Burglary Suspect caught on Surveillance Camera in D.C.
WASHINGTON ,D.C. – The Washington D.C. Metro Police Department needs your help identifying a burglary suspect. This incident happed on March 29th in Northeast D.C. …
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Firefighters Rescue Dog Stuck in Deep in Muddy Storm Drain
DeKalb County firefighters didn’t care about how wet and muddy they got while trying to rescue a dog stuck in a 50-foot long storm drain. …
Man Finds Giant 7 Foot Snake Under Couch Cushion
CHULA VISTA, CA – A California snake removal expert was called by a customer who said there was a snake under his couch cushion. When …
Did Governor Murphy Just Change the State Bird?
TRENTON, NJ – From deep within his COVID-19 quarantine, Governor Phil Murphy made an April Fool’s Day appearance to announce an executive order to change …
Jersey Shore Police Officer Responds to “Moolicious” Assault and Vandalism Incident
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – A Stafford Township Police Officer Responded to a call of “Moolicious Assault and Vandalism” in the area of Hilliard Avenue on …
Police Volunteers Help to Raise $58,000 for Animal Rescues in Pittsburgh Area
PITTSBURGH, PA – Volunteers in the Pittsburgh area have raised nearly $60,000 to help area pet shelters and pet advocates. “Officer Christine Luffey and her …
Wall Township Police Reunites Pets With Their Owners
WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – This is a reminder that the township currently has two animal microchip scanners to assist in reuniting lost pets with their …
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 …
Two Philadelphia Kids Charged for Brutal, Intentional Dog Attack
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Two Philadelphia juveniles, ages 17 and 12 have been taken into custody after a video of them coercing their dogs to brutally …
Revision to Law Helps Protect Pets From Abusive Owners in New Jersey
TRENTON, NJ – A bill was passed in the Senate by a vote of 36-0 to revise the current law prohibiting confinement and cruel tethering …
Animal Activists Upset Over USDA Contract to Control Toms River Geese Population
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Township Council has signed a new contract with the USDA to manage the township’s wild geese population, and …
Shelter Puppy Cries Until She Finds Her Forever Home
A small puppy named Lucy was brought to the shelter with a fractured tibia. She was on a medical hold at the shelter until her …
Police help homeowner find lost puppies after home invaders left the door open
PASADENA, MD – A homeowner called the police after she heard a loud banging on her door. When police arrived they found James Wenig, 35, …
Great Adventure’s Wild Safari Drive-Thru Opens This Weekend, Here’s What’s New
JACKSON, NJ – As the weather begins to warm and we close the door on a rough winter season there’s a lot to look forward …
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 …
Marine Mammal Stranding Center Helps Young Seal Pup Find Peace and Quiet after Medical Exam
The Marine Mammal Stranding Center not only saves marine mammals such as seals from dangerous situations at the Jersey Shore, sometimes they save the seals …
Woman shocked after finding snake on dashboard of rental car
HOLLYWOOD, FL – A woman entering her rental car in Hollywood, Florida found a surprise she wasn’t expecting. As she approached the car, she noticed …
‘The Batman’ Screening Interrupted By Actual Bat
‘The Batman’ Screening Interrupted By Actual Bat Laurel Duggan on March 7, 2022 A Friday night screening of “The Batman” in Austin, Texas, was interrupted …
Woman sought by police who stole $6,000 puppy from Petland hailed as a hero by many in Columbus
COLUMBUS, OH – The Columbus Police Department is searching for a woman who asked to see a Chihuahua puppy at the Bethel Road Petland store, …
Sarge retires after 6 years of service as a Gloucester K-9 cop
GLOUCESTER TWP, NJ – Sarge is retiring. After a six-year career of service to the community of Gloucester, Sarge, the police department’s K-9 faithful is …
Man who killed cat with baseball bat pleads guilty to felony animal cruelty charge
DEPEW, NY – A Depew man who was accused of beating his cat with a baseball bat is now facing felony animal cruelty charges. This …
Great Adventure’s Wild Safari to Open in March, Theme Park in April
JACKSON, NJ – The COVID-19 pandemic brought the return of the drive-through safari experience at Six Flags Great Adventure and for 2022 at least, it …
Manchester Apartment Fire Displaces Families, Pets Perished
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – A fire broke out at a Manchester apartment building in the area of Wells Circle in the Suncrest Village Apartment complex …
Who is spray painting pink numbers on seals at the Jersey Shore and what does it mean?
