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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,…
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
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
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
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
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…
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 …
