Pets and Animals

Police emergency lights at crime or accident scene.

Whiting Man Charged With Animal Cruelty After Dog Found Dead in Manchester Township Driveway

Manchester Township

Black bear activity surges 22% in new jersey as home entries, vehicle collisions and garbage complaints rise

Black Bear Activity Surges 22% in New Jersey as Home Entries, Vehicle Collisions and Garbage Complaints Rise

Long island firefighters used the jaws of life to rescue cody, a frightened dog trapped beneath a backyard shed in bay shore, reuniting him with his family.

Long Island Firefighters Use Jaws of Life to Rescue Dog Trapped Beneath Backyard Shed

A coyote reportedly chased students, including the dobbs ferry mayor's daughter, near the masters school in westchester county, new york, on october 9, 2026.

Coyote Chases New York Mayor’s Daughter and Students Walking to School, Prompting Increased Police Patrols

Police investigate crime scene.

New Jersey Man Accused of Setting Apartment Fire That Killed Two Pets and Left 15 People Homeless

Middlesex County

First responders rescued a family pet from a house fire in the 2500 block of southwest olds place in martin county, florida. No injuries were reported.

Firefighters Rescue Family Pet From Burning Home in Martin County, Florida

Florida woman anne cross faces dui charges after allegedly striking and killing a horse in melbourne, then driving home with a crushed hood and broken windshield.

Florida Woman Accused of DUI After Striking and Killing Horse, Driving Home With Smashed Windshield

Florida deputies rescued two kittens buried alive in hobe sound after a woman allegedly claimed the animals were demons. Two others died and one remains missing.

Migrant Florida Woman Accused of Burying Kittens Alive Because She Believed They Were Demons

Florida gov. Ron desantis signed trooper's law after a dog was rescued while tied to a fence during hurricane milton, making similar abandonment a felony punishable by up to five years in prison.

DeSantis Warns Florida Pet Owners: Abandoning Dogs During Hurricane Evacuations Can Land You in Prison

Heehaw, a 1-year-old miniature donkey owned by hannah israel of elsberry riding & farm in georgia, was fatally shot by cedartown police officer trenton garner on august 30, 2026.

Bodycam Video Released After Georgia Cop Shoots and Kills Beloved Miniature Donkey HeeHaw

Sugar and honey, two 11-month-old beagles rescued from a testing laboratory, are learning to trust people and experience life outside confinement as they wait for permanent homes.

Two Beagles Rescued From Testing Lab Now Need Homes in Monmouth County

Monmouth County

Gentle giant munson is still waiting for a home in ocean county

Gentle Giant Munson Is Still Waiting for a Home in Ocean County

A white-tailed deer stands near a roadway as new jersey officials warn motorists to watch for increased deer activity during fall mating season.

Oh Deer, New Jersey: Drivers Warned to Watch for Deer as Fall Rut Begins

South river police are trying to identify the owner of a large white shepherd-type dog temporarily nicknamed “sir jumps-a-lot. ”

‘Sir Jumps-a-Lot’ Found in South River, Police Searching for Owner

Middlesex County

A new jersey state police trooper carries a rescued black kitten after stopping traffic on interstate 80 in paterson.

New Jersey Trooper Stops I-80 Traffic to Rescue Kitten Running on Highway

Minoxidil hair-loss products can cause severe or fatal poisoning in pets, particularly cats, even after exposure to tiny amounts or contaminated surfaces.

This Common Hair Product Sold In Stores Across New Jersey Could Be Deadly to Your Pets

Health and Wellness

Lost dog found in east brunswick, police ask public to help find owner

Lost Dog Found in East Brunswick, Police Ask Public to Help Find Owner

Middlesex County

South brunswick officer shoots, kills dog after being attacked while responding to loose livestock call

South Brunswick Officer Shoots, Kills Dog After Being Attacked While Responding to Loose Livestock Call

Biggie the bulldog is waiting in ocean county for someone to take him home

Biggie the Bulldog Is Waiting in Ocean County for Someone to Take Him Home

Jackson Township

New jersey could give good samaritans legal immunity for breaking into hot or cold vehicles to save pets facing immediate injury or death.

Break a Car Window to Save a Pet? New Jersey Bill Would Protect Rescuers From Liability