Toms River woman held on multiple animal cruelty charges
Toms River, NJ – An Ocean County woman identified as Gabriella Dauria was booked into the Ocean County Jail on Monday and is being held after authorities charged her with multiple counts…
Dead Whale Washes Ashore on New Jersey Beach
SPRING LAKE, NJ – The Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) reported that a deceased Beaked whale was discovered on the beach at St. Clair Ave. in Spring Lake, NJ, early Thursday morning,…
Meet Kevin, The World’s Tallest Dog Ever
NEW YORK, NY – A Great Dane named Kevin from West Des Moines, Iowa, has been officially declared the world’s tallest living male dog, measuring a remarkable 3 feet 2 inches in…
Toms River Mayor Says Troubled Animal Shelter Will Be In Better Hands At County Level
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Animal Shelter is set to undergo significant changes, transitioning management to the County Board of Health after years of problems and complaints by residents over…
Facebook Says Utica Police to Euthanize Dog, Department Denies Ridiculous Claim
UTICA, NY — The City of Utica Police Department has addressed widespread rumors and social media posts regarding the potential euthanization of a dog currently in their care. Just because it’s posted…
Middletown Police Seek Owners of Escaped Husky
MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP, PA – The Middletown Township Police Department is reaching out to the community to locate the owners of a husky that lived up to her breed’s reputation by escaping last…
Study Reveals Elephants Have Unique Names for Each Other
New research suggests that wild African elephants might address each other using individual-specific calls, a method similar to the use of personal names in humans but without relying on imitation. This finding…
Adoptions Sought as Greenbelt Shelter Over Maximum Capacity
GREENBELT, MD – The Greenbelt Animal Shelter is urgently seeking assistance from rescue groups or other shelters due to a critical overcapacity issue. The shelter currently cares for a mother dog and…
Energetic Senior Dog Oliver Seeks New Forever Home
MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ – Oliver, a spirited seven-year-old Jack Russell Terrier, is ready to find a loving home through the Monmouth County SPCA. Despite his age and small size of 14 pounds,…
New Arrival at New Jersey Shelter Seeks Loving Home
FORKED RIVER, NJ – Binky, a delightful three-year-old bunny, is searching for a new family at the Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter in Forked River, New Jersey. Previously cherished and well-maintained, Binky…
Cow Trapped on Akron Highway, Safely Rescued
AKRON, OH – The Akron Police Department responded to an unusual traffic hazard around 6 PM yesterday when multiple calls reported a cow on the highway. The cow was spotted on the…
Ohio and New Jersey Men Involved in Creating Monkey Torture Videos
COLUMBUS, OH—A plea agreement was revealed today involving Ronald P. Bedra of Etna, Ohio, who admitted to conspiring to create and distribute disturbing videos that showed extreme violence and abuse against monkeys.…
Toms River Begins Transfer of Animal Shelter to Ocean County
TOMS RIVER – Toms River Animal Control Officer David Matthews prepared the Toms River Animal Shelter for takeover by the Ocean County Shelter today by ensuring all remaining animals were either adopted…
Belleville Launches TNR Program to Manage Feral Cat Populations
BELLEVILLE, NJ—The Township of Belleville has initiated a Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program aimed at effectively managing the local feral cat populations. This program represents a humane strategy to control community cats while fostering…
Found Dog in Leonia, NJ – Seeking Owner
The Leonia Police Department has reported finding a medium-sized terrier mix in the area of Park Ave and Howard Terrace. If you have any information about the dog’s owner or if you…
Five Foot Long Python Snake Found in Manhattan Apartment Basement
Manhattan, NY – On Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at approximately 8:00 a.m., police responded to a 911 call reporting a snake at 140 West 87th Street, within the confines of the 24th…
Ocean City K9 Officer Smoke Celebrates Recovery with Community Event
OCEAN CITY, MD — Ocean City Police Department’s K9 officer, Smoke, is on the mend after undergoing surgery due to an on-duty injury. The Maryland Police K9 Foundation is spearheading a fundraising…
New Partnership for Handling Lost or Abandoned Dogs in Utica
The City of Utica, NY, has formed a partnership with Wanderer’s Rest Humane Association in Canastota to manage lost or abandoned dogs found within city limits. Here’s a brief guide on the…
New Jersey to Remove Bald Eagle from Endangered Species List
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey announced a proposal on Monday to remove the bald eagle from its endangered species list, reflecting a significant recovery since the 1970s. At that time, the state…
Hackensack Police Find Lost Shepherd Dog, Seek Owner
HACKENSACK, NJ — The Hackensack Police Department is reaching out to the community to locate the owner of a Shepherd dog found earlier today near Orchard St. Described as a beautiful animal…
A Guide to New Jersey’s Dog Friendly Beaches
ASBURY PARK, NJ -Finally vacation time, hot weather time! The promise of lazy days in the sun and by the sea. Yes, but here it is: your doggie is also traveling. You…
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