Pets and Animals

MERIDEN, CT – A high-speed chase involving a stolen vehicle ended in a surprising reunion when Meriden Police discovered a gray-and-white male kitten hidden under a seat. The pursuit began …

New York and New Jersey are witnessing an alarming increase in whale deaths, with 23 known fatalities in less than a year, sparking concerns and anger among environmental activists and …

LONG BRANCH, NJ – The Marine Mammal Stranding Center is investigating the death of a humpback whale that washed ashore in Long Branch, NJ, on August 12, 2023. The agency …

ONONDAGA COUNTY, NY – On Wednesday, July 26, Officers arrived around 8:25 pm on the 900 block of South Geddes Street after reports of an injured animal. The Officers found …

In Thornton, New Hampshire, an incredible moment was captured on an outdoor camera, showing a brave cat fearlessly chasing a black bear out of a yard. Mark Lacroix, a resident …

PHILADELPHIA, PA – A dog running loose on a busy Philadelphia highway caused a significant traffic disruption on Friday morning. The canine was first spotted running in the southbound lanes …

WALL TWP, NJ – The Wall Township Police reported the passing of retired K9 Daza. Daza peacefully passed away at home in the loving embrace of her devoted handler, Patrolman …

PITTSBURGH, PA – This morning, at around 5:30 a.m., Allegheny County Police Department officers stationed at Pittsburgh International Airport responded to a call concerning an unattended dog found in a …

BALTIMORE, MD – Detectives are seeking help in identifying a suspect in connection with an animal cruelty case that occurred in the 1300 block of North Cary Street. The unidentified …

TRENTON, NJ – A new effort to save the humpback whales in the North Atlantic Ocean has been launched to stop offshore wind energy farms in places like New Jersey. …

With the summer heat wave in full swing in Burbank, residents are finding creative ways to beat the heat, and it seems even a bear is no exception. The Burbank …

They call it the dog days of summer, but today it’s even too hot for the dogs. In New Jersey, heat indexes are expected to reach well above 100 degrees, …

POINT PLEASANT, NJ – Sea Turtle Recovery (STR) announced a milestone—100 sea turtles have been successfully released back to the ocean since the opening of their hospital at Essex County …

Ocean City, Md. – Animal rights organization PETA is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of five individuals involved in the …

WILMINGTON, NC – A 400-pound great white shark named Gladee that surfaced just miles off the coast of Wilmington, North Carolina, earlier this year has surfaced again. In March, the …

CAPE COD, MA – There’s a 9-foot-long, 425-pound great white shark circling Cape Cod Bay. Anne Bonny, a female shark, has been calling Cape Cod Bay home for several weeks. …

HILTON HEAD, SC – On Friday, off Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, a man was reportedly bitten by a shark while swimming in the waters. The incident occurred on Friday …

EAST DENNIS, MA – In Massachusetts, the captain of a charter fishing boat had an unexpected encounter when a shark decided to snatch his catch right out of the water. …

Seguin, Texas – A dedicated animal services officer swam into action to save a stranded kitten found precariously perched on a floating log in the Guadalupe River. Field Supervisor Brendon …

Columbus, Ohio – A heartwarming surprise unfolded at the Columbus Zoo in Ohio as zookeepers were astonished to learn that Sully, an 8-year-old western lowland gorilla, was, in fact, a …

MIDDLETOWN, PA – K9 Nyxx served faithfully alongside Officer Kevin Eckenrode for many years, and during their time together, they accomplished remarkable achievements. Nyxx had more than 400 deployments, leading …

SYRACUSE, NY – Two people have been arrested and charged for animal cruelty as a result of a monthlong investigation into the death of a dog in Syracuse. On Tuesday, …

SYRACUSE, NY – Earlier today, a heartwarming team effort took place outside Destiny USA, as Syracuse Firefighters came to the aid of Animal Cruelty Officers to rescue a group of …

CAPE COD, MA – A 425-pound great white shark named Anne Bonny is continuing her vacation in Cape Cod. Bonny, a 9-foot, 3-inch long shark, was first spotted by OCEARCH …

As summer arrives, many of us are excited about the prospect of lazy days by the beach along the Jersey Shore. However, if you’re a dog owner, the idea of …