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Cat 'Mobile' Adorable Adoptions Rolling To Penn State Berks Cat 'Mobile' Adorable Adoptions Rolling To Penn State Berks
Cat 'Mobile' Adorable Adoptions Rolling To Penn State Berks You've heard of the batmobile but have you heard of the cat mobile? Cats and kittens will be available for adoption at the Guts & Glory Digestive and Wellness Expo on Saturday, Sept. 28, the Animal Rescue League of Berks County announced earlier in the week. The mobile cat adoption event will take place on the Perkins Plaza Event Lawn at Penn State Berks, 1801 Broadcasting Road, Reading from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. You can adopt a fur friend or hairline feline but the ARL advises that adoption fees will vary by pet. Potential adopters must go through the rescue league's regular process, whic…
Kitten Rescued From Under Car Hood On Parkway In Yonkers Kitten Rescued From Under Car Hood On Parkway In Yonkers
Kitten Rescued From Under Car Hood On Parkway In Yonkers Sometimes pets find their way into people's lives in strange ways, such as one kitten who has a new home after being rescued from inside an engine on a busy parkway in Westchester.  The incident happened in Yonkers on Tuesday, Sept. 10, when a motorist on the Saw Mill River Parkway heard a "funny noise" coming from under their hood, according to the Westchester County Police Department.  The department's Emergency Service Unit then arrived to help and realized a kitten had somehow gotten deep inside the engine compartment.  Officers had to partially take apart the engine bef…
Dog Who Has Spent Nearly His Entire Life At Bergen Animal Shelter Needs Home (And More) Dog Who Has Spent Nearly His Entire Life At Bergen Animal Shelter Needs Home (And More)
Dog Who Has Spent Nearly His Entire Life At Bergen Animal Shelter Needs Home (And More) Two are strays and two are surrenders. All four dogs are ready for find their fur-ever families. The pups featured in this news article are among dozens who are ready to be adopted out from the Bergen County Animal Shelter in Teterboro. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Daily Voice NJ (@dailyvoicenewjersey) Can you believe Brick is still looking for a home? This 8 year old gentleman is calm and walks well on a leash. If you... Posted by Bergen County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 MEET BRICK:…
'Crazy Rescue Ladies' Plead Guilty After 170+ Pets Saved From Disgusting NJ Home: Prosecutors 'Crazy Rescue Ladies' Plead Guilty After 170+ Pets Saved From Disgusting NJ Home: Prosecutors
'Crazy Rescue Ladies' Plead Guilty After 170+ Pets Saved From Disgusting NJ Home: Prosecutors Two Brick Township women who called themselves the "Crazy Rescue Ladies" admitted to having more than 170 pets in deplorable conditions, authorities said. Michele Nycz, 60, pleaded guilty on Monday, June 24 to two counts of animal cruelty, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said in a news release. Aimee Lonczak, 51, also pleaded guilty on the same day to two counts of animal cruelty, along with child neglect. Brick police responded to a complaint of a suspected puppy mill run at a home on Arrowhead Park Drive on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022. Officers smelled a strong odor…
Woman Who Euthanized Dog Shocked To Discover He's Still Alive — And She Isn't Getting Him Back Woman Who Euthanized Dog Shocked To Discover He's Still Alive — And She Isn't Getting Him Back
Woman Who Euthanized Dog Shocked To Discover He's Still Alive — And She Isn't Getting Him Back A former Maryland resident who made the difficult decision to put her puppy down due to unrelenting health conditions has learned that he is healthy and still alive — and she won't be getting him back. Kristie Pereira, 32, who recently moved to San Antonio, TX from of Laurel, MD, adopted Amos Hart from Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation in Falls Church, VA in December 2022. She renamed him Beau, and Pereira says the two were "happy as can be." That is, up until February 2023, when Pereira noticed Beau was exhibiting strange behavior.  "He'd be pacing around and at times I'd lo…
Dead Animal, 25 Dogs Found In Young Man's Home: Galloway Police Dead Animal, 25 Dogs Found In Young Man's Home: Galloway Police
