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Raid Uncovers Illegal Breeding Operation: 7 Dogs, 5 Exotic Reptiles In Jersey City Raid Uncovers Illegal Breeding Operation: 7 Dogs, 5 Exotic Reptiles In Jersey City
Raid Uncovers Illegal Breeding Operation: 7 Dogs, 5 Exotic Reptiles In Jersey City Seven dogs and five reptiles were rescued from an illegal breeding facility uncovered during a multi-agency investigation in Jersey City, authorities said. The Jersey City Municipal Prosecutor’s Office, in coordination with the Health and Human Services Department, Zoning officials, and Jersey City Police, executed an administrative warrant that led to the discovery of an illegal dog breeding operation, according to spokeswoman Kimberly Wallace-Scalcione. Among the animals rescued were seven mixed-breed pitbulls and five exotic reptiles, including a large Columbian boa constrictor, a Savann…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Dog Who Has Spent Nearly His Entire Life At Bergen Animal Shelter Needs Home (And More) Dog Who Has Spent Nearly His Entire Life At Bergen Animal Shelter Needs Home (And More)
Dog Who Has Spent Nearly His Entire Life At Bergen Animal Shelter Needs Home (And More) Two are strays and two are surrenders. All four dogs are ready for find their fur-ever families. The pups featured in this news article are among dozens who are ready to be adopted out from the Bergen County Animal Shelter in Teterboro. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Daily Voice NJ (@dailyvoicenewjersey) Can you believe Brick is still looking for a home? This 8 year old gentleman is calm and walks well on a leash. If you... Posted by Bergen County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 MEET BRICK:…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Jersey City Terminates Contract With Liberty Humane Society Citing Performance Concerns Jersey City Terminates Contract With Liberty Humane Society Citing Performance Concerns
Jersey City Terminates Contract With Liberty Humane Society Citing Performance Concerns After 19 years, Jersey City is terminating its agreement with the Liberty Humane Society to provide animal control services. The termination means LHS must vacate its space at 235 Jersey City Blvd., at midnight on Dec. 31, Irene Borngraeber, the executive director of the Liberty Humane Society said. The city will assume all direct responsibility for its animal control and sheltering program.   "All remaining animals off of stray hold will be transferred into off-site foster care," Borngraeber said. "No animals will be left behind." Kimberly Wallace-Scalfione, a spokeswoman for th…

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by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
Puppy Thief Puts Dog In Purse, Walks Out Of Philadelphia Shelter Puppy Thief Puts Dog In Purse, Walks Out Of Philadelphia Shelter
Puppy Thief Puts Dog In Purse, Walks Out Of Philadelphia Shelter UPDATE: The stolen puppy, Wendy, has been returned following the identification of the assailants, authorities said. ORIGINAL: Authorities in Pennsylvania are on the lookout for two women, one of whom took a puppy right from its kennel at an animal shelter, put it in her purse and walked away. The incident happened at the PSPCA headquarters in Philadelphia Mother's Day around 2:20 p.m., officials said. Video shows the woman taking the small, white terrier mix out of her kennel and placed it in her purse.  The stolen puppy had been adopted by a family anxiously awaiting a new family m…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Dog Back In Shelter After Being Returned By North Jersey Family Dog Back In Shelter After Being Returned By North Jersey Family
Dog Back In Shelter After Being Returned By North Jersey Family A dog that was adopted from a North Jersey animal shelter months ago was returned by her new family and is once again looking for a furever home. Bergen County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center, based in Teterboro, said in a social media post that Luna — a loving 7.5-year-old Pit mix adopted about a month ago — was returned after having been in the shelter since June 2021. A post from her initial adoption stated that four different families had met her and passed her up because she wasn’t “overly social.” A very happy adoption update from Luna! 💜 This sweet senior pittie was finally…

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by Valerie Musson
Lifestyle
Bergen Shelter Dog Finally Feels Like A Queen After Owners Moved Away Bergen Shelter Dog Finally Feels Like A Queen After Owners Moved Away
Bergen Shelter Dog Finally Feels Like A Queen After Owners Moved Away An 11-year-old chocolate lab at the Bergen County shelter has received the care she's always needed and finally feels like a queen. Brophy has been with the shelter for months since her owners moved away and couldn't take her along. Although she is a little anxious at times, she finds comfort in the people she has come to know and love. "This pretty lady has some pep in her step and has come out of her shell," shelter officials said. "Ready to explore the world again, Brophy will do well in a patient and calm home that is looking to make her feel loved again and give her th…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
Homeless Bergen Pittie Gets To Be Dog Again; Now All She Needs Is A Family Homeless Bergen Pittie Gets To Be Dog Again; Now All She Needs Is A Family
Homeless Bergen Pittie Gets To Be Dog Again; Now All She Needs Is A Family A Bergen County Animal Shelter pit bull that spent her first years on city streets with her homeless owner finally has the golden ticket to her best life. All she needs is a home. At two years old, Asia was surrendered by her owner to a local humane society before being transferred to the Teterboro shelter. She is sweet and goofy -- especially with her toys -- and will form a strong bond with anyone who she notices takes time to train her and play with her. Asia needs moderate exercise daily but is happy to lounge on the couch, too. CLICK HERE TO APPLY.

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by Cecilia Levine