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…
High Profile Animal Cruelty Cases Giving Brick Township a Bad Reputation for Animal Welfare
BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Brick Township has gained an unfortunate reputation as a hub for animal cruelty along the Jersey Shore, with two major cases highlighting extreme animal hoarding and neglect in…
New York State Police Announce Death of K9 Cop Lane
ALBANY, N.Y. — The New York State Police announced the unexpected death of Canine Lane, a longtime member of the department, in a statement issued Wednesday. Lane had served with his handler,…
Two Pets Lost in Toms River House Fire
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — On Sunday, September 1st, at approximately 9:05 p.m., Toms River Fire Companies No. 1 and No. 2, along with East Dover Fire Company, responded to a report of…
Wind Turbine Shards Not the Only Sharp, Dangerous Objects Along Cape Cod Coast
CAPE COD, MASS. — A 10-foot great white shark named Miss May was spotted this week in Cape Cod Bay, according to data from Ocearch. The juvenile female shark, estimated to weigh…
Pig Found Along Ocean County Trail
OCEAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The Ocean Township Police Department is seeking the owner of a pig that was found on the rail trail behind a local car wash earlier today. The pig…
Lightning Strike Sparks Fire at Turtle Back Zoo’s Sea Turtle Recovery Building
WEST ORANGE, N.J. — A lightning strike ignited a fire at the Sea Turtle Recovery Building within the Turtle Back Zoo late Wednesday night, according to officials. The blaze, which began around…
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 Marina. The incident occurred at approximately 3:26…
Plan to Kill Half a Million Owls Facing Backlash
The Biden-Harris administration is facing significant backlash over a controversial plan by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to kill nearly 450,000 barred owls in an effort to protect the endangered…
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 Tinton Falls early Friday morning, prompting a…
South Carolina Mother Arrested for Killing Daughters, Animal Abuse
LADSON, S.C. — A South Carolina mother is in custody following disturbing allegations that involve the death of her 10-month-old daughter and the abuse of several animals. Sara Constance Shakeri-Taylor, 39, has…
New Jersey Woman Enters Zoo Cage with Tiger, Luckily Gets Out With Only a Ticket
BRIDGETON, NJ – A New Jersey woman is luckily to be alive and in one piece after making a not-so-smart decision to enter a zoo enclosure with a tiger. The Millville woman…
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 plenty of green spaces, the Garden State…
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 morning at the Hawthorne Suites on Park…
Florida Sheriffs Arrest Two for Animal Cruelty and Neglect
HOMOSASSA, FL — The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) announced the arrest of Melissa Dawn Heward, 42, and Samantha Lynn Heward, 21, both of Homosassa, on multiple charges of animal cruelty and…
Pennsylvania’s Elk Cam Now Streaming Live from Elk County
ELK COUNTY, PA — Wildlife enthusiasts can now experience real-time glimpses into the wilderness of Elk County with the return of Pennsylvania’s Elk Cam, which is now streaming live online. The camera…
Wandering Yellow Lab Found in North Tonawanda
NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. — The North Tonawanda Police Department reported that officers found a yellow Labrador Retriever on Wurlitzer Drive. The discovery was made earlier today, according to a brief statement shared…
Black Bear Reported Near Tamaques Park in Westfield
WESTFIELD, N.J. — A black bear was reportedly spotted on the Seward Avenue path leading into Tamaques Park earlier today, prompting an alert from the Westfield Police Department. According to the department,…
Meet K9 Furby: The Adorable Crime-Fighting Hero You Never Knew You Needed
Move over, Paw Patrol—there’s a new canine hero in town, and his name is K9 Furby! ? This four-legged crimebuster from the Yonkers Police Department is making serious waves in the fight…
County Officials Seizes All Pets From Repeat Animal Welfare Abuser
HARFORD COUNTY, MD — The Harford County Sheriff’s Office announced a significant development in an ongoing animal cruelty investigation in Forest Hill. Deputies and Animal Control Officers executed a search warrant at…
Alert for Sea Turtles in Distress in New Jersey
The Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) in New Jersey has issued a warning regarding sea turtles facing cold-stunning due to recent cold-water upwelling affecting ocean temperatures. These unusual conditions, particularly noted in…
