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Three Puppies Found Abandoned In Wall Twp Park: Monmouth County SPCA Three Puppies Found Abandoned In Wall Twp Park: Monmouth County SPCA
Three Puppies Found Abandoned In Wall Twp Park: Monmouth County SPCA The SPCA is looking for the people who abandoned three puppies that were found near Allaire Park in Wall Township last weekend. The puppies were “filthy, dehydrated and so frightened to be out there all alone,” the Monmouth County SPCA said. After being seen by a veterinarian, the puppies are now at the SPCA “sleeping with full bellies on comfy bedding and will get the best care possible!” Anyone with information is asked to call the cruelty hotline at 877-898-7297 or email info@monmouthcountyspca.org .
Lightning Strike Kills Osprey In Rye, Injures Another Lightning Strike Kills Osprey In Rye, Injures Another
Lightning Strike Kills Osprey In Rye, Injures Another A pair of ospreys nesting in a Westchester neighborhood were struck by lightning, leaving one dead and the other injured, police said.  The incident was reported to officers at around 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 9 on Kirby Lane in Rye, according to the City of Rye Police Department. Officers responded after receiving a call about the birds being hit during a storm. One of the ospreys was killed by the strike, police said. The surviving bird was rescued with the help of wildlife specialist Jim Horton of Quality Pro Pest and Wildlife Services. It was safely transported to Green Chimney…
NJ State Troopers Rescue 'Ferocious Little Demon' Dog In Dramatic Footage NJ State Troopers Rescue 'Ferocious Little Demon' Dog In Dramatic Footage
NJ State Troopers Rescue 'Ferocious Little Demon' Dog In Dramatic Footage Oscar the Grouch has a reason to smile. Two officers helped rescue a dog, named after the famed Sesame Street character, from the Arthur Kill in Elizabeth on Saturday, July 6, New Jersey State Police said.  The officers observed unusual movement in the water while patrolling the Elizabeth Marina and discovered Oscar, believed to be about one years old, struggling against the current, police said. Trooper Michael Buchell deployed a life ring and rescue blanket to bring Oscar aboard a vessel safely, police said. Video shows Oscar earning his name, by being feisty, baring his teeth,…
Horse Rescued From Manure Pit In Lancaster County After Fire Company’s Training Pays Off Horse Rescued From Manure Pit In Lancaster County After Fire Company’s Training Pays Off
Horse Rescued From Manure Pit In Lancaster County After Fire Company’s Training Pays Off A horse was rescued from a manure pit in Lancaster County on Monday, July 7, the Robert Fulton Fire Company announced. Firefighters were dispatched to the 200 block of Cedar Hill Road in Little Britain Township at 8:20 a.m. for a report of a horse trapped in the pit. Engine 89-2, Brush 89, and Squad 89 responded, according to the fire company. Personnel used rescue slings and a crane truck to lift the horse out. The slings were donated by the towing and recovery division of Lancaster FleetPride, and the crane was supplied by SS Diesel Equipment LLC, the department said. The fire company cl…
Peregrine Falcon Found Injured On Shore Of Reservoir In Harrison, Rescued Peregrine Falcon Found Injured On Shore Of Reservoir In Harrison, Rescued
Peregrine Falcon Found Injured On Shore Of Reservoir In Harrison, Rescued A Peregrine falcon found injured and unable to fly along the shore of a Westchester County reservoir is back in the wild, thanks to the quick response of a state environmental officer and a local wildlife rehabilitator.  The falcon was discovered on Tuesday, June 17, on a rock near the shoreline of the Kensico Reservoir in the town of Harrison, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation said on Thursday, July 3.  An Environmental Conservation Officer responded to the report and found the bird alert but grounded. Although no visible injuries were observed, the offi…
Gucci The Dog Dies After He Was Left In Hot Car At PARX Casino: Affidavit Gucci The Dog Dies After He Was Left In Hot Car At PARX Casino: Affidavit
Gucci The Dog Dies After He Was Left In Hot Car At Parx Casino: Affidavit Gucci didn’t make it. The pup was found locked inside a sweltering car at PARX Casino on Sunday, June 29 — dehydrated, his gums discolored, and his body overheating to 108 degrees. His owner, Andrew Juan Deshield, refused lifesaving care, police said. The dog died. Now Deshield, 62, of Pennsylvania, is facing seven charges — three felonies — in a heartbreaking case of animal cruelty that stunned responders in Bucks County, according to an affidavit and docket obtained by Daily Voice on Thursday, July 3. Deshield left Gucci inside the vehicle in the casino parking lot while temperatures out…
