Watch as Sarasota Police save Pitbull from near death in locked hot car

SARASOTA, FL – Sarasota Police officers and animal control officers rescued a pitbull from near death in a hot car with an inside temperature of over 115 degrees. The owner said he…

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New York Man Pleads Guilty to Trafficking Exotic African Cats

WASHINGTON – A New York man pleaded guilty today to violating the Lacey Act and the U.S. Animal Welfare Act based on his trafficking of African wild cats in interstate commerce. According…

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It’s Seal Season at the Jersey Shore and Wildlife Experts say “Stop Harassing the Seals”

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – It’s seal season at the Jersey Shore and the folks over at the Marine Mammal Stranding Center have some information they’d like the share with the public. What…

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Feds say Sextortionist Muhammad Zain Ul Abideen Rasheed impersonated YouTuber, sexually blackmailed 245 child victims in U.S.

WASHINGTON, DC — An investigation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Australian Federal Police (AFP) resulted in the arrest of a 25-year-old Australian citizen who…

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Puppy Bowl XVII kicks off in February

“We need puppies now more than ever!” said everyone. Have no fear because television’s cutest sports competition and the original call-to-adoption TV event, PUPPY BOWL, returns on Sunday, February 7 for the…

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Deputies seize neglected pigs, now up for adoption

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA – The San Luis Obispo Sheriff’s Office rescued five pigs from neglect and now those pigs are up for adoption, seeking a good home. A Sheriff’s Rural Crime…

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$1,000 reward offered to find the person who abandoned this dog in the woods at the Jersey Shore

BARNEGAT, NJ – The Associated Humane Societies at Popcorn Park is offering a $1,000 reward to find out who abandoned a dog in a wooded area near a local gun club. According…

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Watch as police officers jump in frigid river to save stranded dog

CHEEKTOWAGA, NY – What a great way to end 2020. Police officers in Cheektowaga, New York jumped into the waters of a frigid creek to rescue a dog stranded in the water.…

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Watch as Coast Guard Shoots at 8-foot-long Shark Threatening Swim Party

As U.S. Coast Guard coasties from the Cutter Kimball were swimming in the ocean on a recent swim party, a large 8-foot-long shark was spotted from the deck above heading towards the…

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Two cats, bird, reptiles die in Manchester Home Struck by Lightning

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ -On Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at approximately 2:48 P.M. officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the area of 318 Beckerville Road in the Whiting section of…

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People Are Adopting Kittens At An Increased Rate During COVID-19 Pandemic

Meowtel, the largest cat sitting platform in the country, investigated the pandemic’s impact on cat rescues. Rescues are overwhelmed with requests to foster or adopt while resources are low to continue helping…

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Lakewood Police Confirm “Mickey” the Cat Recovering from Traumatic Injuries

LAKEWOOD-Now named, Mickey, a cat rescued by good samaritans in Lakewood is recovering from a broken rib and inflammation to the anus, confirming earlier reports that the cat was abused and objects…

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Report: Kitten Beaten, Tortured in Lakewood, Sticks Shoved Up Rectum

LAKEWOOD-You might remember the case of animal abuse against a raccoon in Lacey Township last year where two teenagers beat a trapped raccoon. Now, there’s a report this week of a kitten…

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Police Searching for “Faded” Red Pathfinder that Threw Kittens into Traffic

by TRPD TOMS RIVER-On Saturday, June 22, 2019, at approximately 8:00 PM police were called to the intersection of Route 70 and Massachusetts Ave for an animal call. Witnesses observed the passenger…

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New Jersey Dog Fighting Trafficker Convicted

NEWARK, N.J. – An Albuquerque, New Mexico, man has been convicted on federal dog fighting charges, stemming from a case brought by federal authorities in the U.S. District Court in the District…

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44 Dead Dogs Among Nearly 200 Found in Inhumane Conditions in South Jersey Home

State Police Charge Woman Found with 44 Deceased Dogs in Home 130 Additional Dogs Found Living in Inhumane Conditions SHAMONG – The New Jersey State Police have arrested Donna Roberts, 65, from…

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Jackson Firefighters Save Ducklings from Storm Drain

JACKSON-Jackson firefighters responded to a call for assistance after a resident reported hearing sounds coming from a sewer drain. On Sunday morning, May 6th, firefighters from Stations 55 and 54 were dispatched…

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Osteo Relief Institute Helping People Affected by Hurricane Maria

On September 20, 2017, Hurricane Maria, a strong, category-four hurricane with powerful winds up to 150-mph totally devastated Puerto Rico. It bisected the whole island and drenched it with rain. The results are…

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Brick Township Bans Puppy Sales from Puppy Mills

BRICK-The township council passed an ordinance that effectively bans the retail sale of puppies and kittens township wide. The township amended a previously written ordinance that restricted the sale of dogs and…

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Man who sunk dog with truck on frozen Toms River gets 180 days in Ocean County Jail

by Al DellaFave, OCPO TOMS RIVER-Andrew Mayer, 29, was sentenced today on his plea to Cruelty to Animals in the Third degree. The State was seeking a sentence of 364 days in…

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