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French Bulldog Abandoned In Woods Found With Glass In Stomach: Monmouth County SPCA French Bulldog Abandoned In Woods Found With Glass In Stomach: Monmouth County SPCA
French Bulldog Abandoned In Woods Found With Glass In Stomach: Monmouth County SPCA Two French bulldogs were found abandoned in the woods in Shark River Park, the Monmouth County SPCA announced Thursday, Jan. 22. "Diamond & Sapphire were skin and bones, filthy, had bloated abdomens, and were terrified," the SPCA said.  A good Samaritan found them huddled together in the brush and contacted the SPCA who brought them to a veterinarian, where it was discovered Diamond had a belly full of glass shards needing immediate surgical intervention. Diamond is now on special medication to coat her GI tract to prevent further discomfort and will be monitored for the next two …
1,200-Pound Horse Stuck In Muddy Pond Saved By Firefighters, Vet: Palmyra FC (PHOTOS) 1,200-Pound Horse Stuck In Muddy Pond Saved By Firefighters, Vet: Palmyra FC (PHOTOS)
1,200-Pound Horse Stuck In Muddy Pond Saved By Firefighters, Vet: Palmyra FC (Photos) A horse named Dreamer was rescued after getting stuck up to his stomach in mud in a Lebanon County field, the Palmyra Fire Company announced on Saturday, Nov. 1 Crews were dispatched to a field around 6:28 p.m. and found the 1,200-pound horse trapped in mud from an old pond, according to the fire company’s Facebook post. With help from the Lebanon County Department of Emergency Services, which provided an animal sled, and Blatt and Tillett Truck and Trailer Repair, which supplied a tow truck, responders worked tirelessly to pull Dreamer free. A veterinarian on scene coordinated the rescue …
'Stayed By His Side Til The End': Dog Remained Loyal To Owner During Fatal Cheshire Fire 'Stayed By His Side Til The End': Dog Remained Loyal To Owner During Fatal Cheshire Fire
'Stayed By His Side Til The End': Dog Remained Loyal To Owner During Fatal Cheshire Fire A Connecticut family who lost a 32-year-old man and two dogs in a devastating house fire is taking solace in the fact that one of his beloved pets never left his side. Now, the community is rallying to help them rebuild. Firefighters sped to the 100 block of Brookside Place in Cheshire around 3 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, after reports of a raging house fire. Inside, Zachary Naoumides was with his father, veterinarian Dr. Nicholas Naoumides, when flames quickly spread through the home. His father escaped by jumping from the roof, suffering severe smoke inhalation. Zachary, however, did not survi…
Mane Event: Baltimore County Horse Hoisted From 10-Foot Pit (PHOTOS) Mane Event: Baltimore County Horse Hoisted From 10-Foot Pit (PHOTOS)
Mane Event: Baltimore County Horse Hoisted From 10-Foot Pit (Photos) A daring rescue in Maryland ended with a horse safely back on its feet after it fell nearly 10 feet into a pit Thursday morning, Aug. 14, officials said. Crews were called to the 13300 block of Old Hanover Road in Reisterstown around 7:20 a.m. for a confined space animal rescue, according to the Baltimore County Fire Department. Fire officials said the horse had been walking over a wooden plank when it gave way, sending the animal into the deep hole. Baltimore County Fire Department Photos from the scene show firefighters and technical rescue teams surrounding the pit as the horse l…
Former Child Star Danielle Spencer From NY Who Became Beloved Veterinarian Dies At 60 Former Child Star Danielle Spencer From NY Who Became Beloved Veterinarian Dies At 60
Former Child Star Danielle Spencer From NY Who Became Beloved Veterinarian Dies At 60 For a generation, she was the wisecracking little sister on TV’s What’s Happening!! But Danielle Spencer’s legacy stretched far beyond the spotlight. Spencer, who charmed audiences as Dee Thomas on the hit late 1970s ABC-TV sitcom and later became a respected veterinarian and animal advocate, died Monday, Aug. 11 in Richmond, Virginia, at age 60 after a long battle with cancer.  The news was confirmed by her longtime friend and co-star Haywood Nelson via social media on Tuesday, Aug. 12. Born June 24, 1965, in Trenton, New Jersey, Spencer moved north to New York City with her family …
Franklin Police Chief On Leave After Double Murder Suicide, Prosecutor Says: 'Serious Concerns' Franklin Police Chief On Leave After Double Murder Suicide, Prosecutor Says: 'Serious Concerns'
Franklin Police Chief On Leave After Double Murder Suicide, Prosecutor Says: 'Serious Concerns' The Franklin Township police chief and one sergeant have been placed on leave following the double murder suicide at the hands of a New Jersey State Trooper last week, authorities said. The Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office says it will be supervising the department as it continues its investigation into the murders of Lauren Semanchik and Tyler Webb. Police Chief Timothy Snyder and Sergeant Kevin Bollaro are being placed on administrative leave, while the department will be run by Paul Approvato, a captain in the Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office, Robeson said.  Prosecutor…
