Pets and Animals

AIKEN, SC — A wasp nest contaminated with radioactive material was discovered earlier this month near a nuclear waste tank at the Savannah River Site, prompting a federal contamination report, …

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ – A 2-year-old petite Labrador mix named Daisy is in urgent need of rescue placement after being returned to the Northern Ocean County Animal Facility just two …

Man arrested after pit bull set on fire in Queens as animal groups demand maximum penalty NEW YORK — A suspect is in custody after surveillance footage captured a dog …

ASBURY PARK, N.J. — A coalition of environmental groups is demanding the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) revoke its permits for the Empire Wind project, alleging the agency relied …

NEW YORK — A disturbing act of animal cruelty is under investigation after a dog was set on fire early Thursday morning in Queens, authorities said. Police responded to the …

GLASTONBURY, Conn. — A Connecticut State Police bloodhound successfully located a missing woman with Alzheimer’s on July 22 after she wandered from her home and became stranded in a swampy …

JACKSON, N.J. — The Northern Ocean County Animal Facility is operating at full capacity as surrenders and stray dogs continue to arrive each day. The shelter reported that all dogs …

JACKSON, NJ — The Northern Ocean County Animal Facility is seeking urgent help from approved 501(c)(3) rescue organizations for three dogs currently on its “rescue only” list. The facility reported …

TRENTON, N.J. — Fewer than 250 spawning Atlantic sturgeon remain in the Delaware River, putting one of the region’s most ancient and genetically distinct fish populations on the brink of …

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Police Department is warning residents about a recent increase in canine parvovirus cases, urging pet owners to take precautions to protect their dogs. In a …

CORTLAND, N.Y. — A Fulton woman was convicted of second-degree murder in the death of her mother after an eight-day trial in Cortland County and has been sentenced to 25 …

WESTFIELD, N.J. — The Westfield Regional Health Department has issued a public health alert following reports that a raccoon bit two individuals in separate incidents, raising concerns of possible rabies …

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD — Three Baltimore County police officers turned livestock wranglers Tuesday morning after several horses wandered away from their pasture and onto Falls Road. Officers Elmco, Zirkle, and …

SAUGERTIES, N.Y. — A Schenectady man was arrested Monday afternoon after state troopers discovered more than 765 grams of cocaine and a large sum of cash during a traffic stop …

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — A 20-year-old New Rochelle man has been sentenced to eight years in prison for a violent sexual assault, along with acts of physical abuse and animal …

JACKSON, NJ — A local cat sanctuary is calling on animal lovers to lend a hand — and a scoop — to help care for dozens of rescued farm cats. …

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — The Newport News Police Department is asking the community for donations of blankets to help pets at the Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter (PRAS). The shelter is …

BENTON, IL — Five men from Mississippi were sentenced in federal court for using spotlights to illegally hunt white-tailed deer across multiple counties in southern Illinois, then transporting the animals …

STAFFORD, Va. — A cat was found abandoned behind a Stafford County pet store Tuesday morning, leading to charges after security footage identified a suspect. At approximately 11:26 a.m. on …

SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y. — Seven ducklings were safely rescued from a storm drain on the Long Island Expressway thanks to the combined efforts of Suffolk County Police officers and the …

MANAHAWKIN, N.J. — A 5-year-old German Shepherd named Axel is now available for adoption at the Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter, the shelter announced. Described by staff as housebroken and …

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — A Riverview man was sentenced Friday to 18 months in federal prison for hosting illegal dogfights in his home and training dogs for fighting, the U.S. …

BENTON, Ill. — Five Mississippi men have been sentenced in federal court for illegally hunting white-tailed deer across multiple southern Illinois counties using spotlights and transporting the carcasses across state …

BRONX, N.Y. — A 73-year-old man was punched in the face multiple times during a street dispute in the Norwood section of the Bronx on Sunday, July 6, according to …

PITTSBURGH, PA — A man accused of more than 50 counts of animal neglect and cruelty was arrested early Friday after authorities tracked him to a trailer in Washington County, …