Trenton bill pushes statewide spay and neuter rules for community cats

TRENTON, NJ – A Senate proposal would require most cats leaving shelters or rescues to be spayed or neutered and would fund trap-neuter-return (TNR) programs for free-roaming cats. Senate Bill 261, pre-filed…

Community News·Local Politics·New Jersey News·Pets and Animals

Two stranded dolphins rescued from marsh in Massachusetts

WAREHAM, MA – Two common dolphins stranded on a marsh near Beaverdam Creek were rescued Monday morning after a coordinated response by local and wildlife officials. The Wareham Department of Natural Resources…

Massachusetts News·Pets and Animals·The Buzz·Viral News

Mayor Jennifer L. Kuhn Takes Action for Animal Farm That Was Promised Help, But Never Got It

Jackson Township, NJ — Jackson Township Mayor Jennifer L. Kuhn has begun taking immediate action to address a concern raised publicly by Perfect Insanity Farm regarding the long-term care and financial burden…

Community News·Good News·Jackson Township News·Jersey Shore News

Two turkeys and a rabbit rescued from NYC slaughter markets before Thanksgiving

NEW YORK, NY – Humane Long Island rescued two young turkeys and a rabbit from New York City live animal markets this week, giving the animals — now named Mayflower, Plymouth, and…

New York City News·Pets and Animals·The Buzz

Whale deaths plunge off New Jersey and New York after years of alarming strandings some say linked to offshore wind

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – After several years of mounting concern over dead whales and dolphins washing ashore, the number of strandings along the New Jersey and New York coasts has dropped sharply…

Atlantic County News·Central Jersey News·Community News·Government News

New Jersey is considering therapy dogs as part of plan to improve student morale and attendance

TRENTON, NJ – A new proposal in the New Jersey Legislature would launch a three-year pilot program bringing therapy dogs into public elementary schools to measure their impact on student wellness and…

Jersey Shore News·Local Politics·New Jersey News·Ocean County News

Seal in NJ - Photo by Marine Mammal Stranding Center

Seals return to New Jersey beaches as public urged to keep 150 feet away

BRIGANTINE, NJ – The Marine Mammal Stranding Center announced that seals have returned to New Jersey’s coastline and urged beachgoers to keep a safe distance. Officials reminded the public to stay at…

Jersey Shore News·Monmouth County News·New Jersey News·Ocean County News

New York to ban online pet contracts that allow repossession of dogs and cats

Albany, NY – A new measure before the New York State Assembly seeks to close a loophole that allows online pet sellers to reclaim animals from owners who fall behind on payments.…

Zoo dazzles visitors with glowing lanterns in Let It Glow holiday spectacular

PARAMUS, NJ – The Bergen County Zoo is lighting up the season once again with Let It Glow: A Holiday Lantern Spectacular, a breathtaking display of more than 30 larger-than-life illuminated scenes…

New Jersey News·North Jersey News

Holiday lantern spectacle lights up Paramus zoo

Paramus, NJ – A glowing lantern display has transformed the Bergen County Zoo into a vivid nighttime attraction featuring more than 30 illuminated scenes.Let It Glow: A Holiday Lantern Spectacular opened on…

North Jersey News

Bear and cub send New City residents scrambling indoors

Bear and cub spotted roaming near busy road in New City sparking safety alerts NEW CITY, NY – Residents in a quiet Rockland County neighborhood got an unexpected surprise Saturday morning as…

Police Blotter·Community News·New York News

Syracuse man jailed after dog and owner violently attacked

Syracuse man arrested after pit bull and owner slashed with blade in East Willow Street attack SYRACUSE, NY – A man is behind bars after a violent attack on both a dog…

Pets and Animals·New York News·Police Blotter

Jackson Commission for the Disabled enjoys hands-on visit to Riding High Farm

JACKSON, N.J. – Members of the Jackson Township Commission for the Disabled and Handicapped spent the day at Riding High Farm in Allentown, where they experienced a close-up look at daily farm…

Community News·Jackson Township News·Pets and Animals

Animal cruelty charges filed after malnourished dogs found on Chestnut Street

Monessen couple charged after dogs found starved and suffering from infections Monessen, PA – A Westmoreland County couple is facing felony charges after two severely malnourished dogs were seized from a home…

Police Blotter·Pennsylvania News

Newark vet banned after pets die in filthy clinic

Essex County veterinarian faces consequences after neglecting animals Newark, NJ – A veterinarian in Essex County has agreed to permanently surrender his license after allegations of gross negligence surfaced. Attorney General Matthew…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Free rabies clinic set for Bayville this November and January

BAYVILLE, N.J. – Pet owners in Ocean County will have two chances to protect their animals from rabies at upcoming free vaccination clinics in Bayville. The clinics are scheduled for Saturday, November…

Community News·Local Politics·Ocean County News·Pets and Animals

Lancaster man charged with animal cruelty after disturbing discovery

Lancaster man accused of animal cruelty after dog found dead and others injured waives hearing Lancaster Township, PA – A Lancaster Township man charged with the severe neglect of multiple dogs—one found…

Pets and Animals·Pennsylvania News·Police Blotter

Overturned cattle truck shuts down Colonie ramp for hours, killing four cows

COLONIE, N.Y. – An early-morning tractor-trailer crash involving dozens of cattle shut down part of a major highway interchange Wednesday, leaving four cows dead and the driver with minor injuries. The crash…

Pets and Animals·New York News·Viral News·Weird and Strange News

Lenoir man charged with felony animal cruelty after horse found tied to tree dies

Lenoir, NC – A Caldwell County man is facing felony animal cruelty charges after Animal Care Enforcement officers discovered a severely malnourished horse tied to a tree behind his home that later…

Pets and Animals·North Carolina News·Political Crime and Corruption

Community floods AHS Lacey with donations after urgent animal food plea

LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ — A heartfelt call for help turned into an overwhelming wave of generosity this week after the Associated Humane Societies’ Lacey branch asked the public for food donations for…

Pets and Animals·Toms River News

animals- Page 10