Long Valley Animal Hospital Sets Up Memorial For Slain Vet With 'Rockstar Smile' Long Valley Animal Hospital Sets Up Memorial For Slain Vet With 'Rockstar Smile'
Long Valley Animal Hospital Sets Up Memorial For Slain Vet With 'Rockstar Smile' A memorial has been set up outside a New Jersey animal hospital for Lauren Semanchik, a veterinarian who was fatally shot in a double murder-suicide in Washington Township over the weekend. Semanchik, 33, was killed along with her new boyfriend, 29-year-old firefighter Tyler Webb, by her ex-boyfriend Ricardo Santos, a New Jersey State Police trooper, authorities said. Santos then turned the gun on himself in his vehicle in Johnson Park in Piscataway, officials confirmed. ALSO SEE: NJ Trooper Followed Ex From Work, Lurked In Woods Before Double Murder Suicide: Prosecutor Semanchik work…
NJ State Trooper Kills Ex-GF, New Firefighter BF, Himself: Report NJ State Trooper Kills Ex-GF, New Firefighter BF, Himself: Report
NJ State Trooper Kills Ex-GF, New Firefighter BF, Himself: Report A New Jersey State Police trooper shot and killed his ex-girlfriend and the firefighter she'd recently been dating before turning the gun on himself, NJ Advance Media and the New York Times report. The Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office said only that Lauren Semanchik, 33, of Pittstown, and Tyler Webb, 29, of Forked River, were found dead in an Upper Kingtown Road home in Pittstown home Saturday, Aug. 2. Citing Semanchik's mother, Jennine Semanchik, NJ Advance Media reports that the shooter was Ricardo Santos. The outlet had the information confirmed by a source with direct know…
Pet Owners Can Now Order Prescription Meds On Amazon: Here's How Pet Owners Can Now Order Prescription Meds On Amazon: Here's How
Pet Owners Can Now Order Prescription Meds On Amazon: Here's How Dog and cat owners can now order prescription medications on Amazon, as the online retail giant tries to make pet care easier and more convenient. Amazon announced its new partnership with Vetsource in a blog post on Thursday, May 8. Vetsource is a licensed pet pharmacy that handles the filling and delivery of prescriptions. Customers can search for medications, add them to their cart, and check out using Amazon's regular system. "We know animals are not just pets; they're family," said Wendy Franks, director of Amazon Pets. "That's why we're so excited about being able to e…
Video Shows Cat Thrown Twice In Rye Brook: Man Charged With Animal Cruelty, SPCA Says Video Shows Cat Thrown Twice In Rye Brook: Man Charged With Animal Cruelty, SPCA Says
Video Shows Cat Thrown Twice In Rye Brook: Man Charged With Animal Cruelty, SPCA Says A Westchester man is facing animal cruelty charges after a disturbing video surfaced showing him violently throwing a cat during a dispute, authorities announced.  Anthony Lopez of Port Chester was arrested following an investigation into the incident by SPCA Westchester’s Humane Law Enforcement Unit and Rye Brook Police, the SPCA announced on Wednesday, May 7. Investigators say Lopez was caught on video grabbing and hurling a young cat named Mittens twice across the front yard of a home in Rye Brook. The incident was reported through the SPCA’s confidential cruelty hotline. Mittens w…
Tiny Gecko Becomes First Lizard Treated For Cancer With Chemo At DC’s National Zoo Tiny Gecko Becomes First Lizard Treated For Cancer With Chemo At DC’s National Zoo
Tiny Gecko Becomes First Lizard Treated For Cancer With Chemo At DC’s National Zoo He may only weigh 3 ounces, but this little lizard just helped make veterinary history. Veterinarians at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, DC, say they successfully treated a leaf-tailed gecko for skin cancer using chemotherapy — a procedure believed to be the first of its kind for any lizard at the zoo. The unnamed 4-year-old Henkel’s leaf-tailed gecko had developed lumps on its neck that turned out to be squamous cell carcinoma, a potentially deadly form of skin cancer, according to the Zoo’s Reptile Discovery Center team. 🦎 It started, as many cancers do, with a lump. Ke…
Sanctuary Blaze: Adoptions Open For Over 100 Cats That Survived Deadly Medford Fire Sanctuary Blaze: Adoptions Open For Over 100 Cats That Survived Deadly Medford Fire
Sanctuary Blaze: Adoptions Open For Over 100 Cats That Survived Deadly Medford Fire Days after a raging fire tore through a Long Island cat sanctuary, killing its heroic leader and over 100 felines, injured cats were still being found. More than 150 cats had been rescued following the devastating fire that destroyed the Happy Cay Sanctuary in Medford and killed its owner, Chris Arsenault, according to North Shore Animal League America. Days after the tragedy, over 50 veterinarians and vet techs from around the region had descended on the area to care for the surviving cats, many visibly injured. “These brave survivors are now safe at a temporary facility, where multiple m…
North Haven Shelter Euthanizes Dog That Mauled Volunteer; Animal Deemed 'Untreatable' North Haven Shelter Euthanizes Dog That Mauled Volunteer; Animal Deemed 'Untreatable'
