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Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge

Wyckoff-Franklin Lakes, NJ
News
'Perfectly Imperfect:' Surrendered Pup At Oakland Rescue Blissfully Unaware Of Abnormalities 'Perfectly Imperfect:' Surrendered Pup At Oakland Rescue Blissfully Unaware Of Abnormalities
'Perfectly Imperfect:' Surrendered Pup At Oakland Rescue Blissfully Unaware Of Abnormalities All that Rabbit wants is love. The Frenchie mix was surrendered to the Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge in Oakland weighing just 16 pounds.  Rabbit's entire spine, chest, and front legs are abnormal. However, he is neurologically appropriate and shows no sign of pain, RBARI said.  "He walks crouched on his front elbows, appearing to always be in a play bow stance," RBARI said in a Facebook post seeking an adopter or foster home for Rabbit. Rabbit remains at Country Willow Veterinary Hospital for full diagnostics, x-rays, and his neuter. In the meantime, RBARI for a" foster…

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by Cecilia Levine
Paterson, NJ
News
140 Cats Found In Cockroach-Infested Paterson Home: 'Worst Hoarding Case In Years' 140 Cats Found In Cockroach-Infested Paterson Home: 'Worst Hoarding Case In Years'
140 Cats Found In Cockroach-Infested Paterson Home: 'Worst Hoarding Case In Years' Donna Moussa of Homeless Tails, a Wayne-based organization focused on trapping and neutering, says she gets about one hoarding case a year. The one was brought to her attention Thursday, Feb. 15 was the worst she's ever seen, she said. The case came in through the owner of a Madison Avenue multi-family home in Paterson, who put out a Facebook post saying he had 50 cats and needed help. When Moussa arrived, she realized the situation was much worse: It involved a 76-year-old female tenant on the second floor, and nearly 140 cats. "It's beyond," Moussa said in a phone call Monday evening, F…

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by Cecilia Levine
Wyckoff-Franklin Lakes, NJ
News
'Jeopardy!' Host Rallies Around Cat At Oakland Animal Shelter 'Jeopardy!' Host Rallies Around Cat At Oakland Animal Shelter
'Jeopardy!' Host Rallies Around Cat At Oakland Animal Shelter On "Call Me Kat," Mayim Bialik  loved helping cats. Now she's using her platform to help an ailing cat in North Jersey. Bialik, who also hosts "Jeopardy!" announced to her 4.7 million followers on Instagram she is raising money for the Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge in Bergen County on behalf of a cat named Scooter, a 1-year-old domestic shorthair cat that was found in Paterson, via Waggle. View this post on Instagram A post shared by mayim bialik (@missmayim) The Animal Refuge, located in Oakland, is looking to raise $2,000 for emergency surge…

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by Sam Barron
Highland Lakes-Vernon, NJ
News
Community Rallies To Save Sick Cats Found In Filthy Pickup Truck In Sussex County Community Rallies To Save Sick Cats Found In Filthy Pickup Truck In Sussex County
Community Rallies To Save Sick Cats Found In Filthy Pickup Truck In Sussex County Animal lovers across Sussex County and beyond are coming together to raise vet expenses for several sick cats who were rescued from a Virginia woman's pickup truck in filthy conditions earlier this week. The felines — eight of them, to be exact — were tragically found alongside 38 dogs and 40 dead animals in the cab of an abandoned Chevy Silverado in the parking lot of a Marshall's Department store on Hampton House Road in Hampton Township on Monday, April 9, Daily Voice reported. The Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge described the animals as being “terrified, huddled in all corners” as rescuers…

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by Valerie Musson
Arlington, VA
Police & Fire
VA Woman Who Had 40 Dead Animals, 38 Live Dogs In Truck Faces Animal Cruelty Charges In NJ VA Woman Who Had 40 Dead Animals, 38 Live Dogs In Truck Faces Animal Cruelty Charges In NJ
VA Woman Who Had 40 Dead Animals, 38 Live Dogs In Truck Faces Animal Cruelty Charges In NJ Rescuers were able to save 38 dogs and eight cats found in a Virginia woman's pickup truck parked in a Sussex County lot — which was also carrying 40 dead animals, each one individually wrapped and labeled, authorities said. The gruesome discovery was made Monday night, April 9, when New Jersey State Troopers were called to the parking lot of a Marshall's Department store on Hampton House Road in Hampton Township, NJSP Trooper Charles Marchan said. Rescues Unite to help 46 desperate animals discovered in horrific conditions inside a battered pick-up truck. ... Posted by Ramapo-Bergen A…