Bobcat Carpool: Fuzzy Fare Evaders Hitched Ride From Somers To Suffield In Truck Engine Bobcat Carpool: Fuzzy Fare Evaders Hitched Ride From Somers To Suffield In Truck Engine
Bobcat Carpool: Fuzzy Fare Evaders Hitched Ride From Somers To Suffield In Truck Engine A Suffield shop owner got the surprise of his morning commute when he popped the hood of his pickup and met two wide-eyed, spotted stowaways. Connecticut State Environmental Conservation Police say the bobcat kittens somehow clung to the engine compartment for the eight-mile trip north from Somers to Suffield, proving once and for all that felines really do have nerves of steel. “Officer Heath and ACO Selig (Suffield PD) spent over an hour chasing these two furballs all over the underside of this truck!” the department wrote in a Facebook post. After a gentle game of hide-and-seek with paw…
100+ Dogs Rescued From Home Begin Healing After Years Trapped In 'Unimaginable Filth' 100+ Dogs Rescued From Home Begin Healing After Years Trapped In 'Unimaginable Filth'
100+ Dogs Rescued From Home Begin Healing After Years Trapped In 'Unimaginable Filth' More than 100 dogs were rescued this month from the squalid conditions inside a New York home, surrounded by trash and their owner's body, are now on the road to recovery.  Police learned of the dogs' plight after a woman inside the home called 911 last week to report that her 73-year-old sister, Eileen Horn, had died, ABC7 New York reported. Officers entered the Mill Basin home on East 66th Street and found dozens of small dogs packed inside amid mountains of trash and piles of feces, authorities said. The initial count was 80 animals, but the total climbed past 100 as officers …
Fire Destroys Norwalk Home, Sends Firefighter To Hospital, Displaces 2 Fire Destroys Norwalk Home, Sends Firefighter To Hospital, Displaces 2
Fire Destroys Norwalk Home, Sends Firefighter To Hospital, Displaces 2 A Norwalk family lost everything when flames tore through their two-story home on Tryon Street, displacing two people and sending one firefighter to the hospital. Fire crews were called to the scene just after 1:15 p.m. and arrived to find thick smoke pouring from the home at 4 Tryon St. Firefighters immediately began battling the blaze and searching for anyone inside. Related: A GoFundMe Has Been Set Up To Rebuild After The Blaze They found a dog suffering from smoke inhalation and quickly carried him out. Emergency crews also rescued the family’s dog, who was rushed to an emergency vet i…
Devastating Blaze Destroys Home, Displaces Family, Dogs In Fishkill: 'They Are Struggling' Devastating Blaze Destroys Home, Displaces Family, Dogs In Fishkill: 'They Are Struggling'
Devastating Blaze Destroys Home, Displaces Family, Dogs In Fishkill: 'They Are Struggling' A Dutchess County family is asking for help after an intense house fire destroyed their home and belongings, leaving them with nowhere to go. The fire broke out around before midnight on Friday, June 13 at 111 Maple Rd. in Fishkill, displacing six people, two dogs, and a kitten, according to a GoFundMe fundraiser launched by a relative.  While all six family members and both dogs made it out safely, the fate of the kitten remains unknown.  The fire consumed nearly everything inside the house, including money, clothing, furniture, and important documents. The family is currently s…
Puppy Found Starving In Crate After Owner’s Death In Dutchess: SPCA Pleads For Help Puppy Found Starving In Crate After Owner’s Death In Dutchess: SPCA Pleads For Help
Puppy Found Starving In Crate After Owner’s Death In Dutchess: SPCA Pleads For Help A 5-month-old puppy named Cookie is fighting for his life in Dutchess County after being found locked in a crate—alone, starving, and severely dehydrated—days after his owner died, officials said. According to an announcement from the Hyde Park-based Dutchess County SPCA on Thursday, June 12, Cookie had spent his entire short life confined to a cage, with no walks, no affection, and only scraps of food tossed into his crate.  The tragedy deepened when his owner died suddenly and went undiscovered for several days, leaving Cookie trapped with no food, no water, and no way to escape.&nbs…
‘Otterly Adorable’: Fisherman’s Call Leads To Otter Rescue By PA Troopers In Franklin County ‘Otterly Adorable’: Fisherman’s Call Leads To Otter Rescue By PA Troopers In Franklin County
