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Dogs Suffering From Critical Injuries In DC House Fire See Support From Community Dogs Suffering From Critical Injuries In DC House Fire See Support From Community
Dogs Suffering From Critical Injuries In DC House Fire See Support From Community A family is rallying community support following a critical fire in Southeast DC that destroyed a woman's home and left her beloved dogs with serious injuries. Shortly after 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 27, DC Fire and EMS personnel were called to a home in the 3500 block of Ely Place SE, when flames tore through the residence and destroyed the property. The site of the fire in DC Twitter/@dcfireems One firefighter reported minor injuries and crews were able to get the fire under control, but two dogs - Sage and Adonis - belonging to Giavonna Morgan sustained critical injuries before th…
Teaneck's Twin Oaks Veterinary Hospital Closes Suddenly Teaneck's Twin Oaks Veterinary Hospital Closes Suddenly
Teaneck's Twin Oaks Veterinary Hospital Closes Suddenly The sudden closing of a Bergen County has left pet owners scrambling. According to an email obtained by Daily Voice, Twin Oaks Veterinary Hospital on Teaneck Road in Teaneck closed its doors "for good" Monday, Feb. 26. "On behalf of Twin Oaks Veterinary Hospital, we thank you for all of your help, support & loyalty," a separate email signed by Dr. Jacqueline Perkins reads. "Unfortunately, it has become no longer feasible for us to remain open. As of today, Monday, 3/26/24, we will no longer be open. "We are terribly sorry for this inconvenience." "It's weird... Just Bam 💥 like that on…
Man Hit Dog With Metal Pipe In Atlantic City: Police Man Hit Dog With Metal Pipe In Atlantic City: Police
Man Hit Dog With Metal Pipe In Atlantic City: Police A 44-year-old man from Atlantic City has been charged with animal cruelty after police found he struck his pit bull with a metal pipe, authorities said. Troy Hollis also was charged with weapons offenses and failing to provide veterinary care, according to Atlantic City police. On Thursday, Nov. 30, police received a message on tip411, the department’s anonymous messaging service, that stated Hollis had struck his pit bull multiple times with a metal pipe, police said. An undated video of the abuse was also provided. It could not be immediately determined that the man in the video was Holl…
‘It’s Too Late,’ NJ Rescue Dog Owner Gets Told By Vet After Overpaying By Thousands: Report ‘It’s Too Late,’ NJ Rescue Dog Owner Gets Told By Vet After Overpaying By Thousands: Report
‘It’s Too Late,’ NJ Rescue Dog Owner Gets Told By Vet After Overpaying By Thousands: Report Buyer beware. That's the word from ABC 6 Action News Troubleshooters when it comes to veterinary care. Action News price-shopped an eye procedure for a Cherry Hill rescue dog owner. The range of estimates to carry out the procedure was wide, from $1,450 to $2,571, the outlet said. But it was nowhere near the “crazy” price of $4,298.64 that Jacqueline Canter was charged as she rushed to her local vet last month and was told that it would be for the best for her 14-year-old dog, Ernie, to have his left eye removed. After hurriedly signing the estimate, Canter realized she may have been take…
Duo From NY Accused Of Animal Cruelty After Dogs Found Covered In Porcupine Quills Duo From NY Accused Of Animal Cruelty After Dogs Found Covered In Porcupine Quills
Duo From NY Accused Of Animal Cruelty After Dogs Found Covered In Porcupine Quills Two New York residents are facing animal cruelty charges after dogs were found at their home suffering from chronic injuries caused by porcupine quills. New York State Police said 41-year-old Christina LaValley and 42-year-old John Paul Barton, both residents of Parish in Oswego County, were arrested on Sunday, Aug. 7, and charged with four counts of animal cruelty. Police said several dogs at their residence had porcupine quills in their faces, noses, necks, and bodies. Barton told investigators he didn't have money to take the animals to the veterinarian and planned to shoot them, a…
Guide Dog, Fighting For Life, Travels To NY For Treatment Guide Dog, Fighting For Life, Travels To NY For Treatment
