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Animal Rescue
Hartford, CT
Sports
CT Dogs Starring In World Cup-Themed Event From 'Puppy Bowl' Producers
Rescue dogs from across the Northeast will be competing for hearts and glory in an event inspired by the "Puppy Bowl" to celebrate the 2026 FIFA World Cup. "LG Channels World Pup," a four-part puppy soccer tournament, will premiere on Wednesday, June 10, LG Electronics USA announced in a news release on Monday, June 1. The show will feature 48 adoptable rescue puppies representing eight national teams, like Australia, Germany, and the US. The bracket-style event comes from Bright Spot Content, which produces the "Puppy Bowl" each year before the Super Bowl for Animal Planet. "LG …
North Hunterdon, NJ
News
Abandoned Bear Cub Rescued By Troopers On Route 78 In Union:
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An abandoned bear club is lucky state troopers were around. On Wednesday, April 1, at 1:37 p.m., troopers from Troop "B" Perryville Station in Hunterdon County responded to a report of a lone bear cub spotted in a roadside ditch on Route 78 East in Union Township, New Jersey State Police said. Troopers found the small cub alone and in need of assistance, state police said. He was safely secured, transported back to the barracks, and later released to the Department of Environmental Protection for proper care. "Thanks to the swift response of the troopers, the cub is now safe and …
Manchester-Lakehurst, NJ
Police & Fire
Two Dogs Rescued In Blaze: Whiting FD
Two dogs were rescued in a fire at an outdoor dog kennel in Manchester Township on Wednesday, Feb. 4, authorities said. At 9:40 p.m., firefighters responded to the Roosevelt City section of Manchester Township for a reported large open burn in a residential yard and found an active fire involving an outdoor dog kennel, Whiting Fire Company Sta. 33 said. One dog was removed from the kennel while a second dog was removed during an initial knockdown of the fire, firefighters said. Firefighters extinguished the remaining fire and the incident was subsequently turned over to the Manc…
Southeast-Brewster, NY
News
Rescued From Starvation, Dog Faces Another Fight After Emergency Surgery In Putnam (
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A dog once rescued from the brink of death after extreme neglect in Putnam County is facing another medical hurdle, prompting a call for help. Abby, a Catahoula leopard mix whose rescue story drew widespread attention in 2024, recently underwent emergency surgery after falling seriously ill, the Putnam County SPCA said on Tuesday, Feb. 3. As previously reported by Daily Voice, Abby was rescued in 2024 after being found severely emaciated inside a Kent home, a case that led to animal cruelty charges against her owner. After months of intensive care in a medical foster home, the S…
Beekman-Poughquag, NY
Police & Fire
Dog Rescued From Culvert During Winter Storm In LaGrange
A dog trapped inside a culvert pipe during the weekend's winter storm in Dutchess County was safely rescued thanks to a coordinated effort between firefighters and highway crews, officials said. The incident happened Sunday night, Jan. 25, during ongoing storm conditions in LaGrange, according to the LaGrange Professional Firefighters. Crews found a dog that had become stuck inside a culvert pipe, prompting an emergency response despite snow and difficult weather. Firefighters worked alongside the Town of LaGrange Highway Department, braving the harsh conditions to reach the tr…
Aberdeen, MD
Police & Fire
Snowplow Crew Saves Sleeping Homeowner, Pets From Burning Aberdeen Home
A routine snow-plowing run turned into a lifesaving rescue when public works employees spotted smoke pouring from a Maryland home and sprang into action, waking a sleeping homeowner just in time to escape with his pets. The accidental fire broke out at a one-story, single-family home in the 700 block of Webb Street in Aberdeen shortly before 4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 25, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Investigators said Aberdeen Public Works employees were plowing snow when they noticed smoke coming from the residence. The workers knocked on the door and woke the hom…
Williamstown-Monroe, NJ
News
Missing Williamstown Wallaby Found At Walmart
Rex, the wallaby who escaped his Williamstown, NJ enclosure was found on Tuesday, Dec. 30, at his new favorite store. The wallaby had bolted from Lots of Love Farm on Monday, Dec. 30, but was quickly spotted at Walmart at 1370 Black Horse Pike before running into the woods, the sanctuary said. But with the whole town looking for him, Rex was again spotted at Walmart where he was safely returned to the farm. "Well, if this just didn't become the best night ever," Lots of Love said on Facebook. "With the help of some really cool kids and a really cool dad, we caught Rex at Walmart. He is hom…
Manchester-Lakehurst, NJ
Police & Fire
Dog Rescued In Whiting Structure Fire: FD
A dog was rescued after a garage caught fire in Whiting on Friday, Dec. 26, authorities said. At 6:27 p.m., firefighters responded to a garage fire in Fox Hollow, Whiting Fire Company Station 33 said. Nearby neighbors used a fire extinguisher to help slow the fire's spread, firefighters said. All residents were safely accounted for and firefighters were able to contain the fire to the garage, fire officials said. Crews also made entry into the home and safely removed a dog, who was unharmed and reunited with its owners, firefighters said. No injuries were reported, firefighters said.