‘Otterly Adorable’: Fisherman’s Call Leads To Otter Rescue By PA Troopers In Franklin County An injured otter in Franklin County got a second chance—thanks to a quick-thinking fisherman and some compassionate troopers, according to a release on Thursday, June 5. A local fisherman spotted the distressed animal along a creek in Quincy Township and called the Pennsylvania State Police Chambersburg station for help around 6 p.m. on Friday, May 31, 2025, PSP Trooper Megan Frazer said. Troopers Brook Troutman and Brookes Goshorn responded to the call and located the injured otter, police said. The troopers retrieved the animal and turned it over to the Pennsylvania Game Commission, which…
Animals Rescued After Fire Erupts At North Haven Emergency Veterinary Clinic Animals Rescued After Fire Erupts At North Haven Emergency Veterinary Clinic
Animals Rescued After Fire Erupts At North Haven Emergency Veterinary Clinic Authorities sprang into action when a fire broke out over the weekend at a veterinarian clinic, forcing vets to perform emergency treatment in the parking lot.  A dryer fire was reported in the laundry room at the Central Hospital for Veterinary Medicine, located at 4 Devine St. in North Haven, around 9:15 p.m. Sunday, June 1, firefighters said. Emergency crews acted quickly to contain the blaze to that area. As toxic smoke filled the building, firefighters and staff evacuated sick animals to safety. One dog, dropped off earlier that evening, suffered a heart emergency and had to be tr…
Major Cruelty Case Seizes 21 Animals From Old Bridge Pair: Police Major Cruelty Case Seizes 21 Animals From Old Bridge Pair: Police
Major Cruelty Case Seizes 21 Animals From Old Bridge Pair: Police Authorities in Old Bridge have charged two people after seizing 21 animals from a local residence in what police are calling a major animal cruelty case. The coordinated rescue took place the week of May 23, following complaints and an ongoing investigation into suspected neglect, Old Bridge Township Police said. Sixteen dogs, three birds, one cat, and one mouse were found living in unsanitary and overcrowded conditions, lacking proper veterinary care, police said. The residents — a 59-year-old woman, Tracey Kass, and a 45-year-old man, Shane Ulmer — have each been charged with 21 counts o…
Known Animal Abuser Stuffed Malnourished Dog In Trash Bag In White Horse Pike Dumpster: Cops Known Animal Abuser Stuffed Malnourished Dog In Trash Bag In White Horse Pike Dumpster: Cops
Known Animal Abuser Stuffed Malnourished Dog In Trash Bag In White Horse Pike Dumpster: Cops A 38-year-old woman from South Jersey with an apparent history of animal abuse was arrested after police say she abandoned a small white dog in a trash bag, leaving it malnourished and severely injured in a dumpster. According to the Lindenwold Police Department, Turquoise Morton was taken into custody on Monday, May 19, and charged with: Abandoning a domestic animal Cruelty to animals Torture/Torment/Maiming Officers responded to the Belmont Apartments on White Horse Pike in March 2025 after receiving a report about a dog found in a trash bag. When officers arrived, they discovered …
Dogs Found In Deplorable Condition In Newburgh: Duo Charged During Eviction, Sheriff Says Dogs Found In Deplorable Condition In Newburgh: Duo Charged During Eviction, Sheriff Says
Dogs Found In Deplorable Condition In Newburgh: Duo Charged During Eviction, Sheriff Says Three dogs were rescued and their owners arrested after deputies found the animals living in distressing conditions during an eviction in Orange County, authorities said. The discovery happened on Thursday, May 15, when two deputies were conducting an eviction in the Town of Newburgh when they found three Shih Tzu dogs inside the residence exhibiting abnormal movement and visible distress. All three dogs were severely matted and covered in both dried and wet feces, the Orange County Sheriff's Office announced on Monday, May 19.  The deputies immediately contacted the town's A…
Baby Turkeys Rescued By Gloucester City Firefighters Baby Turkeys Rescued By Gloucester City Firefighters
Baby Turkeys Rescued By Gloucester City Firefighters Some baby turkeys owe firefighters in Camden County a debt of gratitude or at least a “gobble gobble.” On Friday, May 16, firefighters responded to Lambert Avenue after residents reported hearing what sounded like ducks in a sewer drain, the Gloucester City Fire Department said. The four babies turned out to be chicks, and they were retrieved from the sewer drain, firefighters said. After making sure they were okay, the chicks were reunited with their mother, who was surely very grateful, firefighters said.