Guide Dog, Fighting For Life, Travels To NY For Treatment A guide dog from Massachusetts who has been dubbed the "Goodest Girl in STEM" on TikTok is in need of help as she fights for her life in New York. O'Hara was hospitalized after she was diagnosed with meningitis encephalitis with inflammatory brain lesions earlier in July. She initially sought treatment in New York City and is now getting care back in her native area right outside Boston.  O'Hara's owner Isabella 'Bella" Scott has been traveling with her the entire time. Last we heard, Scott said her dog was showing some signs of improvement but was still struggling to get better. "An impo…
CT Aquarium Says Another Beluga Whale 'Extremely Ill' Weeks After Another Whale's Death CT Aquarium Says Another Beluga Whale 'Extremely Ill' Weeks After Another Whale's Death
CT Aquarium Says Another Beluga Whale 'Extremely Ill' Weeks After Another Whale's Death Mystic Aquarium is reporting that one of its beluga whales has fallen "extremely ill" weeks after the death of another whale at the aquarium.  The Connecticut aquarium reported on Tuesday, Aug. 24, that testing revealed that the female whale has low white blood cell count and gastrointestinal issues. The whale arrived at the aquarium from Canada in May. "The veterinarian team is monitoring the beluga around the clock and is exploring every treatment option available to help her recover," the aquarium said. "Mystic Aquarium has additionally reached out to beluga experts from across the coun…
Suspect At Large After Cat Shot On Long Island Suspect At Large After Cat Shot On Long Island
Suspect At Large After Cat Shot On Long Island A $5,000 reward has been offered for information that leads to the arrest of a man who is wanted after shooting a cat and leaving her partially paralyzed. Gracie, a 5-year-old feline, was found in pain in the backyard of a Glen Cove home, on Taft Place, this week, police said, and the subsequent MRI and CT scan showed that she had been shot twice. Gracie was partially paralyzed after being shot on Long Island.Nassau County SPCA According to police, a woman heard Gracie crying in pain outside her home at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 1, where she found the cat dragging her hi…
Pennsylvania Man Arrested On 353 Counts Of Animal Cruelty, Say PSPCA Pennsylvania Man Arrested On 353 Counts Of Animal Cruelty, Say PSPCA
Pennsylvania Man Arrested On 353 Counts Of Animal Cruelty, Say Pspca A Columbia County man has been arrested on 353 counts of animal cruelty, according to the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Philip C. Malencore, 61 of Berwick was arrested following an investigation conducted by PSPCA. The PSPCA obtained a search warrant to investigate Malencore's property over concerns for animal welfare, removing a total of 188 animals in April. Among the animals rescued were 112 pigeons; 37 rabbits, including newborns; 13 sheep, including young lambs; 13 doves; six chickens; two ducks; two dogs; one peacock; one miniature horse and one don…
Lancaster County Breeder Arrested For Partially Removing Puppy's Eye Lancaster County Breeder Arrested For Partially Removing Puppy's Eye
Lancaster County Breeder Arrested For Partially Removing Puppy's Eye A breeder in New Holland has been charged with animal cruelty for allegedly using a hot knife to "treat" his dog's infected eye. Ray Martin, 48 of New Holland, was arrested Wednesday following an investigation by the Pennsylvania SPCA and Lancaster County detectives into his alleged burning of “ocular issue” out of English Bulldog puppy’s eye. PSPCA learned of the incident by a complaint from a veterinarian on July 3. The vet. told PSPCA’s Humane Law Enforcement team that an English Bulldog puppy that had been purchased from a breeder and brought in for care for an eye problem. During an …
Long Island Man Charged With Failing To Care For 12-Year-Old Dog Long Island Man Charged With Failing To Care For 12-Year-Old Dog
Long Island Man Charged With Failing To Care For 12-Year-Old Dog A 34-year-old Long Island man is facing charges for allegedly failing to care for his 12-year-old dog, which contracted infections and a skin condition, SPCA officials said. West Islip resident Shawn Stark was arrested and charged with animal cruelty on Wednesday, April 7 following an investigation that found he allegedly failed to provide proper veterinary care for his dog, despite being advised to do so. Roy Gross, the Chief of the Suffolk County SPCA said that several months ago, officers responded to Stark's West Islip home to investigate a complaint that he wasn’t caring for his 1…
Feds Accuse Couple Who Took Over ‘Tiger King’ Park Of Inhumane Animal Treatment Feds Accuse Couple Who Took Over ‘Tiger King’ Park Of Inhumane Animal Treatment
