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PHOTOS: SUV Flips On Route 17 PHOTOS: SUV Flips On Route 17
Photos: SUV Flips On Route 17 A driver and his dog escaped serious injury after their SUV overturned on Route 17 on Wednesday, April 29, incident photographer Boyd A. Loving said. The crash happened around 3 p.m. on in the southbound lanes near Racetrack Road, when the driver of a Honda Pilot and his dog, Adam, were inside the vehicle when it overturned onto its roof, Loving said (more photos here). Emergency responders from the Ho-Ho-Kus Police Department, Ho-Ho-Kus EMS, Ho-Ho-Kus Fire Department, and the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office arrived at the scene, according to Loving. A flatbed tow truck later righted the ve…
These 3 Dogs Were Surrendered To Bergen Shelter: They Would Thrive In Homes These 3 Dogs Were Surrendered To Bergen Shelter: They Would Thrive In Homes
These 3 Dogs Were Surrendered To Bergen Shelter: They Would Thrive In Homes Three dogs surrendered to the Bergen County Animal Shelter are now looking for new homes after arriving earlier this year, shelter officials said. Zoey, a 7-year-old pittie who arrived in March 2025, would do best in an active home with older children and a patient owner, according to the shelter. She does not get along with other dogs. Frankie, estimated to be about 5½ years old, came to the shelter last October. He previously lived with another dog and gets along well with other dogs, shelter staff said. He enjoys playing with toys, especially destroying stuffed ones, and would do best in…
Missing NJ Hiker, 21, Died Of Hypothermia, Police Say (UPDATE) Missing NJ Hiker, 21, Died Of Hypothermia, Police Say (UPDATE)
Missing NJ Hiker, 21, Died Of Hypothermia, Police Say (Update) A cause of death has been released for the 21-year-old missing New Jersey woman whose dog was found alive near her body hours after she called 911 from an Upstate New York mountain last week. Brianna "Bri" L. Mohr, of Brick Township, NJ, died of hypothermia on Thursday, Feb. 12, after she slipped off a trail near the summit of Mount Marcy just after 3 p.m., as previously reported by Daily Voice. Mohr called 911, but by the time rangers got to her around 9 p.m., it was too late. Mohr's dog, who was located near her body, was hiked to safety, officials said. Brianna Mohr. br…
Lonely Hearts Club: NY Dog Jackie Has Waited 6 Years For Someone To Choose Her Lonely Hearts Club: NY Dog Jackie Has Waited 6 Years For Someone To Choose Her
Lonely Hearts Club: NY Dog Jackie Has Waited 6 Years For Someone To Choose Her As Valentine’s Day approaches, Long Island’s Lonely Hearts Club includes an adorable dog who has spent nearly her entire life in a shelter. Jackie, now 6 years old, has lived at the Babylon Animal Shelter for more than five and a half years — over 2,000 days — according to volunteers advocating for her adoption. Despite hundreds of social media posts, thousands of shares, and a dedicated Facebook page called "Jackie Needs a Family" with more than 6,800 followers, Jackie remains without a permanent home. “She’s been waiting for so long for someone to choose her,” volunteers wrote in a recen…
Early-Morning Dog Walk Ends With Trip To Hospital In Bergen County Town Early-Morning Dog Walk Ends With Trip To Hospital In Bergen County Town
Early-Morning Dog Walk Ends With Trip To Hospital In Bergen County Town A pedestrian was struck by a car while walking a dog early Thursday morning, Sept. 25 in Ho-Ho-Kus, incident photographer Boyd A. Loving reports. Photo(s) of the day, 09/25/2025: A pedestrian was struck by a passenger vehicle early Thursday morning, 09/25, at the... Posted by Boyd A. Loving on Thursday, September 25, 2025 The crash happened around 6:40 a.m., at the intersection of North Franklin Turnpike and Sheridan Avenue. Ho-Ho-Kus Police and Ho-Ho-Kus EMS responded to aid the pedestrian, while the dog was not injured, Loving said. An ambulance rushed the victim to Hackens…
Animal Cruelty: Dog Had Large Wound Crawling With Maggots, NJ Owner Arrested, Cops Say Animal Cruelty: Dog Had Large Wound Crawling With Maggots, NJ Owner Arrested, Cops Say
Animal Cruelty: Dog Had Large Wound Crawling With Maggots, NJ Owner Arrested, Cops Say A Stanhope woman has been charged with animal cruelty after Byram Township police say her dog was found with a severe, untreated wound crawling with maggots. On Thursday, Aug. 21, at 4:18 p.m., Byram Township patrol officers responded to a report of a wounded dog running at large on Route 206, police said in a release. Officers found the unleashed dog with “a large wound on its back containing maggots and flies,” according to the report. An Animal Control Officer secured the animal and brought it to an emergency animal hospital, where staff confirmed “the wound was severe and had been negle…
