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Worker Kills Goose With Bare Hands In NJ, Advocacy Group Alleges
An animal rescue group is calling for accountability after a goose was allegedly killed by a worker near Liberty Harbor Marina in Jersey City, according to a social media post shared Wednesday, May 6. Witnesses saw a marina worker kill the male goose near the Morris Canal, across from Liberty State Park, according to PAD PAWS Animal Rescue, which shared photos of the goose with its goslings as well as an image appearing to show the bird dead and bloodied “We are heartbroken to share a Liberty Harbor Marina worker murdered a male goose today with his bare hands,” the rescue wrote. The goose…
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Maryland Crash Turns Fatal As Driver Dies Day After Slamming Into Tree (
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A Maryland driver who crashed into a tree on Sunday afternoon has died from his injuries a day later, officials confirmed. Shortly before 1:45 p.m. on April 5, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue crews were called to Crabbs Branch Way and Indian Hills Drive in Rockville, where a driver slammed into a tree. The driver was treated and rushed to an area hospital with what were described as life-threatening injuries. A dog inside the vehicle was also hurt in the crash and was released to animal control with minor injuries of its own. The driver succumbed to his injuries on Monday, April 6,…
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Driver Seriously Injured, Dog Hurt After Car Slams Into Tree In Maryland Crash (
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A Maryland driver was seriously injured, and a dog was hurt after a single-vehicle crash sent a car into a tree Sunday afternoon. Shortly before 1:45 p.m. on April 5, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue crews were called to Crabbs Branch Way and Indian Hills Drive in Rockville, where a driver slammed into a tree. The driver was treated and rushed to an area hospital with what were described as life-threatening injuries. A dog inside the vehicle was also hurt in the crash and was released to animal control with minor injuries of its own. Emergency crews flooded the scene and worked to t…
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Rabies Scare In Virginia: Two People Bitten By Aggressive Raccoon Near Old Town Alexandria
A raccoon believed to be rabid bit two people in Virginia, sparking a health warning after the attacks were reported near Old Town Alexandria, officials said. The bites were reported on Tuesday, March 3, when two people contacted animal control after encounters with a raccoon near North Henry Street, North Patrick Street, and Cameron Street, according to the Alexandria Health Department. Officials said they do not know if the same animal was responsible, but the incidents happened close together in time and location. “Due to the aggressive behavior, AHD believes the racoon(s) may have had …
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Barking Dog Leads Cops To Cockfighting Ring With 243 Chickens Recovered In DMV, Sheriff Says
What started as a noise complaint for a barking dog led to the recovery of hundreds of allegedly abused chickens and two men behind bars in Virginia. Stafford residents Juan Juarez, 57, and Juan Castro Juarez Ayala, 34, are both facing charges after members of the sheriff's office uncovered a suspected cockfighting ring in the backyard of the home. The investigation began around 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 9, when Animal Control deputies responded to a home where there were complaints of a dog barking on a property that housed chickens. According to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office, first…
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You Goat To Be Kidding: Shocked Officers Help Round Up Runaway Goats In Maryland (
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Howard County Police found themselves in a situation straight out of a comedy when they were called to check out two suspicious characters hanging around in Ellicott City — only to find out they were goats. “OK, this is interesting,” an officer can be heard saying as he approached two women standing near a pair of runaway goats in a parking lot. “Do you know where they may have come from?” the officer asked. You never quite know what you'll encounter on a patrol shift in Ellicott City... Posted by Howard County Police Department on Friday, October 31, 2025 The women laughed and ex…
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Rabid Fox Attacks Cat In Northern Virginia Neighborhood, Tests Positive: Health Alert