Alexandria, VA
Business
Kitten Causes Cat-Astrophic Flood At Virginia Café, Forcing Months-Long Shutdown
A kitten, a towel, and a sink walk into a cat café… and Richmond’s newest small business suddenly has a renovation project no one ordered. That’s the real-life plot twist at The Purrfect Bean, the cat café that’s only been open a few months and already earned a loyal following of latte lovers, students, and adopters who swear by its cozy vibes and cuddly residents. All it took was one freak accident — involving a mischievous kitten named Roller — to shut the whole place down for what owners say could be “at least the rest of the year.” Roller The Purrfect Bean The good news? Every…
Charlestown, MA
News
Gator Done: Alligator Pulled From Charles River Near Boston's Back Bay
Anyone who's been on the Charles River on a winter morning can attest to the biting cold, but recently, someone found something that can actually take a bite out of you for real: an alligator. Rowers, runners, and visitors to the Charles River in Boston's Back Bay had been reporting sightings of the little alligator for about a week, but it wasn't until Wednesday, Nov. 12, that someone finally bagged it. Animal educator Joseph Kenney, of Joe's Crazzy Critters, braved the elements — and the gator’s teeth — to capture the critter. Joseph Kenney, of Joe's Crazzy Critters, holds t…
Fredericksburg, VA
News
Six Puppies Saved After Being Found In Shoebox Along Virginia Trail As Temperatures Drop
It’s the kind of find that can break your heart — and warm it, too. Six newborn puppies were discovered inside a taped Nike shoebox left along a walking path near the railroad tracks in Bealeton on Saturday, Nov. 8, according to the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office. Animal Control Officers said the box — yellow-taped and lined with a towel — had small air holes punched into the lid. Inside were six tiny puppies, believed to be just days old. Fauquier County Sheriff The sheriff’s office said the animals are now in medical foster care through the Fauquier SPCA, which is working to save the…
Port Chester, NY
News
Missing Alpaca Returned To Owner After Escaping Trailer On I-95 In Port Chester
Police undertook an unusual rescue mission when an alpaca was able to escape from its trailer on Interstate 95 in Westchester. The incident was detailed by the Port Chester Police Department on Saturday, Oct. 11, when they said a vehicle had been traveling on I-95/I-287 in the village when the rear gate of a trailer opened and the animal was able to get out. The alpaca then made its way into the village, police said. Once it was found, officers kept it "calm and safe" and were even able to corral it, according to the department. The owner eventually arrived and was…
Warwick, NY
News
Wallaby, Parrots, Peacocks Among 84 Animals Seized From Filthy Warwick Home: Sheriff
Dozens of animals were rescued from a home in Orange County after investigators uncovered what authorities called filthy and neglectful conditions. In an announcement on Tuesday, Sept. 23, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office said the case began in 2024, when a complaint was filed about animal abuse at a residence on Old Dutch Hollow Road in Warwick. That complaint had also led to the removal of more than 100 animals at the time. On Aug. 12, 2025, deputies executed an arrest warrant for Linda Hickey, 62, of Monroe, in connection with the 2024 case. While at the property, inve…
North Hunterdon, NJ
News
Starving Puppy Fighting For Life In Lebanon After Being Found On Philly Streets: Rescue
A 5-month-old puppy found emaciated and near death on the streets of Philadelphia is now fighting for his life at a North Jersey animal hospital, according to an animal rescue. Garcia was discovered as a stray on Wednesday, Sept. 17, in what officials from Outcast Rescue called “absolutely horrific condition.” The puppy was so weak he could not stand, and every bone in his body was visible. He was transferred the same day to Crown Veterinary Specialists in Lebanon for emergency care, the rescue group said. Garcia was severely dehydrated, suffering from a wet cough, and in need of plasm…
Greenburgh, NY
Police & Fire
Curious Cockapoo Caught Under Shed Rescued By Police In Greenburgh
In Westchester, even the dogs keep police on their toes. Officers were called out Monday, Sept. 15, to a backyard rescue in Greenburgh after a cockapoo got itself wedged under a shed while chasing another animal, according to the Town of Greenburgh Police Department. The adventurous pup apparently went all in on its hunt — only to discover there was no easy way back out. That’s when police stepped in. Working together, officers carefully freed the trapped dog and reunited it with its family, safe and sound, the department said.
