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Animal welfare
Ballston Spa, NY
Police & Fire
6 Animals Seized, Home Condemned After 21-Year-Old Milton Woman Neglects Pets: Sheriff
A New York woman is accused of neglecting six animals after authorities responding to a welfare check found conditions that led to pets being removed and a home condemned, the Saratoga County Sheriff's Office announced on Monday, June 1. Tabetha M. Jones, 21, of Milton, was arrested on Saturday and charged with six counts of overdriving, torturing and injuring animals; failure to provide sustenance, according to the sheriff's office. The investigation began after deputies responded to a welfare check at a Lewis Road residence in Milton at 6:28 p.m. on Friday, May 23, authorities said. Jo…
Wethersfield, CT
Police & Fire
Wethersfield Mom, Son Charged After ‘Rescued’ Abused Dog Turns Out To Be Their Own
A Connecticut mother and her son are accused of lying to police after claiming they found a badly abused dog on the side of a busy highway, authorities said. Investigators say they hurt the dog. The case began on April 5, when 38-year-old Melanie Amaral drove to Wethersfield Police headquarters with her 20-year-old son, Jeremiah Santiago, according to the officers. The pair told officers they found the dog on Silas Deane Highway. Wethersfield Animal Control responded and discovered the dog was in terrible shape. Police said the animal showed signs of neurological distress, was underw…
Harrison, NY
News
PETA Protesters Encase Feet In Cement, Arrested Outside PepsiCo HQ In Purchase
Animal rights activists were arrested after encasing their feet in cement during a protest outside PepsiCo’s headquarters in Westchester County. The demonstration unfolded on Wednesday morning, May 6, in Purchase, where members of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) targeted the company during its shareholder meeting. According to the group, protesters cemented their feet to the ground outside the headquarters entrance, forcing police to respond and ultimately take them into custody. PETA said the action was meant to pressure PepsiCo to change how it source…
Port Jervis, NY
News
24 Dogs Rescued From Waterless, Condemned 'Horrific' Home In Deerpark – Shelter Needs Help
A Hudson Valley animal rescue is raising funds after taking in dozens of dogs saved from what it described as a “horrific” hoarding and breeding situation in Orange County. The Hudson Valley SPCA launched a GoFundMe campaign earlier this month after rescuing 24 dogs — primarily Yorkshire terriers and French bulldogs — from a condemned home in Deerpark in the Port Jervis area. According to the organization, the animals were found living without access to water, many suffering from severe neglect. Several were badly matted, others were pregnant or nursing, and nearly all were dealing wi…
Carmel, NY
News
Know This Dog? Pup Found On Route 301 Late At Night In Kent, SPCA Says
Authorities in Putnam County are asking for the public’s help in identifying the owner of a dog found late at night along a busy roadway. The Putnam County SPCA Law Enforcement Division issued a notice on Friday morning, April 3, after a small black pit bull mix was discovered on Route 301 near Hortontown Road in Kent. According to officials, the dog was found by a Putnam County Sheriff’s deputy at approximately 11 p.m. on Thursday, April 2. The pup's condition was not detailed, but authorities are working to determine where it came from and who may be responsible for it.…
Franklin, MA
Police & Fire
Former Resident Accused Of Setting Fire To Franklin Home, Killing Two Cats: State
A former Franklin resident is accused of setting fire to a home on Maple Street, a blaze that caused major damage and killed two cats. Melissa Brown, 48, was arrested Tuesday morning, March 31, by State Police fire investigators with help from the State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section. The fire happened on Nov. 1 at a 338 Maple Street home, according to State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine and Franklin Fire Chief Charles Allen. Brown is charged with arson of a dwelling. Neighbors first reported smoke and flames around 5:45 p.m. Fire crews arrived to find heavy fire comi…
Manorville, NY
News
23 Dogs Found In Freezing, Feces-Filled Kennels At Manorville Breeding Facility: Cops
A Long Island dog breeder left 23 animals in freezing cold, cramped, feces-filled kennels and ignored vaccination and state care requirements, authorities said Friday, March 13. John Kowal, owner of Blue Ribbon Puppies in Manorville, was arrested on 23 counts of misdemeanor animal neglect, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office said. Kowal, 57, of Manorville, received an unannounced visit from state inspectors on Feb. 24, who documented numerous violations at his facility, prosecutors said. The inspectors observed snow obstructing the building where the dogs were held, indicating no…
