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Squatter Bred 19 Dogs Who Tried Escaping Feces-Covered NJ Mansion, Officials Say Squatter Bred 19 Dogs Who Tried Escaping Feces-Covered NJ Mansion, Officials Say
Squatter Bred 19 Dogs Who Tried Escaping Feces-Covered NJ Mansion, Officials Say Nineteen dogs used for breeding were rescued from the basement of a once-shining mansion in New Jersey, rescue officials said. The 16 German Shepherds and three Dobermans were found weak and malnourished being kept in cramped cages of the feces-covered home in Paterson, officials from RBARI said. Evidence on the cages shows that the dogs tried to escape, said the rescue that worked alongside Second Chance Pet Adoption League. One dog tried digging through the basement floor in an effort to get out, NorthJersey.com reports. The dogs may be connected to the German Shepherds rescued in the l…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
'New Life Meets Old': Bergen Army Cadet Unites Police, SWAT, Military To Boost Local Charities 'New Life Meets Old': Bergen Army Cadet Unites Police, SWAT, Military To Boost Local Charities
'New Life Meets Old': Bergen Army Cadet Unites Police, SWAT, Military To Boost Local Charities For a while, Parisi Speed School in Fair Lawn was Brendan Brown's second home. The Wyckoff native trained and interned there -- fostering a close bond with owner Rich Sadiv, other employees and members. West Point Military Academy, however, became Brown's new second home after graduating from  Ramapo High School in 2016. The cadet found a reason to bring his two worlds together on Saturday, creating the first ever Battle of the Warriors at Parisi, which pit his peers against Bergen County law enforcement and SWAT team member, with a common goal of raising money for local nonprofit organiz…

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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
News
Emaciated North Jersey Dog Left For Dead Shows Signs Of Improvement, Rescue Says Emaciated North Jersey Dog Left For Dead Shows Signs Of Improvement, Rescue Says
Emaciated North Jersey Dog Left For Dead Shows Signs Of Improvement, Rescue Says A dog who was left for dead in a sweltering North Jersey apartment last week is showing signs of improvement. Phoenix -- who was found last week chained up in the basement of a Paterson apartment complex with no food or water -- held her head up for the very first time on Saturday, RBARI officials said. "Those beautiful eyes were shining even brighter today, and some of Phoenix’s bandages, which protect the deep pressure sores on her legs have been removed," the rescue said in a Facebook post. "Perhaps the best news of all...is that Phoenix is learning to trust, more and mor…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
Sweet Bergen County Lab Who Survived Alone In The Woods Needs A Home Sweet Bergen County Lab Who Survived Alone In The Woods Needs A Home
Sweet Bergen County Lab Who Survived Alone In The Woods Needs A Home A male lab from RBARI in Oakland who escaped from a vet and survived alone in the woods for more than a year is in need of a forever family. Buddha is neutered and three years old. He is shy but sweet once he bonds and has been learning to make friends with other dogs at the shelter. Buddha will be looking for a patient adult home with a securely fenced yard and someone who will always be extra cautious to make sure he doesn't end up getting loose ever again.  CLICK HERE TO APPLY.

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by Cecilia Levine