Dead Animal, 25 Dogs Found In Young Man's Home: Galloway Police A Wildwood Crest man was arrested after more than two dozen dogs and cats were found living in poor conditions in Atlantic County, authorities said. Galloway Township police said 23-year-old Jason Millar was charged with cruelty to animals after officers went to a house on Zurich Avenue on Saturday, Feb. 10, to follow up on an animal complaint. Millar told officers he was the owner of the animals. Investigators found a dead dog, along with about 25 dogs and a cat "with insufficient access to food and water." Animal control officers arrived to provide care for the animals and bring them to …
'She's All I Have': $6K Reward Offered For Morristown Dog Spooked By Fireworks Now Missing 'She's All I Have': $6K Reward Offered For Morristown Dog Spooked By Fireworks Now Missing
'She's All I Have': $6K Reward Offered For Morristown Dog Spooked By Fireworks Now Missing It's been more than three weeks since Meep, a Boston terrier with health issues, went missing in Morris County and her owner is desperate to get her back. Summer Sheldrick said on Facebook Meep was let out to use the bathroom at 12:15 a.m. on New Year's Day on Budd Street in Morristown, but she got spooked by fireworks, got loose and ran off.  Sheldrick said by the time she realized Meep was loose, she was already far gone. Now Sheldrick is offering a $6,000 reward for the safe return of Meep. Meep was last seen on Dorothy Drive in Morristown, Sheldrick said.  "We continued to se…
‘A Tipping Point’: Mohawk Hudson Humane Society Desperately Seeks Adopters Amid Shelter Crisis ‘A Tipping Point’: Mohawk Hudson Humane Society Desperately Seeks Adopters Amid Shelter Crisis
‘A Tipping Point’: Mohawk Hudson Humane Society Desperately Seeks Adopters Amid Shelter Crisis An animal shelter in the region is blaming a “perfect storm” of problems for the sheltering crisis it now finds itself in. In Albany County, the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society (MHHS) in Menands has reached “a tipping point” and can no longer accept strays from the public, the organization announced on Monday, Aug. 14. “As a shelter that prides itself as being a resource for our community, this breaks our heart, but we know that we need to care for those within our walls first,” the humane society said on Facebook. As of Monday, the shelter had 405 animals in its care, up nine from the start…
40 Cats Rescued From Feces-Covered VA Home Will Soon Be Up For Adoption: Officials 40 Cats Rescued From Feces-Covered VA Home Will Soon Be Up For Adoption: Officials
40 Cats Rescued From Feces-Covered VA Home Will Soon Be Up For Adoption: Officials Forty cats found living in deplorable conditions of a Loudoun County home are in the hands of rescuers. An investigation into the Sterling hoarding case began on Tuesday, Aug. 1, when a member of the public contacted Loudoun County Animal Services to check the welfare on cats. We are caring for 40 cats that were received after a pet hoarding investigation that revealed unsafe living conditions... Posted by Loudoun County Animal Services on Friday, August 11, 2023 When LCAS Humane Law Enforcement Officers (HLEO) arrived, they found multiple cats both inside and outside of the home. Upon…
$1 Million Project: Animal Shelter To Be Reconstructed By Mount Vernon $1 Million Project: Animal Shelter To Be Reconstructed By Mount Vernon
$1 Million Project: Animal Shelter To Be Reconstructed By Mount Vernon After years of neglect, an animal shelter in Westchester that closed earlier in 2023 is getting $1 million toward restoring and enhancing its services, city officials announced.  The Mount Vernon Animal Shelter, which closed earlier in 2023, will receive a million dollars in funding that will go toward "essential resources" needed to restore its operation, city officials said.  The funding was announced on Friday, May 3 by Mount Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard and New York State Assemblyman J. Gary Pretlow, who represents parts of Yonkers and Mount Vernon.  In addi…
When Cats Fly: 50 Texas Felines Airlifted To Mass In Search Of Forever Homes When Cats Fly: 50 Texas Felines Airlifted To Mass In Search Of Forever Homes