Police Dogs Airlifted After Maryland Crash Leaves Trooper, K-9s Hurt, State Police Say Police Dogs Airlifted After Maryland Crash Leaves Trooper, K-9s Hurt, State Police Say
Police Dogs Airlifted After Maryland Crash Leaves Trooper, K-9s Hurt, State Police Say Two Maryland State Police K-9s are recovering after a suspected drunk driver slammed into their handler’s cruiser, flipping it on a Harford County highway, authorities announced. It happened around 3:20 p.m. Friday, May 16, on Route 155 near North Earlton Road in Havre de Grace, State Police said. The two K-9s — Topi, a Belgian Malinois, and Margo, a Bloodhound — were riding with their handler, a 14-year state police veteran assigned to the Bel Air Barrack, when the crash was reported. Police say Heather Smith, 43, of Linthicum, was driving a 2005 Isuzu Ascender eastbound on Route 155 when…
Dog With Shattered Bones Abandoned At Rainy Shelton Job Site Had To Be Euthanized Dog With Shattered Bones Abandoned At Rainy Shelton Job Site Had To Be Euthanized
Dog With Shattered Bones Abandoned At Rainy Shelton Job Site Had To Be Euthanized A dog with multiple broken bones who was found in excruciating pain after being abandoned at a Shelton construction site was humanely euthanized, authorities said. Workers at the Bridgeport Avenue job site found the dog inside a cage around 5 a.m. earlier this week. It was soaking wet and shivering in the freezing cold. Construction crews wrapped the dog in their jackets and rushed it to Shelton Animal Control, which then took the injured pup to VCA Shoreline Veterinary Emergency Center. There, veterinarians delivered heartbreaking news.  The dog had multiple pelvic fractures, along wi…
Kitten Dies, 22 Cats Rescued From Manassas Home In Shocking Cruelty Case, Police Say Kitten Dies, 22 Cats Rescued From Manassas Home In Shocking Cruelty Case, Police Say
Kitten Dies, 22 Cats Rescued From Manassas Home In Shocking Cruelty Case, Police Say The conditions were filthy, the cats were sick, and the meds didn’t even match the prescriptions. A Virginia woman is accused of keeping nearly two dozen cats in squalor while mixing and matching expired pet medications — landing her in handcuffs on felony animal cruelty charges, police said. Svetlana Mironva Caulfield, 51, of Manassas, was arrested on Friday, May 10, following an investigation into a disturbing case at her Manassas home on Howard Street, Prince William County Police announced. Animal control officers first got involved back in February after a 2-month-old Scottish Fold ki…
Dog Rescued After Near Drowning In Pool: Robbinsville Police Dog Rescued After Near Drowning In Pool: Robbinsville Police
Dog Rescued After Near Drowning In Pool: Robbinsville Police Police sprung into action in Robbinsville on Saturday, May 10, rescuing a dog that was drowning, authorities said. That day, officers received a 911 call reporting a dog, Zissou, actively drowning in a backyard pool at a residence on Sienna Court, Robbinsville police said. Officers immediately responded to the scene and were able to remove Zissou from the pool, police said. Zissou was in visible distress and would have drowned without the officers' swift response, police said. Later that night, Zissou and their owner came to the police station to personally thank the officers involved in t…
Puppy Dies After Being Rescued From Hicksville Home, Woman Charged With Animal Cruelty Puppy Dies After Being Rescued From Hicksville Home, Woman Charged With Animal Cruelty
Puppy Dies After Being Rescued From Hicksville Home, Woman Charged With Animal Cruelty A Long Island woman is facing animal cruelty charges after a severely malnourished puppy died hours after being rescued from her Hicksville home, authorities announced on Friday, May 9.  Gisela Rodriguez, 32, was arrested on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, after Town of Hempstead Animal Control officers and Nassau County detectives responded to a disturbing tip, police said.. An anonymous individual had sent in photos showing a visibly emaciated puppy, prompting animal control officers to contact Rodriguez, who allowed them to retrieve the animal from her home on Spindle Road around 4:50 p.m., o…
