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46 Dogs Rescued From Fire At Luxury Pet Resort In North Jersey: Police
A police officer suffered smoke inhalation and 46 dogs were rescued from a boarding facility when a fire broke out at an industrial complex in Essex County Saturday night, April 20, authorities said. Police officers from Fairfield, West Caldwell, North Caldwell, and Wayne responded to the Pio Costa Industrial Complex on Bloomfield Avenue in Fairfield around 9:35 p.m. on reports of smoke condition, local police said. The blaze was reported to be located in building No. 9, which houses multiple businesses, including K9 Resorts Hotel, a full-time dog boarding facility. Officers were&…
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Cat Rescued From Tree 30 Feet Up: Budd Lake FD
Firefighters in Budd Lake had the call they are most known for. On Saturday, March 30, firefighters were called to a home on Lozier Road after a cat got stuck in a tree behind the house 40 feet into the woods, the Budd Lake Fire Department Co. #1 said. Budd Lake Fire Company #1 Facebook A 35-foot ladder was used to get the cat, who was 30 feet up, from the tree, firefighters said. One firefighter went up the ladder and the cat jumped down from the tree where another firefighter helped break its fall, firefighters said. The cat then ran back home, firefighters said. "As a fire depa…
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Cat Rescued From Utility Wires In Warren County: Animal Control
A cat in a precarious situation was saved by a caring community in Warren County on Wednesday, March 27. Newton Animal Control responded to a call about a cat trapped on utility wires in Hardwick as residents were concerned about the cat's safety with rain incoming, they said. Newton Animal Control Facebook Three women attempted to get the cat down while animal control called New Jersey State Police to assist, Newton Animal Control said. Blessings Tree Service and Landscape also offered to lend a hand before Planet Networks, a Newton based internet service provider, swooped in two cat lov…
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Trooper Rescues Dog Who Fell Through Ice On Lake Hopatcong:
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Georgy is one lucky dog. Recently, state trooper Michael Betz rescued a dog that fell through the ice in Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey State police said on Facebook. Betz was on his way into the New Jersey State Police Lake Hopatcong substation when he noticed Georgy stuck out on the ice, police said. Betz made several attempts to coax the small dog over to the shoreline, police said. The frightened dog would not come and fell through the ice, struggling to remain afloat, police said. Georgy eventually made it to a rock formation and Betz put on a dry suit and utilized a nearby paddleb…
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Fire Ravages Kingwood Township Barn: Firefighters
A barn caught fire in Kingwood Township on Monday, March 11, authorities said. At 1:46 p.m., firefighters in Kingwood responded to the fire off County Route 519, Kingwood Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 said on Facebook. The fire began in the wall of the barn, firefighters said. Workers on the scene were able to safely evacuate animals from the barn, firefighters said. The homeowner and firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the fire, firefighters said.
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Horse Rescued From Creek In Hunterdon County: Whitehouse Rescue Squad
A horse is back in her stall after getting stuck in a creek and down an embankment Saturday, March 2, rescuers said. At 12:34 p.m. the Whitehouse Fire Company and Whitehouse Rescue Squad were alerted to the scene. The adverse weather made conditions difficult for first responders, but they were able to get the horse out of the creek and down the embarkment, rescuers said. Members placed blankets on the horse to keep her warm while the lift system was constructed, rescuers said. Whitehouse Rescue Squad The horse was brought to a standing position by using multiple grip hoists along …
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Ricardo The NJ Transit Bull Earns $10K From Stuffed Animal Sales
Ricardo is now earning royalties. The bull, who captured the hearts of Garden Staters when he wandered onto the train tracks last December at Newark Penn Station, recently received a $10,000 check from New Jersey Transit after they sold stuffed animals bearing his likeness. Ricardo's jaunt delayed trains for 45 minutes. Public Info The royalties were presented as a donation to Skylands Animal Sanctuary and Rescue in Sussex County, where Ricardo is currently residing after his trip on the tracks. Ricardo recently returned to Skylands after spending six weeks in upstate New York battling …
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𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: More Than 90 Dogs, Pups Removed From NJ Home, Couple Charged
UPDATE: The ASPCA said on Wednesday that it helped remove more than 90 adult dogs and puppies from the Sussex County home of a self-described animal rescue couple who were charged with multiple cruelty-related counts. Two dogs were found dead during a 7 a.m. raid at a Vernon Township home led by the Sussex County Prosecutor’s Office on Tuesday, Feb. 20, authorities reported. Both Gizela Juric, who founded the Angels for Animals Network in Cliffside Park before moving it to Sussex County, and her boyfriend, Ronald Colgan, were charged with six criminal animal cruelty accounts, the American S…
