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Woman Charged For Breaking Into Tiger Enclosure At NJ Zoo, Police Say Woman Charged For Breaking Into Tiger Enclosure At NJ Zoo, Police Say
Woman Charged For Breaking Into Tiger Enclosure At NJ Zoo, Police Say A Millville woman was accused of hopping a fence at a Bridgeton zoo and trying to pet a Bengal tiger, authorities said. Zyair Dennis, 24, was charged with one count of defiant trespassing, the Bridgeton Police Department said in a news release on Monday, Aug. 26. She was also cited for two violations of city ordinances about people climbing fences at Cohanzick Zoo. Investigators said Dennis went into the restricted area near the zoo's tiger and bear enclosures on Sunday, Aug. 18. Police began investigating after the city's recreation department received video from other …

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by Chris Spiker
News
Disturbing Footage Shows Officer Shooting Barking Dog Whose NJ Owner Says Is 'Not Dangerous' Disturbing Footage Shows Officer Shooting Barking Dog Whose NJ Owner Says Is 'Not Dangerous'
Disturbing Footage Shows Officer Shooting Barking Dog Whose NJ Owner Says Is 'Not Dangerous' A Monmouth County couple is facing charges after their dog allegedly acted aggressively toward a resident and prompted an officer to shoot the dog, authorities said (scroll for video). Alexyss Ferrara, 29, and Angel Velez Jr, 34, both of Keyport, have been charged with possessing a dangerous dog and multiple violations of local ordinances in regards to an incident Saturday, Oct. 22 involving their dog Blaze, according to Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago. Video footage shows the dog, identified in social media posts as "Blaze," barking and running toward police. An offi…

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by Jon Craig
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Shark Thrashing On NJ Shoreline May Have Been In Labor, Experts Say Shark Thrashing On NJ Shoreline May Have Been In Labor, Experts Say
Shark Thrashing On NJ Shoreline May Have Been In Labor, Experts Say A shark thrashing in the shallow waters of the Jersey Shore earlier this week may have been in labor, experts say. Videos of the Wednesday morning incident near the Deauville Inn in Strathmere Bay were posted to social media. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Twisties Tavern on the Bay (@twistiestavern) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Slac Line Angler’s Club™️ (@slacfishing) The New Jersey State Police Marine Unite responded to the scene and initially thought the shar…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
WATCH: West Milford Dog Scares Off Backyard Bear WATCH: West Milford Dog Scares Off Backyard Bear
Watch: West Milford Dog Scares Off Backyard Bear Riley is getting a steak dinner next time Mark Stinziano sees him. The West Milford dad's home surveillance camera captured his neighbor's black lab mix charge into his backyard and scare off a bear. "He is an awesome pup that comes to check on the kids from time to time," Stinziano said on Facebook. "Now he is keeping them safe!" Click video above to watch.

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Dog Took A Bite Out Of Burglar In Ramsey: Report Dog Took A Bite Out Of Burglar In Ramsey: Report
Dog Took A Bite Out Of Burglar In Ramsey: Report A 114-lb. dog scared off and appears to have bitten an intruder trying to enter a man's home in Ramsey, WABC 7 News reports.  "Enzo," a Neapolitan Mastiff, is normally a mellow pooch but apparently was roused to action when someone tried to enter Mark Slepian's apartment through a window.  That's when Enzo likely bit him, Slepian said.  "He pulled it up, knocked out the screen and then climbed in that way,"  Slepian told the station. "What they think happened was the guy was trying to get in, he bit his hand and started shaking like this, cause that's what caused the bl…

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by Paul Milo
Lifestyle
WATCH: No Sibling Rivalry For Hillsdale Pup Warming Up In Baby Sister's Bassinet WATCH: No Sibling Rivalry For Hillsdale Pup Warming Up In Baby Sister's Bassinet
Watch: No Sibling Rivalry For Hillsdale Pup Warming Up In Baby Sister's Bassinet Ares the pit bull boxer mix was an only child for four years before his first sister Sophia was born.  Ares became a big brother again last month, when his parents Tristan and Danielle Ganter of Hillsdale welcomed baby Anella into the family. Since the moment Anella came home, Ares has been by her side -- patiently waiting for his turn in the bassinet. Opportunity recently struck, and Ares made himself at home in his baby sister's bassinet.  It wasn't a case of sibling rivalry, the couple said. Just a pup looking to warm up. "He's the most obedient, loving, friendly and protect…

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by Cecilia Levine
Obituaries
Beloved Lyndhurst Animal Activist Chris Guzio Dies, 43 Beloved Lyndhurst Animal Activist Chris Guzio Dies, 43
Beloved Lyndhurst Animal Activist Chris Guzio Dies, 43 LYNDHURST, N.J. -- Christopher Guzio died suddenly on Feb. 5 at home in Lyndhurt. Guzio was born in Maryland and has been a resident of Lyndhurst.  He was studied at the Animal Behavior in College and was an active volunteer with Grateful Doggies Canine Freedom Transport out of Fair Lawn. The organization founder Steve Quilliam said Guzio left his mark wherever he went. He is survived by his beloved wife, Melissa Sheppard; his mother, Susan Klein; children Parker Guzio, Charles William Guzio and Grayson Guzio; his sister Allison Guzio-Haraziml. A memorial service and visitation will be o…

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by Cecilia Levine