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Pet Adoption
Atlantic
News
Dead Animal, 25 Dogs Found In Young Man's Home: Galloway Police
A Wildwood Crest man was arrested after more than two dozen dogs and cats were found living in poor conditions in Atlantic County, authorities said. Galloway Township police said 23-year-old Jason Millar was charged with cruelty to animals after officers went to a house on Zurich Avenue on Saturday, Feb. 10, to follow up on an animal complaint. Millar told officers he was the owner of the animals. Investigators found a dead dog, along with about 25 dogs and a cat "with insufficient access to food and water." Animal control officers arrived to provide care for the animals and bring them to …
Morris
News
'She's All I Have': $6K Reward Offered For Morristown Dog Spooked By Fireworks Now Missing
It's been more than three weeks since Meep, a Boston terrier with health issues, went missing in Morris County and her owner is desperate to get her back. Summer Sheldrick said on Facebook Meep was let out to use the bathroom at 12:15 a.m. on New Year's Day on Budd Street in Morristown, but she got spooked by fireworks, got loose and ran off. Sheldrick said by the time she realized Meep was loose, she was already far gone. Now Sheldrick is offering a $6,000 reward for the safe return of Meep. Meep was last seen on Dorothy Drive in Morristown, Sheldrick said. "We continued to se…
Capital District
News
‘A Tipping Point’: Mohawk Hudson Humane Society Desperately Seeks Adopters Amid Shelter Crisis
An animal shelter in the region is blaming a “perfect storm” of problems for the sheltering crisis it now finds itself in. In Albany County, the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society (MHHS) in Menands has reached “a tipping point” and can no longer accept strays from the public, the organization announced on Monday, Aug. 14. “As a shelter that prides itself as being a resource for our community, this breaks our heart, but we know that we need to care for those within our walls first,” the humane society said on Facebook. As of Monday, the shelter had 405 animals in its care, up nine from the start…
Loudoun
News
40 Cats Rescued From Feces-Covered Sterling Home Will Soon Be Up For Adoption: Officials
Forty cats found living in deplorable conditions of a Loudoun County home are in the hands of rescuers. An investigation into the Sterling hoarding case began on Tuesday, Aug. 1, when a member of the public contacted Loudoun County Animal Services to check the welfare on cats. We are caring for 40 cats that were received after a pet hoarding investigation that revealed unsafe living conditions... Posted by Loudoun County Animal Services on Friday, August 11, 2023 When LCAS Humane Law Enforcement Officers (HLEO) arrived, they found multiple cats both inside and outside of the home. Upon…
Mount Vernon
News
$1 Million Project: Animal Shelter To Be Reconstructed By Mount Vernon
After years of neglect, an animal shelter in Westchester that closed earlier in 2023 is getting $1 million toward restoring and enhancing its services, city officials announced. The Mount Vernon Animal Shelter, which closed earlier in 2023, will receive a million dollars in funding that will go toward "essential resources" needed to restore its operation, city officials said. The funding was announced on Friday, May 3 by Mount Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard and New York State Assemblyman J. Gary Pretlow, who represents parts of Yonkers and Mount Vernon. In addi…
Essex MA
Lifestyle
When Cats Fly: 50 Texas Felines Airlifted To Salem In Search Of Forever Homes
Massachusetts cats may be commenting on the southern drawl of 47 feline Texas ex-pats who were shipped into New Bedford over the weekend to head to a Salem shelter. As the weather heats up, so does the pressure for the SPCA of Texas, an animal shelter currently overrun with pets. The busy shelter received a helping hand from the MSPCA and Northeast Animal Shelter, which welcomed dozens of cats on Saturday, March 18. The cats will undergoing their state-mandated quarantine before being available for adoption.MSPCA-Angell “As the weather gets warmer, shelters will likely see an increase…
Essex MA
Neighbors
Homeward Bound: Salem Shelter Brings Out-Of-State Pets To Massachusetts
Dozens of pets suffering from animal shelter overcrowding were brought to Massachusetts from other states this week, animal shelter officials said. MSPCA-Angell and Northeast Animal Shelter transported the pets who arrived in Massachusetts on December 27 from shelters in Tennessee, Texas, and Kentucky. The pets will be placed in Northeast Animal Shelter in Salem until they are adopted. The 23 dogs arrived in Salem the evening of December 27.MSPCA-Angell The influx of pets includes German Shepherds, Dachshunds, Shih Tzus, and Labrador Retrievers, all between eight weeks and two years ol…
Suffolk MA
Lifestyle
Hop To It!