Dunkin' Selling Special Dog Toys For Kids In Need: Here's How To Get One Dunkin' Selling Special Dog Toys For Kids In Need: Here's How To Get One
Dunkin' Selling Special Dog Toys For Kids In Need: Here's How To Get One Dunkin' is offering fans limited-edition dog toys, giving pups playful treats while raising money for children in need. BARK and Dunkin' are teaming up for the sixth year to raise money for the Dunkin' Joy in Childhood Foundation. The latest edition of the partnership launched on Tuesday, Aug. 26, to celebrate National Dog Day. Since 2020, the companies have raised more than $12.5 million for Dunkin's foundation, which funds programs supporting kids battling illness and hunger. "We're incredibly proud of how this partnership unites dog lovers, coffee fans, and…
Can Dogs Understand Human Thoughts? The Answer May Come As A Surprise Can Dogs Understand Human Thoughts? The Answer May Come As A Surprise
Can Dogs Understand Human Thoughts? The Answer May Come As A Surprise Your dog doesn’t need words to know when something’s wrong. Science now shows it’s not just coincidence. A growing body of research reveals that dogs are neurologically wired to tune into human emotions through tone of voice, facial expression, scent, and even eye contact. This sensitivity didn’t happen overnight. It’s the result of thousands of years of co-evolution that made dogs better attuned to our moods than even our closest relatives in the animal kingdom. Brain scans show that dogs have specialized regions for processing human speech and vocal emotion, especially intense sounds lik…
Dogs Found In Feces-Filled Camper; 50 Animal Cruelty Counts For PA Man, Sheriff Says Dogs Found In Feces-Filled Camper; 50 Animal Cruelty Counts For PA Man, Sheriff Says
Dogs Found In Feces-Filled Camper; 50 Animal Cruelty Counts For PA Man, Sheriff Says A 36-year-old Pennsylvania man accused of keeping multiple dogs in filthy cages filled with feces and rotting food was arrested Saturday, July 19, authorities said. ‘I’ve never seen conditions that bad’: Humane officer recalls rescuing 6 puppies from Oakdale camper https://t.co/8vmgqXgsbS — WPXI (@WPXI) July 17, 2025 Joshua Humes is facing more than 50 counts of animal neglect and cruelty after North Fayette Township Police received a tip that several young dogs were being kept inside a camper on Noblestown Road in Oakdale, Allegheny County Sheriff Kevin M. Kraus said. Photos subm…
NJ State Troopers Rescue 'Ferocious Little Demon' Dog In Dramatic Footage NJ State Troopers Rescue 'Ferocious Little Demon' Dog In Dramatic Footage
NJ State Troopers Rescue 'Ferocious Little Demon' Dog In Dramatic Footage Oscar the Grouch has a reason to smile. Two officers helped rescue a dog, named after the famed Sesame Street character, from the Arthur Kill in Elizabeth on Saturday, July 6, New Jersey State Police said.  The officers observed unusual movement in the water while patrolling the Elizabeth Marina and discovered Oscar, believed to be about one years old, struggling against the current, police said. Trooper Michael Buchell deployed a life ring and rescue blanket to bring Oscar aboard a vessel safely, police said. Video shows Oscar earning his name, by being feisty, baring his teeth,…
Dog’s Leg Cut Off With Scissors, Left Untreated For Days: PA Man Charged Dog’s Leg Cut Off With Scissors, Left Untreated For Days: PA Man Charged
Dog’s Leg Cut Off With Scissors, Left Untreated For Days: PA Man Charged A Lancaster County man is accused of cutting off his dog’s leg with scissors and denying her medical care for days, the Pennsylvania SPCA announced on Tuesday, June 3. Stephen L. Stoltzfus, 45, of Kirkwood, was arrested by the Pennsylvania SPCA Animal Law Enforcement team in coordination with Lancaster County Detectives and Pennsylvania State Police on Monday, June 2. He has been charged with two Felony counts of Aggravated Cruelty to Animals and one Misdemeanor count of Cruelty to Animals in connection with the abuse of his 4-year-old labradoodle-type dog, Kimber. Stoltzfus allegedly told…
Tired Of Barking Dogs, PA Neighbor Tries Feeding Them Rat Poison-Laced Meatballs: Report Tired Of Barking Dogs, PA Neighbor Tries Feeding Them Rat Poison-Laced Meatballs: Report
