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Lehigh
News
Fish Hooks Found In Dog Treats On Appalachian Trail In Lehigh County Fish Hooks Found In Dog Treats On Appalachian Trail In Lehigh County
Fish Hooks Found In Dog Treats On Appalachian Trail In Lehigh County The Pennsylvania Game Commission is warning pet owners after fish hooks were found stuffed in dog treats on the Appalachian Trail in Lehigh County. Authorities said a hiker discovered the treats near the North Trail Loop leading to the George W. Outerbridge shelter in Slatington over the weekend.  "Items like these could prove deadly to any animal that consumes them, including wild and domesticated animals," the PGC said.  Anyone with information or anyone who finds more tainted treats is asked to call 1-888-PGC-WILD or 1-888-PGC-HUNT.

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by Mac Bullock
Suffolk NY
News
Manorville Game Farm Defends Late Giraffe's Care Following USDA Report Manorville Game Farm Defends Late Giraffe's Care Following USDA Report
Manorville Game Farm Defends Late Giraffe's Care Following USDA Report A game farm and zoo on Long Island, which housed a male giraffe named Bobo at the time of his death, has released a statement defending its care of the animal following an inspection report citing the animal suffered from malnutrition. The statement released by Long Island Game Farm, located at 489 Chapman Boulevard in Manorville, comes shortly after a USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) report came out indicating that Bobo may have been improperly cared for. “We are saddened by the misinterpretations of the report and the extent [to] which it has been used,” the farm …

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by Sophie Grieser
Ocean
News
Beloved Lion With 'Majestic Roar' Dies After 10 Years At Popcorn Park Animal Refuge Beloved Lion With 'Majestic Roar' Dies After 10 Years At Popcorn Park Animal Refuge
Beloved Lion With 'Majestic Roar' Dies After 10 Years At Popcorn Park Animal Refuge A beloved lion has died after spending a decade in the care of an Ocean County animal refuge. Simba died "after a very long and full life" at Popcorn Park Animal Refuge, the Lacey Township sanctuary announced in a Facebook post on Tuesday, Apr. 30. He was brought to the park with three other big cats in 2014. Popcorn Park said Simba was among several animals that needed care after their owner in Alabama became sick and could no longer help them. "Simba was very personable and when we'd walk by he'd always get up to greet us," Popcorn Park executive director John Bergmann said in a sta…

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by Chris Spiker
Hartford
News
Dog Found Hooked To Tree By Collar, Abandoned In South Windsor Dog Found Hooked To Tree By Collar, Abandoned In South Windsor
Dog Found Hooked To Tree By Collar, Abandoned In South Windsor Online wishes to adopt a dog that was found hooked by his collar to a tree in Connecticut have been pouring in since a good Samaritan found the animal. The incident occurred in Hartford County on Monday, April 22, at the Frank Niederwerfer Wildlife Sanctuary in South Windsor for the report of a barking dog, said officials with the Tyler Regional Animal Care Shelter. According to officers who came to the dog named Kobe rescue, someone left the male black and white pit bull locked to the tree by his collar and walked away. Kobe's collar.  Tyler Regional Animal Care Shelter Officers …

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by Kathy Reakes
Tarrytown-SleepyHollow
News
Guardian Dogs Escape Westchester Farm, Kill Poodle, Attack Owner: Report Guardian Dogs Escape Westchester Farm, Kill Poodle, Attack Owner: Report
Guardian Dogs Escape Westchester Farm, Kill Poodle, Attack Owner: Report Two guardian dogs from a nonprofit farm in Westchester may be euthanized after escaping the property and attacking a woman and her leashed poodle on a trail, according to a New York Times report.  The attack happened on Tuesday, February 6, when two guardian dogs escaped the Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture in Tarrytown at 630 Bedford Rd. and ran into a woman and her 10-pound miniature poodle on a public trail. They then attacked the woman and killed the poodle, according to a new report by The New York Times. The two dogs, a Great Pyrenees named Luna and an Akbash na…