Freezer Full Of Kittens Uncovered In 'Alarming' Home Of Bohemia Cat Hoarder, Police Say Freezer Full Of Kittens Uncovered In 'Alarming' Home Of Bohemia Cat Hoarder, Police Say
Freezer Full Of Kittens Uncovered In 'Alarming' Home Of Bohemia Cat Hoarder, Police Say A Long Island man is facing animal cruelty charges after investigators uncovered dozens of neglected cats living in squalid conditions—along with over 20 dead kittens in his freezer, police said. Stephen Glantz, 75, faces 18 misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty and neglect following a Suffolk County SPCA investigation at his Bohemia residence, the agency said. Detectives responded to the property on Saturday, May 3, following a report of animal hoarding. Inside, they found “dozens of cats, and their owner, living in alarming conditions with wet urine, smeared feces, grime, and filth coverin…
Dozens Of Cats Found Abandoned In Cages Off Southern State Parkway In Farmingdale Dozens Of Cats Found Abandoned In Cages Off Southern State Parkway In Farmingdale
Dozens Of Cats Found Abandoned In Cages Off Southern State Parkway In Farmingdale A disturbing discovery in a wooded area off the Southern State Parkway on Long Island has sparked an animal cruelty investigation. Around 30 cats and kittens were found abandoned in large dog crates and mesh playpens about 200 feet into the woods near Exit 31 in Farmingdale on Tuesday, April 29. The animals were exposed to the elements, left without adequate food or water, and covered in their own waste, John Debacker, vice president of Long Island Cat and Kitten Solution Animal Rescue, told Daily Voice. The heartbreaking find was made by two teenagers riding bikes in the area. The Nassau…
Virginia Cat Shot In Face Miraculously Survives, Keeps Purring Through Recovery Virginia Cat Shot In Face Miraculously Survives, Keeps Purring Through Recovery
Virginia Cat Shot In Face Miraculously Survives, Keeps Purring Through Recovery This cat truly has nine lives. A fearless feline in Virginia has captured the region's attention as he recovers after being shot in the face and rescued by the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA. Rhett came to the SPCA in late March with unimaginable injuries that included a shattered jaw, leaving him in excruciating pain. While evaluating the cat, veterinary staff confirmed that someone had shot Rhett in the face. Despite the unthinkable injury, Rhett has not lost any of his heart. "While the bullet caused major physical damage, it missed his spirit," organizers of a fundraiser for the feli…
8 More Neglected Dogs Found After 11 Rescued In Somerset County: Police 8 More Neglected Dogs Found After 11 Rescued In Somerset County: Police
8 More Neglected Dogs Found After 11 Rescued In Somerset County: Police Just after 11 neglected dogs were rescued from a park in Somerset County, police say eight more have been found — and they're asking for the public’s help. Bound Brook Police said they are actively investigating a growing case of animal neglect involving eight dogs found abandoned in Bound Brook and more than a dozen others located in nearby towns. The first group of dogs was found around 1 a.m. on Saturday, April 26, when Animal Control Officer Chris, two Branchburg police officers, and shelter Vet Tech Gretchen captured 10 small dogs in poor condition, officials said. An 11th dog was capt…
Pets Perish, Family Displaced By Basement Blaze In Montgomery County: Fire Officials Pets Perish, Family Displaced By Basement Blaze In Montgomery County: Fire Officials