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Dogs Saved From Suspected Jersey Shore Fighting Ring Need Foster Families
Temporary homes are needed for eight dogs rescued from a suspected dogfighting ring in Monmouth County, officials said. The Monmouth County SPCA gave an update on Tuesday, Feb. 13 on the dogs, which were recovered from a home on Embury Avenue in Neptune Township on Saturday, Feb. 3. Six dogs were found in dirty crates inside of a garage and two were found on heavy chains tied to dog houses. The county SPCA said the dogs are recovering from being left in poor conditions and freezing temperatures. "Since then, these dogs have finally felt what real love is, and thanks to the outpour of gener…
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Ricardo The NJ Transit Bull Returning Home Following Six-Week Hospital Stay
Ricardo, the bull that captured the Garden State's attention after it wandered onto the train tracks in December, is returning to his home in Sussex County this week after battling a deadly infection for six weeks , his caretakers said. "We will be bringing our handsome boy home this week," Skylands Animal Sanctuary And Rescue in Wantage said on Facebook. "We can’t wait to have him back here at Skylands, where he belongs." Ricardo is doing really well and will hopefully be coming home soon. Look how nice he is❤️ Posted by Skylands Animal Sanctuary And Rescue on Sunday, February 4, …
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Eight Dogs Rescued From Jersey Shore Fighting Ring: Officials
Eight dogs were rescued in Monmouth County after a suspected dogfighting ring was uncovered, animal advocates said. According to the Monmouth County SPCA, Neptune Township police responded to a call about animals in distress at a home on Embury Avenue on Saturday, Feb. 3. When officers and SPCA's humane law enforcement division arrived, they followed a concrete path with fresh blood to a backyard garage with dogs barking inside of it. Officers removed the locks and found six dogs inside the garage. They were in separate crates lined with wood chips and dirty from the animals' urine and fece…
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Ricardo The NJ Transit Bull On The Mend After Battling Deadly Infection
Ricardo, the bull that captured the Garden State's attention after it wandered onto the train tracks last month, is recovering after battling a deadly infection, his caretakers said. Skylands Animal Sanctuary in Wantage said on Facebook they discovered Ricardo had road rash on his leg when they rescued him after his trip on the tracks. He was taken to a veterinarian, who provided him with antibiotics and necessary vaccinations, they said. Ricardo ❤️ Doing a little better every day.. For those of you who haven’t been following the earlier posts, here is a... Posted by Skylands Animal Sa…
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Dogs Freeze In Crate Abandoned Outside Of Morris County Shopping Center: Authorities
Two pit bulls were found outside in a crate behind a shopping center in freezing temperatures in Mt. Olive on Sunday, Jan. 21, Common Sense for Animals said on Facebook. The two dogs, one female and one male, were found on Goldmine Road and Tanglewood Road with a blanket over the crate so no one would see the dogs, Common Sense for Animals Said. There was no food or water provided for the dogs, Common Sense for Animals said. Mt. Olive Police said on Facebook their Humane Law Enforcement Officers are investigating and the dogs are safe and well cared for. Anyone with information …
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Malnourished NJ Dog Left In Freezing Cold Rescued By 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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Dozen Emaciated, Neglected Animals Rescued From Newark Home: Officials
Twelve dogs and other animals were rescued from dire conditions by American Human Societies and Newark Animal Control last month. AHS said it responded to the home after receiving a distress call and found the dogs, cats, turtles, a macaw, a bearded dragon and a ball python in "horrendous conditions." "All animals were in varying degrees of emaciation," AHS said. " Crates and cages [were] coated in waste." The dogs were frightened but friendly and were taken to the shelter's medical department and are undergoing essential care, including proper hydration and a structured feeding schedule, …
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Seal Bitten By Shark Rescued In NJ Beach Town: Officials
A one-year-old seal is recovering after he was bitten by a shark on Christmas Day in Surf City on Long Beach Island. When Marine Mammal Stranding Center, based in Brigantine, arrived on the scene, they said they found the yearling suffering from a large laceration on his left hip and wounds on his abdomen and around his tail. The seal was transported to the center for medical treatment and staff administered fluids and flushed out his wounds, MMSC said. He is currently on oral and topical medications to prevent infection and is resting in intensive care, MMSC said.