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by Ben Crnic
Ocean
News
Blind 'One-Of-A-Kind' Kangaroo At Popcorn Park Animal Refuge Dies Blind 'One-Of-A-Kind' Kangaroo At Popcorn Park Animal Refuge Dies
Blind 'One-Of-a-kind' Kangaroo At Popcorn Park Animal Refuge Dies A blind kangaroo who was beloved at an Ocean County animal refuge has died, officials said. The red kangaroo named Winnie died after receiving care for "a myriad of health issues" at Popcorn Park Animal Refuge, the park said in a Facebook post on Wednesday, Apr. 18. Winnie arrived at the Lacey Township sanctuary in June 2022. Popcorn Park caretakers gave Winnie daily medicine and special veterinary visits so she could have "a peaceful, loving home." "However, throughout the past few weeks, her health began to decline, and unfortunately she was not responding to any medications or…

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by Chris Spiker
Mercer
News
Trenton Animal Shelter Taken Over By City Police Department Trenton Animal Shelter Taken Over By City Police Department
Trenton Animal Shelter Taken Over By City Police Department Trenton Animal Shelter will now be overseen by the city's police department. The reorganization is part of an executive order meant to strengthen management and ease overcrowding. Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora's executive order also creates a new five-member animal welfare advisory board. Trenton Police Lt. Alexis Durlacher will call the shots as the shelter’s new chief. Durlacher has had past animal control experience, the mayor said. Animal welfare, adoption services, pet ownership education and humane animal control enforcement will be among the priorities, the mayor said. "The welfare …

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by Jon Craig
Morris
News
First-Time NJ Mom Dies After Delivering 'Miracle Baby,' Husband Breaks Down On TikTok First-Time NJ Mom Dies After Delivering 'Miracle Baby,' Husband Breaks Down On TikTok
First-Time NJ Mom Dies After Delivering 'Miracle Baby,' Husband Breaks Down On TikTok Melissa De Miranda-Quinones always wanted a baby, her husband Matt Quinones said. The Union couple had struggled to conceive before 34-year-old Melissa got pregnant in Fall 2023. Tragedy struck the family on Wednesday, April 10, though when Melissa began to experience trouble breathing and soon went into cardiac arrest.  Doctors were able to deliver baby girl Mia at 31 weeks, but Melissa passed away at Overlook Medical Center, leaving Matt broken hearted. "Melissa was the most amazing woman," Matt said in a TikTok video that had 365K views as of press time. "She was a perfect person.…

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by Sam Barron
Atlantic
Police & Fire
Accused Galloway Cockfighting Ringleader Ordered To Stay In Jail: Prosecutors Accused Galloway Cockfighting Ringleader Ordered To Stay In Jail: Prosecutors
Accused Galloway Cockfighting Ringleader Ordered To Stay In Jail: Prosecutors A South Jersey man accused of running an elaborate cockfighting ring at his home will stay in jail until his trial. A judge ordered 33-year-old Jose Madera of Egg Harbor City to remain detained pending trial on Tuesday, Mar. 19, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release. Madera was charged with several animal cruelty offenses, possession of a controlled dangerous substance, destruction of evidence, and resisting arrest. Galloway Township police uncovered the cockfighting operation at a home on the 300 block of South Bremen Avenue on Saturday, Mar. 9. Madera and 51 …

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by Chris Spiker
Suffolk NY
Police & Fire
Canines 'Thelma & Louise' Abandoned At Sunken Meadow State Park; $5K Reward Offered For Info Canines 'Thelma & Louise' Abandoned At Sunken Meadow State Park; $5K Reward Offered For Info
Canines 'Thelma & Louise' Abandoned At Sunken Meadow State Park; $5K Reward Offered For Info Authorities are hoping that a cash reward will lead to an arrest after two small dogs were abandoned at a Long Island park. The mixed breed dogs, since named Thelma and Louise, were discovered at Sunken Meadow State Park in Kings Park on Tuesday, March 5, according to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office. Someone driving a tan or gold SUV was seen pushing the animals out of their car, releasing them into the park, and then fleeing. Passerby later found the dogs, ages 2 and 4, and brought them to the Town of Smithtown Animal Shelter, where staff said they were covered ticks. T…