Bethlehem, PA
News
Bethlehem Valedictorian, 37, Dies After Summit Fall Hiking In Washington State, Family Says
A Pennsylvania native died after falling during a strenuous hike in Washington State, his family and rescue officials confirmed. Andrew (Andy) Robert Wong, 37, of Bethlehem, PA, summitted Dragontail Peak in Leavenworth, WA, before falling to his death on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, according to his obituary from Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. in Hellertown. Wong had just completed a weeklong Alpinism 1 Program on Mount Baker through the American Alpine Institute before attempting the Enchantments Traverse, his family said. He was reported missing on Friday, Sept. 5, and his body was later disc…
Bound Brook, NJ
Obituaries
Marcia Ann Sandt, 74, Remembered For Her Compassion And Love Of Nature
Marcia Ann Sandt (74) formerly of Greensboro, NC, died Dec. 28, 2024. She was born November 6, 1950, in Summerville, NJ, the daughter of William Erwin Sandt and Helen Louise Johnson Sandt. She is survived by her younger sister Denise Arlene aka Dee Dee Sandt of Atlanta, GA and her first cousin Edwin Seals (Rose) of East Worcester, NY. Ms. Sandt spent her youth growing up in Long Valley and moved with her mother and sister to West Palm Beach, FL in her early teens. She graduated from Palm Beach Jr. College with an associate degree in Business Administration. In her early years she work…
Silver Spring, MD
Police & Fire
Silver Spring Family Loses Home In $1M Blaze, Dog Revived By Firefighters As Community Steps Up
A young Maryland family is rebuilding after a fast-moving million-dollar fire tore through their Montgomery County home, leaving their dog near death — though first responders were able to revive him. Friends and community members are coming together to support the Trahan family in Silver Spring after a costly fire spread from the first floor of the residence into the second, and then the attic, sending flames flying from the front and top of the home. .@mcfrs members are still on the scene of the house fire/2300blk Cranberry Terr(Aspen Hill). Fire under control. Cause of fire is under i…
Arlington, VA
News
Arlington Crews Pull Off Rescue After Toucan Falls In Toilet, Gets Stuck Behind Dishwasher
Firefighters in Virginia made an unusual save when an exotic bird found itself in a perilous position. Chester the Toucan — who has gained a following on social media — had to be rescued over the holiday weekend after he found his way behind a dishwasher and couldn't get out. The rescue marked a long day for Chester's owner, Maria Stagliano, who has developed a strong social media following showcasing her life with the curious bird. Stagliano said that for the first time ever, Chester fell into the toilet after she forgot to put the lid down as she was cleaning up, so she rushed him t…
Leesburg, VA
News
100+ Dogs Pulled From ‘Deplorable’ Loudoun Rescue; Some Found In Mass Graves: Leaders Sentenced
Three leaders of a now-defunct Virginia animal rescue have been sentenced after more than 100 animals were found suffering in what authorities called “deplorable conditions.” Nicole Metz, 52, and Kimberly Hall, 53, each pleaded guilty to five counts of cruelty to animals and were sentenced, according to Loudoun County officials. Metz and Hall each received: A 40-month suspended sentence; Three years supervised probation; Five-year ban on pet ownership; Three-year ban on involvement with any group that cares for, treats, or places animals; Mental health evaluation a…
Lynbrook-East Rockaway, NY
Police & Fire
Resident Hospitalized, Dog Rescued After Bedroom Fire In East Rockaway Home: Police
A bedroom fire tore through a home in East Rockaway on Saturday, Aug. 23, sending one person to the hospital, Nassau County police announced. The blaze broke out around 4:05 p.m. at a 3rd Avenue residence, where Chief of Department Craig Gelb arrived within two minutes of dispatch to find smoke coming from the two-story house, according to the East Rockaway Fire Department. Gelb was advised of flames at the rear of the structure and transmitted a working fire signal. One occupant and his dog were met at the front door, and firefighters quickly discovered another person may still be inside o…
Rockville, MD
Police & Fire
Golf Cart Battery Explodes, Sparks $300K Rockville House Inferno: Fire Officials
A golf caddy powered by lithium batteries is being blamed for a massive house fire in Montgomery County that caused more than $300,000 in damage Friday morning, fire officials said. The blaze broke out around 8:45 a.m. Friday, Aug. 22, in the 13000 block of Mimosa Farm Court off Glen Mill Road in Potomac, according to Montgomery County Fire & Rescue spokesperson Pete Piringer. When crews arrived, flames were shooting from the garage of a two-story single-family home. The fire spread into the main structure before firefighters could get it under control. 13000blk Mimosa Farm Ct, near…
Ventnor-Margate, NJ
News
16 People, 3 Dogs Rescued From Floodwaters As Hurricane Erin Slams Margate
Hurricane Erin’s flooding led to multiple rescues and fire calls at the Jersey Shore, officials said. During the height of the storm, crews responded to a gas leak, an underground transformer fire, and an electrical fire at a business on Thursday night, Aug. 21, according to the Margate City Fire Department. Margate City Update During the Height of Flooding due to Hurricane Erin. 1 Gas Leak 1 Transformer Fire - Underground 1... Posted by Margate City Fire Department on Thursday, August 21, 2025 Six vehicle rescues were conducted in flooded waters, saving 16 people and 3 dogs. The…
