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Alert Issued For Increased Deer, Coyote Activity In Area Alert Issued For Increased Deer, Coyote Activity In Area
Alert Issued For Increased Deer, Coyote Activity In Area As fall slowly begins to transition into winter, animal control officials in Fairfield County are warning that there may be an increase in deer and coyote activity in the area. The New Canaan Police Department issued an alert warning that “the hunting and breeding has these animals on the move.  Residents should be alert on the roadways and protect their pets from possible encounters with buck and coyote. “Southwest residents should not let their guard down despite the continued leg-hold trapping and killing of coyote in their neighborhoods.” Earlier this month, a small dog on a leash…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Wandering Potbelly Pig Reunited With Owner In Ridgefield Wandering Potbelly Pig Reunited With Owner In Ridgefield
Wandering Potbelly Pig Reunited With Owner In Ridgefield It only took a day for a lost potbelly pig to be reunited with her owner in Fairfield County. The pig, sorry, don't know her name, was found at 1:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 21, wandering in the area of Barrack and Grandview in Ridgefield, said Ridgefield Police Department Animal Control Officer Kris Zulkeski. Zulkeski took the pig back to animal control and snapped a picture and posted it to Facebook in hopes of finding its owner. After more than 900 shares, the pig's owner was found and the two were reunited on Tuesday, Oct. 22.  "This is the first pig I have found in Ridgefield," Zulkes…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Police Warn Of Tainted Biscuits Sickening Dogs Police Warn Of Tainted Biscuits Sickening Dogs
Police Warn Of Tainted Biscuits Sickening Dogs Police in Connecticut issued a warning to area residents to beware of tainted dog biscuits left in a resident's lawn that made the family's dog become ill. The possibly tainted dog biscuits were reported to police around 9:30 a.m., Monday, Aug. 19, when a resident on Council Ring Drive called the police to report that her dog had become sick after eating dog biscuits left in their yard, said Bristol Police Lt. Geoffrey Lund. The resident told the Animal Control officer that on Saturday, Aug. 17, they found partially consumed milk bones in their yard and that their dog became ill s…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Pregnant Westport Woman Looking To Locate Owner Of Dog That Bit Her Pregnant Westport Woman Looking To Locate Owner Of Dog That Bit Her
Pregnant Westport Woman Looking To Locate Owner Of Dog That Bit Her A pregnant woman in Westport is attempting to track down the owner of a dog that bit her while she was running. Angela Ryan reported on Friday, May 31 that she had been bitten by a dog near the Longshore Club Park on Compo Road South and is concerned that the dog’s shots are not up to date. The pregnant runner was “nipped at her leg,” and later realized that the dog - described as an orange-colored doodle breed weighing approximately 20 pounds with a 60-year-old owner - had drawn blood. According to reports, the owner attempted to restrain the dog, but lunged at her as she went running by…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Dog Shot, Killed After Attacking Child, Police Officer Dog Shot, Killed After Attacking Child, Police Officer
Dog Shot, Killed After Attacking Child, Police Officer A dog had to be shot and killed after attacking a child before setting his sights on an intervening police officer. An officer from the Stratford Police Department reported that a dog was attacking a child on Everett Street at approximately 2:45 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14, prompting him to use his Taser on the canine to stop the animal. Stratford Police Capt. Frank Eannotti said that after being tased, the dog released the child, who was able to run away to safety. The dog then turned to attack the officer, who tased it for a second time, this time with no effect. After the second Taser shot …

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by Zak Failla
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Dozen Ducklings Rescued From Storm Drain In Front Of CT Elementary School Dozen Ducklings Rescued From Storm Drain In Front Of CT Elementary School
Dozen Ducklings Rescued From Storm Drain In Front Of CT Elementary School There was a special family reunion in Connecticut this week, as animal control officers teamed to help reunite a family of ducks. A dozen ducklings fell into a storm drain on Monce Road, in front of the Lake Garda Elementary School in Burlington. They were first noticed by a school bus driver who saw a distressed mother duck hop over a drain, which the ducklings proceeded to fall into. Animal control officers from Burlington and Farmington were able to safely rescue all 12 ducklings from the drain safely. They then reunited them with their mother, who marched them off to a nearby lake witho…