Pets Perish, Family Displaced By Basement Blaze In Montgomery County: Fire Officials A Montgomery County family returned home on Monday afternoon to find that a basement blaze gutted their home, officials confirmed. Crews were called at around 1:45 p.m. on April 21 to the 14200 block of Castaway Drive in Silver Spring on Monday afternoon, where a fire had broken out, sending smoke billowing throughout the home. The Montgomery County fire. Twitter/@mcfrsPIO According to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue officials, the homeowners were not home at the time,  and while several pets were rescued, at least two cats died. The Montgomery County fire. Montgomer…
‘Lavender’ The Dog Reunites With Rescuers Weeks After 'Unimaginable Cruelty' In Schenectady ‘Lavender’ The Dog Reunites With Rescuers Weeks After 'Unimaginable Cruelty' In Schenectady
‘Lavender’ The Dog Reunites With Rescuers Weeks After 'Unimaginable Cruelty' In Schenectady In a moment as tender as it was powerful, Lavender—an abused dog whose story has gripped upstate New York—was reunited this week with the very heroes who saved her life. The gentle pup, still recovering from unimaginable cruelty, greeted members of the Schenectady Police Department, Schenectady Animal Control, and the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society’s (MHHS) Humane Law Enforcement team with tail wags and quiet trust. It was her way of saying thank you. “Lavender’s Heroes Reunited,” MHHS wrote in a heartfelt update Friday, April 18, on Facebook. “Lavender greeted them with tail wags and trust—a…
Filth, Feces, Freezers: 35+ Animals Found In Squalid Sterling Home In Cruelty Case Filth, Feces, Freezers: 35+ Animals Found In Squalid Sterling Home In Cruelty Case
Filth, Feces, Freezers: 35+ Animals Found In Squalid Sterling Home In Cruelty Case More than 20 dogs, a goat, a mini horse, and other malnourished animals were rescued from a filthy Connecticut home, authorities said. Kelly Desnoyers, 56, was charged with 35 counts of animal cruelty. Nicole Desnoyers, 22, also of Sterling, faces 40 counts, according to the Connecticut State Police. Police responded on Feb. 13 after a concerned resident requested a welfare check, believing the Desnoyers were hoarding animals. When troopers arrived, they could see and hear numerous dogs inside the house, whimpering and yelping in distress, police said. As they approached, the overwhelming …
Loose Alpaca: Officers Lasso Furry Fugitive In Mount Kisco Loose Alpaca: Officers Lasso Furry Fugitive In Mount Kisco
Loose Alpaca: Officers Lasso Furry Fugitive In Mount Kisco It was an udderly unexpected call for Westchester County Police when dispatchers received a 911 report of a loose alpaca.  Officers received the call around 10:09 a.m. on Thursday, April 17, and quickly found the animal in question, which had initially been believed to be a llama but was actually an alpaca that had slipped out of a trailer near Hotel MTK on Pat Reilly Way, according to the department.  The adventurous alpaca took a brief trot over to Kisco Avenue, even wandering near the Land Rover dealership.  Thanks to the swift actions of the officers, the woolly wanderer…
64 Cats Rescued From 'Horrific' Conditions On Broken-Down Bus In Westtown: SPCA Needs Help 64 Cats Rescued From 'Horrific' Conditions On Broken-Down Bus In Westtown: SPCA Needs Help
64 Cats Rescued From 'Horrific' Conditions On Broken-Down Bus In Westtown: SPCA Needs Help More than 60 cats are now safe after being rescued from a squalid hoarding situation that Hudson Valley SPCA officials are calling one of the most heartbreaking and complicated operations they’ve ever conducted.  On Monday, April 7, the nonprofit’s Humane Law Enforcement team descended on a rural property in the Orange County hamlet of Westtown, where 100 cats were found packed inside a broken-down school bus that reeked of feces and rotting food, according to the Hudson Valley SPCA.  SPCA officials added that the bus was also filled with the decomposing bodies of other cats …