North Haven Shelter Euthanizes Dog That Mauled Volunteer; Animal Deemed 'Untreatable' A Connecticut animal shelter said it euthanized a dog after it mauled a volunteer, leaving her in need of reconstructive facial surgery. The Animal Haven in North Haven had previously stated it would not put down the animal after protests erupted to save the dog, named Sarge. However, after veterinarians deemed the dog "untreatable and unrehabilitatable," the group said it had no choice, according to a Facebook post. After consulting with veterinarians, animal behaviorists, and animal control, we concluded euthanasia was necessary. Sarge’s unprovoked attack on our volunteer resulted in leve…
Best Veterinarian In Fairfield County In 2024: Norwalk Animal Hospital Best Veterinarian In Fairfield County In 2024: Norwalk Animal Hospital
Best Veterinarian In Fairfield County In 2024: Norwalk Animal Hospital We are thrilled to announce that Norwalk Animal Hospital has been named Best Veterinarian in Fairfield County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to its website, Norwalk Animal Hospital has been a trusted provider of veterinary services since 1980, offering compassionate care to pets and their owners. "The only place I trust to take care of my pets!" said one Readers' Choice voter. The 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice contest to name the Best of the Best in Fairfield County began with reader nominations in October and ended with a voting period for finalists in…
Best Veterinarian In Bergen County In 2024: Oradell Animal Hospital Best Veterinarian In Bergen County In 2024: Oradell Animal Hospital
Best Veterinarian In Bergen County In 2024: Oradell Animal Hospital We are thrilled to announce that Oradell Animal Hospital has been named Best Veterinarian in Bergen County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! Founded in 1961, Oradell Animal Hospital has grown from humble beginnings into a cutting-edge facility offering top-notch services for pets of all shapes and sizes with 24/7 emergency care, advanced surgeries, internal medicine, and specialized treatments for exotic animals, according to its website.  The 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice contest to name the Best of the Best in Bergen County began with reader nominations in Oct…
Best Veterinarian In Westchester County In 2024: Somers Animal Hospital Best Veterinarian In Westchester County In 2024: Somers Animal Hospital
Best Veterinarian In Westchester County In 2024: Somers Animal Hospital We are thrilled to announce that Somers Animal Hospital has been named Best Veterinarian in Westchester County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! With decades of experience and a highly skilled team of veterinarians and staff focusing on delivering personalized attention for every pet, Somers Animal Hospital has built a reputation for compassionate and comprehensive care, according to its website. Accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association, the staff makes make every effort to ensure every visit to the veterinarian is as stress-free as possible for both owner and pe…
Best Veterinarian In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Guardian Veterinary Specialists Best Veterinarian In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Guardian Veterinary Specialists
Best Veterinarian In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Guardian Veterinary Specialists We are thrilled to announce that Guardian Veterinary Specialists has been named Best Veterinarian in the Hudson Valley in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to its website, Guardian Veterinary Specialists is an independently owned, full-service veterinary hospital that operates around the clock—providing both emergency and specialty care—and is dedicated to delivering advanced treatment options while maintaining a high standard of customer service. The veterinary practice provides services in areas like cardiology, internal medicine, neurology and neurosurgery, derm…
BUCKS STORAGE UNIT HORROR: 53 Cats Rescued From Filthy, Cramped Cages BUCKS STORAGE UNIT HORROR: 53 Cats Rescued From Filthy, Cramped Cages
Bucks Storage Unit Horror: 53 Cats Rescued From Filthy, Cramped Cages More than 50 cats were found crammed inside a freezing storage unit in Falls Township—sick, starving, and covered in filth—while their owner searched for housing, authorities said. Now, that owner is facing multiple animal cruelty charges, according to the Bucks County SPCA. Investigators say the animals were packed into "filthy, cramped cages and carriers" inside an unheated Public Storage unit on Commerce Boulevard for up to two weeks. When Falls Township Animal Control discovered the horrifying scene, they immediately called in BCSPCA, which deployed its Chief Humane Officer and a rapid-r…
Starving Animals, Dead Decaying Dog Found In Goshen Home: Police Starving Animals, Dead Decaying Dog Found In Goshen Home: Police