Mspca
Waives Fees For Rabbits and Guinea Pigs In Boston, Salem
Get the carrots and heads of lettuce ready — more than 130 little critters in need of homes will be free to adopt for one weekend, animal shelter officials say. The MSPCA-Angell and the Northeast Animal Shelter are overflowing with small animals, so they will waive adoption fees for guinea pigs and rabbits on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 17-18, MSPCA-Angell announced. New pet parents will avoid adoption fees of $85 per rabbit and $30 per guinea pig, meaning happy critters can get extra treats with the savings. Bubbles is a five-month-old Guinea Pig available in Methuen.MSPCA-Angell Two …
Nassau
News
Judge Upholds Order Banning Nassau County Pet Stores From Buying, Adopting New Puppies
A judge upheld New York Attorney General Letitia James’ order barring a Long Island pet store from purchasing or adopting puppies after selling mistreated and sick pets to unwitting customers. In December 2021, James announced that her office secured a court order banning Shake A Paw stores in Hicksville and Lynbrook in Nassau County from purchasing or adopting new puppies. Earlier story - Long Island Pet Stores Banned From Purchasing, Adopting New Puppies, NY AG Says According to investigators, Shake A Paw: Falsely advertised sick pets as healthy Fabricated health certificates; Failed…
Pleasantville
News
Alert Issued For Scammers Asking For Personal Contact Information
Potential pet owners in Westchester are being cautioned of a scam making the rounds involving opportunistic fraudsters attempting to gain the personal information of those looking to adopt an animal. The SPCA of Westchester issued an alert after receiving reports of at least two scammers who have been reaching out to people asking for a deposit and personal contact information after they show interest in adopting a new pet. According to the SPCA, the scammers have been targeting those who have shown interest in the organization’s adoptable pets through posts on social media. Officials note…
Bucks
Lifestyle
Family Sought For Bonded PA Dogs Who 'Need To Work On Dieting'
A pair of dogs whose owner went into a nursing home are in need of a forever home, according to their Bucks County-based rescue. Nikki and Fluffy are bonded 9-year-old Collie mixes, according to Last Chance Ranch in Quakertown. They are described as being "very sweet dogs who would love a new home together where they can spend their days napping together and going for walks." Both are overweight and will need to work on dieting, the rescue said. Contact Last Chance Ranch to apply.
Tolland
News
Total Of 68 Cats Rescued From Single Home In Region
Dozens of cats are looking for new “forever homes” after they were surrendered to a Massachusetts animal shelter by a man unable to continue taking care of them. Earlier this month, a pet owner in Worcester County contacted the Second Chance Animal Services in North Brookfield because he had to leave his home and needed to make arrangements for cats he had taken in through the years. Initially, 52 pets were handed over to the shelter, with an additional 16 surrendered over the weekend on Saturday, Oct. 23 to bring the total to 68 cats that will soon be up for adoption. “Over the weekend …
New Rochelle
Business
Covid-
19: Pandemic Brings Record Demand For Pets, Overwhelming Some Businesses
A record number of Americans have turned to pandemic pets to ride out the uncertainty of the COVID-19 outbreak, leaving some businesses and shelters overwhelmed due to the demand. With the rise in new pet owners has come a demand for veterinary, grooming, and training services for the millions of new animals being adopted during the pandemic that some businesses are struggling to keep up with. “Our training and our grooming is getting overwhelmed with demand,” Petco CEO Ron Coughlin said to Bloomberg. “Our vet hospitals and our vet clinics are having more and more demand as people feel mor…
Warren Hunterdon
News
NJ Woman's Brutally Honest Adoption Ad For 'Neurotic Mess' Chihuahua Goes Viral
A New Jersey woman is gaining national attention for a Facebook post she penned in hopes of getting her "neurotic mess" but "kind of cute to look at" foster dog adopted. Tyfanee Fortuna has been fostering Prancer, a Chihuaua, through Oak Ridge-based Second Chance Pet Adoption League since November. The 25-year-old Clinton resident began working at animal shelters when she was 12 years old, and currently has eight other foster pets at home. She's had dozens over the years, each one eventually going to a new, loving home. Rehoming Prancer, however, has proven difficult, Fortuna said. P…
Hampden
News
Bill Banning Sale Of Dogs, Cats, Rabbits In Springfield Awaits Mayor's Signature
The phrase “adopt, don’t shop,” may soon be a relic of the past for one Massachusetts city that is contemplating banning the commercial sale of pets. An ordinance in Springfield banning the sale of cats, dogs, and rabbits within the city has gained traction and is on its way to the desk of Mayor Domenic Sarno for approval. The bill was passed unanimously by the Springfield City Council. City Council members who support the ordinance have said that the proposal would help put an end to the “puppy mill pipeline” in pet stores. If approved, the ordinance will affect both current and future …
