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Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week we feature a pair of adoptable animals, Liam and Nelly. Here is Baypath’s description of the duo: Completing your family has never been easier —...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is Milo, who is 6 months old. Here is Baypath's description of Milo: Meet Milo! This handsome boy is always ready to...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is Smokey, a 3-month-old kitten. Here is Baypath's description of Smokey: Smokey is a sweet boy who loves to be pet — even on...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is Chocolate. Here is Baypath's description of Chocolate: This handsome boy is the sweetest senior around. He loves to be with...
The Independent is debuting a new feature in which we highlight an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. Kicking things off is Sweeney, a 3-year-old female hound mix. Here is Baypath's description of Sweeney: Sweeney is an adorable...
A German shepherd suffering from chemical burns doesn’t know that much of the country has been shuttered for a year. A cat in labor needing an emergency C-section because of a blockage doesn’t recognize that rescue societies aren’t receiving their traditional...
Baypath Humane Society is putting out a call for community members to care for a dog in their home temporarily until the shelter finds them a permanent home. Dogs like Bella (pictured above) have a tough time staying in a shelter, and will benefit greatly from staying...
This year, they’re taking a walk — or a run — on the milder side. Because of the pandemic conditions, the usual hustle and social interaction of the annual Paws & Claws 5K Run/Walk to benefit Baypath Humane Society of Hopkinton will be replaced with a virtual...
Registration is open for the 12th annual Paws & Claws 5K to benefit the Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. The event — which will return live this year — will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 17, at Hopkinton State Park. The event includes a division for...
While Zack Sisitsky’s sophomore year at Georgetown University was upended in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he recognized there are far more people for whom the pandemic has caused greater issues. And while there are many accomplished charitable organizations in...
When a little boy was seeking help during the winter holiday season from Project Just Because, which provides food and resources for people in need, he was asked his top three wishes. “A treat for my dog,” was one of his responses. That answer reinforced something...
Animals in need of homes can still find shelter through the storm. As the nation slows down during this pandemic, Hopkinton-based animal rescuers remain busy connecting pets with new families while adapting to the new realities of the crisis. Closing of greyhound...
Select Board members unanimously agreed to the town manager’s suggestion to lease town land at 66 Fruit St. to the Baypath Humane Society of Hopkinton, which plans to build a new facility at the site. The new building is set to be nearly four times larger than the...
Hopkinton Police Department set to add trio of officers The Hopkinton Police Department presented three candidates to the Select Board at its Jan. 30 meeting. The town has budgeted for two positions, and town manager Norman Khumalo told the board that the third...
Seven years ago, Baypath Humane Society executive director Elizabeth Jefferis was looking for a way to celebrate both the end of winter and her organization’s many accomplishments. Thus, the Fur Ball Gala was born. At first, Jefferis said she wasn’t sure how many...
It’s widely professed adage that dogs are man’s best friend. In the case of Big Lu, a male bully breed mix, possibly with some boxer in him, he may have just as much, if not more, admiration for his saviors at the nonprofit, no-kill shelter Baypath Humane Society of...
