Abused, Neglected 'Lucky' Rescued By Local Police, Animal Welfare Center In NJ Abused, Neglected 'Lucky' Rescued By Local Police, Animal Welfare Center In NJ
Abused, Neglected 'Lucky' Rescued By Local Police, Animal Welfare Center In NJ An abused and neglected dog found by police investigating a crime on Christmas Eve is fortunate to be alive. So his adoptive name makes perfect sense. Officers from Irvington found the dog they named Lucky so severely injured that a leg had to be amputated. He also was covered in maggots and had dense tangles and knots so severe that "they couldn't even tell what breed he is," said Samantha Miller, the media relations manager for the Humane Rescue Alliance. St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center in Madison took it from there. “Our team was heartbroken to see how much Lucky had suffered," sai…
100 Cats Who Survived Kentucky Tornado Available To Be Adopted In Massachusetts 100 Cats Who Survived Kentucky Tornado Available To Be Adopted In Massachusetts
100 Cats Who Survived Kentucky Tornado Available To Be Adopted In Massachusetts One hundred cats will soon be up for adoption in Massachusetts after being flown in from Kentucky following the wreckage of the recent tornadoes that tore through the midwest. In an effort to clear space in their shelters for newly-displaced animals, the Kentucky Humane Society in Louisville flew the furry felines into Massachusetts, where some are expected to be available for adoption as soon as Saturday, Dec. 18. 
“Our whole goal is to help empty shelters in crisis, so they can make more room for incoming animals who have been displaced by storms or given up by the owners because the ow…
PA Family's Adopted Dog From Middle East Tests Positive For Rabies PA Family's Adopted Dog From Middle East Tests Positive For Rabies
PA Family's Adopted Dog From Middle East Tests Positive For Rabies The CDC has initiated a multi-state investigation after a Chester County family adopted a dog from the Middle East that was later determined to have a previously eradicated variant of rabies, reports say. The dog was one of 34 animals that were flown from Azerbaijan to Chicago's O'Hare International Airport by an animal rescue group on June 10, CBS reports. The animal had been acting oddly after being placed with its new family in East Whiteland Township and later tested positive for the variant, according to ABC. The 6-month-old mixed breed dog possibly exposed the virus variant —which pr…
Suspect Sought After Chihuahua Dumped In Garbage Bag In Westchester Suspect Sought After Chihuahua Dumped In Garbage Bag In Westchester
Suspect Sought After Chihuahua Dumped In Garbage Bag In Westchester Law enforcement officials are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to locate the person responsible for dumping a Chihuahua inside a tied-up garbage bag in a sealed closed container in Westchester. The SPCA of Westchester issued an alert on Wednesday, May 5 following the discovery of the dog, which was located in Elmsford, officials said. Employees from a local animal group in Elmsford noticed a blue plastic storage container at their front entrance at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 29, according to Lisa Bonanno-Spence, the Director of Development for the SPCA of West…
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," …
$1,000 REWARD: Who Dumped Crated Dog In NJ Woods Near Gun Club? $1,000 REWARD: Who Dumped Crated Dog In NJ Woods Near Gun Club?