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by Michael Mashburn
Putnam
Police & Fire
2 Ferrets Found Abandoned In Crate In Patterson Parking Lot: Suspect At Large 2 Ferrets Found Abandoned In Crate In Patterson Parking Lot: Suspect At Large
2 Ferrets Found Abandoned In Crate In Patterson Parking Lot: Suspect At Large Authorities are searching for whoever was responsible for abandoning two ferrets found inside a crate at a Hudson Valley Park and Ride parking lot, police said.  The two ferrets were discovered inside a plastic crate in Putnam County on Wednesday morning, March 13 at the Park and Ride parking lot on Route 311 in Patterson, according to the Putnam County SPCA.  The ferrets were found by a good samaritan who called New York State Police after coming across the crate in the grassy area of the parking lot.  The two animals were later taken to a local small animal expert who will…

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by Ben Crnic
Dauphin
Police & Fire
ANIMAL CRUELTY: Cat Shot In Face In Central Pennsylvania, Police Say ANIMAL CRUELTY: Cat Shot In Face In Central Pennsylvania, Police Say
Animal Cruelty: Cat Shot In Face In Central Pennsylvania, Police Say A cat was found shot in the face and neck in Central Pennsylvania, police announced on Tuesday, March 12.  The Middletown Borough Police Department has launched a "criminal investigation" after the cat was found in the 100 block of West Water Street in the borough.  The cat had "several injuries on its face and neck which were the result of being shot with a BB gun," police said noting that "the injuries are believed to have been inflicted late last week." The cat was taken to a medical facility and is expected to survive.   Anyone with information is asked to contact …

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by Jillian Pikora
Ocean
News
'Majestic And Beautiful' Tiger At Popcorn Park Animal Refuge Dies 'Majestic And Beautiful' Tiger At Popcorn Park Animal Refuge Dies
'Majestic And Beautiful' Tiger At Popcorn Park Animal Refuge Dies A beloved tiger has died after spending eight years at an Ocean County animal sanctuary, officials said. Eli the tiger died after his health declined in recent weeks, Popcorn Park Animal Refuge announced in a Facebook post on Wednesday, Mar. 6. The tiger experienced "discomfort and decreased mobility" despite the efforts of the veterinarians at the Lacey Township sanctuary. Eli and his sister Jess arrived at Popcorn Park in December 2016. "After exhausting all options and considering his quality of life, we made the difficult decision to say goodbye," Popcorn Park's post said. "His days we…

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by Chris Spiker
Arlington
Police & Fire
Two Dogs, Firefighter Injured In Southeast DC House Fire Two Dogs, Firefighter Injured In Southeast DC House Fire
Two Dogs, Firefighter Injured In Southeast DC House Fire An intense house fire sent two dogs to a local veterinarian and a firefighter was injured battling a blaze in Southeast DC on Tuesday afternoon. Shortly after 4 p.m. on Feb. 27, officials say that DC Fire and EMS personnel were called to a home in the 3500 block of Ely Place SE, when a rapidly-moving fire broke out and spread throughout the residence. Update Working Fire 3400 block Ely Pl. SE. Continue to extinguish hotspots around solar panels on roof. @HumaneRescue transporting 2 injured dogs to veterinarian. Currently 1 displaced resident & @RedCrossNCGC has been notified. #DCsBr…

