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 … Read more
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Bronx man arrested after video shows violent dog beating as cops rescue nine malnourished pets
Bronx, NY — A disturbing case of animal abuse led to the arrest of a Bronx dog owner after NYPD officers from the 48th Precinct … Read more
Watch: Dog Stolen on NYC Subway Train Reunited with Owner Thanks to Great Work by the NYPD
Stolen subway pup Rock reunited with owner thanks to Bronx NYPD team Bronx, NY — A beloved dog named Rock is back in his owner’s … Read more
Watch: Family and Dog Saved by New York City Cops as Coney Island Home Burned
Coney Island cops rush into burning home to save family and dog during daylight patrol Brooklyn, NY — What started as a routine daytime patrol … Read more
Beloved therapy dog Jager earns Hero Dog Award nomination for comforting those in crisis
Barnegat, NJ – Jager, a Boerboel therapy dog serving with the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, has been nominated as a semi-finalist in the 15th Annual … Read more
Thief steals sleeping man’s dog aboard Bronx subway train
Bronx, NY – A dognapper snatched a sleeping passenger’s American Bully aboard a northbound D train early Sunday morning before fleeing into the streets of … Read more
Police Charge Owner of Neighborhood Nuisance Dog After Months of Complaints
UTICA, NY – After months of failed attempts to capture a runaway German shepherd, Utica Animal Control and patrol officers finally tracked the dog to … Read more
Surrendered dog hopes for forever home in Jackson
JACKSON, NJ – A 3½-year-old American Bully named Broley has joined the adoption floor at the Northern Ocean County Animal Facility and is looking for … Read more
Officers leap into lagoon to save service dog at the Jersey Shore
STAFFORD TWP, NJ – While the England family enjoyed a vacation day in Beach Haven West on Thursday, a sudden scare unfolded when their Rhodesian … Read more
Ohio man pleads guilty to dog fighting and meth trafficking
Columbus, OH – An Ohio man has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges stemming from a brutal dog fighting operation and drug trafficking activities … Read more
Gunman gets 25 years for killing mother and her dog in Brooklyn smoke shop shooting
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A Manhattan man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for fatally shooting a 36-year-old woman and killing her dog during … Read more
Dog accidentally starts kitchen fire, Toms River fire bureau warns on pet safety
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A home security camera captured the moment a dog accidentally started a kitchen fire prompting the township’s Fire Prevention Bureau to … Read more
Dog fighting, gang activity lands Jackson man in prison for 17 years
FREEHOLD, N.J. — A Jackson Township man has been sentenced to 17 years in state prison for his role in a racketeering conspiracy that connected … Read more
Cherry Hill firefighters rescue dog from Crestbrook Avenue house fire
CHERRY HILL, NJ — Firefighters responded to a residential blaze on the 700 block of Crestbrook Avenue Wednesday evening, according to the Cherry Hill Fire … Read more
Celebrate National Hot Dog Day with Some of these New Jersey Classics
Happy National Hot Dog Day! July 16, 2025, is the perfect day to sink your teeth into one of America’s most iconic foods, and New … Read more
New Jersey State Troopers rescue dog from tidal current in Elizabeth marina
Two New Jersey State Troopers pulled a distressed dog from the waters of the Arthur Kill on Sunday morning after spotting the animal struggling against … Read more
Lost dog found near Cambridge Road in Cherry Hill
Cherry Hill Police are asking for the public’s help in locating the owner of a lost dog found near Cambridge Road. The dog was recovered … Read more
Senior dog adopted after owner’s death finds new home with canine companions
FORKED RIVER, N.J. — A senior dog named Chops has found a new family after being taken in by the Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter … Read more
Woman killed while walking dog in sidewalk crash in Derwood
DERWOOD, MD — A 69-year-old woman was killed Monday morning after being struck by a vehicle while walking her dog along a sidewalk in Derwood, … Read more
Lightning strike sparks Chestertown house fire as dog rescued from blaze
CHESTERTOWN, Md. — A lightning strike ignited a house fire Monday night in Kent County, causing an estimated $260,000 in damage to a single-family home … Read more
Utica police seek owner of severely emaciated dog found on Mortimer Street
UTICA, N.Y. — The Utica Police Department and Animal Control are investigating after a severely emaciated black and white pit bull mix was found loose … Read more
Northern Ocean County shelter makes urgent plea for dog rescues and fosters
OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — The Friends of Northern Ocean County Animal Facility are pleading for help from 501(c)(3) rescues and dedicated fosters to give five … Read more
Four-year-old dog Jelly Roll available for adoption at Popcorn Park Shelter
FORKED RIVER, N.J. — The Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter is highlighting a 4-year-old dog named Jelly Roll, who is currently available for adoption. The … Read more
Dog found at Madison Farms dog park in Bethlehem Township
BETHLEHEM TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A dog was found late Saturday night at the Madison Farms dog park, according to the Bethlehem Township Police Department. The … Read more
Ashland Man Who Tied Child, Let Dog Attack Sentenced to Prison
ASHLAND, Ohio — A jury returned a partial guilty verdict last week in the trial of Robert Michalski Jr., who was accused in connection with … Read more