When Cats Fly: 50 Texas Felines Airlifted To Mass In Search Of Forever Homes Massachusetts cats may be commenting on the southern drawl of 47 feline Texas ex-pats who were shipped into New Bedford over the weekend to head to a Salem shelter.  As the weather heats up, so does the pressure for the SPCA of Texas, an animal shelter currently overrun with pets. The busy shelter received a helping hand from the MSPCA and Northeast Animal Shelter, which welcomed dozens of cats on Saturday, March 18.  The cats will undergoing their state-mandated quarantine before being available for adoption.MSPCA-Angell “As the weather gets warmer, shelters will likely see an increase…
Homeward Bound: Salem Shelter Brings Out-Of-State Pets To Massachusetts Homeward Bound: Salem Shelter Brings Out-Of-State Pets To Massachusetts
Homeward Bound: Salem Shelter Brings Out-Of-State Pets To Massachusetts Dozens of pets suffering from animal shelter overcrowding were brought to Massachusetts from other states this week, animal shelter officials said.  MSPCA-Angell and Northeast Animal Shelter transported the pets who arrived in Massachusetts on December 27 from shelters in Tennessee, Texas, and Kentucky. The pets will be placed in Northeast Animal Shelter in Salem until they are adopted. The 23 dogs arrived in Salem the evening of December 27.MSPCA-Angell The influx of pets includes German Shepherds, Dachshunds, Shih Tzus, and Labrador Retrievers, all between eight weeks and two years ol…
Hop To It! MSPCA Waives Fees For Rabbits and Guinea Pigs In Boston, Salem Hop To It! MSPCA Waives Fees For Rabbits and Guinea Pigs In Boston, Salem
Hop To It! Mspca Waives Fees For Rabbits and Guinea Pigs In Boston, Salem Get the carrots and heads of lettuce ready — more than 130 little critters in need of homes will be free to adopt for one weekend, animal shelter officials say. The MSPCA-Angell and the Northeast Animal Shelter are overflowing with small animals, so they will waive adoption fees for guinea pigs and rabbits on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 17-18, MSPCA-Angell announced.  New pet parents will avoid adoption fees of $85 per rabbit and $30 per guinea pig, meaning happy critters can get extra treats with the savings.  Bubbles is a five-month-old Guinea Pig available in Methuen.MSPCA-Angell Two …
Judge Upholds Order Banning Nassau County Pet Stores From Buying, Adopting New Puppies Judge Upholds Order Banning Nassau County Pet Stores From Buying, Adopting New Puppies
Judge Upholds Order Banning Nassau County Pet Stores From Buying, Adopting New Puppies A judge upheld New York Attorney General Letitia James’ order barring a Long Island pet store from purchasing or adopting puppies after selling mistreated and sick pets to unwitting customers. In December 2021, James announced that her office secured a court order banning Shake A Paw stores in Hicksville and Lynbrook in Nassau County from purchasing or adopting new puppies. Earlier story - Long Island Pet Stores Banned From Purchasing, Adopting New Puppies, NY AG Says According to investigators, Shake A Paw: Falsely advertised sick pets as healthy Fabricated health certificates; Failed…
Alert Issued For Scammers Asking For Personal Contact Information Alert Issued For Scammers Asking For Personal Contact Information
Alert Issued For Scammers Asking For Personal Contact Information Potential pet owners in Westchester are being cautioned of a scam making the rounds involving opportunistic fraudsters attempting to gain the personal information of those looking to adopt an animal. The SPCA of Westchester issued an alert after receiving reports of at least two scammers who have been reaching out to people asking for a deposit and personal contact information after they show interest in adopting a new pet. According to the SPCA, the scammers have been targeting those who have shown interest in the organization’s adoptable pets through posts on social media. Officials note…
Family Sought For Bonded PA Dogs Who 'Need To Work On Dieting' Family Sought For Bonded PA Dogs Who 'Need To Work On Dieting'
Family Sought For Bonded PA Dogs Who 'Need To Work On Dieting' A pair of dogs whose owner went into a nursing home are in need of a forever home, according to their Bucks County-based rescue. Nikki and Fluffy are bonded 9-year-old Collie mixes, according to Last Chance Ranch in Quakertown. They are described as being "very sweet dogs who would love a new home together where they can spend their days napping together and going for walks." Both are overweight and will need to work on dieting, the rescue said. Contact Last Chance Ranch to apply.
