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Dog Trapped On Cliff Near Waterfall Rescued In NY Dog Trapped On Cliff Near Waterfall Rescued In NY
Dog Trapped On Cliff Near Waterfall Rescued In NY A dramatic rescue unfolded in Putnam County after a young dog fell down a cliff and became stranded on a narrow rock ledge near a roaring waterfall.  The rescue happened on Sunday, March 8, when firefighters were dispatched at around 9:15 a.m. to the Michael Ciaiola Conservation Area after reports that a dog had fallen down a waterfall and was trapped on a tiny rock outcropping, according to the Patterson Fire Department.  Because the park’s rugged terrain can make access to the area difficult, firefighters immediately sent a UTV and rescue equipment to the scene along with f…
NJ Hiker, 21 Died Of Hypothermia On NY Mountain, Police Say (UPDATE) NJ Hiker, 21 Died Of Hypothermia On NY Mountain, Police Say (UPDATE)
NJ Hiker, 21 Died Of Hypothermia On NY Mountain, 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…
Woman Let Dog Freeze To Death Outside NY Humane Society, Police Say Woman Let Dog Freeze To Death Outside NY Humane Society, Police Say
Woman Let Dog Freeze To Death Outside NY Humane Society, Police Say An Albany County woman is facing animal cruelty charges after she allegedly abandoned a small dog that later froze to death, police said. Deputies responded to the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society in Menands on Tuesday, Jan. 13, after staff discovered an abandoned dog on the property, according to the Albany County Sheriff’s Office. The animal, described as a four-pound terrier mix, was found inside a box and was in poor condition when located, police said. Investigators determined that Brigitte Gaston, 62, placed the box containing the dog on the humane society’s property and left without att…
Dogs Found Starving, Trapped In Filthy NY Home: Owner Convicted, DA Says Dogs Found Starving, Trapped In Filthy NY Home: Owner Convicted, DA Says
Dogs Found Starving, Trapped In Filthy NY Home: Owner Convicted, DA Says An Orange County woman was convicted after authorities rescued two starving dogs found trapped in squalid conditions inside her home, prosecutors said. Hannah Rose of Monroe, 33, was found guilty on Friday, Oct. 10, of two counts of failure to provide proper food and drink to an impounded animal, a misdemeanor, following a jury trial in Village of Monroe Court, the Orange County District Attorney's Office announced on Tuesday, Oct. 14. According to prosecutors, the case began on Dec. 7, 2024, when a concerned neighbor noticed that Rose’s dogs had been barking for days and that no one a…
Dog Rescued From Metro-North Tracks, Reunited With Owner After Scare In NY Dog Rescued From Metro-North Tracks, Reunited With Owner After Scare In NY
Dog Rescued From Metro-North Tracks, Reunited With Owner After Scare In NY A dog is safe at home after being rescued from Metro-North tracks in Dutchess County. According to the MTA, the close call happened near the Beacon station on Thursday, Sept. 18, when a Metro-North engineer spotted the pup roaming the tracks.  Thanks to a quick response from the train crew, assistance from MTA Police, and “a little detective work” from the Operations Control Center, the dog was safely removed from danger, MTA officials said.  The team then found the dog’s owner and reunited them. The MTA said it was grateful to everyone who helped turn “a dangerous situation int…
Curious Cockapoo Caught Under Shed Rescued By Police In Hudson Valley Curious Cockapoo Caught Under Shed Rescued By Police In Hudson Valley
Curious Cockapoo Caught Under Shed Rescued By Police In Hudson Valley In Westchester, even the dogs keep police on their toes.  Officers were called out Monday, Sept. 15, to a backyard rescue in Greenburgh after a cockapoo got itself wedged under a shed while chasing another animal, according to the Town of Greenburgh Police Department. The adventurous pup apparently went all in on its hunt — only to discover there was no easy way back out. That’s when police stepped in. Working together, officers carefully freed the trapped dog and reunited it with its family, safe and sound, the department said. 
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…
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…
$5K Reward Offered After Dog Found Abandoned in Harriman State Park $5K Reward Offered After Dog Found Abandoned in Harriman State Park
$5K Reward Offered After Dog Found Abandoned in Harriman State Park Authorities are searching for the owner of a Tibetan Mastiff or Mastiff mix that was abandoned in the Hudson Valley's Harriman State Park.  The Hudson Valley Humane Society Law Enforcement Division is asking the public for help identifying whoever is responsible for leaving the dog behind. In an effort to do so, the Humane Society is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest, the organization announced on Monday, March 10. Anyone with information about the dog’s owner or those involved in the abandonment is urged to contact HVHS by calling or texting 917-701-3870, o…
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…