Animals

UTICA, NY — The Utica Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating the owner of a brown and white pit bull found earlier today. Officers reported that …

MANAHAWKIN, N.J. — A lovable four-year-old dog with an unforgettable name is turning heads at the Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter, where staff say he’s ready to find a forever …

PITTSBURGH, Pa. — The Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office has issued an arrest warrant for a 30-year-old man accused of animal cruelty and neglect after deputies discovered three dogs living in …

MONROE TOWNSHIP, NJ — Police in Gloucester County are trying to reunite a lost pit bull with its owner after the dog was found wandering near Tuckahoe Road by Crosskeys. …

JACKSON, NJ — A 12-year-old Border Collie mix named Tommy is waiting for help at the Northern Ocean County Animal Facility after his owner passed away, and volunteers are seeking …

BRIGANTINE, N.J. — A male grey seal pup found injured and stranded on a Brigantine beach earlier this month is recovering after being rescued and transported for medical care, according …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Environmental Protection Agency is reinstating a Trump-era initiative to eliminate animal testing, following a decision by new EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin to reverse the Biden administration’s …

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — A new amendment to Ridgewood’s wildlife ordinance is cracking down on the feeding of unconfined animals as state lawmakers move forward with a broader bill that could …

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — Animal welfare groups are offering a $6,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the individual responsible for the abuse and wounding of a …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Matilda may have come into the Northern Ocean County Animal Facility scared and unsure, but with time, love, and patience, this gentle girl has started to …

BROOKLYN, NEW YORK — A federal judge on Wednesday sentenced a Georgia man to pay a $900,000 fine and serve three years of probation for trafficking thousands of protected birds …

HANSON, MA — A Massachusetts man was sentenced to one year and one day in prison Wednesday for his role in a dogfighting operation, marking the first federal dogfighting conviction …

PITTSBURGH, PA — A facility dog named Lassen is playing a calming role in Allegheny County’s Veterans Court, helping clients cope with stress and anxiety during their treatment process. Key …

OXFORD, N.Y. — A bald eagle struck by a vehicle in February is soaring free once again, after a coordinated rescue and rehabilitation effort involving state police, wildlife experts, and …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — An urgent call for help is coming out of the Northern Ocean County Animal Facility, where staff say the number of surrendered and abandoned dogs is …

JACKSON, NJ — A 12-year-old Border Collie mix named Tommy is urgently in need of rescue after the recent death of his owner left him without a home, according to …

CRAWFORD, N.Y. — A Canadian man has been convicted in the violent killing of a racehorse in Orange County after a judge found him guilty on all charges stemming from …

JACKSON, NJ — Saphie, a 2 ½-year-old black pit mix with a gentle heart and playful spirit, is searching for a forever home after being recently surrendered to the Northern …

JACKSON, NJ — Dexter, a five-to-six-year-old pit mix described as sweet, friendly, and misunderstood, is still waiting for his chance at a forever home after spending far too long in …

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — A 31-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the animal cruelty case involving “Lavender,” a severely injured dog found abandoned in Schenectady last week, police announced …

Anglers across the Garden State are gearing up for an exciting weekend as the 2025 spring trout season officially began today, Saturday, April 5, at 8 a.m. With more than …

UTICA, NY — The Utica Police Department reported the recovery of a German Shepherd on Roosevelt Drive Friday morning. Authorities are seeking the dog’s owner and request that anyone with …

By Linda Jaworski, Pet LoverForked River, NJ — Looking to add a little excitement—and a lot of conversation—to your home? Meet Tonic, the sleek black feline with a personality as …

The war against feeding birds in New Jersey just heated up as one town decided it’s not waiting for an official statewide ban to take action. A contentious debate over …

JACKSON, N.J. — A young Lab/Golden Retriever/Hound mix named Sophie is now up for adoption at the Northern Ocean County Animal Facility, according to shelter staff. Sophie, who is just …