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Outrage Spreads After Vernon Police Officer Shoots, Kills Dog 'Hiro' Outside His Home Outrage Spreads After Vernon Police Officer Shoots, Kills Dog 'Hiro' Outside His Home
Outrage Spreads After Vernon Police Officer Shoots, Kills Dog 'Hiro' Outside His Home Shock and outrage spread through Vernon after a police officer shot and killed a dog outside of his home. ** STORY UPDATE: Vernon Police Release Body Cam Footage Of Officer Fatally Shooting Dog ** The Labrador named "Hiro" -- who was previously a rescue dog with "Eleventh Hour Rescue" -- had gotten loose in the Scenic Lakes community when an officer came to help capture him late Saturday afternoon, Buddha Dog Rescue & Recovery wrote in a Facebook post detailing the shooting. Police told a BDRR official the dog was foaming at the mouth when he charged at the officer -- who was "scared …

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
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…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
New Jersey Officials Investigating If Workers Intentionally Sprayed Baby Falcons Off Skyscraper New Jersey Officials Investigating If Workers Intentionally Sprayed Baby Falcons Off Skyscraper
New Jersey Officials Investigating If Workers Intentionally Sprayed Baby Falcons Off Skyscraper A video showing Jersey City window washers spraying a nest of endangered falcons has prompted an investigation. Animal-lovers are livid over the footage that on Sunday morning captured a pair of workers climbing up to the roof of a Hudson Street skyscraper and spraying the birds that have been nesting there for nearly two years. Three sister falcons were on the ledge at the time of the incident and can be heard calling and dive-bombing in an attempt to keep the workers away from the others, who were estimated to be between  5 and 6 weeks-old, the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ said. A…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Dogs Abandoned Without Food Or Water Inside Foreclosed Newark Home: AHS Dogs Abandoned Without Food Or Water Inside Foreclosed Newark Home: AHS
Dogs Abandoned Without Food Or Water Inside Foreclosed Newark Home: AHS A pair of shih tzus were found caked in their own waste inside a locked crate that had been left in a Newark house, the Associated Humane Societies of Newark said.  The dogs, dubbed "Fred" and "Wilma," were found by a man hired to clean out the foreclosed house. The cleaner brought the pair to AHS in Newark, where staff were horrified by their condition. Fred and Wilma were not provided with food or water, AHS said.  "We can't imagine how long Fred and Wilma were locked in that crate when a man that was hired to clean out the foreclosed home in Newark, NJ, found them. The dog…

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by Paul Milo
Police & Fire
SEE ANYTHING? Police Try To Find Who Dumped Live Goat In Ridgewood Cemetery SEE ANYTHING? Police Try To Find Who Dumped Live Goat In Ridgewood Cemetery
SEE Anything? Police Try To Find Who Dumped Live Goat In Ridgewood Cemetery Police were trying to find whoever abandoned a live goat in a Ridgewood cemetery. An animal control officer, with help from police and employees corraled the goat, who'd been left in a box Friday morning at the Valleau Cemetery on Franklin Turnpike. If you saw anything, or have information that could help them determine who was responsible, call Ridgewood police: (201) 652-3900. Boyd A. Loving took the photos and contributed to this story. Goat pokes around the Ridgewood cemetery.Boyd A. Loving Goat pokes around the Ridgewood cemetery.Boyd A. Loving Goat pokes around the Ridgewo…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
Rochelle Park Pedestrian Pinned Under SUV While Walking Dog Rochelle Park Pedestrian Pinned Under SUV While Walking Dog
Rochelle Park Pedestrian Pinned Under SUV While Walking Dog A 57-year-old Rochelle Park resident was expected to survive after being struck and pinned by an SUV while crossing a local street with her dog early Thursday, authorities said. The woman was walking south along Rochelle Avenue when she crossed Chesnut Street and was struck by a Chevy Equinox whose driver was making a left from northbound Rochelle Avenue around 7:45 a.m., Police Chief Robert Flannelly said. Rochelle Park Fire Rescue lifted the car off the victim, who was taken to Hackensack University Medical Center with injuries that Flannelly said didn’t appear life-threatening. The 44-y…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Lifestyle
ADOPT DUCKY: Happy-Go-Lucky Dog Has No Idea His Legs Are Deformed ADOPT DUCKY: Happy-Go-Lucky Dog Has No Idea His Legs Are Deformed
Adopt Ducky: Happy-Go-Lucky Dog Has No Idea His Legs Are Deformed Meet Ducky: A happy-go-lucky dog who has no idea about his deformity. The 11-month-old pittie is available for adoption through Tails of Love Animal Rescue in Carlstadt. He is affectionately named after his bent front legs and slightly bowed back legs that the vet says could be due to extensive crating or malnutrition as a puppy. "It's ok, my bent legs give me character and a sweet goofy 'Charlie Chaplin' walk and I get along just fine," the rescue says.  "I love to run and play and when I run you can barely notice my bent legs. I'm super fun loving and sweet and friendly to all.  Duc…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
Cat Displaced In Fire Will Love You Lots, Bergen Animal Shelter Says Cat Displaced In Fire Will Love You Lots, Bergen Animal Shelter Says
Cat Displaced In Fire Will Love You Lots, Bergen Animal Shelter Says A senior cat displaced in a house fire is in need of a home. The Bergen County Animal Shelter is seeking a home for Lucas, who is 13 years old and described as a sweet boy. He is on a special diet due to kidney problems and requires plenty of water.  Because of this, he urinates more often and will likely have to be confined to one area of the house. "He is a good cat and will love you for giving him a chance," the shelter said CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR LUCAS.