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Bull Who Wandered Onto NJ Train Tracks Safe At New Home
Ricardo, the bull who could literally stop train service, is enjoying his new digs. Trains were delayed for up to 45 minutes after he appeared on the train tracks near Newark Penn Station. He was rescued by Skylands Animal Sanctuary and Rescue in Wantage where he is resting comfortably, the group said on Facebook. Ricardo waking up from tranquilizer. He has had a long, rough day of fighting for his life, luckily it has paid off.. He... Posted by Skylands Animal Sanctuary And Rescue on Thursday, December 14, 2023 Safe, but heavily sedated. I hope he’s alright.. He i…
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NJ Woman Wanted For Threatening PA Animal Rescue Busted By Local Police In Eviction Clash
A troubled Bergen County woman wanted in Pennsylvania for harassing and threatening an animal rescue there was arrested by River Vale police during an eviction. Catherine DeLucia, 56, “was uncooperative and refused to comply” with Bergen County sheriff's officers and local police trying to remove her from the Collignon Way home, River Vale Lt. Joshua Wisse said on Friday, Nov. 17. A computer check found that DeLucia was wanted out of Snyder County, PA, on charges of making terroristic threats and repeated anonymous harassment. DeLucia has had an ongoing battle with an animal rescue that s…
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20 Cats Rescued From Bug-Infested Jersey Shore Apartment: Officials
Twenty cats — some with eye ulcers and respiratory problems — were rescued from a bug-infested apartment in Monmouth County, authorities said. Monmouth County SPCA Humane Law Enforcement received an anonymous tip on Wednesday, Nov. 1. The apartment in Neptune had two adults, and two children, ages 6 and 3 also living there. Many of the cats were found to have had upper respiratory infections, eye ulcers, some with dental disease, and were all very scared upon intake, but generally in fair health, the SPCA said on Facebook. While wearing full protection gear, and after several hours o…
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'Local Cowgirl' Killed In Double Fatal NJ Crash Made Unicorn Dreams Come True
New Jersey's equine riding community is mourning the loss of a treasured rider, instructor, and mother. Ashley Knuth-Formato was among two drivers who died in a crash with a dump truck Thursday, July 27 in Salem County. The 36-year-old Bridgeton mom, along with David Mitchell, of Woodstown, both died. Those who knew Ashley are remembering her for her profound impact on children, animals, and families within the horseback riding community. According to a GoFundMe campaign, Ashley leaves behind "a hurting family & a barn full of critters." Ashley's passion was animal rescue — particular…
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Animals Displaced By Flooding Rescued By North Jersey Shelter
The dedicated workers of a North Jersey animal shelter worked tirelessly to save more than a dozen displaced pets from the floodwaters ravaging one of its partners in Vermont. St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center in Mendham saved three dogs and 15 cats following a treacherous drive to the Windham County Humane Society in Brattleboro, Vermont. While the Windham shelter itself was left intact, many surrounding areas sustained serious damage due to the “intense rainstorms caused catastrophic flooding:” 🚨 Tonight, St. Hubert’s is taking in animals from our shelter partner Windham County Hu…
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Fire At Coach House Diner Doused
An electrical fire was doused at the Coach House diner on Route 4 in Hackensack as responders handled a rapid-fire cluster of calls. A smoking outlet at the popular diner off Hackensack Avenue brought city firefighters around 11 a.m. Thursday, July 13, responders at the scene said. The scene was cleared about 90 minutes later. Firefighters from Teaneck and Bogota assisted in some spots as several calls all seemed to come in at once. These included a pedestrian struck on Wilson Avenue, a vehicle fuel leak, an animal rescue and calls to at least two other eateries, including one caused by…
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Video Shows Rescue Of Fawn Trapped In Stream By Blairstown Officers, Bystanders
A heartwarming video clip shows the rescue of a fawn stuck in a Blairstown stream by local officers and bystanders. The officers were called to the rescue scene near Blair Falls on Main Street to help the fawn, who had gotten “trapped in the stream" around 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, the department said. With bystanders’ help and oversight, the fawn was rescued and brought to safety. The clip shows an officer jumping into the water and grabbing the struggling fawn, who can be heard bleating as bystanders give their 'aww's of relief. “Thank you to all who helped!” Blairstown Police said. Sc…
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3 Hurt, Lab Rescued During Serious Back-To-Back Crashes In Hunterdon County
Three people were taken to trauma centers and a yellow lab was rescued during back-to-back crashes in Hunterdon County on Sunday, June 4, responders said. The Tewksbury First Aid and Rescue Squad responded to the first crash around 10:10 a.m. and found that the driver had slammed into a utility pole on Route 517 north of King Street in Oldwick. The driver was treated at the scene and taken to a nearby trauma center while the passenger — a yellow lab — was cared for at the scene and picked up later by family, the squad said. Assisting agencies include the Tewksbury Township Police Departme…
