Pets and Animals

LINDENWOLD, N.J. — A 38-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of animal cruelty after a severely injured and malnourished dog was found inside a trash bag …

As spring blooms across New Jersey, residents may stumble upon a heart-melting sight: a fawn curled up in their backyard, its wide eyes and delicate frame tucked into the grass. …

Forked River, NJ – Mozzarella might be named after a beloved snack, but this playful pup is anything but cheesy—unless you count his big, goofy grin and love for tennis …

NEWINGTON, Conn. — Two lucky players won a combined $50,000 on a $2,000,000 Mega Multiplier scratch-off ticket purchased at a 7-Eleven store in Newington, according to Connecticut Lottery records. The …

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 …

EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J. — A dog that escaped from its residence and became stuck beneath a nearby home was rescued Sunday by an East Brunswick police officer who crawled under …

JARRETTSVILLE, Md. — A house fire in Harford County Friday evening was caused by a lightning strike, according to Deputy State Fire Marshals. The blaze resulted in the death of …

MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Several ducklings were safely rescued from a storm drain this week thanks to quick action by a local police officer, according to the Monroe Township Police …

ALLEGHENY COUNTY, Pa. — Henry, a beloved member of the Allegheny County Police Department’s Mounted Unit, is retiring after nearly 18 years of service, officials announced. Henry joined the unit …

BOSTON — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested a Russian national Tuesday on charges of smuggling undeclared biological materials, including clawed frog embryos, into the United States through Boston …

AQUINNAH, Mass. — A rehabilitated grey seal that was treated and released in New Jersey has been spotted more than 180 miles away, relaxing on the shores of Martha’s Vineyard, …

MAPLE SHADE, N.J. — A Maple Shade man has been arrested and charged with multiple crimes involving child sexual abuse material and animal cruelty, Burlington County authorities announced. Hunter Roy, …

SECAUCUS, NJ — Authorities have concluded an investigation into an April 19 animal incident involving a loose dog on Paterson Plank Road, determining that no criminal charges will be filed …

ROBBINSVILLE, N.J. — Robbinsville Township police officers rescued a dog from a near-drowning incident on Saturday after responding to a 911 call about a pet in distress in a backyard …

ROBBINSVILLE, NJ — A small dog was found wandering along Route 130 near Sharon Road, and local authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating its owner. The Robbinsville …

EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J. — A lost dog found on Colburn Road is now in the care of local authorities and will be transported to the Woodbridge Animal Shelter and Pet …

MIAMI, FL — A Florida man’s attempt to evade police took a bizarre and dangerous turn this week when he fled on foot, dove into a body of water, and …

MASTIC BEACH, NY — Suffolk County police officers came to the aid of four ducklings Tuesday after the young birds became trapped along Ducky Lane in Mastic Beach. According to …

OCEAN CITY, NJ — The Ocean City Police Department officially welcomed four new additions to its K-9 unit Thursday following the successful graduation of officers and their canine partners from …

UTICA, N.Y. — The Utica Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating the owner of a brown and white pit bull mix found near the intersection of …

A two-month investigation into the suspicious death of 28-year-old Rosanna Kinsinger of Pomeroy, Ohio has led to murder charges against a local man, the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday. …

A recent sighting of an Eastern Hog-nosed snake on the sands of Ocean City has captured public attention, prompting wildlife officials to educate residents and visitors about this native and …

A Hillsborough County deputy intervened in an unusual traffic situation near Valrico on Monday, rescuing six ducklings after their mother was struck and killed by a passing vehicle. The incident …

The New Jersey State Police are asking for the public’s help in an ongoing animal cruelty investigation after three neglected dogs were found abandoned in Upper Freehold Township earlier this …

The National Institutes of Health has officially shut down its final in-house beagle research program involving painful procedures, ending the federal government’s largest dog lab, NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya confirmed …