Letter: Stronger Enforcement of Animal Abuse Laws
As many may remember, on 28 August 2023, one of the most horrific cases of animal abuse and killing of over 150 animals was discovered in Marlton/Evesham, New Jersey. I…
As many may remember, on 28 August 2023, one of the most horrific cases of animal abuse and killing of over 150 animals was discovered in Marlton/Evesham, New Jersey. I…
FORKED RIVER, N.J. — A distressed deer suffering from a suspected fibroma was rescued after concerned residents alerted the Associated Humane Societies/Popcorn Park Shelter. Shirley and Dan Costello of Heritage…
Pemberton Township Animal Control Request
**Pemberton, NJ** – The Township of Pemberton is experiencing an issue with feral cats, and the Burlington County Animal Shelter has initiated a limit of two cats that Animal Control Officers may trap and deliver each week.
Residents are urged to stop feeding the feral cats to manage the situation effectively. Without a food supply, the cats are expected to leave the area in search of sustenance elsewhere.
Ordinance 94-29 addresses animals at large, prohibiting the straying, flocking, or roaming of animals on any public or private properties. The ordinance stipulates that residents who do not comply could face a summons.
STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — A Stafford County deputy helped deliver two piglets after responding to an unusual obstetrics call involving a struggling 400-pound pregnant sow on Tuesday afternoon. Deputy R.A.…
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — A male grey seal pup found injured near the Golden Nugget Casino parking lot on March 4 is now receiving medical care at the Marine Mammal…
CRANFORD, N.J. — The Cranford Police Department is featuring a young Labrador mix named Harlow for its latest “Woof Wednesday” adoption post. Harlow, a four-month-old puppy, is described as a…
ABERDEEN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The New Jersey State Police are asking for the public’s assistance in an animal cruelty investigation after four deceased pit bull mixes were found in dog…
MONMOUTH BEACH, N.J. — A common dolphin stranded in a bayside creek was euthanized Tuesday after rescuers determined it was too weak to survive, the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC)…
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — A Conoy Township man accused of abandoning more than 20 animals in a vacant home has waived his preliminary hearing, allowing his case to proceed to…
UTICA, N.Y. — The Utica Police Department is seeking the owner of a tan male pit bull mix found on the 1100 block of Dudley Avenue. Officers located the dog…
PHILADELPHIA — ACCT Philly is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the person responsible for setting a fire at a…
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police announced the passing of K9 Jr., a longtime member of the department, following a short illness and declining health. K9 Jr. joined the…
LAKE WALES, Fla. — A Lake Wales woman was arrested Tuesday after allegedly attacking a sheriff’s deputy with her dog and racking up multiple charges, according to the Polk County…
Due to the ongoing risk of avian influenza (bird flu), Associated Humane Societies & Popcorn Park will no longer be accepting sick or injured wild birds. This decision has been…
At Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter in Forked River, there’s a cat whose eyes tell a story deeper than words ever could. His name is Sven, and at 9 years…
LINDEN, NJ (Feb. 28, 2025) – The Linden Police Department is searching for the owner of a lost dog found Friday morning near S. Wood Avenue. Authorities posted about the…
UTICA, N.Y. — A black and white mixed-breed dog was found near the intersection of Noyes Street and Stark Street on Thursday night, according to the Utica Police Department. Authorities…
EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J. — The annual salamander migration is set to begin tonight, prompting overnight road closures on Beekman Road in East Brunswick and White Pine Road in South Brunswick,…
BRIGANTINE, N.J. – A young harbor seal rescued on Valentine’s Day in Ship Bottom has died despite intensive treatment, the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) announced Wednesday. The approximately one-year-old…
At Friends of Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter, we meet a lot of wonderful dogs, but Gucci is a standout star—especially when there’s a ball involved! This 4-year-old shepherd-lab mix…
MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — A young harp seal stranded on a Monmouth County beach has been rescued and is receiving treatment at the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC), officials said. The…
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Brick Township man pleaded guilty Monday to two counts of animal cruelty after authorities discovered 157 cats and three dogs living in squalid conditions at…
JACKSON, N.J. — A 10-year-old dog named Kali has spent weeks at the Northern Ocean County Animal Facility, waiting for someone to give her a home. Despite repeated adoption pleas,…
JACKSON, N.J. — A young pit bull mix named Lana remains at the Northern Ocean County Animal Facility after her owners failed to reclaim her, leaving her to wait for…
OSWEGATCHIE, N.Y. – A Brooklyn man was arrested Thursday after authorities discovered a significant quantity of cocaine in his vehicle during a traffic stop on State Highway 37, police said.…