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…
Beloved Schenectady police K9 Ramo dies after years of service
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 handler. Chief…
Lost Pit Bull Found Oriskany Street
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 the dog…
Meet Professor Wiggle Bottoms: Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter’s four-legged scholar steals hearts
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 home. Professor…
Pittsburgh man wanted for abandoning three dogs in filthy home after eviction
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 unsanitary conditions…
Lost pit bull found near Crosskeys: Monroe Township Police seek dog’s owner
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. The Monroe…
Senior dog waits for rescue in Jackson after owner passes
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 a rescue…
Young seal found wounded on New Jersey beach recovering
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 to the…
Trump ends harmful and deadly government tests on beagles
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 cancellation of…
Ridgewood clamps down on bird feeders as legislators push for statewide ban
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 prohibit most…
$6,000 reward offered as police seek answers in terrible animal abuse case
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 dog found…
Timid shelter dog blossoms with love, hopes for family
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 show her…
Record-breaking rare bird and egg trafficking case in New York City
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 and eggs…
Massachusetts man gets prison time in state’s first federal dogfighting conviction
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 in the…
This dog helps veterans cope with stress in courtroom sessions
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 Points The…
Injured bald eagle rescued in Chenango County returns to the wild after recovery
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 a dedicated…
Overwhelmed NJ shelter pleads for rescues as dog surrenders surge
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 rising daily…
Shelter pleads for rescue as senior dog Tommy faces uncertain fate after owner’s death
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 a post…
Canadian trainer convicted in brutal deadly beating of horse in New York
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 the July…
Saphie the pup waits for a second chance after heartbreaking surrender in Ocean County
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 Ocean County…
Dexter the shelter dog melts hearts but still waits for his forever home
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 a kennel…