A rabid fox found in Alexandria’s Del Ray/Rosemont neighborhood has prompted an urgent warning from health officials. The Alexandria Health Department (AHD) says a fox from the Del Ray/Rosemont neighborhood tested positive for rabies this week. On Tuesday, Aug. 19, the fox came into contact with a cat near a home in the area, officials said. The animal later tested positive for rabies. The fox is now dead, and the Health Department is working with the cat’s owner on next steps. Health officials warned that the case raises the risk of rabies exposure in the community. “If you see an…
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Virginia Officer, Neighbors Bitten After Pack Of Rottweilers Runs Loose: Police
Gunshots rang out this week in an otherwise quiet Virginia neighborhood when a pack of three Rottweilers got loose and bit several neighbors and a police officer, authorities said. A vicious animal complaint ended with one dog shot, two surrendered, and a Manassas pet owner facing charges, according to Prince William County Police. The incident was reported on Wednesday, Aug. 20, around 8:45 a.m. when officers were called to the 7500 block of Whitehall Drive, where the dogs were found roaming the neighborhood and acting aggressively after biting two people. When officers arrived, the…
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Cat Abandoned Behind Virginia Pet Store With Ant-Covered Food, Woman Charged: Sheriff
A scared but unharmed tabby cat was rescued after being abandoned in a carrier near a dumpster behind a pet store in Virginia, authorities said. Around 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 16, Animal Control officers responded to Pets Plus on Richmond Highway for a report of an abandoned animal, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. When the officer arrived, store staff told her they had found the carrier near the dumpster, containing only a bag of dry food—covered in ants—and a cat now known as “Arkansas.” “Despite being a bit scared, Animal Control Officer Busch confirmed the cat w…
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44 Dogs Rescued From ‘Inhumane’ Conditions At Maryland Property, Sheriff Says
Dozens of dogs living in what authorities described as "inhumane conditions" were rescued from a property in Maryland following an animal cruelty investigation, officials said. Deputies from the Harford County Sheriff’s Office and officers from the Animal Control Unit executed a search warrant at a home on Eagles Grove Court around 8 a.m. Thursday, July 17, according to authorities. “As a result of the warrant’s execution, 44 Bully type breed dogs were removed from multiple structures on the property and safely transported to a local shelter for evaluation and care,” the sheriff's office sa…
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Leashed Dog Mauls 4-Year-Old At Maryland Playground: Sheriff
A 4-year-old Maryland boy is recovering after being attacked by a leashed dog at a playground while his father watched, officials said. The Harford County Animal Control Unit is actively investigating the attack, which happened around 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11, near Mayfield Drive and Marcie Court in Bel Air, according to the Harford County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities say the boy and his father were at the playground when, for reasons still unknown, a German Shepherd mix on a leash suddenly turned violent. The boy suffered serious injuries and was rushed to the hospital by Harford Co…
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Pet Python Stabbed By Home Invader During Bizarre Virginia Break-In, Sheriff Says
A Virginia woman is behind bars after she allegedly broke into a home armed with scissors and knives—with the intention of stabbing a pet snake to death, officials said. Deputies responded to a break-in in progress at a residence on Lakeview Drive around 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 12, after being told a woman was inside the home wielding multiple weapons, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. When they arrived, officers found 21-year-old Nina Zarin, of Fredericksburg, still inside the home. During a search, deputies found suspected controlled substances on Zarin. But what sho…
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Dog Bites Recycling Worker In Frederick—Officials Now Need Help Finding Owner
The Frederick County Health Department is asking for the public’s help in tracking down the owner of a dog that bit a recycling truck worker Tuesday morning in Braddock Heights. The incident happened around 8:40 a.m. on Feb. 25, near the 6800 block of Potomac Avenue, when the worker was collecting recycling and was bitten by a dog being walked on a leash. According to officials, the dog is described as a medium-sized, black and brown, short-haired dog with a red leash. The owner was seen wearing a green jacket and a brown hat. Authorities said they need to confirm the dog's health s…
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Cat Found On Streets Around Frederick Neighborhood Tests Positive For Rabies: Health Officials