Burlington
News
Christmas Comes Early For Kittens Left For Dead At South Jersey Recycling Center
Finding objects that have been thrown away improperly with recyclables is not out of the norm for recycling workers. But when staffers heard saw movement and heard cries coming from a backpack on a conveyor belt at the Burlington County Recycling Center, they knew this wasn't trash. To their shock and surprise, three small kittens were inside the bag. They had apparently been placed in the backpack and abandoned in a recycling container. Miraculously, the cuddly kittens survived getting dumped into a recycling collection truck and then loaded onto the conveyors at the recycling center. T…
Nassau
News
Covid-
19: Poll Reveals Percentage Of NYers Who Are Comfortable Going To Restaurants, Bars, Gyms
New York residents are reluctant to return to several indoor activities, including indoor dining and going to the gym, according to a brand-new poll. The Siena College Research Institute statewide poll was conducted Thursday, Aug. 20 through Thursday, Aug. 27 by random telephone calls to 343 adults via landline and cell phones and 402 responses drawn from a proprietary panel of New Yorkers. Majorities of those polled are not comfortable dining inside restaurants (58 percent), going to the gym (70 percent), theater (73 percent), bowling alley (65 percent) or bar (72 percent)…
Monmouth
News
60 Dogs Rescued In Central Jersey Need Care, Foster Homes
More than 60 small dogs were rescued from a home in Central Jersey on Monday, authorities said. Many of the dogs and newborn pups need grooming, medical care and foster homes, the MCSPCA said in a statement and on its Facebook page. The Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MCSPCA) saved the dogs from from living in “horrific conditions.” at a home in the Belford section of Middletown, the MCSPCA said. Several pregnant dogs were recovered, along with newborn puppies that were hours old, the MCSPCA said. “Many of these poor animals were so matted in t…
Wyckoff-Franklin Lakes
News
4 Kittens Have Second Chance, Thanks To Whoever Left Them Outside Of Oakland Shelter
Four kittens were given a second chance -- thanks to whoever left them in a cardboard box outside of an Oakland animal shelter. A Ramapo Bergen Animal Refuge staff member was walking a dog when she noticed the sealed box, with a piece of paper labeled "kittens" taped to it on Oct. 18, the organization said. "She brought the box to a safe place, dreading what she would find inside," RBARI said. "When she slowly opened the box, four tiny eyes peered out at her, quite frightened. "She breathed a sigh of relief that these precious tiny kittens appeared to be healthy and bright eye…
Wyckoff-Franklin Lakes
News
Graphic
: Sweet Passaic County Pit Bull Attacked By Dog Siblings
A 6-year-old pit bull who was attacked by his two dog siblings is being put up for adoption so he will be in a safer environment, said the Bergen County rescue that helped save him. Capone came from a loving home in Bloomingdale with two other dogs and a baby, and often had playdates with his grandmother's cat, Ramapo-Bergen Animal Rescue said in a joint statement with Jersey Pits Rescue. The sweet pit bull was often picked on by the other dogs in the house and on Wednesday night, was viciously attacked, rescue officials said. It became apparent to his family that he was no longer safe at…
Fairfield
Lifestyle
Abandoned Dog Found Tied To Tree In Norwalk Park Stirs Plenty Of Hearts
A dog found tied to a tree in Norwalk with a note telling her story has melted the hearts of plenty of area residents interested in adopting. Annabelle was found by a passerby in Cranbury Park on Friday, July 26, said the Norwalk Animal Control. Animal control officers responded and found the 3-year-old female pitbull tied to a tree, along with a note on her collar, the department said. “To whomever loves dogs,” the note said. “She’s an amazing dog. House trained. Brendal and Bully. Aug. 12 she’ll be 3 years. Human friendly. Dog friendly. All shots and a sweet heart. Her name is Annabell.…
Hackensack
Lifestyle
5 Pets In Need At The Bergen County Animal Shelter
Looking to add an animal to the family? Here are five pets at the Bergen County Animal Shelter in need of forever families. ** Click the hyperlinks for the Petfinder pages. ** Carla the Tabby Cat, 4 years old. Carla has the prettiest markings and a few cute little dots lined perfectly on her nose. She is around 4 years old and there is not much information about her since she was abandoned. She is now in search of her perfect new family! Carla is just the sweetest little girl! As soon as she gets close enough to you, she will put her paws on you asking to be picked up. She even gives…
Suffolk NY
News
20-Plus Abandoned Cats Found Without Food, Water At Centerport Home
More than 20 abandoned cats are looking for new owners after they were found abandoned without food or water in a dilapidated Centerport home. In total, 22 cats were found inside a deteriorating Taylor Street home with empty food and water bowls, surrounded by trash and filth. The cats would escape through a broken window to go hunting and returned to the home for warmth and shelter. The cats were reportedly left behind after the previous tenants were abruptly evicted and left on short notice. Photos of the interior of the house found garbage strewn about, cat feces, dirt and muck spread th…