Total Of 68 Cats Rescued From Single Home In Region Total Of 68 Cats Rescued From Single Home In Region
Total Of 68 Cats Rescued From Single Home In Region Dozens of cats are looking for new “forever homes” after they were surrendered to a Massachusetts animal shelter by a man unable to continue taking care of them. Earlier this month, a pet owner in Worcester County contacted the Second Chance Animal Services in North Brookfield because he had to leave his home and needed to make arrangements for cats he had taken in through the years. Initially, 52 pets were handed over to the shelter, with an additional 16 surrendered over the weekend on Saturday, Oct. 23 to bring the total to 68 cats that will soon be up for adoption. 
“Over the weekend …
COVID-19: Pandemic Brings Record Demand For Pets, Overwhelming Some Businesses COVID-19: Pandemic Brings Record Demand For Pets, Overwhelming Some Businesses
Covid-19: Pandemic Brings Record Demand For Pets, Overwhelming Some Businesses A record number of Americans have turned to pandemic pets to ride out the uncertainty of the COVID-19 outbreak, leaving some businesses and shelters overwhelmed due to the demand. With the rise in new pet owners has come a demand for veterinary, grooming, and training services for the millions of new animals being adopted during the pandemic that some businesses are struggling to keep up with. “Our training and our grooming is getting overwhelmed with demand,” Petco CEO Ron Coughlin said to Bloomberg. “Our vet hospitals and our vet clinics are having more and more demand as people feel mor…
NJ Woman's Brutally Honest Adoption Ad For 'Neurotic Mess' Chihuahua Goes Viral NJ Woman's Brutally Honest Adoption Ad For 'Neurotic Mess' Chihuahua Goes Viral
NJ Woman's Brutally Honest Adoption Ad For 'Neurotic Mess' Chihuahua Goes Viral A New Jersey woman is gaining national attention for a Facebook post she penned in hopes of getting her "neurotic mess" but "kind of cute to look at" foster dog adopted. Tyfanee Fortuna has been fostering Prancer, a Chihuaua, through Oak Ridge-based Second Chance Pet Adoption League since November. The 25-year-old Clinton resident began working at animal shelters when she was 12 years old, and currently has eight other foster pets at home. She's had dozens over the years, each one eventually going to a new, loving home. Rehoming Prancer, however, has proven difficult, Fortuna said. P…
Bill Banning Sale Of Dogs, Cats, Rabbits In Springfield Awaits Mayor's Signature Bill Banning Sale Of Dogs, Cats, Rabbits In Springfield Awaits Mayor's Signature
Bill Banning Sale Of Dogs, Cats, Rabbits In Springfield Awaits Mayor's Signature The phrase “adopt, don’t shop,” may soon be a relic of the past for one Massachusetts city that is contemplating banning the commercial sale of pets. An ordinance in Springfield banning the sale of cats, dogs, and rabbits within the city has gained traction and is on its way to the desk of Mayor Domenic Sarno for approval. The bill was passed unanimously by the Springfield City Council. City Council members who support the ordinance have said that the proposal would help put an end to the “puppy mill pipeline” in pet stores. If approved, the ordinance will affect both current and future …
Christmas Comes Early For Kittens Left For Dead At South Jersey Recycling Center Christmas Comes Early For Kittens Left For Dead At South Jersey Recycling Center
Christmas Comes Early For Kittens Left For Dead At South Jersey Recycling Center Finding objects that have been thrown away improperly with recyclables is not out of the norm for recycling workers. But when staffers heard saw movement and heard cries coming from a backpack on a conveyor belt at the Burlington County Recycling Center, they knew this wasn't trash. To their shock and surprise, three small kittens were inside the bag. They had apparently been placed in the backpack and abandoned in a recycling container. Miraculously, the cuddly kittens survived getting dumped into a recycling collection truck and then loaded onto the conveyors at the recycling center. T…
