Dog fighting ban waiting for Governor Murphy’s signature

JACKSON, N.J. – Assemblyman Ron Dancer’s bill cracking down on an animal cruelty trend known as “trunk fighting” was advanced to the governor’s desk. The bill (A3231), unanimously passed by both houses…

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If you see this on your trees, you need to get rid of it quickly. Here’s why

TRENTON – New Jersey Department of Agriculture Secretary Douglas H. Fisher is encouraging New Jersey residents to help take part in eliminating Spotted Lanternfly egg masses before they hatch near the end…

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This cat handled walking up steps in the wind better than Joe Biden

A cat caught in 25 MPH wind climbs up the steps better than President Joe Biden in a light gust. Warning NSFW. From the Author: This little kitten was unable to use…

Pets and Animals·Politics

Seaside Heights to crack down on bogus service dogs, dogs on beach and boardwalk

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – If you want to take your dog for a walk on the Seaside Heights boardwalk, you’re going to have to wait until the season’s over. As of March…

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Deer stops to share a snack with a man eating apples in the woods

Via Rumble / Unreal Animals — There is a beautiful forest in Ontario, Canada where the deer cannot be hunted. They have no reason to fear humans and they will occasionally watch them curiously from a…

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Syracuse man charged for leaving dog outside to freeze and starve to death

SYRACUSE, NY – A Syracuse man has been charged for animal cruelty after leaving his starving dog out in the cold to die from hypothermia. On Tuesday, March 16th, 2021, the Syracuse…

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Committee clears Dancer, Space bill creating task force to control invasive species

TRENTON, N.J. – The pesky polka-dotted bugs known as spotted lantern flies, a notorious invasive species, and the threat of other non-native plants, animals and insects to New Jersey’s ecosystem would be…

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Brick man pleads guilty to running over entire family of geese

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A man from Brick Township has been charged for purposefully running over and killing a family of geese at the Indian Head Plaza in Toms River. On March…

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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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Parrot sounds amazingly human, then apologizes for pushing toy off ledge

A parrot named Einstein is taking the internet by storm after his amazingly human-like video went viral this week. In the video, Einstein tries to persuade a corn toy to move. He…

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Brick Township School District Celebrates Read Across America Day in Seussical Style

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Brick Township Public School District on Tuesday fully embraced all things Dr. Seuss despite a national outcry to disassociate Read Across America Day with the beloved children’s…

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U.S. Attorney’s Office Settles Service Animal Dispute with Haddam Restaurant

HADDAM, CONNECTICUT – John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced that the U.S. Attorney’s Office has reached a settlement agreement with the Brookside Bar and Grill…

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Former Jackson Township Mayor Vikki Rickabaugh looks back on lifetime of community service to her town

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ — Vikki Rickabaugh, one of only two women to ever serve as mayor of Jackson Township reflects upon her 16-year service on the Jackson Municipal Utilities Authority and as…

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Man gets 5 years in prison for killing four German shepherd puppies

FREEHOLD, NJ – A Howell man was sentenced today to five years in state prison on charges of animal cruelty after admitting last year his neglect caused the deaths of four German…

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Man charged for illegal possession of conch near Sunset Key

SUNSHINE KEY, FL – Did you know that taking live conch out of the waters in and around Florida is illegal? One poacher near Sunset Key found out the hard way, according…

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Police, AHS Rescues Seagull Tangled in Fishing Line in Surf City

SURF CITY, NJ – As an organization that helps all animals, not just domestic pets, it’s part of our mission here at AHS/Popcorn Park to educate the public on the dangers that…

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AOC Rallies Followers to Force Twitter to Ban Anyone Using #AOCLied or #AOCSmollett Hashtags

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Cancel culture is alive and well after it turns out, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez might not have been exactly where she portrayed herself to be during the January 6th uprising and…

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Fire breaks out at Los Angeles County animal feed hay storage near Trader Joe’s

LOS ANGELES, CA – Firefighters contained a fire at the Kahoots Feed & Pet Store on Wednesday where hundreds of bales of hay were in storage. Firefighters from the Los Angeles Fire…

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Two Virginia Men Sentenced for Unlawfully Transporting Waterfowl into the United States from Canada

BISMARK, NORTH DAKOTA – United States Attorney Drew Wrigley announced, on February 1, 2021, United States Magistrate Judge Clare Hochhalter sentenced Larry Gene Childers, Jr., age 52 of Seaford, VA, on an…

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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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