Readington Township, NJ
Police & Fire
'Deplorable, Inhumane:' 45 Animals Rescued From NJ Home, Officials Say (
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Cats in crates filled with inches of feces, untreated injuries, and no clean food or water — that’s what rescuers say they found inside a New Jersey home where 45 animals were seized this week. On Monday, Aug. 18, investigators executed a search warrant at 197 Sidney Rd. in Annandale, removing 37 cats and eight dogs from the property, according to the Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office. Seven animals were taken for emergency treatment at Crown Veterinary Specialists, authorities said. A crate from the Annandale hoarding case. Animal Alliance NJ Cat from the Annandale hoardi…
Pikesville, MD
Police & Fire
Beloved Dogs Barely Survive Lightning-Sparked Blaze That Gutted Pikesville Home
A pair of beloved dogs who were trapped inside a burning home that was gutted by a fire sparked by a lightning strike are fighting for their lives, and a Maryland family is picking up the pieces after losing everything. Crews in Baltimore County were called to the 1800 block of Rambling Ridge Lane in Pikesville for a reported fire that broke out inside an area home following a reported strike report from CoreLogic. The incident occurred shortly after the National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Baltimore County at 3:33 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 14. The scene of…
West Milford, NJ
Police & Fire
2 Firefighters Injured, Cat Rescued From West Milford Blaze: Officials
Two firefighters were injured battling a house fire in West Milford on Saturday, Aug. 16, officials said. West Milford fire crews responded to a reported structure fire on Otterhole Road just before 10 a.m., where responders were met by heavy fire and smoke on the front of the home, the fire department said. Fire crews from Butler, Bloomingdale, Wanaque, Riverdale, and Pompton Lakes joined West Milford at the scene, officials said. Firefighters first went inside the home to fight the flames, but heavy smoke and intense heat forced them back outside, where they continued battling the fire, a…
Pikesville, MD
Police & Fire
Lightning Strike Ignites Massive Three-Alarm Pikesville Apartment Fire, Roof Collapses (
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Mother Nature was to blame for Wednesday's three-alarm fire that resulted in a partial roof collapse in Baltimore County. Crews were called to the 1800 block of Rambling Ridge Lane in Pikesville for a reported fire that broke out inside an area home following a reported lightning strike report from CoreLogic. The incident occurred shortly after the National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Baltimore County at 3:33 p.m. According to the Baltimore County Fire Department, they were able to confirm that the strike occurred directly at the exact coordinates of 1803 …
Towson, MD
Business
Mane Event: Baltimore County Horse Hoisted From 10-Foot Pit (
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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…
Flemington-Raritan, NJ
Police & Fire
Pickup Truck Transporting Horses Involved In 2-Vehicle Crash: Raritan Twp Police
A pickup truck pulling a 26-foot horse trailer was involved in a two-vehicle crash in Raritan Township on Tuesday, Aug. 12, authorities said. At 3:54 p.m., officers responded to Route 12 and Route 579 after a Ford van traveling north on Route 579 collided with the Ram pickup truck traveling west on Route 12, Raritan Township police said. After the crash, both vehicles veered off the roadway, striking a utility pole which then fell onto both vehicles, police said. A woman trapped in the Ram pickup truck was extricated by first responders and sustained lacerations to her face and injured bot…
Norfolk, MA
News
Rare Manatee Sighting Off Cape Cod Coast Is First Time In A Decade
A rare sighting of a manatee off Cape Cod has locals buzzing, marking the first time the gentle sea creature has been spotted off the Massachusetts coast since 2016. The manatee was first seen in Popponesset Bay off Mashpee on July 26, then again on July 29 in Mattapoisett. In Mattapoisett, the manatee briefly got stranded on tidal flats, but quick-thinking locals helped it back into the water, ensuring its safety, according to the Cape Cod Times. Manatees, known for their large size and gentle nature, usually live in warmer waters like those off Florida and the Gulf Coast, according …
Washington, NJ
News
Sprayed For Good Cause: Washington Animal Control Officer Pays Price For Rescuing Skunk (
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Robbie Lagonera learned the hard way that skunks have their own way of saying thank you. Lagonera, who works as animal control officer for Washington Borough in Warren County, rescued a skunk that was in a Hava heart trap that was thrown off a bridge into a creek to drown on Monday, Aug. 4. When Lagonera saw the skunk he saw it was treading water, trying to survive. “I felt terrible for the poor skunk and decided to say ‘screw it’ to the bed sheet and proper ‘skunk in trap’ procedures,” Loagonera said in a Facebook post. Video shows Lagonera pulling the trap out of the water as he promise…
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