$1,000 Reward: Who Dumped Crated Dog In NJ Woods Near Gun Club? A $1,000 reward is being offered for anyone with information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual responsible for dumping a crated dog in a wooded New Jersey area. The Associated Humane Societies/Popcorn Park ACO Maria Cymanski responded to a  call for an abandoned dog near 1450 West Bay Ave., in Barnegat on Monday, Dec. 28. There, she found a young, female Siberian Husky mix left in a crate in a wooded area near a gun club, initially spotted by a man leaving the gun club who went over to investigate. The dog -- who had a pink collar and was …
Monmouth SPCA Rescues 30 More Stranded Cats From Vacant Home, Absolutely Deplorable Conditions Monmouth SPCA Rescues 30 More Stranded Cats From Vacant Home, Absolutely Deplorable Conditions
Monmouth SPCA Rescues 30 More Stranded Cats From Vacant Home, Absolutely Deplorable Conditions Following up on an earlier case, where 20 cats were left outside its Monmouth County shelter, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has rescued another 30 neglected cats, SPCA authorities said. "We followed the leads we were given and were finally able to track down the person who left the cats outside our doors," the SPCA announced on its website.  "The general feedback was that these cats were in a better place, which we agree with, but what stuck out to us is that if there are intact-male cats somewhere, there are intact-female cats too," the SPCA wrote. All of the c…
Long Island Man Charged With Abusing Two Emaciated Dogs Long Island Man Charged With Abusing Two Emaciated Dogs
Long Island Man Charged With Abusing Two Emaciated Dogs A Long Island man is facing animal cruelty charges for allegedly abusing and neglecting two dogs in his care. The Suffolk County SPCA received a report from the Town of Brookhaven Animal Control who picked up two pit bulls as strays, who were later to be determined as belonging to Bellport resident Antonio Arguenta. Suffolk County SPCA Chief Roy Gross said that when an SPCA officer questioned Arguenta about the dogs, he identified them as belonging to him. Both dogs appeared emaciated and their bones and ribs were pushing through their skin, Gross said. Arguenta also admitted to having se…
Dog In Long Island Shelter, Smart, Enjoys Nature, Needs Home Dog In Long Island Shelter, Smart, Enjoys Nature, Needs Home
Dog In Long Island Shelter, Smart, Enjoys Nature, Needs Home Eight years is long enough for a smart dog who loves belly rubs and romps on the nature trail to live in a shelter.  Nine-year-old pit bull Zeus also enjoys treats and playing with toys, according to Town of North Hempstead Animal Shelter Education Program Coordinator Genna Tudda. "He is a goofy guy with a very loving personality. He has even appeared on New 12 Long Island with the Town of North Hempstead Supervisor, Judi Bosworth," Tudda said. What's more? Zeus knows all of his commands "and then some. He is always impressing us with his smarts." Tudda added, "He has nothing but lov…
Need A New Best Friend? Westchester SPCA Highlights Pets Of Week Need A New Best Friend? Westchester SPCA Highlights Pets Of Week
Need A New Best Friend? Westchester SPCA Highlights Pets Of Week The SPCA of Westchester is hoping to unite a local resident with a new furry best friend as they highlight their "pets of the week." SPCA officials have chosen some of their finest pets, who are available for adoption and looking for a good home and new family to love. Among the animals spotlighted this week by the SPCA - in their words - include: Gertie is a sweet, young calico girl with a heart of gold! She is super affectionate and will even roll over for belly rubs. She’d love a home that will shower her with lots of love and attention!  Marble is a shy but very sweet senior who h…
Cat Up For Adoption After Being Abandoned By Evicted Tenant In Westchester Cat Up For Adoption After Being Abandoned By Evicted Tenant In Westchester
Cat Up For Adoption After Being Abandoned By Evicted Tenant In Westchester Need a new best friend? The Tuckahoe Police Department and Stamen Animal Shelter in New Rochelle are hoping to unite an abandoned cat with a happy forever home. An evicted resident in Tuckahoe left behind Diamond the cat to fend for itself, the police department posted on Facebook on Monday, July 15. The cat was taken to Stamen Animal Shelter, where it was treated and is currently waiting to be adopted. The 5-year-old indoor cat has one blue eye and one green eye, and his vaccinations are up to date. The police said that he is “extremely friendly.” Diamond is currently residing at the S…
Morris County Dog Who Wouldn't Leave Late Owner's Hospital Bed Has New Forever Family Morris County Dog Who Wouldn't Leave Late Owner's Hospital Bed Has New Forever Family
Morris County Dog Who Wouldn't Leave Late Owner's Hospital Bed Has New Forever Family The dog who waited patiently next to his late owner's hospital bed in a viral photo has been adopted, according to the Morris County-based rescue who helped. The photo shows the lab mix next to the hospital bed of his owner, a volunteer at Eleventh Hour Rescue, who fell in love with him when all other adopters passed him up. Moose was found tied to a railroad sign in front of an animal shelter in rural Georgia in August 2017, Eleventh Hour Rescue said. Weeks went by and still, no one showed any interest in Moose. Shelter officials reached out to Eleventh Hour Rescue, the organization…