Jackson shelter dog Rayna overlooked again
JACKSON, N.J. — Shelter staff and volunteers at the Northern Ocean County Animal Facility are calling for help as Rayna, a 3½-year-old surrendered dog, continues … Read more
Dog walking perp stabs man just sitting down in uprovoked attack in Washington Heights
NEW YORK — A man was stabbed in the leg multiple times in an unprovoked attack Wednesday afternoon in Washington Heights, police said. The incident … Read more
Pit bull stigma leaves gentle dog stuck in shelter
JACKSON, N.J. — Amid a crowded shelter and limited volunteer time, a dog named Saphie has quietly waited for a chance at a permanent home … Read more
Senior dog waits alone in NJ shelter after owner’s death
JACKSON, N.J. — The Northern Ocean County Animal Facility is renewing calls to find a home for Tommy, a 12-year-old senior dog who has received … Read more
Ocean County’s new bomb sniffing dog ready to serve across entire state of New Jersey
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Sheriff’s Office has officially added a new explosive detection team to its K9 Unit following the graduation of … Read more
Lost dog found in Voorhees Alluvium neighborhood, now at police HQ
VOORHEES, N.J. — The Voorhees Police Department announced Monday that a black, curly-haired dog without tags was found roaming Bradford Way in the Alluvium development … Read more
Dog fighting ring smashed as final suspect sentenced in Georgia
ALBANY, Ga. — The U.S. Department of Justice announced Thursday that all 14 individuals convicted in a major federal dog fighting case have now been … Read more
Woman fatally struck by SUV while walking dog in Manassas
MANASSAS, VA — A 76-year-old woman was killed Tuesday night after being struck by an SUV while walking her dog along Hoadly Road in Prince … Read more
New Jersey Sailor Reuinited with His Dog Archie After Returning Home from Combat Deployment
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A U.S. Navy sailor has been reunited with his dog, Archie, after a public appeal went viral, prompting a resolution between … Read more
Deployed sailor comes home to find dog given away and pleads for his return
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A U.S. Navy sailor from New Jersey is making a public plea for the return of his dog after learning the … Read more
Lost dog found near Easton Road turnpike ramp in Upper Moreland
UPPER MORELAND, Pa. — A frightened dog was found early Friday morning running along Easton Road near the Pennsylvania Turnpike on-ramp, according to the Upper … Read more
Utica police seek owner of found dog near Varick and Columbia streets
UTICA, N.Y. — The Utica Police Department is trying to locate the owner of a brown and white female mixed-breed dog found earlier today near … Read more
Shelter dog waiting nearly two years to find loving family for adoption
TINTON FALLS, N.J. — A 2-year-old dog named Dutch has been waiting for a forever home since August at the Associated Humane Societies shelter in … Read more
Rescue joy turns to panic as dog runs off during adoption
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — In a heartbreaking twist of fate, a sweet black-and-white pit bull named Sasha slipped away from her forever family just moments … Read more
Firefighters use airbag tool to free dog stuck under shed in Jackson
JACKSON, N.J. — Firefighters from Jackson Fire District No. 3 successfully rescued a dog trapped under a shed on Wednesday without injury to the animal … Read more
Here’s what you need to know before visiting Dog Beach at the Jersey Shore
EGG HARBOR TWP., N.J. — The Egg Harbor Township Police Department is reminding beachgoers that parking is strictly prohibited along Ocean Drive near the popular … Read more
Dog stolen in Dorchester County, authorities seek public’s help
CAMBRIDGE, Md. – The Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a stolen dog reported missing from the Maple Dam … Read more
Fire displaces family of four and dog in Southeast DC home blaze
WASHINGTON — A fire broke out in a one-story home on the 3600 block of Bangor Street SE, forcing two adults, two children, and a dog … Read more
After two years, shelter dog Spice Girl finds forever home
FORKED RIVER, N.J. — After nearly two years at the Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter, a dog named Spice Girl has finally found her forever … Read more
Holmdel police seek owner of found dog
HOLMDEL, N.J. — The Holmdel Township Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating the owner of a dog found near Holmdel Road … Read more
Dog Parties: It’s a Real Thing in New Jersey
Dog birthday parties are a real thing in New Jersey, and they are paws-itively amazing! If you’ve ever considered throwing a party for your furry … Read more
Suffolk County Police Rescue Holbrook Man and Dog from Patchogue Marina
PATCHOGUE, N.Y. — A Holbrook man and his dog were safely rescued by Suffolk County police officers after a late-night incident at Mascot Dock and … Read more
Dog Found Tied and Abandoned Behind Motel in Tinton Falls
TINTON FALLS, N.J. — A female terrier mix was found abandoned and tied to a post behind the Hawthorn Suites Motel on Park Road in … Read more
Celebrate National Dog Day at a Dog Friendly New Jersey Beach
Celebrate National Dog Day by exploring some of New Jersey’s top dog-friendly beaches and off-leash parks with your four-legged friend. With miles of coastline and … Read more
Police, SPCA Partner In Search for Suspects Who ABandoned Dog at Local Motel
TINTON FALLS, N.J. — Authorities in Tinton Falls are asking for the public’s help in identifying three individuals who allegedly abandoned a dog early Friday … Read more