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TOMS RIVER, NJ — On Saturday, approximately 100 protesters gathered at Toms River Town Hall, demanding township’s approval for a plan to transform Christ Episcopal Church into a homeless shelter. …

Jackson, NJ — Pebbles, a four-year-old brindle dog at the Northern Ocean County Animal Facility, remains one of the shelter’s longest residents after months of waiting for adoption. Found as …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Matilda may have come into the Northern Ocean County Animal Facility scared and unsure, but with time, love, and patience, this gentle girl has started to …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — An urgent call for help is coming out of the Northern Ocean County Animal Facility, where staff say the number of surrendered and abandoned dogs is …

JACKSON, NJ — A 12-year-old Border Collie mix named Tommy is urgently in need of rescue after the recent death of his owner left him without a home, according to …

JACKSON, NJ — Dexter, a five-to-six-year-old pit mix described as sweet, friendly, and misunderstood, is still waiting for his chance at a forever home after spending far too long in …

JACKSON, N.J. — A young Lab/Golden Retriever/Hound mix named Sophie is now up for adoption at the Northern Ocean County Animal Facility, according to shelter staff. Sophie, who is just …

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — The East Brunswick Police Department reported that a lost dog was found on Cranbury Road and has been safely transported to the Woodbridge Animal Shelter and …

JACKSON, NJ — A senior cat named Pebbles is in search of a loving home after spending months at the Northern Ocean County Animal Facility. The 13-year-old, tri-color tiger domestic …

JACKSON, N.J. — A playful and loving puppy named Pete is once again searching for a home after an unsuccessful adoption. The eight-month-old mixed breed was recently adopted but returned …

FORKED RIVER, N.J. — A distressed deer suffering from a suspected fibroma was rescued after concerned residents alerted the Associated Humane Societies/Popcorn Park Shelter. Shirley and Dan Costello of Heritage …

JACKSON, N.J. — A young pit bull mix named Lana remains at the Northern Ocean County Animal Facility after her owners failed to reclaim her, leaving her to wait for …

HIGHLAND PARK, N.J. — A New Jersey church that received $18 million in federal aid to resettle migrants is now struggling after its funding was cut off, leaving its programs …

FORKED RIVER, N.J. — After nearly two years at the Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter, a dog named Spice Girl has finally found her forever home with shelter employee Wendy. …

JACKSON, N.J. — After spending seven years with a loving family, a 10-year-old dog named Kali has found herself back at the Northern Ocean County Animal Facility following the death …

Looking for a furry or fluffy friend to add to your family? The AHS/Popcorn Park Animal Shelter in Forked River, NJ, has some incredible pets waiting for their forever homes. …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Homelessness Trust Fund Task Force has unveiled its funding priorities for 2025, focusing on supportive services, rental assistance, and the development of a …

BRONX, N.Y. — A Bronx man has been indicted on charges of second-degree murder and related offenses for fatally stabbing another man outside a Red Cross shelter on Christmas Eve …

HILLSIDE, NJ — The Hillside Police Department is investigating the abandonment of a male Shih Tzu left tied to the stairs at People for Animals between 1 a.m. and 2 …

FORKED RIVER, NJ — Rascal, a six-year-old cat with a gentle heart, is back at the Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter after losing his loving owner. Adopted in 2019, Rascal …

TOMS RIVER, NJ — The family of a missing Toms River man is asking for the public’s assistance in locating him after his car was found abandoned at Shelter Cove. …

BARNEGAT, N.J. — The Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter is highlighting Carson, a 6-year-old pit bull, as he waits for a forever home after the holidays. Carson, described as having …

EVESHAM TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Cherokee High School was temporarily placed under a “shelter in place” status on Monday while police responded to an incident in a nearby neighborhood, authorities said. …

VOORHEES, N.J. — A stray dog discovered roaming near Route 561 and Burnt Mill Road in Cherry Hill Township has been turned over to the Voorhees Police Department, according to …

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. — A 27-year-old man was arrested Thursday morning after allegedly assaulting two deputies during a disturbance at a homeless shelter on North Hamilton Street, authorities said. According to …