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…
More Pets Go Missing on Fourth of July Than Any Other Day in New Jersey
TRENTON, N.J. — Animal welfare groups across New Jersey are urging pet owners to take precautions as the Fourth of July approaches, warning that more pets go missing on Independence Day than…
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 shelter describes Jelly Roll as energetic and…
Pennsylvania Game Commission urges public to report wild turkey sightings through August
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Game Commission is asking residents to report any wild turkey sightings across the state through August 31 as part of its annual summer survey. The sightings help…
Niskayuna man caught with over 3 pounds of cocaine during Taconic Parkway stop
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. — A traffic stop on the Taconic State Parkway led to the arrest of a Niskayuna man after State Police discovered more than three pounds of cocaine hidden in his…
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 animal was located around 11 p.m. on…
Decomposed humpback whale washes ashore on Long Beach Island
LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A decomposed humpback whale washed up early Friday on the 130th Street beach in the Beach Haven Terrace section of Long Beach Island, officials confirmed. The whale,…
Kitten Thief Arrested, Cat Returned to Owner
BENSALEM, Pa. — A woman was arrested Saturday after allegedly stealing a British Shorthair kitten from Pets Plus in Bensalem, police said. The stolen animal was safely recovered at the suspect’s home…
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 to wait for her forever home. Described…
Owner gave her up now Rayna waits for a second chance
JACKSON, N.J. — A deep-gray-coated pup named Rayna has been quietly waiting for a forever home at the Northern Ocean County Animal Facility after being surrendered by her owner along with two…
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 — and now staff are making a…
Shelter life breaks another heart as Ellie waits for help
JACKSON, N.J. — After spending much of her life in and out of shelters, a dog named Ellie is once again in urgent need of help. Staff and volunteers at the Northern…
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 no adoption interest since returning to the…
New Jersey could soon have an official state nut
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — A new bill in the state legislature would name an official state nut, if passed. New Jersey has entered the growing multi-billion-dollar global hazelnut industry, becoming the first…
Vlack bear spotted in Myrtle Beach tree prompts police response
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Police and wildlife officials responded early Sunday to reports of a small black bear seen in the heart of Myrtle Beach. Officers with the Myrtle Beach Police Department…
Burlington police K-9 Dutch recovering after tail surgery
BURLINGTON, Vt. — The Burlington Police Department announced that one of its K-9 officers, Dutch, is recovering after undergoing surgery on his tail. In a statement shared Thursday, the department said, “Please…
Rescue attempt for stranded dolphin in South Jersey ends in tragedy
RIGGINS DITCH, N.J. — A stranded bottlenose dolphin died Thursday during a complex rescue operation in Cumberland County, despite coordinated efforts by multiple federal, state, and local agencies. The Marine Mammal Stranding…
Pittsburgh Police K9 Miky dies from medical emergency
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police announced the unexpected death of K9 Miky, a six-year-old Belgian Malinois, following a medical emergency on Wednesday. K9 Miky had served with the department since…
Abandoned husky mix at Jackson shelter needs a loving family to take her home
JACKSON, N.J. — Across New Jersey, animal shelters are dealing with a similar problem. COVID pandemic era pets are being given up, and the economy is making it hard for many to…
New Jersey man mauled by bison at Yellowstone’s Old Faithful
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY — A 30-year-old man from Randolph, New Jersey, was injured Tuesday morning after being gored by a bison in Yellowstone National Park’s Upper Geyser Basin near Old Faithful.…
Two charged for mutilated monkey genitals in disturbing animal cruelty video
OHIO / NORTH CAROLINA — A federal grand jury has indicted two individuals for their alleged roles in online groups that created and distributed videos depicting extreme violence and sexual abuse against…