Glastonbury, CT
Police & Fire
Glastonbury Fitness Influencer Accused Of Attacking Dogs Still Has Them; Police Investigating
A Connecticut fitness influencer who went viral earlier this week after a video surfaced showing him hitting his dog said he acted to protect his pets, but the fallout has been swift. Police have opened an investigation, and the gym where he works out has banned him after the video began circulating online. Mike Gerchy, of Glastonbury, was thrust into controversy this week after an undated surveillance video from inside his home shows two young girls with a dog named Thor when a second, smaller dog named Stitch walks over, and the dogs begin fighting. Soon after, Gerchy runs into the room an…
Harrisburg, PA
News
Parakeet That 'Smokes Marijuana, Drinks Beer' Injured By Drunk PA Man: Prosecutors
A Pennsylvania man is accused of bringing an injured parakeet into a local bar while intoxicated and telling patrons the bird regularly smoked marijuana and drank beer, authorities announced on Wednesday, March 4. Timothy Grace, 40, was arrested after officers responded to Callaghan’s Bar on the 500 block of South Main Street in Greensburg for reports of an intoxicated man with an injured bird, according to the Westmoreland County District Attorney’s Office. Police arrived and found Grace heavily intoxicated, and he admitted the parakeet belonged to him, authorities said. Another patron wa…
Bedford, NY
News
Puppy Love: SPCA Bringing Mobile Adoption Unit To Bedford For Valentine's Day Weekend
Looking for a little four-legged love this Valentine’s Day weekend? SPCA Westchester is bringing puppies, dogs, and kittens to one of the county's most romantic settings for a special mobile adoption event. The SPCA’s Mobile Adoption Unit will be at the Bedford Post Inn on Sunday, Feb. 15, from noon to 3 p.m., giving animal lovers a chance to meet adoptable dogs, puppies, and kittens in a picturesque setting. Some of the puppies will even be stretching it out earlier in the day during a Puppy Yoga session, which has already sold out. For those not quite ready to adopt, th…
Branford, CT
Police & Fire
3 Horses Killed In Branford Barn Fire; Firefighter Injured
A deadly barn fire tore through a farm in Branford, killing three horses and several other animals. Firefighters rushed to Fox Field Farm on Cherry Hill Road around 10 a.m. Friday, fire officials said. The barn was fully engulfed when crews arrived. Crews attacked the fire from outside and tried to get in, but the heat brushed them back. Four horses were trapped inside. The owner helped one horse escape the barn, but flames forced them back before they could get to the others. The owner was treated at the scene and taken to Yale New Haven Hospital. Several smaller animals, such as …
Rockaway, NJ
Police & Fire
Two Cats Killed In Two Alarm Rockaway Fire: White Meadow Lake FD
Two cats were killed in a two-alarm fire in Rockaway Township on Sunday, Dec. 14, authorities said. At 10:22 a.m., firefighters responded to a house fire on Circle Avenue, White Meadow Lake Fire Company #5 said. A second alarm was tolled, bringing additional firefighters to the scene, fire officials said. No civilian or firefighter injuries were reported, fire officials said.
Norwalk, CT
Police & Fire
Norwalk Man Accused Of Shooting Dog During Domestic Dispute, Driving Away: Police
Police say a 52-year-old Connecticut man shot a dog during a domestic dispute in Norwalk this week. Jeffrey Vigil, of Norwalk, was arrested and faces charges of criminal possession of a firearm, criminal violation of a restraining order, and disorderly conduct in connection with the alleged incident on Dec. 10, police said. Norwalk police were called to an Old Saugatuck Road home just before 7 p.m. and found a large brown pit bull with a gunshot wound to its shoulder. Detectives learned Vigil had been in a disturbance with the victim. Police said the dog bit him on the leg. During the figh…
Bellmore, NY
Police & Fire
Dogs Killed As Couple, 5 Kids Escape Fast-Moving North Bellmore House Fire
A Long Island family is reeling after a fast-moving fire destroyed their home and claimed the lives of their beloved dogs. Flames tore through the North Bellmore residence on Sacco Place around 6:15 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, as Daily Voice previously reported. Jeanne Marie and Ryan Matland, and their five children, were inside at the time and escaped safely, according to a GoFundMe organized on their behalf. But the family’s beloved dogs, Peaches and Bruiser, weren’t so fortunate. Both animals perished in the blaze. “An amazing family from North Bellmore experienced an unexpected tragedy yester…
Fairfax, VA
Police & Fire
Virginia Vet Learns Home Is Burning While Treating Pets On Her Birthday
