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Man, 30, Charged With Killing Dog In Hunterdon County: Prosecutor Man, 30, Charged With Killing Dog In Hunterdon County: Prosecutor
Man, 30, Charged With Killing Dog In Hunterdon County: Prosecutor A 30-year-old Hunterdon County man was arrested and charged after he fatally shot a pit bull on Monday, Aug. 12, authorities said. At 1:30 p.m., officers responded to Flemington Whitehouse Road in Readington Township on a report of a homeowner discharging a weapon, the Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office and Readington Township Police Department said. The owner of the property reported a pit bull began attacking another dog and the pit bull was being aggressive toward her, authorities said. Craig Cooke, who was with the woman, then shot the pit bull, resulting in the pit bull's death, auth…

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by Sam Barron
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Malnourished Dog Left In Freezing Cold Rescued By Haledon Police, Couple Charged With Cruelty Malnourished Dog Left In Freezing Cold Rescued By Haledon Police, Couple Charged With Cruelty
Malnourished Dog Left In Freezing Cold Rescued By Haledon Police, Couple Charged With Cruelty A call from a concerned citizen brought a trio of Haledon police officers to a heartbreaking scene. Outside a home on Southside Avenue, they found "a young gray pit bull collapsed on the ground, severely emaciated and exhibiting signs of frostbite and hypothermia," Deputy Police Chief George Guzman, Jr. said.Her name is Elsa. Officers Nasir Mora and Antonio Parisi and Corporal Andrea Boos provided emergency care and rushed Elsa to a local animal hospital, the deputy chief said. The borough's human law enforcement officer, Corporal April Latona, then led an investigation assisted …

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by Jerry DeMarco
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DUMPED AND LEFT FOR DEAD: Sick Pitbull Puppies Found Shivering In NJ Woods DUMPED AND LEFT FOR DEAD: Sick Pitbull Puppies Found Shivering In NJ Woods
Dumped AND Left FOR Dead: Sick Pitbull Puppies Found Shivering In NJ Woods Shivering. Defenseless. Alone. This was how three pitbull puppies were found last week in a wooded area of New Jersey. A keen-eyed driver going past the Wildlife Management Area in Millville spotted one puppy sitting on the side of the road, as if waiting for someone, on Wednesday, Nov. 16. When animal control officers arrived, they were surprised to find two other puppies 50 feet further into the woods. All three puppies were crouching down and shivering.  A happy update for Finch, Fox and Falcon, our three pups abandoned in the woods with parvo. We are thrilled to share... Poste…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Mangled Bait Dog In NJ Fighting Ring Dies As Another Fights For Her Life, Rescue Says Mangled Bait Dog In NJ Fighting Ring Dies As Another Fights For Her Life, Rescue Says
Mangled Bait Dog In NJ Fighting Ring Dies As Another Fights For Her Life, Rescue Says One pit bull believed to be a bait dog in a New Jersey dog fighting ring died days after being discovered, while another remains fighting for her life. Peaches was the first dog to be found in the case about a week before Thanksgiving. She was discovered in Vineland in "horrific condition," Jersey Pits said. ‼️PLEASE SHARE URGENT RESCUE IN PROGRESS FOR PEACHES‼️ We were alerted of a Pittie named Peaches and she is in horrific... Posted by Jersey Pits Rescue on Saturday, November 20, 2021 {warning: graphic images} Percy remains hospitalized receiving round the clock care. He is fi…

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by Cecilia Levine
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'Beacon Of Hope': Starving Dog Wandering Streets Of Paterson Finds Forever Home 'Beacon Of Hope': Starving Dog Wandering Streets Of Paterson Finds Forever Home
'Beacon Of Hope': Starving Dog Wandering Streets Of Paterson Finds Forever Home The Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, Inc. (RBARI) and Jersey Pits rescue are celebrating the recovery and rescue of Reese -- a neglected and emaciated pitbull they say inspired a movement. Reese was found wandering the streets of Paterson “completely helpless” on a frigid December night, RBARI Executive Director Megan Brinster said. Weighing just 17 pounds, the pup was emaciated and on the verge of death. After making a full recovery at the shelter, Reese is enjoying life in her new forever home. From rides in the car and walks in the park to playing with puzzles and relaxing with a peanut butt…

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by Valerie Musson
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130 Animals Seized In Illegal Union County Puppy Mill 130 Animals Seized In Illegal Union County Puppy Mill
130 Animals Seized In Illegal Union County Puppy Mill More than 130 animals were seized from an illegal puppy mill run from a Scotch Plains home that authorities said was in deplorable condition. Authorities charged Dominick Ciabattari, 60, with 10 criminal offenses and four disorderly violations -- and said they expect to add more -- after recovering two dozen cats, 71 Chihuahuas, 18 Golden Retrievers, 17 Pomeranians and 3 Pekingese dogs, officials said. They ranged from newborn to fully-grown, Union County Prosecutor Lyndsay V. Ruotolo and Scotch Plains Police Chief Ted Conley said in a joint announcement Wednesday. "The preliminary i…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Heartbreaking: Help Sought Saving Life Of Emaciated Dog Found In Paterson Heartbreaking: Help Sought Saving Life Of Emaciated Dog Found In Paterson
Heartbreaking: Help Sought Saving Life Of Emaciated Dog Found In Paterson "An emaciated dog in need of urgent medical care” doesn't quite describe the condition of a starving dog rescued from the streets of Paterson. The frail, 17-pound pooch, who was named Reese, made through the night with a normal pulse at the Oradell Animal Hospital, but "her temperature is low, and she is incredibly weak," officials with the Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge said. "She has been able to lift her head and even give kisses as her wounds are delicately cleaned," the Oakland-based organization said. Intravenous fluids had to be delivered extremely slowly because of Reese's delicate c…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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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