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Beluga Whale Dies At Mystic Aquarium Beluga Whale Dies At Mystic Aquarium
Beluga Whale Dies At Mystic Aquarium A third beluga whale from a Canadian amusement park has died at Connecticut's Mystic Aquarium after suffering from an incurable condition.  The death of beloved beluga whale Kharabali was announced by New London County's Mystic Aquarium on Tuesday, Dec. 12.  In their announcement, the aquarium said that Kharabali was the third whale to pass away who had arrived from Marineland, an amusement park located in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Two other whales, named Havok and Havana, died in August 2021 and February 2022 respectively after also suffering from unde…
Fight Over Cat Kills 85-Year-Old Pennsylvania Wife, Husband Coated In Blood: DA Fight Over Cat Kills 85-Year-Old Pennsylvania Wife, Husband Coated In Blood: DA
Fight Over Cat Kills 85-Year-Old Pennsylvania Wife, Husband Coated In Blood: DA A cat fight, more specifically a fight over a cat's veterinary care, left an 85-year-old woman dead in Pottstown on Tuesday afternoon, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele explained.  Barton Lewis Seltmann, 84, has been arrested for the homicide of his 85-year-old wife, Margaret Seltmann, as stated in court documents obtained by Daily Voice. Mr. Seltmann called 911 call to report "an unresponsive female" found in the 1900 block of North Keim Street at 2:26 p.m., the DA said. He added that the woman was "bleeding from the head" and their home was "ransacked," ac…
Living In 'Squalor': Bayport Woman Nabbed For Housing 14 Cats, Dogs, Police Say Living In 'Squalor': Bayport Woman Nabbed For Housing 14 Cats, Dogs, Police Say
Living In 'Squalor': Bayport Woman Nabbed For Housing 14 Cats, Dogs, Police Say A Long Island woman who allegedly allowed her dozens of animals to live in a feces- and mold-infested home has been arrested, police said. Laura Nordstrom, age 57 of Bayport, was arrested on Monday, Nov. 6, according to the Suffolk County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA). She faces multiple charges after officers claim she failed to provide a habitable home for her 14 cats and two dogs. In a statement, the SPCA described the situation as living in "squalor."  During a search warrant conducted by the SPCA and Suffolk County Police, the animals were removed from…
Over 65 Farm Animals, Dogs To Be Rehomed After Kennel Proprietor Found Dead In Putnam Valley Over 65 Farm Animals, Dogs To Be Rehomed After Kennel Proprietor Found Dead In Putnam Valley
Over 65 Farm Animals, Dogs To Be Rehomed After Kennel Proprietor Found Dead In Putnam Valley Officials are looking to find new homes for more than 65 farm animals after their owner, the proprietor of a kennel in the Hudson Valley, was found dead.  The effort to rehome the animals began when the owner of a local kennel in Putnam County located in Putnam Valley was found dead on Friday, Aug. 25, leaving the dogs, cats, goats, chickens, ducks, and donkeys on the property without care, according to the Putnam County SPCA. The identity of the owner was not released.  Soon after this discovery, the Putnam County SPCA Support Services Division and Dog Control Division imme…
Driver Who Killed North Bergen Dog Walker Nabbed In Long Branch: Prosecutor Driver Who Killed North Bergen Dog Walker Nabbed In Long Branch: Prosecutor
Driver Who Killed North Bergen Dog Walker Nabbed In Long Branch: Prosecutor A 30-year-old Jersey City man believed to have fatally struck a beloved 23-year-old dog walker on his motorcycle then fled the scene was captured at the Jersey Shore, authorities said. Julian Palacios was operating a blue Honda Civic when he struck Josh Huayamave around 9 p.m. Friday, May 5, near Granton Avenue and Liberty avenues in North Bergen, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. Huayamave was found on 76th Street between Cottage and Tonnelle avenues, several blocks from his bike, Suarez said. The driver, later identified as Palacios, was nowhere to be found, according to the pr…
North Shore Animal Hospital In Lynn Saying 'Goodbye' After 33 Years North Shore Animal Hospital In Lynn Saying 'Goodbye' After 33 Years
North Shore Animal Hospital In Lynn Saying 'Goodbye' After 33 Years An animal hospital that served pets and their humans for more than three decades on the North Shore has decided to close up shop later this year.  North Shore Animal Hospital (NASH), located at 1 Neptune Boulevard in Lynn, will be officially closing on Dec. 16 after 33 years of service, the hospital said on Facebook.  "It has been a privilege meeting your four-legged family members, and we sincerely thank you for entrusting us with their care," NASH said. "It's always hard saying 'Goodbye', so please know it's been an honor being a part of your pet’s life."  The hospita…
Barn Owl Killed In Blaze At Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Nature Center In Prince Frederick Barn Owl Killed In Blaze At Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Nature Center In Prince Frederick