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Heroes
: Fire, Police Captains Rescue Caged Canine In Smoky Hackensack House Fire
Smoke filled the living room of a Hackensack home Thursday afternoon as two captains from their respective departments crawled their way along the floor. Fire Capt. Rich Katz and Police Capt. Michael Antista were in the area when the call came in shortly before 1:30 p.m. May 18. They pulled up to the two-story Brook Street home find smoke and anxious residents waving them down Ginger, a chocolate Lab, was trapped inside. Katz and Antista got Ginger out of her first-floor cage, then turned a garden house on the living room flames, keeping them contained, until firefighters doused the bl…
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Starved Puppy Dumped On Roadside Of Jersey Shore Town
An emaciated puppy dumped on the side of the road of a Jersey Shore town will get a second chance at life. The 8-week-old puppy, now called Matilda, was found "skin and bones" with labored breathing, and unable to lift her own head near Myrtle Avenue in Neptune on Sunday night, May 7, the Monmouth County SPCA said. 🚨 Seeking information on starved puppy left dying on the street 🚨 Late Sunday night, our Animal Control Division... Posted by Monmouth County SPCA on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 "On the brink of death," the puppy was rushed to the SPCA shelter for urgent medical care, shaking and…
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11 Baby Ducklings Rescued From Somerset County Storm Drain As Mama Duck ‘Supervises:' (Photos)
It was a happy ending for all, including a mama duck who watched from a few feet away, after emergency crews saved 11 of her baby ducklings that had gotten stuck in a Somerville storm drain on Wednesday, May 3. (Scroll for photos) Somerville Fire Chief Joe Stitley and Police Lt. Brattole were “flagged down” for an animal rescue on East High Street by Asst. Chief Stitley, who was coming home after work that evening, the fire department said. A series of photos posted on social media from both departments show the teams leaping into the storm drain and bringing the ducklings to safety — but …
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Community Rallies To Save Sick Cats Found In Filthy Pickup Truck In Sussex County
Animal lovers across Sussex County and beyond are coming together to raise vet expenses for several sick cats who were rescued from a Virginia woman's pickup truck in filthy conditions earlier this week. The felines — eight of them, to be exact — were tragically found alongside 38 dogs and 40 dead animals in the cab of an abandoned Chevy Silverado in the parking lot of a Marshall's Department store on Hampton House Road in Hampton Township on Monday, April 9, Daily Voice reported. The Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge described the animals as being “terrified, huddled in all corners” as rescuers…
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40 Dead Animals Wrapped Individually, 38 Live Dogs Rescued From Pickup In Sussex County
Rescuers were able to save 38 dogs and eight cats found in a Virginia woman's pickup truck parked in a Sussex County lot — which was also carrying 40 dead animals, each one individually wrapped and labeled, authorities said. The gruesome discovery was made Monday night, April 9, when New Jersey State Troopers were called to the parking lot of a Marshall's Department store on Hampton House Road in Hampton Township, NJSP Trooper Charles Marchan said. Rescues Unite to help 46 desperate animals discovered in horrific conditions inside a battered pick-up truck. ... Posted by Ramapo-Bergen A…
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Starving Dog Rescued In Philly Recovering In NJ
A starving dog rescued from Philadelphia streets has found a foster home in part thanks to Crown Veterinary Specialists of Lebanon, NJ. That's where the emaciated 3-year-old pit bull mix named Pandora was recovering during the past week after being rescued by Outcast Rescue of Catasauqua, PA. Pandora after a few days of recovery.Outcast Rescue "Overall she is doing really well," Outcast Rescue wrote on Facebook. "Lots of sleeping and she even engaged in chewing a bone making our hearts pitter patter." After she was rescued on Feb. 2, the rescuers wrote, "How it is even possible she can…
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Dog In 'Crazy Rescue Ladies' Hoarding Case Reunited With Her Tennessee Owners
One of the 180 animals rescued last month from an alleged Jersey Shore puppy mill was reunited with its original owners from Tennessee on New Year's Eve. Two women who call themselves "Crazy Rescue Ladies" on social media were charged after authorities found the neglected dogs and cats living in unsanitary conditions in their Jersey Shore home last month, police said. Daisy, a Bloodhound, was reunited on Saturday, Dec. 31 with the Price family, according to the Ocean County Health Department. Daisy had been fitted with a computer chip which led Ocean County officials to contact Daisy's fam…
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