Feds Accuse Couple Who Took Over ‘Tiger King’ Park Of Inhumane Animal Treatment The couple who took over the once-popular “Tiger King” roadside animal park after Joseph “Joe Exotic” Maldonado-Passage went to prison are now in trouble themselves. The U.S. Justice Department announced Thursday that the federal government has taken Jeffrey and Lauren Lowe to court, accusing them and their company of inhumane treatment and improper handling of animals at the Oklahoma zoo. “The Lowes’ failure to provide basic veterinary care, appropriate food, and safe living conditions for the animals does not meet standards required by both the Animal Welfare Act and the Endangered Speci…
Horse Killed After Being Hit By Vehicle On Roadway In Northern Westchester Horse Killed After Being Hit By Vehicle On Roadway In Northern Westchester
Horse Killed After Being Hit By Vehicle On Roadway In Northern Westchester A horse was killed after being hit by a vehicle in Northern Westchester. The crash took place late Monday, Feb. 17 on Route 121 in Bedford when the horse had gotten loose and was in the roadway, said the Bedford Fire Department. According to the department, a second loose horse was cared for by members of the fire department.  A firefighter on the scene involved with the equestrian community was able to contact a veterinarian to come to the scene to care for the second animal.  With the owner located, the veterinarian and owner were assisted by the department to get the horse ba…
Bayonne Police Investigating Brutal Attack On Dog In Owner’s Home Bayonne Police Investigating Brutal Attack On Dog In Owner’s Home
Bayonne Police Investigating Brutal Attack On Dog In Owner’s Home Iris Charles of Bayonne came home from work March 27 to a nightmare. That’s when she discovered that her beloved dog “Biggy,” a cocker spaniel she’s had for about a decade, had been “beaten very badly.” After rushing him to the vet, she learned the sickening extent of his injuries: a concussion, liver trauma, a black eye and other damage that left the normally friendly canine withdrawn and fearful. The injuries, Charles was told, could only have come from being struck or kicked. “He’s almost back to being himself, a big goofy dog, he totally looks like Alf,” she said, referring to th…
'We Need More Time With Him' Says Maywood Family Fighting For Rescue Dog 'We Need More Time With Him' Says Maywood Family Fighting For Rescue Dog
'We Need More Time With Him' Says Maywood Family Fighting For Rescue Dog The Romano family of Maywood didn't know much about Buddy when they adopted him nearly 18 months ago. The vet guessed he was around nine years old and had probably been used as a bait dog. He had a scar on his leg, a few bumps along with chipped and missing teeth. Despite whatever it was he'd been through, all Buddy wanted was love. Last week, the Romano's beloved dog took a tumble down the stairs due to a sudden drop in blood pressure. Because of the fall, Buddy suffered internal bleeding and will need his spleen removed. The family isn't ready to let their dog go. "This pup has be…
GRAPHIC: Third Dog Burned By Ridgefield Park Vet Could Be Worst Case Yet GRAPHIC: Third Dog Burned By Ridgefield Park Vet Could Be Worst Case Yet
Graphic: Third Dog Burned By Ridgefield Park Vet Could Be Worst Case Yet A report of a third dog being burned by at the Ridgefield Park Animal Hospital could be the worst case yet. This time, the vet says 12-year-old Stella was burned by a heating table that had lost its sensors -- not a heating pad -- according to emails obtained by Daily Voice. The miniature Australian shepherd was burned so badly during a dental procedure on December 1, 2017 that her coat might not ever grow back, owner Shawna Early said. "The dental table that Stella acquired injury from was inspected and the manufacturer found out that the sensors had fallen off," RPAH vets Paul …
Video: Watch Dramatic Swan Rescue In Ramapo Video: Watch Dramatic Swan Rescue In Ramapo
Video: Watch Dramatic Swan Rescue In Ramapo Officers from the Ramapo Police Department made a special save on Sunday night, helping to rescue a swan that required some assistance after sustaining an injury to its leg. In the video, volunteers can be seen capturing the injured swan on Spook Rock Road before helping the bird into a cage. The swan was then transported to a rehabilitation farm, where it will be treated by experts for a broken leg. Police said that it appears the swan may have been struck by a car, sustaining the broken leg. The department worked with local wildlife experts to capture the swan and get it to the veterinari…