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North Jersey Dog Killed In Porcupine Attack, Family Paying Off $20K Vet Bill
A North Jersey family is left devastated and $20,000 in debt after the death of their dog in a porcupine attack.
The DeGennaro family of Montague had to say goodbye to their pitbull-mix, Chester, on Saturday, Sept. 10, eight days after he was brutally attacked by a porcupine in the family’s backyard, according to a GoFundMe and posts on social media.
A video clip of the attack’s aftermath shows the poor pup’s face, mouth, and chest covered in quills:
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Debated posting this until I knew he was gonna be okay, but with the... Posted by Miranda De…
Several Bears Spotted Roaming Mercer County Neighborhoods, Entering Backyards, Authorities Say
Several bear sightings have been reported in Mercer County neighborhoods and backyards, authorities said.
A black bear was seen near Lawrenceville Road and Skillman Avenue in Lawrence, according to a post from the township’s Facebook page on Wednesday, July 6.
The bear was entering backyards in the area, the township said, advising residents to bring children and pets indoors.
The following day, a bear was spotted near Rockland Road in Ewing, the town said in a release.
Meanwhile, residents were warned to avoid feeding or approaching wild animals under any circumstances and instead to mov…