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by Zak Failla
Suffolk MA
News
Kitten Found Covered In Burns In Roslindale Recovering After Surgery; MSPCA Looking For Owner Kitten Found Covered In Burns In Roslindale Recovering After Surgery; MSPCA Looking For Owner
Kitten Found Covered In Burns In Roslindale Recovering After Surgery; Mspca Looking For Owner Boston animal welfare authorities are asking for the public's help to identify the owner of an 11-month-old kitten who was found in the Roslindale area covered in burns.  The cat, whom the MSPCA has nicknamed Dusty, was found on Feb. 11 in a parking lot and was rushed to Angell Animal Medical Center’s 24/7 emergency facility in Jamaica Plain for treatment.  “We don’t know how Dusty was injured,” explained Dr. Rebecca Fellman, who is part of the team treating Dusty at the MSPCA’s Boston Adoption Center clinic. “When it’s cold out, cats on the street often climb in wheel wells …

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by Josh Lanier
Sussex
Police & Fire
𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: More Than 90 Dogs, Pups Removed From NJ Home, Couple Charged 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: More Than 90 Dogs, Pups Removed From NJ Home, Couple Charged
𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: More Than 90 Dogs, Pups Removed From NJ Home, Couple Charged UPDATE: The ASPCA said on Wednesday that it helped remove more than 90 adult dogs and puppies from the Sussex County home of a self-described animal rescue couple who were charged with multiple cruelty-related counts. Two dogs were found dead during a 7 a.m. raid at a Vernon Township home led by the Sussex County Prosecutor’s Office on Tuesday, Feb. 20, authorities reported. Both Gizela Juric, who founded the Angels for Animals Network in Cliffside Park before moving it to Sussex County, and her boyfriend, Ronald Colgan, were charged with six criminal animal cruelty accounts, the American S…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Norfolk
Police & Fire
Dog Near Death Rescued 'Not A Moment Too Soon' In Brookline; Authorities Searching For Owner Dog Near Death Rescued 'Not A Moment Too Soon' In Brookline; Authorities Searching For Owner
Dog Near Death Rescued 'Not A Moment Too Soon' In Brookline; Authorities Searching For Owner A 3-year-old golden retriever mix — emaciated and in dire need of help — was found wandering the streets in Brookline last week. Now, animal welfare authorities are looking for who allowed the dog to become so ill.  Rescuers found the dog, who they are calling Brooke, near the intersection of Newton and Clyde streets in Brookline on Wednesday, Jan. 24, MSPCA officials said Monday. The rescue came "not a second too soon" as Brooke was near death from starvation.  “This dog was in bad shape when she came to us,” said Mike Keiley, vice president of the MSPCA-Angell’s Animal Prot…

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by Josh Lanier
Litchfield
News
Update: Missing Donkey In Bethlehem May Have Been Stolen, Advocate Group Says Update: Missing Donkey In Bethlehem May Have Been Stolen, Advocate Group Says
Update: Missing Donkey In Bethlehem May Have Been Stolen, Advocate Group Says A donkey that has now been missing for a week in Connecticut may have been stolen, according to the animal law advocate group offering a reward to anyone who can help locate it.  Jackie the donkey was originally reported missing from Hickory Lane in the Litchfield County town of Bethlehem on Thursday, Jan. 11, according to Bethlehem Animal Control.  Earlier Report - 'Please Bring Her Home': $3K Reward Offered For Recovery Of Missing Donkey In Bethlehem In the days since her disappearance, Desmond’s Army Animal Law Advocates has offered a $3,000 reward for any infor…

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by Ben Crnic
Chester
Lifestyle
Founder Of Chesco Horse Rescue Badly Hurt In Car Accident, Loved Ones Say Founder Of Chesco Horse Rescue Badly Hurt In Car Accident, Loved Ones Say
Founder Of Chesco Horse Rescue Badly Hurt In Car Accident, Loved Ones Say An animal welfare activist who runs a Chester County horse rescue is on the road to recovery after a deer leaped in front of her car last month, according to loved ones.  Lakyn Shultz swerved out of the animal's way and was "catapulted into a nearly fatal car accident," said organizers on her GoFundMe campaign.  Rescuers had to remove the 21-year-old from her crumpled vehicle, sending her to the hospital with a broken foot and forcing doctors to remove her spleen and part of her pancreas, those close to her said.  Cassimo and Rodeyo of Furvivors Wonderland Horse Res…