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by Cecilia Levine
Highland Lakes-Vernon, NJ
Police & Fire
40 Dead Animals Wrapped Individually, 38 Live Dogs Rescued From Pickup In Sussex County 40 Dead Animals Wrapped Individually, 38 Live Dogs Rescued From Pickup In Sussex County
40 Dead Animals Wrapped Individually, 38 Live Dogs Rescued From Pickup In Sussex County Rescuers were able to save 38 dogs and eight cats found in a Virginia woman's pickup truck parked in a Sussex County lot — which was also carrying 40 dead animals, each one individually wrapped and labeled, authorities said. The gruesome discovery was made Monday night, April 9, when New Jersey State Troopers were called to the parking lot of a Marshall's Department store on Hampton House Road in Hampton Township, NJSP Trooper Charles Marchan said. Rescues Unite to help 46 desperate animals discovered in horrific conditions inside a battered pick-up truck. ... Posted by Ramapo-Bergen A…

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by Cecilia Levine
Marlton-Evesham, NJ
News
DUMPED AND LEFT FOR DEAD: Sick Pitbull Puppies Found Shivering In NJ Woods DUMPED AND LEFT FOR DEAD: Sick Pitbull Puppies Found Shivering In NJ Woods
Dumped AND Left FOR Dead: Sick Pitbull Puppies Found Shivering In NJ Woods Shivering. Defenseless. Alone. This was how three pitbull puppies were found last week in a wooded area of New Jersey. A keen-eyed driver going past the Wildlife Management Area in Millville spotted one puppy sitting on the side of the road, as if waiting for someone, on Wednesday, Nov. 16. When animal control officers arrived, they were surprised to find two other puppies 50 feet further into the woods. All three puppies were crouching down and shivering.  A happy update for Finch, Fox and Falcon, our three pups abandoned in the woods with parvo. We are thrilled to share... Poste…

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by Cecilia Levine
Wyckoff-Franklin Lakes, NJ
News
Graphic Video Shows Cat 'Ripped Apart' Possibly By Raccoon In North Jersey Graphic Video Shows Cat 'Ripped Apart' Possibly By Raccoon In North Jersey
Graphic Video Shows Cat 'Ripped Apart' Possibly By Raccoon In North Jersey A local animal shelter is rushing to the aid of a friendly stray cat who was brutally attacked by another animal. A graphic video shared by Ramapo Bergen Animal Refuge shows the cat loudly meowing with a plate of food, as concerned residents seek help. Urgent‼️Cat attacked and in desperate need of rescue – please help us say YES! We were just alerted to a cat in urgent... Posted by Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 "They're saying that they think a raccoon ripped this poor ripped this poor cat apart," a woman can be heard saying from behind the camera. "We apologi…

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by Cecilia Levine
Paterson, NJ
Police & Fire
Six Starved Kittens Rescued From Paterson Alley Six Starved Kittens Rescued From Paterson Alley
Six Starved Kittens Rescued From Paterson Alley Six underweight kittens abandoned in a Paterson alley will soon be in need of loving homes. The four-month-old cats were found in a pair of carriers and were described as being emaciated by Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, who is caring for them. The questions into their story are endless: Where did these kittens come from? Who could keep kittens in their home and not feed them? What if they hadn’t been discovered? How long did they wait for help? The kittens "voraciously" devoured their food, RBARI officials said. Click here to send them a gift from RBARI's Amazon wish list.

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by Cecilia Levine
Paterson, NJ
News
Dozen Pets Rescued From Passaic County Owner's Side Days After Death Dozen Pets Rescued From Passaic County Owner's Side Days After Death
Dozen Pets Rescued From Passaic County Owner's Side Days After Death Eleven dogs and one cat were rescued from their owner’s side days after she passed away in her Passaic County home, officials said. The Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge (RBARI) and Second Chance Pet Adoption League joined forces to bring in the dozen animals in the "distressing" animal welfare situation in Haledon, rescuers said in a news release. "The owner of these twelve desperate animals had passed away days before they were discovered," officials said.  "When police arrived for a welfare check, they were shocked by the living conditions in the small, packed apartment. While their person l…

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by Cecilia Levine
Englewood, NJ
News
RECOGNIZE THEM? Twin Shepherds Abandoned On Palisades Interstate Parkway RECOGNIZE THEM? Twin Shepherds Abandoned On Palisades Interstate Parkway
Recognize Them? Twin Shepherds Abandoned On Palisades Interstate Parkway Abandoned twin German Shepherds were found on successive nights in the same area of the Palisades Interstate Parkway in Alpine, and police suspect both may be related to a third who turned up in nearby Closter. “Neither had a collar or identification tags and they weren’t micro-chipped,” PIP Police Sgt. First Class Raymond E. Walter said of the two pooches found walking on the PIP, one on Saturday, the other on Sunday. “It appears that they may have been abandoned along the highway since it’s extremely rural there and both were found in the same area,” Watler said. The dogs found in …