Barn Owl Killed In Blaze At Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Nature Center In Prince Frederick An electrical fire that sparked at the Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Nature Center in Maryland and took the life of “Buddy” the barn owl remains under investigation. Members of the Prince Frederick Fire Department and area agencies responded at approximately 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5, where there were reports of a fire that broke out at the National Natural Landmark. Upon arrival, first responders found a fire in the basement storage area, while crews were able to extinguish the flames, conduct an overhaul, and removed as much smoke and debris as possible. In a new update, members of the N…
24-Year-Old Penguin Gets Special Shoes To Help Her Walk At New England Aquarium 24-Year-Old Penguin Gets Special Shoes To Help Her Walk At New England Aquarium
24-Year-Old Penguin Gets Special Shoes To Help Her Walk At New England Aquarium These "shoes" are made for walking, and that's just what they'll do. A 24-year-old African penguin at the New England Aquarium in Boston is putting that statement to the test after receiving customized footwear to help her walk properly.  A closeup of the footwear specifically designed for Beach DonkeyVanessa Kahn/New England Aquarium Beach Donkey developed a foot condition two years after she hatched at the aquarium on April 21, 1998, NEA reports. The penguin was diagnosed with pododermatitis, also known as bumblefoot, due to large calluses that had developed on her feet. The conditio…
Dog Shot By Lunenburg Police To Save Man's Life Dog Shot By Lunenburg Police To Save Man's Life
Dog Shot By Lunenburg Police To Save Man's Life A pit bull dog was shot by police in central Massachusetts to save the life of a 75-year-old who was left seriously injured after the dog attacked him, authorities said.  Lunenburg police arrived at the town's animal control center just before noon on Monday, Aug. 1., the department said. Upon arrival, Wayne Comeau was found inside an outside kennel with the dog, bleeding from bite marks on his head, face, and torso, WCVB said.  The dog had bit down on the man's arm and wouldn't let go. At the time of the attack, Comeau was apparently taking the dog out to go to the bathroom, according to …
Woman Shoots, Kills Roommate In Lehigh Valley: Report Woman Shoots, Kills Roommate In Lehigh Valley: Report
Woman Shoots, Kills Roommate In Lehigh Valley: Report A 40-year-old woman was arrested for shooting and killing her roommate in their Lehigh Valley home, WFMZ reports. Salisbury Township police officers were called just before 9 a.m. Monday, Aug. 1 to a home on the 700 block of East Federal Street, where they found 37-year-old Tracy Lynn Hoffman dead inside a bedroom, Lehigh County Coroner Daniel Buglio said in a Tuesday, Aug. 2 release. Terri Hodel, of Allentown, was arraigned on a criminal homicide charge on Monday and remanded to the Lehigh County Jail with bail denied, court records show. It all began on Sunday, July 31, when a member of …
Hopewell Junction Woman Known For Her Love Of Animals Dies At Age 31 Hopewell Junction Woman Known For Her Love Of Animals Dies At Age 31
Hopewell Junction Woman Known For Her Love Of Animals Dies At Age 31 A Westchester native known for her love and devotion to animals died after falling while hiking at the age of 31. Elizabeth R. Adinaro, a resident of Dutchess and Ulster counties, in Hopewell Junction and Kingston, died on Sunday, May 22. The passionate animal lover, especially dogs, died following a fall at Bridal Veil Falls in the Platte Cove area of the Catskills while hiking, according to the state Department of Environmental Conservation. Adinaro, the daughter of Edward and Janet (Engel) Adinaro, was born in White Plains. She was an accomplished dog groomer, most recently working for…
Manchester's K-9 Officer Storm Down But Not Out Manchester's K-9 Officer Storm Down But Not Out
Manchester's K-9 Officer Storm Down But Not Out A South Jersey K-9 officer will be off-duty for a few more weeks because of a battle against cancer. Manchester Officer Storm is a solid black, 6-year-old German Shepherd, and one of two members of the township’s K-9 Unit. “Our entire department’s thoughts are with K-9 Storm, who underwent successful surgery this morning (March 10) to remove his left eye due to a cancer diagnosis," the Manchester Police Department announced on its Facebook page. "Thankfully, Storm is resting comfortable under the care of his partner, Patrolman Marc Micciulla, and testing showed that there are no signs of…
Thomas Dazzo, 22, Westfield Native And Animal Lover Thomas Dazzo, 22, Westfield Native And Animal Lover
Thomas Dazzo, 22, Westfield Native And Animal Lover Services were held Saturday at Holy Trinity Church in Westfield for Thomas Declan Dazzo, who died suddenly July 9 at the age of 22.  Born in Summit, he grew up in Westfield before moving to Plainfield.  Remembered as a kindhearted person with a lively sense of humor, he discovered his calling when he was 8 years old and received a dachshund, "Cookie," now 14 years old, as a gift.   He would pursue his interest in animals as a maintenance worker at Barker Lounge, a pet-boarding and grooming business in Cranford.  He also loved classic rock, fishing and spending tim…