Animals

SECAUCUS, NJ — Authorities have concluded an investigation into an April 19 animal incident involving a loose dog on Paterson Plank Road, determining that no criminal charges will be filed …

ROBBINSVILLE, N.J. — Robbinsville Township police officers rescued a dog from a near-drowning incident on Saturday after responding to a 911 call about a pet in distress in a backyard …

ROBBINSVILLE, NJ — A small dog was found wandering along Route 130 near Sharon Road, and local authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating its owner. The Robbinsville …

EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J. — A lost dog found on Colburn Road is now in the care of local authorities and will be transported to the Woodbridge Animal Shelter and Pet …

MIAMI, FL — A Florida man’s attempt to evade police took a bizarre and dangerous turn this week when he fled on foot, dove into a body of water, and …

MASTIC BEACH, NY — Suffolk County police officers came to the aid of four ducklings Tuesday after the young birds became trapped along Ducky Lane in Mastic Beach. According to …

OCEAN CITY, NJ — The Ocean City Police Department officially welcomed four new additions to its K-9 unit Thursday following the successful graduation of officers and their canine partners from …

UTICA, N.Y. — The Utica Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating the owner of a brown and white pit bull mix found near the intersection of …

A two-month investigation into the suspicious death of 28-year-old Rosanna Kinsinger of Pomeroy, Ohio has led to murder charges against a local man, the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday. …

A recent sighting of an Eastern Hog-nosed snake on the sands of Ocean City has captured public attention, prompting wildlife officials to educate residents and visitors about this native and …

A Hillsborough County deputy intervened in an unusual traffic situation near Valrico on Monday, rescuing six ducklings after their mother was struck and killed by a passing vehicle. The incident …

The New Jersey State Police are asking for the public’s help in an ongoing animal cruelty investigation after three neglected dogs were found abandoned in Upper Freehold Township earlier this …

The National Institutes of Health has officially shut down its final in-house beagle research program involving painful procedures, ending the federal government’s largest dog lab, NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya confirmed …

The Schenectady Police Department, in collaboration with the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society (MHHS), is launching a series of free pet food pantry pop-up events for city residents in need, beginning …

A Glen Burnie man was arrested Thursday evening after allegedly brandishing a handgun during a road rage confrontation on eastbound Route 100, according to the Anne Arundel County Police Department. …

Old Bridge, NJ — Two friendly male huskies named Mako and Blue have been missing since January 6, and their owners are continuing to ask for the public’s help in …

Each spring, like clockwork, ruby-throated hummingbirds return to New Jersey after a long migration from Central America. Their arrival is a joyful sign that warmer days are here, and for …

TRENTON, NJ — A resurfaced video showing more than 100 neglected beagles rescued from a shuttered animal testing facility in New Jersey has reignited scrutiny of Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-Mich.), …

NEW YORK — In a head-turning encounter orchestrated by Guinness World Records, the world’s shortest dog and tallest dog met for the first time this month — and the height …

Lakewood, NJ — A family is desperately searching for their beloved dog, Bambi, after a devastating house fire forced them to flee their home in the early hours of April …

JERSEY SHORE, NJ — Hummingbirds have officially returned to New Jersey, with bird watchers and residents across the Jersey Shore reporting their first sightings of the season over the weekend. …

HARRISBURG, PA — A Pittsburgh-area funeral home owner has been charged after allegedly deceiving thousands of pet owners by taking more than $650,000 for burial services and instead dumping animals …

UTICA, NY — The Utica Police Department announced they are searching for the owners of two dogs taken in over the weekend. The department shared the information through a public …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A Brick Township man was sentenced Friday to 180 days in the Ocean County Jail and permanently banned from owning animals after pleading guilty to two …

SCHENECTADY, NY — The Schenectady Police Department is mourning the death of retired K9 officer Ramo, a dedicated service dog who spent years protecting the community alongside his partner and …