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‘Pretty Bird’: Roosters Rescued From Paterson Cockfighting Ring Get TLC At St. Hubert's ‘Pretty Bird’: Roosters Rescued From Paterson Cockfighting Ring Get TLC At St. Hubert's
‘Pretty Bird’: Roosters Rescued From Paterson Cockfighting Ring Get TLC At St. Hubert's Dozens of roosters rescued from a Paterson cockfighting ring are being “re-homed” by an acclaimed Morris County shelter. “We’ve been calling them all ‘Pretty Bird,” said Rebecca Burton, the vice-president of operations at St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center in Madison, which handles distressed animals. “There are approximately 50 birds not spoken for by adopters or being transferred out to our shelter partners," Burton said. A few "have signs of old wounds and scarring in the eyes," she said. Otherwise, the roosters are in fine fettle. One just went to a shelter partner, the Animal Welfar…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
Man Injured In Dumont House Fire Charged With Assaulting Officer Man Injured In Dumont House Fire Charged With Assaulting Officer
Man Injured In Dumont House Fire Charged With Assaulting Officer Two men trying to get inside a burning Dumont home where a pit bull died in a wind-blown Friday morning fire had to be arrested -- including one who "picked up and threw" a police officer against a car, authorities said. "The house was fully engulfed. You couldn't get inside," Capt. Vincent Tamburro said. Several officers finally subdued the unidentified 26-year-old man, who was taken to Hackensack University Medical Center with burns and smoke inhalation, Tamburro said. The officer who was assaulted had to be treated for back and knee injuries and will likely have to miss work for an exte…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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
News
GRAPHIC: Sweet Passaic County Pit Bull Attacked By Dog Siblings GRAPHIC: Sweet Passaic County Pit Bull Attacked By Dog Siblings
Graphic: Sweet Passaic County Pit Bull Attacked By Dog Siblings A 6-year-old pit bull who was attacked by his two dog siblings is being put up for adoption so he will be in a safer environment, said the Bergen County rescue that helped save him. Capone came from a loving home in Bloomingdale with two other dogs and a baby, and often had playdates with his grandmother's cat, Ramapo-Bergen Animal Rescue said in a joint statement with Jersey Pits Rescue. The sweet pit bull was often picked on by the other dogs in the house and on Wednesday night, was viciously attacked, rescue officials said. It became apparent to his family that he was no longer safe at…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
VIDEO: Dancing Woman Climbs Into Lion's Den At Bronx Zoo VIDEO: Dancing Woman Climbs Into Lion's Den At Bronx Zoo
Video: Dancing Woman Climbs Into Lion's Den At Bronx Zoo A trespasser at the Bronx Zoo escape unscathed after she climbed into the African lion exhibit and appeared to taunt one of the animals. The woman, clad in a gray T-shirt and black pants, hopped over the barrier at the zoo this past Saturday and began shimmying in front of a lion who gives her a death stare, captured on what's become a viral video. Officials said the woman got out before the lion reacted to her unexpected visit.  A witness recorded the incident on video and posted it on Instagram. Before long, it exploded on social media. Zoo officials didn't say whether the woman wa…

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by Zak Failla
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Dog Found Abandoned At Linden Home Without Food, Water: AHS Dog Found Abandoned At Linden Home Without Food, Water: AHS
Dog Found Abandoned At Linden Home Without Food, Water: AHS A pit bull dog that appears to have been repeatedly impregnated was found in "atrocious" conditions at a vacant Linden home, the Newark branch of Associated Humane Societies said in a Facebook post Saturday.  Named "June," the five-year-old was discovered locked in a cage without food or water and surrounded by her own waste, AHS said.  June appears to have been used to breed puppies for sale, the AHS also said. She also suffered multiple injuries.  "June has horribly cropped ears, and also looks to have had multiple litters of puppies throughout her life...June has an old i…

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by Paul Milo
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Lion At Turtle Back Zoo In West Orange Dies: Report Lion At Turtle Back Zoo In West Orange Dies: Report
Lion At Turtle Back Zoo In West Orange Dies: Report One of three lions at Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange died last month, Patch reported.  The female lion was being treated for a gastrointestinal disorder, but her condition worsened.  She died July 19.  "The lion was under veterinary treatment and received full medical care," Mike Kerr , the zoo's director, told Patch.  "The lion underwent a physical exam, blood work, ultrasound, radiographs and supportive care."  The other lions are in good condition, Kerr also said.  The lions at the zoo are housed at a $3.6 million habitat opened in June 2017. The zoo acqu…

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by Paul Milo
Police & Fire
Vernon PD: Officer Who Shot 'Aggressive' Dog Dead Tried Giving Commands First Vernon PD: Officer Who Shot 'Aggressive' Dog Dead Tried Giving Commands First
Vernon PD: Officer Who Shot 'Aggressive' Dog Dead Tried Giving Commands First A Vernon police officer who fatally shot a loose dog tried giving him commands when he charged at him aggressively, authorities said. ** STORY UPDATE: Vernon Police Release Body Cam Footage Of Officer Fatally Shooting Dog ** The person who called the incident into police told Vernon Officer Rivera that the Labrador "Hiro" was on his property and growling at him Saturday afternoon, Township police said in a statement. Rivera was walking down the street to speak to a neighbor when Hiro ran onto the road, charging toward the officer, police said. "Ptl. Rivera then began to give the dog comma…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
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
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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
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Glen Rock Girls Donate $500, 2 Pet Oxygen Masks To Volunteer Firefighters Glen Rock Girls Donate $500, 2 Pet Oxygen Masks To Volunteer Firefighters
Glen Rock Girls Donate $500, 2 Pet Oxygen Masks To Volunteer Firefighters A group of young Glen Rock runners saw the fruits of their labors when they presented the borough's volunteer fire department with a $500 check and a pair of pet oxygen masks. The third, fourth and fifth graders from the Coleman School's Girls on the Run team came up with the idea themselves for this year's community impact project. Girls on the Run, an international organization, includes the project in its curriculum but leaves the specifics up to the individual teams. Animals have long held a special place in the hearts of the girls on the Coleman team, which is why the girls felt raisi…

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by Cecilia Levine