t come a day early…

08/13/2024

We can happily confirm the return of the annual Pool Party at the Valley Stream pool, the day after it closes. Details below

06/16/2024

Enjoy the day!

05/27/2024

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04/15/2024

If anybody is interested in walking their hounds for a good cause, here ya go…
Register at http://p2p.onecause.com/springfling2024

04/15/2024

If anybody sees this poor dog, please contact the owner - details below…

04/08/2024

Owner found
**PLEASE SHARE**
This cute boy was found on Christopher Ct in St James

04/08/2024

⚠️Pets may sense something and some may react differently. They may also try to escape.
Please keep them safe inside !⚠️

04/01/2024

Please support this if you can…

03/19/2024

It may not feel like it in NY, but we are getting there! Happy first day of spring!!!!

03/15/2024

Thanks to the Village, the inner gate in the large dog park is now fixed and the water is back on. Swim time beckons for our hounds…

02/27/2024

Oh, yes. This is so what it’s like to live with beagles…

02/25/2024

12/31/2023

🎆🎆🎆 WARNING. Please be aware , alert and prepared that fireworks may still continue in many areas .

On July 4, 2024 Many pets have been posted missing and some are still out there Please help by searching your areas . We are also sad to report that many were found deceased 💔. Our deepest condolences go out to their families 😢🌈🐾

WARNING……TODAY IS THE DAY THAT MANY WILL GO MISSING AND SADLY MANY WON’T MAKE IT BACK HOME . PLEASE TAKE IT SERIOUSLY!!

Be prepared during the day and the night . They can go off at any time . Many events being held will also shoot them off . These sounds can travel to the surrounding towns .

While many will celebrate , fireworks will TERRIFY your pets . Do not leave your pets outside unattended at all. It takes only seconds for them to escape . Prepare now to be sure all doors/windows/gates/fencing are secured . Check them continuously as guests , workers may leave them open . Keep them indoors with the tv and /or music on to dull out the sound .

They do not know what they are and the mere sound of them will cause your pet to want to escape out of fear.

Sadly, many escape your yard , your home , have run direct into traffic and even jump out of windows to their death . Some will tremble in fear, and try to hide in the smallest of areas . Some will have heart attacks . Many will go missing during this time and will never be found and sadly many do not survive this 😔.

❌IMPORTANT SAD REALITY : PUT COLLARS AND TAGS ON ❌

If your pet is found deceased on certain roads and does not have any id (collar/tags) and picked up by Dept of Transportation (DOT) or DPW….95% of the time, your pet will be DISCARDED in the trash with little chance of retrieving them and having any closure !!!!

Keep them safe !🎆🎆🎆

Note: To all that may not have pets or have never witnessed the horrific consequences and think it’s funny , IT IS NOT …please don’t comment. We are aware that empathy is lacking on your part .

12/08/2023

Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate!

10/28/2023

Does your dog have the scariest costume? The funniest costume? The cutest costume? The most creative costume? Or is your pet party of the best combo costume?

Come down to the Valley Stream Dog Park today at 1:00 pm for our annual Halloween costume parade and contest! The parade will start at 2:00 pm and raffle baskets will be called at 3:00 pm ! 1st and 2nd place prizes will be given out for all five of those categories!! ALL ARE WELCOME!

All proceeds will be donated to a local pet panty and shelter!

We hope to see you there!

07/24/2023

Folks, it appears than an old issue is popping up again - that of people not picking up after their dogs. For the sake of all, please
a) watch your dogs when you are in the dog park
b) pick up after them (that's why we provide p**p bags)
c) if you see another dog p**ping, make sure that the owner knows and picks up. It is part of the deal when you join the dog park, so do not feel it rude to point this out to the dog's owner.
Thank you all for understanding...

07/19/2023

So I have just confirmed with the Village that our annual Doggie Pool Party is a go again this year. For those who have not been yet, the Village hand the kids section of the Valley Stream pool in Hendrickson Park for 2 hours on the day after the pool closes for the year I.e. the day after Labor Day. This year’s party will be on Tuesday September 5th from 4-6 p.m..
The event is open to members of the Valley Stream dog park only. Names will be checked at the gate so if you have not yet joined then please do so before this date.
This event is always a big hit with both the humans and their hounds. More details to follow, but for now please hold the date.

07/08/2023

Please share!

07/06/2023

THIS IS A SCAM! Please do not share. If you se these please report them.

07/03/2023

A little 4th of July advice for pet parents...

Keep your dogs inside (no yard, no walks even) when the sun goes down. That may mean a quick walk to do their business at midnight after the fireworks are done for the night.

The noise of TV, air conditioners, or even white noise machines can help.

Stay home with your pets when the sun goes down - they are scared and need you by their side for comfort.

06/30/2023

Please keep your pets safe!

05/29/2023

Remembering and honoring all!

05/20/2023

Let’s see those amazing rescue pups!!