Pets and Animals

Meet Thor the loyal Shar-Pei mix waiting for his forever family in Ocean County JACKSON, NJ – Northern Ocean County Animal Facility is calling for help for one of its …

Middletown, PA – A Pennsylvania content creator known online as “Drew Disaster” is now facing arson charges after allegedly setting her home on fire in what investigators believe was a …

Hauppauge, NY – A beloved pet cat is at the center of a shocking act of cruelty that Suffolk County officials say was no accident—an intentional shooting that left the …

Northern Ocean County Animal Facility offering half-price adoptions during Clear The Shelters event JACKSON, NJ — Families looking to adopt a furry friend will have a chance to do so …

Gentle brindle pup Smoki waits for forever home at Northern Ocean County shelter JACKSON, NJ — At just 3 years old, Smoki has all the qualities of a perfect companion …

Shy kitten Willow waits for patient family at Northern Ocean County Animal Facility JACKSON, NJ — A gentle brown tiger-and-white kitten named Willow is looking for a family to call …

GLOUCESTER TWP, NJ — The streets of South Jersey went to the dogs — literally — as police departments across Gloucester County celebrated National Dog Day by spotlighting their four-legged …

Lacey, NJ – A 10-month-old standard poodle named Kimber is recovering in a foster home after surviving a traumatic leg injury so severe that her bone pierced through her skin, …

Freehold Township, NJ – Costumes, canines, and community fun will collide at this year’s Howl-O-Ween Bark Bash, set to take place Saturday, October 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. …

Rescue dog needs foster after surgery following heartbreaking past JACKSON, NJ – Once used for breeding and later abandoned after a bitter divorce, a dog named Athena2 is now waiting …

Toms River, NJ – With his paws once planted firmly on the front lines of law enforcement, Ocean County’s most decorated police dog has died, ending a chapter in the …

Assateague Island, MD – Chincoteague Beach at Assateague Island National Seashore has been closed indefinitely after Hurricane Erin’s powerful storm surge and tidal flooding caused severe damage, the National Park …

Annandale, NJ — Authorities removed 45 animals from a residence on Sidney Road in Annandale this week as part of an ongoing investigation into suspected animal cruelty, the Hunterdon County …

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Two young deer have captured hearts in Toms River after settling behind a local craft store — without their mothers, but with each other. Employees and …

Sienna the brindle pup with “bunny ears” waits for forever home in Jackson JACKSON, NJ – A 4-year-old brindle dog named Sienna is ready for adoption at the Northern Ocean …

They’re Here: Spotted Lanternflies Invade New Jersey – Here’s What You Need to Know and How to Stop Them TRENTON, NJ – They’re back, and they’re everywhere. The spotted lanternfly, …

Dog with soulful eyes ready to leave shelter life behind JACKSON, NJ – A 2-year-old dog named Coco is still waiting to meet her match at the Northern Ocean County …

Frozen shrimp sold at Walmart pulled from shelves after radiation alert WASHINGTON, DC — A federal investigation has uncovered potential radioactive contamination in frozen shrimp sold at Walmart stores across …

Myrtle Beach, SC — A surprise visitor turned heads on the sand Tuesday when a 2.5-foot alligator was spotted swimming in the surf just off one of Myrtle Beach’s popular …

NORTH BERGEN, NJ – A well-groomed male dog without a collar or tags was found wandering near Riverside Place Monday evening, and police are now trying to locate his owner. …

Bronx, NY — A disturbing case of animal abuse led to the arrest of a Bronx dog owner after NYPD officers from the 48th Precinct identified him from surveillance footage …

Stolen subway pup Rock reunited with owner thanks to Bronx NYPD team Bronx, NY — A beloved dog named Rock is back in his owner’s arms after being snatched during …

Barnegat, NJ – Jager, a Boerboel therapy dog serving with the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, has been nominated as a semi-finalist in the 15th Annual Hero Dog Awards hosted by …

LACEY, NJ – Two three-month-old kittens named Benny and Jet are looking for families to call their own, and shelter staff say they come with endless energy, curiosity, and playful …

West Orange, NJ – For a few tense minutes on a quiet Wednesday morning in May, a 20-year-old black bear named Jelly briefly wandered free from her enclosure at Turtle …