Nassau
Police & Fire
Mineola Husband, Wife Charged With Animal Cruelty After Deaths Of Two Puppies
Click here for an updated story - Here's How You Can Help: Puppy Abused By Mineola Man Accused Of Killing Two Other Dogs Faces More Surgery A Mineola man has been charged for allegedly killing two puppies just days after obtaining them and nearly killing a third, and his wife has been charged for allowing the abuse to take place. Ellie Knoller, 29, was charged with three counts of aggravated cruelty to animals and three counts of overdriving, torturing and injuring animals, said Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas and the Nassau County Society for the Prevention of…
Norwalk
Lifestyle
No-Fee Cat And Dog Adoption At PAWS Courtesy Of Datto, Inc. During The Week Of April 27-May 5
If you ever thought of getting a cat or dog but the adoption fees made you stop, this is your chance. Datto, Inc., an international IT solutions provider headquartered in Norwalk, is sponsoring a week of cat and dog adoptions at PAWS (Pet Animal Welfare Society) in Norwalk in honor of employee Steven Stepleman who died suddenly last year. With no fees for the new pet parent, Datto has a goal of giving 10 dogs and 20 cats forever homes during the week of April 27 to May 5. Consider making your home the forever home of one of the pets below. ShadowPAWS Shadow is a four-year-old domestic…
Northwest Dutchess
Politics
Puppy Mill Ban Measure Introduced By NY Lawmakers
Puppy mills may soon be a thing of the past in New York. New York lawmakers are taking steps to introduce a new bill that would ban the sale of animals at puppy mills. The legislation would include dogs, cats and bunnies from an unregulated breeding facility. The sale of those animals would then be banned at pet stores. Officials have said that puppy mills produce approximately 2 million puppies annually throughout the country. They often spend their lives trapped in cages as they await a pet-owner to purchase them. Under federal law, it is legal for mills to confine dogs in wire, stacked …
Armonk
Neighbors
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: Dogs It’s the Pokey little puppy! Or a little puppy named Pokey! This super cute boy is approximately 6-months-old and he’s a total love. An easygoing, gentle soul of a guy, he gets along with most other dogs and would make a fun friend for kids…
Norwalk
Lifestyle
Find Your Purr-fect Companion At PAWS In Norwalk
Ellen Emerson is a self-admitted cat person. That works out nicely because she’s the cat adoption coordinator at PAWS, the non-profit Pet Animal Welfare Society–a no-kill shelter for cats and dogs in Norwalk. Emerson began her current role at PAWS (founded in 1962) over two years ago, bringing over 25 years of volunteering at shelters and professional experience to the organization as well as a love for cats. If you’re looking for a cat or kitten, consider PAWS, which typically houses 65 to 85 cats at a time. The process if fairly straightforward and Emerson recommends prospective cat par…
Hackensack
Lifestyle
Cat Displaced In Fire Will Love You Lots, Bergen Animal Shelter Says
A senior cat displaced in a house fire is in need of a home. The Bergen County Animal Shelter is seeking a home for Lucas, who is 13 years old and described as a sweet boy. He is on a special diet due to kidney problems and requires plenty of water. Because of this, he urinates more often and will likely have to be confined to one area of the house. "He is a good cat and will love you for giving him a chance," the shelter said CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR LUCAS.
Norwalk
Lifestyle
Norwalk’s Kitty Kaiya Is Your Next Cute Cat Fix
Admit it. You number among the millions who cannot resist a cute cat photo. Emily Kempa certainly couldn’t. Pets didn’t seem to be in the cards for Norwalk’s Kempa family with dad having a severe cat allergy. Certainly rescues were out. But Emily Kempa wasn’t deterred. A little research found that Siberian Forest cats are known to be “hypo-allergenic,” and a particular photo of a fuzzy fluffball on a local breeder’s site sparked instant love. Six years later, Kaiya, as the fluffball became known, is a much-loved member of the family. “My dad is severely allergic and he’s been fine,” …
Mount Pleasant
Business
New Pet Valu Store Opening In Area
Pet owners and animal lovers in the Patterson area should clear their schedules for Saturday, Dec. 8 to attend the grand opening of a new Pet Valu store. “Pet Valu is welcoming families and their pets to the store for free samples, goody bags, refreshments, raffles and prizes, local adoptables, as well as kid- and pet-friendly entertainment. The event will run from open to close, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.,” the announcement said. As a premium pet supply and accessory retailer, Pet Valu is dedicated to offering the best brands pet foods and treats in addition to innovative toys and grooming…
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