Tired Of Barking Dogs, PA Neighbor Tries Feeding Them Rat Poison-Laced Meatballs: Report A Pennsylvania man is accused of trying to poison his neighbor’s dogs using chocolate and rat-poison-laced meatballs, Action News 6abc reports. The disturbing discovery was made by Joshua Hunter and his family in Broomall about two weeks ago, when they found hundreds of pieces of chocolate strewn across their yard, the outlet reports. Chocolate can be deadly to dogs, so the family quickly cleaned up the mess to protect their pets, Sushi and Hoagie. But what came next was even more dangerous. "Fast-forward from that incident to two days ago. My son woke up again, took the dogs out — we're o…
Dog Found Dead In Food Bag On I-287 Shoulder: NJSP Investigating Animal Cruelty Dog Found Dead In Food Bag On I-287 Shoulder: NJSP Investigating Animal Cruelty
Dog Found Dead In Food Bag On I-287 Shoulder: Njsp Investigating Animal Cruelty New Jersey State Police are asking for the public’s help after a dog's remains were found dead inside a dog food bag along the side of Route 287, they said. Troopers responded to a report of a suspicious package around 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 16, near milepost 25 northbound, according to a release from State Police.  Inside the bag, troopers found the remains of a deceased black dog. The bag was identified as a large green “Retriever” brand dog food bag, the NJSP said. Detectives believe the bag was discarded sometime between 10 p.m. on April 15 and 10 a.m. on April 16, police sai…
Bone Voyage: New Dog-Friendly Airline To Offer Flights At NYC-Area Airport Bone Voyage: New Dog-Friendly Airline To Offer Flights At NYC-Area Airport
Bone Voyage: New Dog-Friendly Airline To Offer Flights At Nyc-area Airport It'll soon be wheels – and paws – up for a new airline taking off from a Long Island airport. RetrievAir, a pet-centric airline built entirely around traveling with dogs, will begin service out of Republic Airport (FRG) in Farmingdale, the company said in a news release on Wednesday, Mar. 26. Flights will begin on Thursday, May 22. From the executive airport, RetrievAir will offer service to seven US cities with weekly departures. The cheapest flights go to West Palm Beach, Florida, on Thursdays for $749 one way. Other destinations from Farmingdale's airport include Chicago,…
Dog Shoots Owner After Getting Paw Stuck In Gun, Police Say Dog Shoots Owner After Getting Paw Stuck In Gun, Police Say
Dog Shoots Owner After Getting Paw Stuck In Gun, Police Say An American dog owner was accidentally shot by his pet in a freak incident rarely seen involving animals and firearms. Officers responded to a home in Memphis, Tennessee on Whitney Avenue at 3:50 a.m. Monday, March 10, where they found the victim with a gunshot wound to his left thigh, according to the police report first detailed by WMC-TV Action News 5. He told police he had been lying in bed with a female friend when his 1-year-old pit bull jumped onto the bed and got its paw stuck in the trigger guard, causing the weapon to fire. The victim’s friend left the scene before officers arriv…
Actor Gene Hackman, Wife, Dog Found Dead Actor Gene Hackman, Wife, Dog Found Dead
Actor Gene Hackman, Wife, Dog Found Dead Academy Award-winning actor Gene Hackman, his wife, and family dog have died at their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The cause of death has not been confirmed, but foul play is not suspected, the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement after they were found dead late Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 26. No further information has been released as of yet. Known for his versatility as an actor, the 95-year-old Hackman is best known for his roles in  “The French Connection,” "Hoosiers," “The Royal Tenenbaums," “Unforgiven," “Bonnie and Clyde,” “Superman,” “The Pos…
These 5 Sweet Dogs At The Bergen County Animal Shelter Are Waiting To Steal Your Heart These 5 Sweet Dogs At The Bergen County Animal Shelter Are Waiting To Steal Your Heart
These 5 Sweet Dogs At The Bergen County Animal Shelter Are Waiting To Steal Your Heart Looking for a furry friend to fill your home with unconditional love? The Bergen County Animal Shelter is home to five incredible dogs who have overcome tough times and are ready for the loving families they deserve.  These pups aren’t just pets—they’re companions waiting to share their hearts with you. Atlas The Green Dog Photo Atlas is a stunning 4.5-year-old Husky who has been patiently waiting for his forever home since 2023. This adventurous boy dreams of hiking trails and long walks with his person. He’s easy to walk on a leash and loves treats, making him an ideal compan…
Firefighters Rescue Dog Who Fell Through Ice, Swam 75 Off Shore In Franklin Lakes (PHOTOS) Firefighters Rescue Dog Who Fell Through Ice, Swam 75 Off Shore In Franklin Lakes (PHOTOS)
