The Leonia Police Department has reported finding a medium-sized terrier mix in the area of Park Ave and Howard Terrace. If you have any information about the dog’s owner or if you believe the dog may be yours, please contact the Leonia Police Department immediately to help reunite the pet with its family.

PETA Wants Boardwalk Hermit Crab Races, Beauty Pagent Replaced With Robot Crabs
OCEAN CITY, N.J. – One of the Jersey Shore‘s quirkiest and longest-running summer traditions has once again become the target of criticism from PETA, which is urging Ocean City officials to replace live hermit crab races with remote-controlled robots. Ahead of this month’s annual Miss Crustacean Hermit Crab Beauty Pageant and Hermit Crab Races, People
Friendly Tan-and-White Dog Found Near Park and Fork Landing in Cinnaminson
CINNAMINSON, N.J. – The Cinnaminson Township Police Department is searching for the owner of a dog that was turned in after being found near Park and Fork Landing. Police said the dog was brought to the station Friday after being located in the area. Officers have not said how long the animal had been wandering
Yonkers Police Department Welcomes First Facility K9s to Support Crime Victims and Officer Wellness
YONKERS, N.Y. – The Yonkers Police Department officially launched its new Facility Dog Program this week with the swearing-in of its first two Facility K9s, Nilsen and Gator, marking a new approach to supporting victims, strengthening community outreach, and promoting officer wellness. Unlike traditional police K9s trained for patrol, narcotics detection, or explosives work, Facility
Can You Legally Shoot a Groundhog Eating Your Garden in New Jersey? Here’s What State Law Says
Toms River, NJ – Few things frustrate home gardeners more than walking outside to find a vegetable garden destroyed overnight by a hungry groundhog. While many New Jersey homeowners wonder whether they can legally shoot a woodchuck that’s eating their crops, the answer is more complicated than a simple yes or no. Under the New
His smile wins hearts but Haze is still waiting for someone to choose him
Playful 2-year-old shelter dog is ready for a forever home JACKSON, N.J. — Haze has the playful personality, the favorite toy and the big smile that shelter volunteers say people are looking for, but the 2-year-old dog is still waiting for a family to take him home. The Friends of Northern Ocean County Animal Facility

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