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by Zak Failla
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431-Pound Bear Euthanized After Confronting Resident, Ransacking Connecticut Home 431-Pound Bear Euthanized After Confronting Resident, Ransacking Connecticut Home
431-Pound Bear Euthanized After Confronting Resident, Ransacking Connecticut Home A 431-pound bear was euthanized after entering a home in Connecticut, confronting the homeowner and then ransacking the kitchen and dining room. The incident took place early Saturday morning, April 20 when a Simsbury homeowner walked into his kitchen and was met by the huge bear who was looking for food, said Lee Sawyer, spokesman for Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. The homeowner immediately left the home and called the police who contacted DEEP officials.  While inside the home, the bear broke windows and flooded the kitchen and dining room after either break…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Know Them? Pair Of Chihuahuas Found In Westchester By Ridgefield Resident Know Them? Pair Of Chihuahuas Found In Westchester By Ridgefield Resident
Know Them? Pair Of Chihuahuas Found In Westchester By Ridgefield Resident Do you know them? A Fairfield County resident found the two dogs roaming in the southern Westchester County area.  "Although these dogs most likely are from out of state, we are hoping the owner will see this post through social media," the Ridgefield Police Department said. The two dogs are: Chocolate Brown female chihuahua, no chip, no collar  Salt and pepper wire haired chihuahua female, no chip, no collar. Anyone with information about the dogs, please call Animal Control at 203-431-2711. Share this story on Facebook by clicking on the Facebook icon below. Check back…

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by Daily Voice
Lifestyle
Want Her? American Staffordshire Terrier In Ridgefield Looking For New Home Want Her? American Staffordshire Terrier In Ridgefield Looking For New Home
Want Her? American Staffordshire Terrier In Ridgefield Looking For New Home Need a new best friend? The Ridgefield Police Department has released an alert regarding Mia, a spayed 7-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier who is up for adoption. Police said that the Ridgefield Animal Control is looking to re-home Mia to a family with no other pets in the home, noting “Mia is great with children and people in general.” Anyone with interest in making Mia a part of their family and giving the terrier a new home can contact the Ridgefield Animal Control by calling (203) 431-2711.

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Nearly 100 Puppies Rescued After Blaze Breaks Out At Pet Shop In Danbury Nearly 100 Puppies Rescued After Blaze Breaks Out At Pet Shop In Danbury
Nearly 100 Puppies Rescued After Blaze Breaks Out At Pet Shop In Danbury Firefighters along with the help of Good Samaritans were able to save almost 100 puppies when a fire broke in a warehouse attached to a local pet store in Danbury. The fire was reported around 8:56 p.m. Thursday, Jan., 3, a fire was reported on Lake Avenue Extension in the area of the "Puppy Love" building, said the Danbury Fire Department on Facebook. When approaching the scene Engine 26 could see the heavy fire from Kenosia Avenue, causing Lt. Mark Miguel to transmit a second alarm.  Deputy Chief Steve Williams arrived and took command, finding a fully involved 100 x 50-foot warehouse b…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Dog Bites Route 1 Jogger While Owner Talks On Phone, Police Say Dog Bites Route 1 Jogger While Owner Talks On Phone, Police Say
Dog Bites Route 1 Jogger While Owner Talks On Phone, Police Say A man was bitten by a dog while jogging on the sidewalk of Route 1 (Post Road), Darien Police say. The incident occurred around 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 22. A female with a dog on a leash was walking toward the jogger. He allegedly had to move from the sidewalk to the road to avoid the dog. As he passed, the dog lunged at him and bit him in the hamstring. The victim also said that the dog’s owner was on the phone at the time of the incident and didn’t initially realize that he had been bitten. The female apologized and both parties went their separate ways. After seeking medical attention,…

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by Valerie Musson
Lifestyle
They're Everywhere: Coyote 'Taken Into Custody' By NYPD They're Everywhere: Coyote 'Taken Into Custody' By NYPD
They're Everywhere: Coyote 'Taken Into Custody' By Nypd Following numerous reported sightings in and around the suburbs of New York City, NYPD officers were called to duty and able to corral a so-called “vicious animal” that was on the loose. Members of the New York Police Department received a report early on Sunday morning, Dec. 23 of the “vicious animal,” prompting the response. Police said that first responders were able to barricade the coyote on Pier 59 in Chelsea with barriers and the NYPD’s Emergency Services Unit was able to safely tranquilize it. Once subdued, police were able to transport the coyote to the Brooklyn Animal Shelter with…

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by Zak Failla