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by Jerry DeMarco
Wyckoff-Franklin Lakes, NJ
News
2nd Chances: Hero Dog Adopted From North Jersey Shelter Saves Owner Having Stroke 2nd Chances: Hero Dog Adopted From North Jersey Shelter Saves Owner Having Stroke
2nd Chances: Hero Dog Adopted From North Jersey Shelter Saves Owner Having Stroke A 6-year-old German Shepherd given a second chance at life by a North Jersey man gave him the same in return last week Hero Sadie was home alone with her new owner Brian last week when he had a stroke. The dog licked her owner's face to keep him awake and then dragged him to his phone to call for help. Brian says he has Sadie to thank for his life. Sadie was surrendered to Ramapo Bergen Animal Refuge, and was seemingly confused, having lost the one family she knew, the shelter said. "Sadie is a loyal dog, but nervous and protective with new people, making her a more difficult placement," …

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by Cecilia Levine
Paterson, NJ
Obituaries
Nick Speranza Of Hawthorne Dies, 41 Nick Speranza Of Hawthorne Dies, 41
Nick Speranza Of Hawthorne Dies, 41 Nicholas Speranza of Hawthorne died on Monday, Sept. 14. He was 41 years old. A water at Puzzo's restaurant in Hawthorne, Nick was a Ridgewood native and enjoyed riding his bike and walking through Goffle Brook Park, his obituary says. He was remembered as an animal lover and artist. Visitation will be Friday, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Browning-Forshay Funeral Home. The funeral service and cremation will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to FOWA – Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 3701, Wayne, NJ 07470 or to the Ramapo Bergen Animal Refuge, 2 Shelter Lane, Oakland, N…

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by Cecilia Levine
Wyckoff-Franklin Lakes, NJ
News
'Sweet' 6-Month-Old Puppy Suffers Skull Fracture In Paterson Hit-Run 'Sweet' 6-Month-Old Puppy Suffers Skull Fracture In Paterson Hit-Run
'Sweet' 6-Month-Old Puppy Suffers Skull Fracture In Paterson Hit-Run A 6-month-old puppy was rushed to the hospital with head trauma in a Paterson hit-and-run, officials said. Olive was found bleeding in the street with skull fractures around her sinuses, swollen eyes and a broken tooth after being was struck by a driver who fled the scene Saturday, Ramapo Bergen Animal Refuge said in a release. “Despite the pain, her tail doesn’t stop wagging and she is incredibly sweet,” officials said. Olive walks with a limp and will require ongoing treatment to ensure a safe recovery. RBAR officials are asking for donations to help fund Olive’s treatment and will matc…

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by Valerie Musson
Wyckoff-Franklin Lakes, NJ
Lifestyle
ADOPT: Chihuahua Puppies Rescued From Illegal Mill Still Need Homes ADOPT: Chihuahua Puppies Rescued From Illegal Mill Still Need Homes
Adopt: Chihuahua Puppies Rescued From Illegal Mill Still Need Homes Several small dogs rescued from an illegal Scotch Plains puppy mill are in need of homes, Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge says. While dogs in a family of Pomperanians whose future adopters are waiting anxiously pending medical clearance, several Chihuahua puppies still need families, the Oakland-based rescue says. The gentle and shy puppies need a home prepared to give them care where they will feel safe and loved, RBARI said on Facebook. Adoption applications for the dogs, named after "The Office" cast, can be found here. Some of the dogs were named after "The Office" cast.RBARI

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by Cecilia Levine
Elizabeth, NJ
Police & Fire
130 Animals Seized In Illegal Union County Puppy Mill 130 Animals Seized In Illegal Union County Puppy Mill
130 Animals Seized In Illegal Union County Puppy Mill More than 130 animals were seized from an illegal puppy mill run from a Scotch Plains home that authorities said was in deplorable condition. Authorities charged Dominick Ciabattari, 60, with 10 criminal offenses and four disorderly violations -- and said they expect to add more -- after recovering two dozen cats, 71 Chihuahuas, 18 Golden Retrievers, 17 Pomeranians and 3 Pekingese dogs, officials said. They ranged from newborn to fully-grown, Union County Prosecutor Lyndsay V. Ruotolo and Scotch Plains Police Chief Ted Conley said in a joint announcement Wednesday. "The preliminary i…