The Frederick County Health Department is cautioning that a cat found roaming around an area neighborhood has tested positive for rabies. An alert was issued on Thursday, Aug. 15, advising the community that a cat that was tracked down in the 3000 block of Garfield Road that later tested positive for the virus after attacking two people. Officials say that on Wednesday, there were multiple reports about a stray cat who had become feral and went after people in the area. It was picked up by Frederick County Animal Control in the area of Garfield Road, John Cline Road, and Brown Road. Goog…
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Man Dies At Hospital After Being Struck By Woman During Dispute Over Dogs In Maryland: Police
A heated dispute between neighbors over dogs in Montgomery County resulted in a man dying at the hospital, police confirmed. On Tuesday, the Montgomery County Department of Police announced that they are investigating the death of 40-year-old Marvin Rolando Guevara Guevara, who died at an area hospital over the weekend after getting into it with a woman about his dogs running loose. According to investigators, shortly before 7:30 p.m. on Friday, June 14, first responders were called to the 20200 block of Bucklodge Road in Boyds, where there was a reported assault involving a woman and …
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Cruella Deville: Woman Arrested After Chasing Dog, Fatally Running It Over With Vehicle
A small dog is dead after being chased by a woman who then ran it over with a vehicle in Anne Arundel County, authorities say. Police received a call about a suspicious subject in the 500 block of Leelyn Drive around 9:15 a.m., Friday, Oct. 21 after a woman was observed pulling on door handles in the area and chasing a small black and white dog, according to Anne Arundel County police. A witness stopped their vehicle and asked the woman, identified as Theresa Cooper, 41, if she needed help. Cooper handed the witness the dog and then got into the witness's vehicle and attempted to drive off,…
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Bestiality Suspect Sentenced For Sexually Abusing Dogs In Maryland: State's Attorney
A Maryland dog owner with a checkered criminal history will spend years behind bars after sexually abusing his animals, the Frederick County State's Attorney's Office announced. Ijamsville resident Jason Paul Havelt, 44, was sentenced by Judge Scott Rolle to 39 years in prison with all but 12 suspended on bestiality charges following an investigation by the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office. Specifically, Havelt pleaded guilty to: Three counts of aggravated animal cruelty; Possession of a shotgun with a prior conviction; Possession of a rifle with a prior conviction. The investigation in…
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Same Dog Quarantined In Maryland After Second Attack In Three Years
A dog with a checkered history was back at it in Maryland after it got loose and attacked another canine and its walker in Prince George’s County, officials say. At approximately 2:40 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 22, police officers and members of the Prince George's County Animal Control responded to reports of an animal bite in the 3700 block of Longfellow Street in Hyattsville. A large white dog that had been tied to a post in the yard at the location broke free and attacked another dog and a dog walker who were passing by, according to the Hyattsville Police Department. Police said that the…
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Cat In Maryland Tests Positive For Rabies: Health Department
A health department in Maryland has issued an alert after receiving a report of a pet cat that tested positive for rabies. Officials advised that the Frederick County Health Department received a report that a cat that lives on Warner Road between Renner Road and Matthews Road has tested positive for the virus. The cat was brought to Animal Control on Tuesday, July 12, officials said, who described the cat as being an 8-month-old, black, domestic shorthair. “Rabies is a viral disease that mainly infects mammals and is spread through the saliva of the infected animal, usually by a bite,” a…
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Man Convicted For Dog Fighting In Maryland
Animals have been seized and are being rehabilitated after a Maryland man was convicted for his role in a dogfighting operation, according to the St. Mary’s County State’s Attorney’s Office. Damien Terrell Wilson has been convicted of five felony counts for dog fighting and 14 misdemeanor counts related to dog fighting activities following his arrest in 2021, State’s Attorney Richard Fritz announced on Tuesday, July 12. Charges were filed after 10 Pit Bulls and one Rottweiler were rescued from “a deplorable makeshift dog camp” in Chaptico, according to a spokesperson for the state's attorn…
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