COVID-19: Poll Reveals Percentage Of NYers Who Are Comfortable Going To Restaurants, Bars, Gyms COVID-19: Poll Reveals Percentage Of NYers Who Are Comfortable Going To Restaurants, Bars, Gyms
Covid-19: Poll Reveals Percentage Of NYers Who Are Comfortable Going To Restaurants, Bars, Gyms New York residents are reluctant to return to several  indoor activities, including indoor dining and going to the gym, according to a brand-new poll. The Siena College Research Institute statewide poll was conducted Thursday, Aug. 20 through Thursday, Aug. 27 by random telephone calls to 343 adults via landline and cell phones and 402 responses drawn from a proprietary panel of New Yorkers. Majorities of those polled are not comfortable dining inside restaurants (58 percent), going to the gym (70 percent), theater (73 percent), bowling alley (65 percent) or bar (72 percent)…
60 Dogs Rescued In Central Jersey Need Care, Foster Homes 60 Dogs Rescued In Central Jersey Need Care, Foster Homes
60 Dogs Rescued In Central Jersey Need Care, Foster Homes More than 60 small dogs were rescued from a home in Central Jersey on Monday, authorities said. Many of the dogs and newborn pups need grooming, medical care and foster homes, the MCSPCA said in a statement and on its Facebook page. The Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MCSPCA) saved the  dogs from from living in “horrific conditions.” at a home in the Belford section of Middletown, the MCSPCA said. Several pregnant dogs were recovered, along with newborn puppies that were hours old, the MCSPCA said. “Many of these poor animals were so matted in t…
4 Kittens Have Second Chance, Thanks To Whoever Left Them Outside Of Oakland Shelter 4 Kittens Have Second Chance, Thanks To Whoever Left Them Outside Of Oakland Shelter
4 Kittens Have Second Chance, Thanks To Whoever Left Them Outside Of Oakland Shelter Four kittens were given a second chance -- thanks to whoever left them in a cardboard box outside of an Oakland animal shelter. A Ramapo Bergen Animal Refuge staff member was walking a dog when she noticed the sealed box, with a piece of paper labeled "kittens" taped to it on Oct. 18, the organization said. "She brought the box to a safe place, dreading what she would find inside," RBARI said.  "When she slowly opened the box, four tiny eyes peered out at her, quite frightened.  "She breathed a sigh of relief that these precious tiny kittens appeared to be healthy and bright eye…
GRAPHIC: Sweet Passaic County Pit Bull Attacked By Dog Siblings GRAPHIC: Sweet Passaic County Pit Bull Attacked By Dog Siblings
Graphic: Sweet Passaic County Pit Bull Attacked By Dog Siblings A 6-year-old pit bull who was attacked by his two dog siblings is being put up for adoption so he will be in a safer environment, said the Bergen County rescue that helped save him. Capone came from a loving home in Bloomingdale with two other dogs and a baby, and often had playdates with his grandmother's cat, Ramapo-Bergen Animal Rescue said in a joint statement with Jersey Pits Rescue. The sweet pit bull was often picked on by the other dogs in the house and on Wednesday night, was viciously attacked, rescue officials said. It became apparent to his family that he was no longer safe at…
Abandoned Dog Found Tied To Tree In Norwalk Park Stirs Plenty Of Hearts Abandoned Dog Found Tied To Tree In Norwalk Park Stirs Plenty Of Hearts
Abandoned Dog Found Tied To Tree In Norwalk Park Stirs Plenty Of Hearts A dog found tied to a tree in Norwalk with a note telling her story has melted the hearts of plenty of area residents interested in adopting. Annabelle was found by a passerby in Cranbury Park on Friday, July 26, said the Norwalk Animal Control. Animal control officers responded and found the 3-year-old female pitbull tied to a tree, along with a note on her collar, the department said. “To whomever loves dogs,” the note said. “She’s an amazing dog. House trained. Brendal and Bully. Aug. 12 she’ll be 3 years. Human friendly. Dog friendly. All shots and a sweet heart. Her name is Annabell.…
