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…
Police Volunteers Help to Raise $58,000 for Animal Rescues in Pittsburgh Area
PITTSBURGH, PA – Volunteers in the Pittsburgh area have raised nearly $60,000 to help area pet shelters and pet advocates. “Officer Christine Luffey and her crew of volunteers raised a total of…
Pet Rescue Operator Pleads Guilty to Stealing $18,000 from Non-Profit
MOHEGAN LAKE, NY – The owner of a Westchester County pet rescue might wish she was only going to the dog house after pleading guilty to stealing nearly $18,000 from her Recycled…
Two Philadelphia Kids Charged for Brutal, Intentional Dog Attack
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Two Philadelphia juveniles, ages 17 and 12 have been taken into custody after a video of them coercing their dogs to brutally attack a cat on a front porch…
Animal Activists Upset Over USDA Contract to Control Toms River Geese Population
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Township Council has signed a new contract with the USDA to manage the township’s wild geese population, and once again, the Animal Rights League is…
Shelter Puppy Cries Until She Finds Her Forever Home
A small puppy named Lucy was brought to the shelter with a fractured tibia. She was on a medical hold at the shelter until her tibia healed. Morgan would visit Lucy daily…
Police help homeowner find lost puppies after home invaders left the door open
PASADENA, MD – A homeowner called the police after she heard a loud banging on her door. When police arrived they found James Wenig, 35, of Lothian, and Carlos Monroy, 32, of…
Great Adventure’s Wild Safari Drive-Thru Opens This Weekend, Here’s What’s New
JACKSON, NJ – As the weather begins to warm and we close the door on a rough winter season there’s a lot to look forward to this spring in New Jersey. One…
After the deaths of six dogs, Shamong pet owner pleads guilty to animal cruelty
SHAMONG, NJ – A Shamong woman has pleaded guilty to causing the death of six dogs that were being kept at her property by failing to provide them with proper care. That’s…
Marine Mammal Stranding Center Helps Young Seal Pup Find Peace and Quiet after Medical Exam
The Marine Mammal Stranding Center not only saves marine mammals such as seals from dangerous situations at the Jersey Shore, sometimes they save the seals from ourselves. While seal sightings are relatively…
Woman shocked after finding snake on dashboard of rental car
HOLLYWOOD, FL – A woman entering her rental car in Hollywood, Florida found a surprise she wasn’t expecting. As she approached the car, she noticed a large snake on the dashboard and…
‘The Batman’ Screening Interrupted By Actual Bat
‘The Batman’ Screening Interrupted By Actual Bat Laurel Duggan on March 7, 2022 A Friday night screening of “The Batman” in Austin, Texas, was interrupted when a live bat began to fly…
Woman sought by police who stole $6,000 puppy from Petland hailed as a hero by many in Columbus
COLUMBUS, OH – The Columbus Police Department is searching for a woman who asked to see a Chihuahua puppy at the Bethel Road Petland store, then walked out of the store with…
Sarge retires after 6 years of service as a Gloucester K-9 cop
GLOUCESTER TWP, NJ – Sarge is retiring. After a six-year career of service to the community of Gloucester, Sarge, the police department’s K-9 faithful is retiring. Who knows, maybe he’ll be in…
Man who killed cat with baseball bat pleads guilty to felony animal cruelty charge
DEPEW, NY – A Depew man who was accused of beating his cat with a baseball bat is now facing felony animal cruelty charges. This week, Erie County District Attorney John J.…
Great Adventure’s Wild Safari to Open in March, Theme Park in April
JACKSON, NJ – The COVID-19 pandemic brought the return of the drive-through safari experience at Six Flags Great Adventure and for 2022 at least, it looks like it will continue. The drive-through…
Who is spray painting pink numbers on seals at the Jersey Shore and what does it mean?
BRIGANTINE, NJ – If you take a trip to the beach this time of year, you have a very good chance of spotting a seal swimming in the ocean or lounging on…
Here’s a job that’s perfect for people who enjoy fishing, the ocean and the outdoors
Do you enjoy the outdoors and have an interest in the marine ecology of the Jersey Shore? Are you looking for a job that is both rewarding and fun? Well, the NJ…
Reptile Dealer Sentenced to Prison for Illegally Trafficking Animals, Gun Charges
VALDOSTA, Ga. – A Florida reptile dealer caught shipping venomous snakes and turtles from his residence in Valdosta as part of “Operation Middleman,” a multi-agency investigation focusing on the trafficking of reptiles from…
We are sickened: New Jersey animal shelter says after dog abandoned in bag along railroad tracks
VINELAND, NJ – One of the long-term issues left behind by the COVID-19 pandemic and the current inflation crisis across America is pet owners abandoning pets they can no longer care for.…
Channing Tatum’s New Movie Shares Heartwarming Message About The Bond Between A Veteran And A Dog
Channing Tatum’s new movie “DOG” shares a pro-American message by shining a light on the tenacity and grit of soldiers even when they are not on the battlefield. Tatum, best known for…