A fun way to celebrate National Dog Mom’s Day and help a great organization.

Every year in May there's one Sunday that is dedicated to celebrating moms across the country. Mother's Day lands on Sunday, May 12th this year, and is the one day of the year that kids of all ages do something special for their moms by showering her with love and in some cases gifts...LOL! Consider this a friendly reminder to make sure you do something nice and thoughtful for your mom!!

Mom & Pup
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Every mom deserves a Mother's Day celebration and that includes every mom who has a dog at home, right? Dog moms across the Hudson Valley deserve to be celebrated and the folks at the Dutchess County SPCA have come up with a fun way to do it the day before Mother's Day.

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National Dog Mom's Day

On Saturday, May 11th the Dutchess County SPCA (DCSPCA) along with Ulster Savings will give dog moms in Dutchess County the opportunity to bring their dog in for professional "pup & parent" pictures. The 2nd annual National Dog Mom’s Day photo shoot will happen on Saturday, May 11th, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ulster Savings branch at 4240 Albany Post Road in Hyde Park, NY and will give all dog moms (and dads) a chance to bring their furry family members by to have a professional portrait done by Allan E. Levine Photography.

Mom and Dog DCSPCA
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If you are planning to attend no advance registration is required but they are suggesting a $10 donation for each picture. Each donation will directly benefit the animals of Dutchess County SPCA. In addition to a professional mini-photo shoot, the event will also feature a few vendors including Dirt Road Designs by Roe and The Bully Cookie Jar.

14 Pups Currently Looking For their Forever Home at Take Me Home Pet Rescue

The Highland, New York-based rescue is a 501c3 nonprofit that saves dogs and cats from high-kill shelters. These are a few of the dogs currently with foster families waiting for their forever home.

Hudson Valley Wildlife Gallery

The Hudson Valley is full of wildlife. Here are just a few of our furry, slithery, and feather friends that might frequent your backyard. Please reach out and let us know which creature we may have left off the list.

Gallery Credit: Paty Quyn