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by Cecilia Levine
Wyckoff-Franklin Lakes, NJ
Police & Fire
Heartbreaking: Help Sought Saving Life Of Emaciated Dog Found In Paterson Heartbreaking: Help Sought Saving Life Of Emaciated Dog Found In Paterson
Heartbreaking: Help Sought Saving Life Of Emaciated Dog Found In Paterson "An emaciated dog in need of urgent medical care” doesn't quite describe the condition of a starving dog rescued from the streets of Paterson. The frail, 17-pound pooch, who was named Reese, made through the night with a normal pulse at the Oradell Animal Hospital, but "her temperature is low, and she is incredibly weak," officials with the Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge said. "She has been able to lift her head and even give kisses as her wounds are delicately cleaned," the Oakland-based organization said. Intravenous fluids had to be delivered extremely slowly because of Reese's delicate c…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Wyckoff-Franklin Lakes, NJ
News
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…

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by Cecilia Levine
Hackensack, NJ
Events
Bergen County Police Go Head-To-Head With SWAT Team, Army Cadets For Charity Bergen County Police Go Head-To-Head With SWAT Team, Army Cadets For Charity
Bergen County Police Go Head-To-Head With SWAT Team, Army Cadets For Charity Bergen County law enforcement, SWAT team members and U.S. Army cadets will be going head-to-head for charity next month. Battle of the Warriors begins at 10 a.m. at Fair Lawn's Parisi Speed School, Dec. 1. Admission is $10 and will all go to charity. The Paramus Police Department, Bergen County Regional SWAT Team and West Point will compete in nine athletic events ranging from kettle bell rows to tug of war. Each participating organization chose a beneficiary: Paramus PD: Oakland's Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge Parisi School: Best Buddies BCR SWAT: Tomahawk Charitable Soluti…

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by Cecilia Levine
Hackensack, NJ
News
Dog Left To Die In Sweltering North Jersey Apartment Dog Left To Die In Sweltering North Jersey Apartment
Dog Left To Die In Sweltering North Jersey Apartment No food. No water. No strength to move from her own waste -- a dog was left to die in a Paterson apartment in more than 100 degree temperatures. The emaciated pit bull was found Wednesday tied up in the basement of an apartment complex on North 3rd Street after a concerned citizen reported the dog was in the basement Paterson Chief Animal Control Officer John DeCando told local media outlets.  Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge rescued the dog -- now named Phoenix -- and rushed her to the Oradell Animal Hospital. "This poor innocent dog can’t move," the rescue said. "She can’t even…

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by Cecilia Levine
Northern Highlands, NJ
Obituaries
Matthew DeCesare Of Allendale Remembered For Love Of Animals, Performing Matthew DeCesare Of Allendale Remembered For Love Of Animals, Performing
Matthew DeCesare Of Allendale Remembered For Love Of Animals, Performing Matthew Bryant DeCesare of Allendale died unexpectedly on June 27. He was 26 years old. Born in California, Matthew was been an Allendale resident since 2005. His passions were his family, his friends, his dog and performing.  He attended Northern Highlands Regional High School. Also near and dear to Matthew's heart was his love for nature and animals. Donations in his memory can be made to Ramapo Bergen Animal Refuge, 2 Shelter Lane, Oakland, NJ 07436. Visitation is scheduled for 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on July 2 at the  Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. A Celebration of Life wi…

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by Cecilia Levine
Wyckoff-Franklin Lakes, NJ
Lifestyle
Oakland Shelter Dogs To Appear On Animal Planet's ‘Dog Bowl’ Oakland Shelter Dogs To Appear On Animal Planet's ‘Dog Bowl’
Oakland Shelter Dogs To Appear On Animal Planet's ‘Dog Bowl’ OAKLAND, N.J. – A pair of Oakland dogs are about to make their television debut. Kody and Lexi, who are being taken care of by the Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, will appear on Animal Planet’s first-ever Dog Bowl. Animal Planet decided to hold the televised bowl featuring older, adoptable dogs this year after more than a decade of airing its Puppy Bowl to help younger canines find homes. The Dog Bowl will air on Saturday, February 3, at 8 p.m., the night before Super Bowl LII. “We are proud to represent both senior dogs, and shelter dogs in general,” the Oakland shelter said in a Facebook p…

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by Lauren Kidd Ferguson
Wyckoff-Franklin Lakes, NJ
News
Oakland Shelter Takes In 12 Severely Neglected Dogs Abandoned In Paterson Oakland Shelter Takes In 12 Severely Neglected Dogs Abandoned In Paterson
Oakland Shelter Takes In 12 Severely Neglected Dogs Abandoned In Paterson OAKLAND, N.J. – The Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge in Oakland is caring for 12 dogs that were found abandoned and caged in an empty Paterson house on Tuesday. The dogs are “the most seriously matted and neglected dogs we have ever seen,” RBARI shared in a Facebook. “All twelve dogs are in need of medical care and extensive grooming, as some of them are unable to even see or walk due to their severe matting,” the shelter posted. But, “most are already seeking attention and affection, as if to thank their rescuers,” the post states. RBARI is seeking donations in order to get the dogs the care …

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by Lauren Kidd Ferguson