Firefighters Rescue Dog Who Fell Through Ice, Swam 75 Off Shore In Franklin Lakes (Photos) A heartwarming rescue unfolded in Bergen County over the weekend when firefighters rescued a dog who had fallen through the ice and swam to a nearby island approximately 75 feet offshore. 🐾 Ice Rescue at Shadow Lake 🐾 Yesterday, the Franklin Lakes Volunteer Fire Department responded to a unique call for... Posted by Franklin Lakes Fire Department on Monday, December 23, 2024 The incident happened on Sunday, Dec. 22, on Shadow Lake in Franklin Lakes. Firefighters say Assistant Chief Piccoli arrived on the scene within minutes and confirmed the situation. Rescue crews quickly su…
'She Was Sent To Me:' Nutley Woman Adopts Dog Struck On Route 4 After Losing Her Own 'She Was Sent To Me:' Nutley Woman Adopts Dog Struck On Route 4 After Losing Her Own
'She Was Sent To Me:' Nutley Woman Adopts Dog Struck On Route 4 After Losing Her Own Natalie D’Angelo believes her beloved dog Zoey, who passed away in March, played a role in bringing Stella into her life.  On Friday, Dec. 20, the 41-year-old Nutley resident adopted Stella, the dog who had survived being struck by a car on Route 4 in Hackensack, from the Bergen County Animal Shelter in Teterboro. “I just lost my dog in March—she was a half dachshund—and because of that, I felt like maybe Stella was being sent to me from her,” D’Angelo said with Stella in her lap on the floor of the shelter. “I feel like I have the love of my other dog back.” View …
Dog Struck By Car In Route 4 In Hackensack Almost Ready For Adoption Dog Struck By Car In Route 4 In Hackensack Almost Ready For Adoption
Dog Struck By Car In Route 4 In Hackensack Almost Ready For Adoption A dog hit by a car earlier this month on Route 4 is nearly ready for a fur-ever family. Stella was struck by the vehicle in Hackensack on Oct. 13 and taken to Oradell Animal Hospital, where she was treated for broken ribs and a fractured pelvis.  Stella has been transferred to the Bergen County Animal Shelter in Teterboro, where officials said she needs between four and six more weeks of recovery time before she can be adopted out. Rescuers aren't sure why she was on the highway or who her family was. Little Stella captured hearts on social media, with dozens of animal lovers comment…
Dog Scares Off Bergen County Burglars, Police Say Dog Scares Off Bergen County Burglars, Police Say
Dog Scares Off Bergen County Burglars, Police Say A pair of would-be burglars were scared off by one Bergen County family's dog on Wednesday morning, Oct. 2, police said. Little Ferry police say the two men cut through the screen windows in the front and back windows of the Summit Place home around 5 a.m. Then, they pried the windows open with a crowbar. The two never gained entry, though, as it's believed the owner's dog deterred them as they fled in an unknown vehicle, police said. Detectives have been canvassing the area and checking any video footage.  Anyone with information can contact LFPD's Detective Bureau at 201-641-2…
Crash Victim Reunites With Dog Who Ran From NY To NJ Two Months Ago (VIDEO) Crash Victim Reunites With Dog Who Ran From NY To NJ Two Months Ago (VIDEO)
Crash Victim Reunites With Dog Who Ran From NY To NJ Two Months Ago (Video) There were few dry eyes in the Bergen County Animal Shelter Tuesday, Aug. 6, as a dog who ran from a crash scene in New York two months ago was reunited with her owner. Salem Mannequin has been tirelessly searching for her yellow lab Nyla since the June 7 crash on the Cross Bronx Expressway at White Plains Road, she tells Daily Voice. She was in a hospital bed at Jacobi Medical Center hours after the accident when she realized, her baby was missing. Once released, Mannequin began calling shelters and veterinary offices across New York City and Westchester counties. She posted in missi…
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:…
Tale Of Dog Dumped On Maywood Street Ends In Tragedy Tale Of Dog Dumped On Maywood Street Ends In Tragedy
Tale Of Dog Dumped On Maywood Street Ends In Tragedy The story of a dog abandoned by her owners on a Maywood street has come to a tragic end. Tsunami, the tan and white pitbull with a large tumor growing in her mouth, was seen by good Samaritans being tied to a street sign along Golf Avenue on Monday evening, July 1. On Wednesday, July 23, Daily Voice learned that Tsunami will be euthanized this week due to extremely poor health conditions. Amanda Karpinski, Bergen County's public information officer, said that a police investigation was launched upon Tsunami's discovery, but the search for her owners turned up fruitless. While Tsunami …