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
Love At First Sight: New Milford's 'Weed Man' Adopts Adorable New Sidekick Love At First Sight: New Milford's 'Weed Man' Adopts Adorable New Sidekick
Love At First Sight: New Milford's 'Weed Man' Adopts Adorable New Sidekick Joseph Dillon of West Milford was scrolling through Facebook mindlessly -- but something stopped him at a photo a friend posted of a dog named Kona. She was a few miles away at the borough's animal shelter. Moments later, Dillon was in his truck headed to the facility to meet the pup who stole his heart. "It was love at first sight," said Dillon of Upper Greenwood Lake, commonly known in the area the Bergen County "Weed Man." "I went in right away to meet her, I didn't want to lose my chance. She jumped up and put her paws around my neck." Two weeks later, after many more visits includin…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
Dog Left For Dead In North Jersey Apartment Makes Full Recovery Dog Left For Dead In North Jersey Apartment Makes Full Recovery
Dog Left For Dead In North Jersey Apartment Makes Full Recovery A dog who was found emaciated in a sweltering Paterson apartment over the summer has made a full recovery and is almost ready for her forever home, according to officials who rescued her. "Today it has been 52 days since a dog with no name was found, barely alive, chained to a pole in a basement," RBARI said on social media. "That dog is now named Phoenix... and she is more than just alive." Phoenix has nearly doubled her weight since she came to RBARI early last month. She enjoys playing with her toys and getting affection. She loves her walks and her runs. "In t…

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by Cecilia Levine
Obituaries
Community Rallies For Clifton Woman Who Took Fatal Fall Feeding Stray Church Cats Community Rallies For Clifton Woman Who Took Fatal Fall Feeding Stray Church Cats
Community Rallies For Clifton Woman Who Took Fatal Fall Feeding Stray Church Cats Ewelina P. Krzywinska of Clifton died on Sept. 28. She was 31 years old. More than $7,800 had been raised on a GoFundMe toward her funeral.  Ewelina, an avid animal lover, was on her way to feed cats behind her church when she fell and sustained brain damage, according to the GoFundMe launched by her sister, Klaudia Kolodynska. She ultimately died from her injuries, the campaign says. For most of her life, Ewelina, who came to the U.S. from Poland in 2001, had been battling a rare nerve disorder, the campaign says. "Through it all she was a fighter," Kolodynska wrote of her si…

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by Cecilia Levine
Neighbors
'We Need More Time With Him' Says Maywood Family Fighting For Rescue Dog 'We Need More Time With Him' Says Maywood Family Fighting For Rescue Dog
'We Need More Time With Him' Says Maywood Family Fighting For Rescue Dog The Romano family of Maywood didn't know much about Buddy when they adopted him nearly 18 months ago. The vet guessed he was around nine years old and had probably been used as a bait dog. He had a scar on his leg, a few bumps along with chipped and missing teeth. Despite whatever it was he'd been through, all Buddy wanted was love. Last week, the Romano's beloved dog took a tumble down the stairs due to a sudden drop in blood pressure. Because of the fall, Buddy suffered internal bleeding and will need his spleen removed. The family isn't ready to let their dog go. "This pup has be…

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by Cecilia Levine