Dog Weighing Only 17 Pounds Rescued in Paterson, Shelter SaysDog Weighing Only 17 Pounds Rescued in Paterson, Shelter SaysThe Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge is helping care for an emaciated dog named “Reese” found on a street on Saturday night.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
Toms River Woman Accused of Leaving 3 Dogs to Die in Empty HomeToms River Woman Accused of Leaving 3 Dogs to Die in Empty HomePolice say the 29-year-old woman abandoned the dogs at a Lacey residence not in use, where they died without care.Erin VogtErin Vogt
Vineland Looking at Getting NJ's First Veterinary SchoolVineland Looking at Getting NJ's First Veterinary SchoolVineland and Rowan University will undertake a joint study to determine the feasibility of establishing a veterinary school in the city that would be the first in New Jersey.Joe CutterJoe Cutter
Butterflies in NJ are About to Make a 2,000-mile Trip to MexicoButterflies in NJ are About to Make a 2,000-mile Trip to MexicoFall is the time of year when you can see a fair number of Monarch and some other species of butterflies migrating southward for the winter. Joe CutterJoe Cutter
New Jersey Puppy Who Spent Life on Two Foot Chain Needs a HomeNew Jersey Puppy Who Spent Life on Two Foot Chain Needs a HomeAutumn, a 4-5 month old puppy, has spent her life tied up with her collar embedding itself into her neck.Chelsea CorrineChelsea Corrine
Autumn Finds Foster Home for Final WeeksAutumn Finds Foster Home for Final WeeksIn just one week, Autumn the Rottweiler that was given weeks to live has found a loving home. Chelsea CorrineChelsea Corrine
Ocean County Kitten Abused - Tossed and Kicked By KidsOcean County Kitten Abused - Tossed and Kicked By KidsPolice are investigating allegations that a group of high school students were tossing and kicking a kitten in Lakewood.Chelsea CorrineChelsea Corrine
Dying New Jersey Dog Looking for Forever Home for Final DaysDying New Jersey Dog Looking for Forever Home for Final DaysA 7-year-old rottweiler is looking for a loving home to spend her final weeks.Chelsea CorrineChelsea Corrine
Whale Was Starving to Death on Jersey Shore, then Euthanized, Group SaysWhale Was Starving to Death on Jersey Shore, then Euthanized, Group SaysA whale that washed up along the Jersey Shore last week was starving to death when it was euthanized, according to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center.Erin VogtErin Vogt
‘Sweetest little dog’ in South Jersey dies after being found shot in head‘Sweetest little dog’ in South Jersey dies after being found shot in headA neighbor heard Toby howl in pain on Monday night but no witnesses have come forward.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
Police Dog Found Dead in Off-Duty Cop’s CarPolice Dog Found Dead in Off-Duty Cop’s CarOzzy the 6-year-old K9 officer was found dead in an LBPD issued vehicle Wednesday afternoon.Chelsea CorrineChelsea Corrine
Fishermen Snag 500-pound Shark off Sandy Hook — Holy Mackerel!Fishermen Snag 500-pound Shark off Sandy Hook — Holy Mackerel!The massive catch — nearly 8 feet long — still falls short of the NJ record. Erin VogtErin Vogt