Small dog found near Riverside Place as North Bergen police search for owner
NORTH BERGEN, NJ – A well-groomed male dog without a collar or tags was found wandering near Riverside Place Monday evening, and police are now trying to locate his owner. The North…
Lost pup sitting in jail waiting for family to spring him
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 on Monday…
Watch: Police Searching for Arsonist Who Set Stable on Fire, Killed Horse
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 pop-up horse…
Pittsburgh police mourn loss of K9 Jr. after years of service
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 force in…
Electricity Stealing Woman Arrested After Releasing Great Dane to Attack Investigating Deputy
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 Sheriff’s Office.…
New Jersey Bird Sanctuary Stops Taking New Arrivals as Avian Flu Spreads
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 made to…
Meet Sven: The Quiet Soul Waiting for a Second Chance
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 old, he’s…
Lost dog found on S. Wood Ave, Linden police seek owner
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 discovery on…
Lost dog found near Noyes and Stark streets in Utica
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 are seeking…
Weird New Jersey: Salamander Migration Forces Closure of New Jersey Roads
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, officials said.…
Harbor seal rescued on Valentine’s Day Passes Away at the Jersey Shore
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 male, identified…
Meet Gucci: The Ball-Loving Pup Ready for Her Forever Home!
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 takes her…
Harp Seal Rescued at the Jersey Shore After Injesting Large Quantity of Sand
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 seal was…
Brick Township Cat Hoarder Pleads Guilty As State Pushes for Jail Time, Pet Ownership Ban
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 his home,…
Volunteers rally to find loving home for overlooked 10-year-old dog
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, Kali has…
Heartbreaking shelter story: Lana’s owners never came back for her
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 a new…
Brooklyn man arrested after police K9 finds cocaine during traffic stop in upstate New York
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. New York…
Laya’s Long Wait: A Loving Pup in Search of a Forever Home
Forked River, NJ – For four months, Laya has been waiting. Waiting for someone to notice her. Waiting for a family to choose her. Waiting for a home where she can finally…
Bill Spadea vows to make ivermectin available over the counter in New Jersey on ‘Day One’
TRENTON, N.J. — Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea has pledged to make ivermectin available over the counter in New Jersey if elected, aligning himself with similar efforts in other states. Spadea made…
Cristian Custodio-Aquino arrested in deadly stabbing of New Jersey veterinarian
CHERRY HILL, N.J. — Authorities have arrested a 27-year-old Oregon man in connection with the fatal stabbing of a veterinarian in Cherry Hill, officials announced. Cristian Custodio-Aquino, of Portland, has been charged…
Pets reported missing after New Jersey house fire; police ask for public’s help
LEONIA, N.J. – A fire at a Leonia home Friday morning led to the escape of two pets, and police are asking for the public’s help in locating them. The fire broke…