5 Pets In Need At The Bergen County Animal Shelter 5 Pets In Need At The Bergen County Animal Shelter
5 Pets In Need At The Bergen County Animal Shelter Looking to add an animal to the family?  Here are five pets at the Bergen County Animal Shelter in need of forever families. ** Click the hyperlinks for the Petfinder pages. ** Carla the Tabby Cat, 4 years old. Carla has the prettiest markings and a few cute little dots lined perfectly on her nose. She is around 4 years old and there is not much information about her since she was abandoned. She is now in search of her perfect new family! Carla is just the sweetest little girl! As soon as she gets close enough to you, she will put her paws on you asking to be picked up. She even gives…
20-Plus Abandoned Cats Found Without Food, Water At Centerport Home 20-Plus Abandoned Cats Found Without Food, Water At Centerport Home
20-Plus Abandoned Cats Found Without Food, Water At Centerport Home More than 20 abandoned cats are looking for new owners after they were found abandoned without food or water in a dilapidated Centerport home. In total, 22 cats were found inside a deteriorating Taylor Street home with empty food and water bowls, surrounded by trash and filth. The cats would escape through a broken window to go hunting and returned to the home for warmth and shelter. The cats were reportedly left behind after the previous tenants were abruptly evicted and left on short notice. Photos of the interior of the house found garbage strewn about, cat feces, dirt and muck spread th…
Mineola Husband, Wife Charged With Animal Cruelty After Deaths Of Two Puppies Mineola Husband, Wife Charged With Animal Cruelty After Deaths Of Two Puppies
Mineola Husband, Wife Charged With Animal Cruelty After Deaths Of Two Puppies Click here for an updated story -  Here's How You Can Help: Puppy Abused By Mineola Man Accused Of Killing Two Other Dogs Faces More Surgery A Mineola man has been charged for allegedly killing two puppies just days after obtaining them and nearly killing a third, and his wife has been charged for allowing the abuse to take place. Ellie Knoller, 29, was charged with three counts of aggravated cruelty to animals and three counts of overdriving, torturing and injuring animals, said Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas and the Nassau County Society for the Prevention of…
No-Fee Cat And Dog Adoption At PAWS Courtesy Of Datto, Inc. During The Week Of April 27-May 5 No-Fee Cat And Dog Adoption At PAWS Courtesy Of Datto, Inc. During The Week Of April 27-May 5
No-Fee Cat And Dog Adoption At PAWS Courtesy Of Datto, Inc. During The Week Of April 27-May 5 If you ever thought of getting a cat or dog but the adoption fees made you stop, this is your chance. Datto, Inc., an international IT solutions provider headquartered in Norwalk, is sponsoring a week of cat and dog adoptions at PAWS (Pet Animal Welfare Society) in Norwalk in honor of employee Steven Stepleman who died suddenly last year. With no fees for the new pet parent, Datto has a goal of giving 10 dogs and 20 cats forever homes during the week of April 27 to May 5. Consider making your home the forever home of one of the pets below. ShadowPAWS Shadow is a four-year-old domestic…
Puppy Mill Ban Measure Introduced By NY Lawmakers Puppy Mill Ban Measure Introduced By NY Lawmakers
Puppy Mill Ban Measure Introduced By NY Lawmakers Puppy mills may soon be a thing of the past in New York. New York lawmakers are taking steps to introduce a new bill that would ban the sale of animals at puppy mills. The legislation would include dogs, cats and bunnies from an unregulated breeding facility. The sale of those animals would then be banned at pet stores. Officials have said that puppy mills produce approximately 2 million puppies annually throughout the country. They often spend their lives trapped in cages as they await a pet-owner to purchase them. Under federal law, it is legal for mills to confine dogs in wire, stacked …