FORKED RIVER, NJ — Popcorn Park Animal Refuge announced the passing of Aslan, a cherished lion who had become a favorite among visitors and staff. Aslan succumbed to an aggressive …
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VOORHEES, N.J. — A dog struck by two separate vehicles in Merchantville is recovering at the Voorhees Animal Orphanage (VAO), thanks to quick action by rescuers and emergency veterinarians. The …
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FORKED RIVER, N.J. — The Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter announced that it will be temporarily closed due to renovations, with no set reopening date as of now. The shelter, …
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COMMERCE CITY, CO — Police are searching for the person or persons responsible for throwing a dog out of a moving car at a busy intersection in Commerce City last …
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Connecticut behavioral health provider settles ADA complaint over service animal discrimination
by Indira PatelNEW LONDON, Conn. — Sound Community Services, Inc., a behavioral health provider based in New London, has reached a settlement agreement with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of …
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MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Two beagles are behind bars — well, figuratively speaking — after being picked up by Monroe Township police on Tuesday. The pair of dogs were found …
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COATESVILLE, Pa. — A Coatesville man has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to aggravated animal cruelty following a disturbing case of abuse involving a dog named Ava. Curtis …
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CAMBRIDGE, Md. — A 28-year-old man was arrested on October 17 after police responded to a disturbance involving the reported abuse of a small cat. Cambridge Police were dispatched to …
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EATONTOWN, N.J. — A dryer fire broke out Thursday in the laundry room of the Monmouth County SPCA, prompting a swift evacuation of staff and animals, according to shelter officials. …
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FRENCHTOWN, N.J. — A Frenchtown Animal Control Officer has been charged with official misconduct and theft following a joint investigation by the Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office and the Frenchtown Police …
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EVESHAM TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A dog found wandering near Tomlinson Mill Road late Wednesday night has been taken into the care of local animal control, according to the Evesham Township …
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FREEHOLD, NJ – The Bark Bash Fall Festival is set to take over Calgo Gardens on October 12, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., offering a fun-filled day for …
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LIMA, Ohio — Amanda Hovanec, 37, was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison on Tuesday for the 2022 murder of her ex-husband, Timothy Hovanec, amid a bitter custody dispute. …
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BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Brick Township has gained an unfortunate reputation as a hub for animal cruelty along the Jersey Shore, with two major cases highlighting extreme animal hoarding and …
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BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A Brick Township man has been indicted on 149 counts of animal cruelty following the discovery of more than 150 animals living in deplorable conditions at …
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LADSON, S.C. — A South Carolina mother is in custody following disturbing allegations that involve the death of her 10-month-old daughter and the abuse of several animals. Sara Constance Shakeri-Taylor, …
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HOMOSASSA, FL — The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) announced the arrest of Melissa Dawn Heward, 42, and Samantha Lynn Heward, 21, both of Homosassa, on multiple charges of animal …
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Readington Township, N.J. – A Readington Township man has been charged with animal cruelty and weapons possession following an incident on August 12, 2024, in which a dog was fatally …
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QUEENS, N.Y. — A Queens woman has been charged in an 88-count indictment for allegedly subjecting over 20 dogs and cats to severe neglect in a squalid Jackson Heights home, …
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BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Two women from Brick Township were sentenced to 364 days in the Ocean County Jail on Friday after pleading guilty to charges of animal cruelty and …
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HARFORD COUNTY, MD — The Harford County Sheriff’s Office announced a significant development in an ongoing animal cruelty investigation in Forest Hill. Deputies and Animal Control Officers executed a search …
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MAYS LANDING, NJ – A jury in Atlantic County found Monique Tolbert, a 35-year-old resident of Atlantic City, guilty of third-degree animal cruelty on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. The conviction …
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FORKED RIVER, NJ—Popcorn Park Animal Refuge is set to rekindle its popular trivia night with an animal-themed event on July 19th. The evening promises to combine entertainment and education, offering …
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BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ – The Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office and Medford Township Police Department have announced charges against 32-year-old Vanessa Hampton for the overdose death of her 10-month-old son. Hampton, …