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by Mac Bullock
Berks
Weather
Extreme Cold: 'Code Blue' Warning Reminds Berks Owners To Bring Dogs Inside Extreme Cold: 'Code Blue' Warning Reminds Berks Owners To Bring Dogs Inside
Extreme Cold: 'Code Blue' Warning Reminds Berks Owners To Bring Dogs Inside If you're cold, they're cold, say animal welfare advocates.  The Animal Rescue League of Berks County is enacting the city's Code Blue ordinance for the following periods:  7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 4 to 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 5 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 6 5 a.m. to 8 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 7 All dogs in Reading should be indoors while the code is in effect, with exceptions for supervised walks, bathroom breaks, and exercise, said ARL officials.  Code Blue is in effect whenever the windchill factor is 22 degrees Fahrenheit or below, or when there is precipitation with …

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by Mac Bullock
New London
News
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…

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by Ben Crnic
Suffolk MA
Lifestyle
(Update) Kitten With Rare Condition — Even Rarer Disposition — Looks For Home In Mass (Update) Kitten With Rare Condition — Even Rarer Disposition — Looks For Home In Mass
(Update) Kitten With Rare Condition — Even Rarer Disposition — Looks For Home In Mass Update: Gumby, who came to Massachusetts from Texas to be treated for a rare muscle deformity in his back legs at MSPCA-Angell, has been adopted by Boston-area radio personality Danielle Murr, the group announced.  Gumby will have dog, cat, and even hamster siblings to keep him company in his new home! Thank you to everyone who shared his story and helped find Gumby this happy ending. Happy tails, Gumby! 😺❤️🐾 pic.twitter.com/hKXVE40ZF8 — MSPCA-Angell (@MspcaAngell) November 29, 2023 Original: An 11-week-old kitten with a rare muscle deformity in his back legs is looking for a …

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by Khier Casino
Monmouth
News
20 Cats Rescued From Bug-Infested Neptune Apartment: Officials 20 Cats Rescued From Bug-Infested Neptune Apartment: Officials
20 Cats Rescued From Bug-Infested Neptune Apartment: Officials Twenty cats — some with eye ulcers and respiratory problems — were rescued from a bug-infested apartment in Monmouth County, authorities said. Monmouth County SPCA Humane Law Enforcement received an anonymous tip on Wednesday, Nov. 1. The apartment in Neptune had two adults, and two children, ages 6 and 3 also living there.  Many of the cats were found to have had upper respiratory infections, eye ulcers, some with dental disease, and were all very scared upon intake, but generally in fair health, the SPCA said on Facebook. While wearing full protection gear, and after several hours o…

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by Jon Craig
Bridgeport
News
Beardsley Zoo In Bridgeport Uncovers Cause Of Exotic Monkey's Deaths Beardsley Zoo In Bridgeport Uncovers Cause Of Exotic Monkey's Deaths
Beardsley Zoo In Bridgeport Uncovers Cause Of Exotic Monkey's Deaths Following the death of two Callimico monkeys at the Beardsley Zoo in Fairfield County, zoo officials are underscoring its longstanding commitment to animal safety and welfare. The monkeys, also known as Goeldi’s, named Monty and Jovi died in August at the zoo in Bridgeport, after consuming a live mouse that had been contaminated with a rodent control product, said zoo officials following a necropsy.  "This was an incredibly rare occurrence involving a product that had been used without incident in the building for more than a decade," they added. The control product was…

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by Kathy Reakes
Loudoun
News
40 Cats Rescued From Feces-Covered Sterling Home Will Soon Be Up For Adoption: Officials 40 Cats Rescued From Feces-Covered Sterling Home Will Soon Be Up For Adoption: Officials
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…

