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Halloween Decor around Bradford
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Era photo by Daniella Griesbaum 
Oct 31, 2018
This larger-than-life kitty cat hides inside a pumpkin with his Halloween friends standing behind him on Barbour Street in Bradford. Trick or treat ti...
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SPCA’s Barktoberfest set for Saturday
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RUTH BOGDAN Era Reporter r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
Oct 16, 2018
It’ll be all about the dogs on Saturday when the McKean County SPCA invites the community to its shelter to meet the eligible canines during Barktober...
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Blessing of the Animals held in Bradford
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Era photo by Kate Day Sager 
Oct 08, 2018
Mother Stacey Fussell, rector of the Episcopal Church of the Ascension in Bradford, left, performs the Blessing of the Animals service Saturday for “S...
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McKean County SPCA reaches full feline capacity
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CALEB HUNTOON Era Reporter eracalebh@gmail.com 
Aug 08, 2018
The McKean County SPCA has reached “catpacity” and is cutting its fees in half for adopting cats. The shelter has reached its full capacity for cats; ...
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Dog wardens to canvas for licenses
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Apr 24, 2018
SMETHPORT — Dog wardens will canvas homes in McKean County, beginning in the end of April and through May, to ensure all dog owners have current licen...
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Local volunteer group making sure no feline left behind
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SIDNEY PERALTA Era reporter erasidneyp@gmail.com 
Jan 08, 2018
With the temperature dropping into the negative digits lately, it’s a good time to remind everyone of how dangerous these conditions can be for stray ...
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Not kitten around: McKean Co. SPCA at ‘cat-pacity’
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Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
Aug 11, 2017
“We are at cat-pacity here at the shelter.” That was the message from the McKean County SPCA earlier this week. Cat manager Molly Slater told The Era ...
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Kitten Shower slated at McKean County SPCA this weekend
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ALEX DAVIS Era Reporter a.davis@bradfordera.com 
Apr 20, 2017
We’re not kitten’ around! The McKean County SPCA will be hosting its annual Kitten Shower from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday at the shelter on 80 Glenwood A...
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Faulty chimney blamed for house fire on Windfall Road
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RICH PLACE Special to The Era 
Feb 14, 2017
CARROLLTON, N.Y. —A house on Windfall Road was deemed a total loss following a blaze late Monday morning. No injuries were reported in the fire, which...
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RTS for Jan. 2
Round the Square
Jan 02, 2017
SAVING BIRDS: “Birds hitting windows is one of the leading causes of bird deaths in the United States,” according to the American Bird Conservancy. “I...
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SPCA offers pet-friendly holiday tips
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AMBER TURBA Era Reporter bradforderanews@gmail.com 
Dec 10, 2016
Everyone wants to include their furry animal friends in the holiday celebrations. However, it is imperative to be mindful of the harms and hazards tha...
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Can your pet catch the flu?
Health, Just for you, Pets
Erika Grotto 
Oct 01, 2015
Your cat breaks into a sneezing fit or you come home to find your dog has puked on the living room floor. This might seem normal—perhaps your cat’s sn...
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The basics of pet blood donation
Health, Just for you, Pets
Clare Walters 
Jan 01, 2014
Yukon and Caddie are lifesavers. Jenn Orze’s dogs, ahusky-mixed breed and a German shepherd-mixed breed, havehelped save many lives over the last two ...
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