Pet waste stations installed in downtown New Rochelle following complaint uptick
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. — Four new pet waste stations have been installed in downtown New Rochelle as part of a pilot partnership between the City and the New Rochelle Downtown Business Improvement…
Sen. Testa demands answers on $193M Middlesex County pet project funding
TRENTON, N.J. — State Senator Michael Testa (R-01) is demanding an explanation from the Murphy administration over 18 budget line items totaling $193 million that were allocated to a single Middlesex County…
New York Man Sues After State Raids His Home to Seize Pet Alligator
HAMBURG, NY – Tony Cavallaro of Erie County, a suburb of Buffalo, is taking legal action against environmental regulators over the custody of his alligator, Albert. Cavallaro, 64, has been the caretaker…
Pet Health Warning Issued for Dangerous Algae Bloom in Maryland
The Maryland Departments of Agriculture, Environment, Health, and Natural Resources have issued a health alert regarding harmful algal blooms detected in the Potomac River, stretching from below Williamsport to Riley Lock. Pet…
New Jersey to Force AirBNB, Seasonal Renters to Disclose Pet Allergens
TRENTON, NJ – A new legislative measure seeks to safeguard renters with pet allergies who use seasonal rental platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo, as well as those engaging in traditional vacation rental…
Woman Charged for Assaulting Pet Birds During Domestic Dispute
NAPLES, FL – A woman who smashed multiple bird cages during a domestic dispute at a home east of Naples has been arrested for animal cruelty. According to the Collier County Sheriff’s…
Copper Dog Partners With Dog Charities Across The Country To Match Pet Adoption Fees on National Rescue Dog Day
Copper Dog Pledges Funds To Animal Welfare Organizations Making Big Impacts In Local Communities NEW YORK, May 20, 2022 — In honor of National Rescue Dog Day on May 20, Copper Dog Scotch…
Cameroonian Citizen Sentenced for Online Pet Purchasing Conspiracy
WASHINGTON – A Cameroonian national was sentenced today to 21 months in prison and two years of supervised release for his role in a scheme to trick American consumers into paying fees…
“The Dog Dilemma!” Helps Families Prepare for Pet Adoption
Screenwriter Peter Chiarelli (Crazy Rich Asians,The Proposal) hopes his first children’s book helps kids understand the responsibility of owning a pet SECAUCUS, N.J., April 28, 2022 — Screenwriter Peter Chiarelli is adding…
Lyndonville Woman Sentenced for Selling Misbranded Pet Medications
The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont stated that Lisa Wheeler, 56, of Lyndonville, Vermont was sentenced by United States Chief Judge Geoffrey W. Crawford on April…
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…
New Ocean Township Waterfront Park Being Soiled By Discarded Pet Waste, Officials Say
Waretown, NJ – Dog owners are being advised to curb their dogs and to properly discard waste when visiting the Waretown Bayfront Park and Pier. “The Township of Ocean has received numerous…
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…
Pitbull mauls 4-year-old boy, taking off his arm as he tried to pet her puppies
TECUMSEH, OK – A 4-year-old boy was mauled by a pitbull while trying to pet the dog’s puppies police are reporting. On Friday night, Officer Aaron McCormick was dispatched to the scene…