Starving Animals, Dead Decaying Dog Found In Goshen Home: Police A Connecticut man is facing multiple animal cruelty charges after police found malnourished pets and the decaying remains of a dog inside his home, according to an arrest warrant affidavit. Tyler Grimes, 40, of Goshen, was arrested following a welfare check at his home. When officers arrived, they noted the property was in severe disrepair, with overgrown landscaping and ajar doors. A strong odor of decay prompted them to enter, where they discovered unsanitary and unsafe living conditions. Authorities found Grimes’ dog, Gonzo, suffering from severe malnourishment, chronic infections, …
Dog Found With Abscesses, Infected Ears: Owner From Mahopac Charged, Officials Say Dog Found With Abscesses, Infected Ears: Owner From Mahopac Charged, Officials Say
Dog Found With Abscesses, Infected Ears: Owner From Mahopac Charged, Officials Say A 33-year-old man was criminally charged after allegedly neglecting his Havanese mix puppy, who was found suffering from severe infections and abscesses in Dutchess County, officials announced.  The investigation began on Monday, Jan. 29, when the Town of East Fishkill Police contacted the Putnam County SPCA after the puppy’s owner brought the dog, named "Max," to a veterinary office in East Fishkill. The veterinarians reported that Max showed severe signs of neglect, particularly in his ears and body, the SPCA said on Saturday, Feb. 8.  According to the SPCA, Max had been unable …
Pennsylvania Students Rush To Save Animals From Barn Fire Pennsylvania Students Rush To Save Animals From Barn Fire
Pennsylvania Students Rush To Save Animals From Barn Fire Quick-thinking students at Octorara High School leapt into action to save animals after discovering a smoldering fire in the barn behind the school on Wednesday, Jan. 23, officials and parents said. The fire began when a heat lamp was pulled down by an animal overnight, igniting straw in one of the pens in the Future Farmers of America (FFA) classroom area, Superintendent Steven A. Leever explained in a statement. When students and staff arrived for their morning routine, they found the smoldering straw and immediately worked together to remove the animals from danger, extinguishing the fir…
Old Bridge Man Abandoned Dog In Dumpster: Police Old Bridge Man Abandoned Dog In Dumpster: Police
Old Bridge Man Abandoned Dog In Dumpster: Police A 26-year-old Old Bridge man was arrested and charged on Tuesday, Jan. 21 after he abandoned a dog in a dumpster, authorities said. Officers responded to the Glenwood Maintenance Office at 9:16 a.m. after a woman discovered a 2-year-old Bichon Frise inside a dumpster. Surveillance showed the man, who was not identified by police, putting the dog in the dumpster at 10 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 20, law enforcement said. Police were able to distribute the surveillance videos to the public and get the identity of the suspect,  officers said. The suspect was charged with animal neglect and anima…
Whale In 'Extremely Poor' Health Euthanized On Sunset Beach, Marine Biologists Say (UPDATE) Whale In 'Extremely Poor' Health Euthanized On Sunset Beach, Marine Biologists Say (UPDATE)
Whale In 'Extremely Poor' Health Euthanized On Sunset Beach, Marine Biologists Say (Update) A minke whale that stranded itself on a Cape May Point beach needed to be euthanized, marine biologists said. The Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) said the animal was unlikely to survive, according to a Facebook update posted on Wednesday, Dec. 4. The whale was discovered on Sunset Beach in Lower Township at around 2:10 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3. The whale was first believed to be dead when it washed ashore. First responders discovered the whale was alive but stranded on dry sand as the tide receded. An MMSC team with a veterinarian soon arrived at the scene and iden…
Family Dog Kills Rabid Skunk In Gloucester Township, Health Officials Say Family Dog Kills Rabid Skunk In Gloucester Township, Health Officials Say
Family Dog Kills Rabid Skunk In Gloucester Township, Health Officials Say A family dog was being monitored after killing a rabid skunk in a Gloucester Township backyard, officials said. The Camden County Health Department announced the skunk tested positive for the disease in a news release on Wednesday, Oct. 9. Health officials said the dog "recently" killed a skunk in their owners' backyard. A Gloucester Township animal control officer picked up the skunk and brought it for testing at the state Public Health and Environmental Laboratories (PHEL) in Trenton. PHEL notified the county's health department on October 9 that the skunk tested posit…
Cat Tests Positive For Rabies In Camden County Cat Tests Positive For Rabies In Camden County
Cat Tests Positive For Rabies In Camden County A stray cat has tested positive for rabies about two weeks after it was brought to an animal shelter in Camden County, authorities said. The veterinarian who treated the cat in Voorhees has been advised to seek medical attention, according to the Camden County Health Department. The New Jersey Department of Health notified the county on Monday, June 10 that the cat had tested positive, officials said. “Although rabies is a serious illness, it can be prevented by early treatment,” said Commissioner Virginia Betteridge, liaison to the Camden County Health Department. “If you have been b…