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by Cecilia Levine
Capital District
News
Police Dog Stabbed 12 Times, Officer Injured During Burglary Arrest In Troy Police Dog Stabbed 12 Times, Officer Injured During Burglary Arrest In Troy
Police Dog Stabbed 12 Times, Officer Injured During Burglary Arrest In Troy A police dog is hospitalized with multiple stab wounds and an officer is injured following a suspected burglary arrest in the region. The incident happened at around 4 a.m. Wednesday, July 5, in Troy’s Emerald Greens neighborhood, on Donegal Avenue. Several people living in the area had called 911 reporting that someone was trying to break into their homes, according to Troy Police. As officers were searching for the suspect, police K9 “Norbi” located 25-year-old Curtis Knockwood, of Troy, in a wooded area on Donegal Avenue. The dog’s handler was attempting to arrest Knockwood when Knockw…

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by Michael Mashburn
Mount Vernon
News
$1 Million Project: Animal Shelter To Be Reconstructed By Mount Vernon $1 Million Project: Animal Shelter To Be Reconstructed By Mount Vernon
$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…

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by Ben Crnic
Bucks
Police & Fire
73 Chihuahuas Rescued From Philadelphia Home 73 Chihuahuas Rescued From Philadelphia Home
73 Chihuahuas Rescued From Philadelphia Home Rescuers are seeking new homes for dozens of dogs who were living in "unsanitary conditions" in a Philadelphia rowhome, animal welfare advocates say.  Police visited a home on the 1900 block of North Orianna Street in Kensington late on Thursday, May 11 for an unrelated matter when they discovered "approximately 40" dogs living at the property, said the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PSPCA) in a release.  Police contacted PSPCA, who said they counted nearly double that number in their search of the home. In total, rescuers found 73 chihuahuas and one Rottwei…

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by Mac Bullock
Berks
News
Dog Found Abandoned And Sick In Berks Has Died, Rescuers Say Dog Found Abandoned And Sick In Berks Has Died, Rescuers Say
Dog Found Abandoned And Sick In Berks Has Died, Rescuers Say A dog who was found abandoned and dying on the side of a Berks County road last weekend has died after days of lifesaving efforts by her rescuers, an animal welfare group says.  The dog was found by Berks residents sometime on Sunday, May 7 and quickly turned over to Zoe's House Rescue in Reading to help nurse her back to health, the organization said in a Facebook post.  The dog, named Sadie by the team at Zoe's, was in "rough shape" when at the time of her rescue, the team wrote. She couldn't stand and rescuers doubted she would live through the night, according to the Zoe's House Facebo…

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by Mac Bullock
Morris
Obituaries
Lifelong Morris County Resident Amanda Tidey Dies, 33 Lifelong Morris County Resident Amanda Tidey Dies, 33
Lifelong Morris County Resident Amanda Tidey Dies, 33 Lifelong Morris County resident Amanda Mae Tidey died at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Wayne on Friday, April 28 aged 33. Born in Dover, Amanda lived in Kenvil her whole life, her obituary says. Amanda had been employed at Matta Donna Italian Restaurant in Boonton as a server for the past six years. She was a big fan of the Green Bay Packers and had a passion for sunsets, listening to music, working on crossword puzzles, and sharing laughter with others. She also loved to visit the Wildwoods at the NJ shore. Amanda’s surviving family members include her loving parents, Gregory A. Tidey and Id…

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by Valerie Musson
Suffolk NY
News
These Suffolk County Businesses Cited For Illegally Selling Baby Chicks These Suffolk County Businesses Cited For Illegally Selling Baby Chicks
These Suffolk County Businesses Cited For Illegally Selling Baby Chicks With Easter almost here, authorities are cracking down on businesses accused of illegally selling baby chicks. Earlier report - Egg-cellent: DA Cracks Down On Illegal Sale Of Chicks, Bunnies, Ducks In Suffolk Over the past month, employees at three Suffolk County businesses were arrested for illegally selling the animals in quantities less than legally permitted, according to the DA’s office. The arrests were made at the following businesses: Long Island Poultry in Calverton - On March 3, employees reportedly sold Suffolk County Police detectives four baby chicks that were only a few days…

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by Michael Mashburn