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Name Of Man Who Died In 9/11 Attacks Lives On Through New Secaucus Police K9 Name Of Man Who Died In 9/11 Attacks Lives On Through New Secaucus Police K9
Name Of Man Who Died In 9/11 Attacks Lives On Through New Secaucus Police K9 The name of a Secaucus resident who died in the 9/11 attacks will lives on through a newly-acquired Secaucus Police K-9 officer. The ten-month old German Shepherd, “Strobe," is named after Steven Strobert, a 33-year-old Cantor Fitzgerald broker who died in September 11, 2001 attack on the Twin Towers. Strobe was purchased from Connecticut Canine Services. He and his handler, Secaucus Officer Vince DeFazio, have undergone 29 weeks of rigorous training at the Bergen County Sheriff’s Canine Academy, which culminated on May 10. “I truly hope Strobe may bring the Strobert family some …
2nd Chances: Hero Dog Adopted From North Jersey Shelter Saves Owner Having Stroke 2nd Chances: Hero Dog Adopted From North Jersey Shelter Saves Owner Having Stroke
2nd Chances: Hero Dog Adopted From North Jersey Shelter Saves Owner Having Stroke A 6-year-old German Shepherd given a second chance at life by a North Jersey man gave him the same in return last week Hero Sadie was home alone with her new owner Brian last week when he had a stroke. The dog licked her owner's face to keep him awake and then dragged him to his phone to call for help. Brian says he has Sadie to thank for his life. Sadie was surrendered to Ramapo Bergen Animal Refuge, and was seemingly confused, having lost the one family she knew, the shelter said. "Sadie is a loyal dog, but nervous and protective with new people, making her a more difficult placement," …
SEEN HER? Reward Boosted For Missing Sussex County Seeing Eye Dog SEEN HER? Reward Boosted For Missing Sussex County Seeing Eye Dog
Seen HER? Reward Boosted For Missing Sussex County Seeing Eye Dog The reward for finding a seeing eye dog from Sussex County who’s been missing nearly 2½ weeks was increased Thursday to $6,000. An anonymous tip line also was established to report any sightings of Ondrea, the 14-month-old black and tan German shepherd who reportedly bolted on June 24 after pushing through an exterior door with a broken latch at the Wantage home of a volunteer puppy raiser. Ondrea is fully grown -- about 50 pounds. She’s also microchipped and has a number tattooed in her right ear. “If anyone finds Ondrea, we will take her back with no questions asked,” said Peggy Gibbon…
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…
GOOD BOYS, GOOD BOYS: Meet Maywood Police Department's Newest K-9 Officer GOOD BOYS, GOOD BOYS: Meet Maywood Police Department's Newest K-9 Officer
Good Boys, Good Boys: Meet Maywood Police Department's Newest K-9 Officer Driven and focused, yet social and great with people. This is what Maywood Police Officer Chris Nichols says makes Ryker perfect for his job as the newest edition to the department's K-9 unit. The 17-month-old German Shepherd completed training with the NJ Police K-9 Association last week, culminating in dual certifications in K-9 patrol and narcotics detection. Imported from Slovakia by a police K-9 vendor, Ryker is set to begin his career alongside longtime Maywood police K-9 Remi this week. He will be assigned to the patrol division, where a large part of his job will be to aid in pro…
Meet Surrendered German Shepherd Puppy's New Bergen County Dads Meet Surrendered German Shepherd Puppy's New Bergen County Dads
Meet Surrendered German Shepherd Puppy's New Bergen County Dads When Mike Hettinger of New Milford saw the Daily Voice story about a surrendered German Shepherd puppy in need of a home, his first priority became adopting him. Hettinger, left his job in Glen Rock during his lunch break to meet 11-month-old Max last week. On Sunday, three days after his 32nd birthday, Hettinger and his roommate Arthur Berg brought Max home. "I had gone to the shelter a few times with the intent of trying to find shepherd puppy," Hettinger said. "When I saw the Daily Voice article... I went to check him out." After a few walks outside, Hettinger knew …
Neglected Passaic County German Shepherd Won't Leave New Brother's Side Neglected Passaic County German Shepherd Won't Leave New Brother's Side
Neglected Passaic County German Shepherd Won't Leave New Brother's Side "Broken" was the word Theresa Devins says Ringwood rescuers used over-and-over again to describe the German Shepherd she was hoping to adopt last November. Not vicious. Not hostile. Just broken. The dog was estimated to be around three years old and was kept in a pen with no human interaction except for when someone came to drop food for her for the entirety of her life. Officials at Southern Paws were certain that Delilah would be a difficult turn-around and warned Devins right up until the late-November day she came to pick her up. For months, Delilah sat in a corner of Devins…
Surrendered German Shepherd Puppy Needs Home: Bergen County Shelter Surrendered German Shepherd Puppy Needs Home: Bergen County Shelter
Surrendered German Shepherd Puppy Needs Home: Bergen County Shelter An 11-month German Shepherd puppy at the Bergen County Animal Shelter is in need of a home. ** UPDATE: Max has been adopted by a pair of Bergen County roommates. ** Shelter officials said they received hundreds of applications for Max because of this Daily Voice story. No further applications are being accepted. Max was surrendered to the Teterboro shelter because his owners were unable to care for him. 
Surrendered Bergen County Shelter Puppy Receives Hundreds Of Application Surrendered Bergen County Shelter Puppy Receives Hundreds Of Application
Surrendered Bergen County Shelter Puppy Receives Hundreds Of Application Officials at the Bergen County Animal Shelter are sorting through hundreds of applications for an 11-month-old German Shepherd puppy who was surrendered by his owners. Max was surrendered to the Teterboro shelter because his owners were unable to care for him. He still has a lot to learn about the world and how it works.  Because he has no training under his belt, the shelter is looking for an experienced Shepherd handler and owner, who will be able to guide the stubborn adolescent into mature adulthood.  Max simply needs structure, a balanced routine and someone willing to give him their …