BRIGANTINE, NJ – If you take a trip to the beach this time of year, you have a very good chance of spotting a seal …
Here’s a job that’s perfect for people who enjoy fishing, the ocean and the outdoors
Do you enjoy the outdoors and have an interest in the marine ecology of the Jersey Shore? Are you looking for a job that is …
We are sickened: New Jersey animal shelter says after dog abandoned in bag along railroad tracks
VINELAND, NJ – One of the long-term issues left behind by the COVID-19 pandemic and the current inflation crisis across America is pet owners abandoning …
Channing Tatum’s New Movie Shares Heartwarming Message About The Bond Between A Veteran And A Dog
Channing Tatum’s new movie “DOG” shares a pro-American message by shining a light on the tenacity and grit of soldiers even when they are not …
Atlantic City Police Officers Jump in Frigid Water to Rescue Dog
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – On February 19, 2022, Atlantic City Police Department Officers Cynthia Rongione and Michael Oldroyd entered frigid bay waters to rescue a …
In the Florida Keys, police work has gone to the birds
MIDDLE KEYS, FL – A motorist on U.S. 1 called the Sheriff’s Office Friday to report what appeared to be a bird hanging or ensnared …
Is this your dog? Howell police find stray dog near Allenwood Lakewood Road
HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – This pup was located near 2599 Allenwood Lakewood Road. No chip. No tags. Now in the care of Monmouth County SPCA. …
Chaos Inside LSU Dining Hall After Raccoon Falls Through Ceiling
Chaos erupted in a Louisiana State University (LSU) dining hall when a raccoon fell through the ceiling Wednesday evening. Students could be seen screaming and …
Newark police seeking help identifying possible murder suspect
NEWARK, NJ – Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara requests the public’s help with identifying the below-pictured suspect in connection with a shooting that …
Spot the robot dog ready for service as newest member of this Florida police department
The St. Petersburg Police Department in Florida has a new member of the force, he walks on four legs and his name is spot, but’s …
Huge Flock Of Blackbirds Suddenly Appear To Drop Dead Mid-Flight, Theories Spread
Hundreds of yellow-headed blackbirds fell from the sky, and about 100 appeared to die, in Chihuahua, Mexico, on Feb. 7. The flock of blackbirds quickly …
Federal Court Reverses Trump Rule Eliminating Protections For Gray Wolf Population
A federal district court restored protections for the U.S. gray wolf population on Thursday, ruling that a Trump administration action failed to consider threats posed …
Cheektowaga man arraigned for beating his cats to death
CHEEKTOWAGA – After seeing two cats die at the hands of Moises L. Germanguerro, the Erie County SPCA and the Erie County District Attorney’s Office …
Galloway police make arrest at crash scene after fight leads to stabbing
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP – On Tuesday, Galloway Township Police Department patrol units were dispatched to Federal Ct. for the report of a physical altercation involving two …
Watch this cop make an sideline catch to rescue cat who escaped during traffic stop
An Idaho cop’s dashcam video is going viral after it caught him jumping over a snowbank, making a miraculous sideline catch to save the kitty. …
Buffalo man gets 150 hours of community service, mental health evaluation for beating 8-week-old puppy
BUFFALO – Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 23-year-old Navier Rodriguez of Buffalo was sentenced this afternoon before Acting State Supreme Court Justice Debra …
Scientist determine dead whale in Sandy Hook killed by human debris
SANDY HOOK, NJ – In December, a pygmy sperm whale washed up dead on the beach in Sandy Hook and this week, the Marine Mammal …
Watch as police officer saves Hank the dog from a burning SUV
A Colorado deputy from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is being hailed as a hero after putting his own health and safety on the line …
Dog saves 81-year-old wheelchair bound man’s life by letting bystanders know he was drowning
Port St. Lucie, Fl – An 81-year-old wheelchair-bound man taking his dog for a walk ended up falling into a lake. Nobody saw it except …
This dog sharing dinner shows why humans love them so much
A video of a dog sharing its dinner with a kind human is going viral. In the video, the hungry dog pulls up a bowl …
In Florida’s cold wave, iguanas are now falling from the trees
The National Weather Service Miami-South Florida warned the public on Sunday (January 30) that immobilized iguanas could fall from trees due to cold temperatures across …
Invasive Iguanas Expected To Fall From Trees In Florida Due To Cold Temperatures
Green iguanas are expected to fall from trees in Florida as temperatures approach freezing, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) warned on Friday. …
Beautiful Golden Retriever Rescued from Abandoned House Makes Miracle Cancer Recovery
When the rescue received a call about a dog living in an abandoned home during the cold winter, they rushed over to him. The sad …
Adorably cute baby seal stranded in Seaside Park dunes now recovering
SEASIDE PARK, NJ – The Marine Mammal Stranding Center has taken in its first patient of 2022, a young grey seal pup that was stranded …
Virginia veterinarian pleads guilty to illegal dealing dog opioids
LYNCHBURG, Va. – A MadisonHeights, Virginia man and former veterinarian pleaded guilty to a pair of misdemeanor drug charges related to his diversion of hydromorphone, an opioid drug …
Rottweiler Puppy and his parents dumped with No food Get their happy ending
Hope for Paws received a call about a family of Rottweilers that were abandoned. The neighbor had been feeding the Mom and Dad dog, and …
Leaping Lizards, New Jersey man sentenced for illegally shipping reptiles to Hong Kong
TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey man who illegally tried to send 10 live lizards to Hong Kong has been sentenced to three years of …