Animals

As many may remember, on 28 August 2023, one of the most horrific cases of animal abuse and killing of over 150 animals was discovered in Marlton/Evesham, New Jersey. I …

FORKED RIVER, N.J. — A distressed deer suffering from a suspected fibroma was rescued after concerned residents alerted the Associated Humane Societies/Popcorn Park Shelter. Shirley and Dan Costello of Heritage …

Pemberton Township Animal Control Request **Pemberton, NJ** – The Township of Pemberton is experiencing an issue with feral cats, and the Burlington County Animal Shelter has initiated a limit of …

STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — A Stafford County deputy helped deliver two piglets after responding to an unusual obstetrics call involving a struggling 400-pound pregnant sow on Tuesday afternoon. Deputy R.A. …

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — A male grey seal pup found injured near the Golden Nugget Casino parking lot on March 4 is now receiving medical care at the Marine Mammal …

CRANFORD, N.J. — The Cranford Police Department is featuring a young Labrador mix named Harlow for its latest “Woof Wednesday” adoption post. Harlow, a four-month-old puppy, is described as a …

ABERDEEN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The New Jersey State Police are asking for the public’s assistance in an animal cruelty investigation after four deceased pit bull mixes were found in dog …

MONMOUTH BEACH, N.J. — A common dolphin stranded in a bayside creek was euthanized Tuesday after rescuers determined it was too weak to survive, the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) …

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — A Conoy Township man accused of abandoning more than 20 animals in a vacant home has waived his preliminary hearing, allowing his case to proceed to …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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. …