Three Firefighters Injured, 50 Displaced In Passaic Blaze, Authorities Say Three Firefighters Injured, 50 Displaced In Passaic Blaze, Authorities Say
Three Firefighters Injured, 50 Displaced In Passaic Blaze, Authorities Say A fire in Passaic on Sunday, June 23 injured three fighters and initially displaced more than 50 people, authorities said. At 9 p.m. firefighters responded to a home on High Street, according to a release from the City of Passaic. The fire quickly spread to four homes, forcing firefighters to rescue four people who were stranded on the roofs of two different properties, authorities said. No residents were injured, though a dog died from smoke inhalation, authorities said. Three firefighters were hospitalized, two from heat exhaustion and one with a shoulder injury, authorities said. Three …
Loyal Dog Keeps Shoeless Boy Company Until Troopers, Mom Find Him In NJ Woods (VIDEO) Loyal Dog Keeps Shoeless Boy Company Until Troopers, Mom Find Him In NJ Woods (VIDEO)
Loyal Dog Keeps Shoeless Boy Company Until Troopers, Mom Find Him In NJ Woods (Video) A 4-year-old boy lost his shoes, but found his family following a frantic search after he went missing with his dog in Atlantic County (scroll for video). “I lost my shoes!” The child can be shouting in the woods near his home in Buena Vista Township in new video shared by New Jersey State Police troopers on Thursday, March 30. Investigators say that the boy and his black Labrador found themselves in a precarious position - though the pup never left his buddy - after wandering away from their home and going missing for more than an hour, leaving his mother and responding troopers in distre…
Video Shows Police Rescuing Dog From Hot Car On Jersey Shore Video Shows Police Rescuing Dog From Hot Car On Jersey Shore
Video Shows Police Rescuing Dog From Hot Car On Jersey Shore A dog locked in a hot car for nearly 45 minutes was rescued by police officers this week in Ocean County (scroll for video). The small, white dog appeared to be okay after the tense rescue on Tuesday, Aug. 30 at Sherman Ave and Ocean Terrace in Seaside Heights, as reported by Jersey Shore Fire Response.  Temperatures hit a high of 90 degrees that day. It was not clear if any charges had been filed.  Click here for the complete video from JSFR.
Dog Scares Off Burglars Who Used Garage Opener From Car To Break Into Morris County Home: PD Dog Scares Off Burglars Who Used Garage Opener From Car To Break Into Morris County Home: PD
Dog Scares Off Burglars Who Used Garage Opener From Car To Break Into Morris County Home: PD A diligent dog helped to scare off a set of burglars who used a garage door opener from an unlocked vehicle to break into a Morris County home, authorities said. The break-in was just one in an overnight spree of attempted home and vehicle burglaries around Edgewood Road and Circle Road in Florham Park, Police Chief Joseph Orlando said on Wednesday, August 17. The suspects entered a vehicle left unlocked in one of the homes’ driveways and found a garage door opener before using it to gain access to the home, Orlando said. The suspects then entered the home’s mudroom and were scared off by …
Another Sussex County Dog Dead In Bloody Bear Attack Another Sussex County Dog Dead In Bloody Bear Attack
Another Sussex County Dog Dead In Bloody Bear Attack For the second time this month, a dog was attacked and killed by a bear in one Sussex County town, authorities said. The Sparta man told police the bear attacked his 5-year-old Yorkie, Tommy, in his Layton Lane backyard around 10 p.m. just after midnight on Thursday, Jan. 20, Sparta Police Lt. John Lamon said. Tommy was outside to go to the bathroom and didn’t return when he was called, Lamon said. His owner went out back and saw bear tracks and blood in the snow, then found his beloved dog lying mortally wounded near the woodline, police said. The heartbroken owner brought his dog to the …
Deer Chased By Dog Dies After Crashing Through Window Of River Vale Home Deer Chased By Dog Dies After Crashing Through Window Of River Vale Home
Deer Chased By Dog Dies After Crashing Through Window Of River Vale Home It came in as a possible burglary in progress but turned out to be a horrific accident. Sometime before dawn Wednesday, a deer being chased by a dog crashed through the window of a River Vale home, police said. The gravely wounded deer eventually died, Capt. Chris Bulger said. Animal control removed the carcass from the Coopers Lane home, he said. “The dog appeared to be fine and the deer showed no signs of injury from the dog,” the captain said. The dog’s owner and the homeowner “have been in contact and will handle the matter between them for the damage,” he said.