Pets and Animals

Skittish dog missing in Farmingdale prompts urgent search Farmingdale, NJ — A family dog named Reese is missing from Freehold Boro, sparking a community-wide effort to help bring her home …

Toms River, NJ – A 5-month-old tabby kitten named Wilbur is looking for a forever family through Calling All Cats Rescues after spending his first months learning to trust and …

Lacey, NJ – A 6-year-old dog named Ozark is looking for a permanent family after spending time in foster care through the Associated Humane Societies’ Forked River shelter. Described as …

Jackson, NJ – A feral kitten that spent the summer roaming backyards in Jackson has finally found a permanent home after being rescued and cared for by local animal groups. …

Leonia, NJ – The Leonia Police Department is asking for the public’s help in reuniting a lost German shepherd with its owner after the dog was found in the southeast …

Help needed for two huskies at Northern Ocean County Animal Facility OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — Two young huskies currently housed at the Northern Ocean County Animal Facility are in urgent …

Portland, ME – A Greene man pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday to running a black-market operation that trafficked whale and bird parts across the United States, prosecutors said. Sergey …

QUEENS, N.Y. – A Queens man has been indicted on multiple charges after prosecutors say he killed a pit bull belonging to a relative before setting the animal’s body on …

Key Points Monroe Township, NJ – Police in Middlesex County found themselves handling an unusual call over the weekend when they took custody of a wandering pig that had gone …

Key Points UTICA, NY – A goldendoodle was found roaming the 1300 block of Thorn Street early Thursday morning, according to the Utica Police Department. The dog was safely recovered …

ALVORD, TX – A North Texas teacher is facing backlash after acknowledging she fed a sick kitten to a classroom snake, an incident that has drawn scrutiny from parents but …

ABSECON, NJ – A severely neglected dog was discovered Friday afternoon near Highland Boulevard and Chelsea Avenue, prompting an animal cruelty investigation by local police who are now asking for …

Aberdeen Township, NJ – A friendly dog sporting a muffin collar with a bow tie was picked up near the intersection of Greenwood Avenue and West Concourse, police announced Saturday …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Rumors of mountain lions roaming New Jersey have persisted for decades, but state officials are once again making it clear: there is no confirmed evidence that …

Ocean City, Md. – A four-legged recruit with a distinctive look is turning heads and keeping crowds safe in Ocean City. K-9 Edge, a 1-year-old German Wirehaired Pointer from Greece, …

ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VA – Police are asking drivers to use caution after several reports of a loose pig wandering near major roadways in Albemarle County. According to the Albemarle County …

Eight New Jersey pet stores fined $70K for violating pet protection law Trenton, NJ — Eight pet stores across New Jersey have been fined more than $70,000 for violating the …

North Bergen, NJ – Officers are trying to reunite a lost dog with her family after the North Bergen Police Department found a female pup, believed to be a Rottweiler, …

Manchester, NJ – A new community tradition was born this week when the Manchester Township Police Department held its first-ever K-9 “Pawsta Dinner,” raising thousands of dollars to support its …

Hauppauge, NY – Suffolk County Police introduced their newest team member Thursday — a 19-month-old black Labrador named Hamilton who will serve as a comfort and support dog for officers …

Harrisburg, PA – As hunters gear up for archery season, state officials are reminding sportsmen that respecting property boundaries is just as important as tracking deer. The Pennsylvania Game Commission …

Frostproof, FL – A 20-year-old woman has been arrested after deputies discovered two dead German Shepherds left without food, water, or shelter in a backyard pen during sweltering heat, the …

BALTIMORE, MD – A small herd of goats brought traffic to a standstill in Southwest Baltimore when they wandered down Frederick Avenue on Saturday, grazing freely until police, animal control …

San Diego, Calif. – A California man was sentenced Friday to prison time and ordered to pay thousands in restitution after federal agents uncovered his role in a cross-border scheme …

Belmar, N.J. — In a delightful twist amid the fading days of summer, a manatee has taken up temporary residence in the Shark River, surprising fishermen and boaters in the …