On the same afternoon she was treating other people’s pets — on her birthday — a Virginia veterinarian got the call no one expects: her home was on fire. Dr. Cady Johnston, an urgent care veterinarian at Summit Veterinary Care in Fairfax, was midway through her shift when her world “was turned upside down,” according to friend Morgan Guiffre, who described the moment in a fundraiser launched for the family. Fairfax County Fire and Rescue crews raced to the scene on Friday, Nov. 14, and got the flames under control quickly at the doctor's home, but the damage was already done. The home is u…
Elkton, MD
News
‘See You Later, Alligator’: Deputies Rescue Chilly Pet Ditched Outside Harford County Shop
Harford County deputies didn’t expect this kind of cold case. A four-foot alligator with its mouth taped shut was found dumped outside a Maryland reptile shop — left to freeze overnight like a scaly suitcase someone wanted to get rid of. The Harford County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to a Forest Hill reptile store late Thursday night, Oct. 23, after reports of an alligator crawling around the parking lot. When deputies arrived, they found the reptile — alive, alert, and astonishingly chill — despite the near-freezing temperatures. The alligator was rescued by members o…
Gaithersburg, MD
Lifestyle
Beloved Gaithersburg Pig Fights To Recover After Vicious Barnyard Attack, Owner Says
A beloved pig known to bring comfort and joy across Montgomery County is fighting to recover after a vicious attack left him with multiple deep wounds, his owner said. Oliver the pig — a well-known companion animal who loves a good cuddle — was “viciously attacked” by what is believed to have been a loose dog or dogs while resting in his barn earlier this week, according to his owner, Emily Hanna of Gaithersburg. “Oliver suffered significant wounds, including deep, 2-inch puncture wounds from bites around his head and neck, a shredded ear, and a large laceration in his flank that went throu…
Colonie, NY
News
Four Cows Killed When Tractor-Trailer Overturns On Colonie Off-Ramp, Sparking 7-Hour Rescue
Several cows were killed when a tractor-trailer overturned and shut down an off-ramp in Albany County. Emergency crews in Colonie responded to the ramp from Alternate Route 7 westbound to Route 9 for a tractor-trailer crash around 4:20 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, New York State Police said. Of the 41 cattle inside the trailer, four died from injuries in the crash, police said. The remaining animals were evaluated at the scene by a veterinarian and then moved into several other trailers. The recovery and transfer of the cattle took about seven hours and required multiple agencies, including th…
Englewood, NJ
News
Piper’s Last Wish: Shelter Seeks Hospice For Dying Dog From Englewood With Heartbreaking Story
The Bergen County Animal Shelter is searching for someone to give an elderly Cane Corso mix named Piper the loving home she never had (scroll for contact info). Piper came to the shelter as a stray from the streets of Englewood in May, after she was found vomiting up trash, according to Shelter Manager Meg Tedeschi. Veterinarians discovered staples in her stomach, suggesting she had been eating whatever she could find to survive, officials believe. The grey Cane Corso was also covered in masses and calluses, signs she may have been kept on concrete for much of her life, according to the she…
Millbrook-Dover, NY
Police & Fire
Five Dogs Killed, 1 Person Injured In Union Vale Barn Fire
A barn fire in Dutchess County left one person injured and killed five dogs, prompting a massive emergency response from multiple fire departments across the region. The blaze broke out around 10:20 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at a property on Wisseman Road in Union Vale, according to the Union Vale Fire Department. Thick black smoke could be seen rising from the scene, drawing the attention of firefighters who were already nearby participating in a community safety event. Union Vale Fire Department crews, joined by firefighters from LaGrange and East Fishkill, arrived within minutes an…
Westminster, MD
Police & Fire
‘My Heart Is Shattered’: Four Beloved Horses Killed In Tragic Westminster Barn Fire
They weren't just horses — they were family. A young family is reeling after a historic Carroll County barn was reduced to rubble when a massive blaze tore through the three-story structure, killing four horses and sending a man to the hospital. "I lost everything today. I lost my dreams. I lost everything I’ve spent my life dreaming to have," Karlie Bosley said. "But most importantly we lost the four greatest horses i have ever known." "The only four horses that did not and would never have a price tag. They were my everything. I am not okay. I am never going to be okay." Fir…
Rensselaer, NY
News
40+ Dead Cats Found In Freezer Of Rensselaer Home, Dozen More Rescued, Police Say
An eviction in upstate New York took a grim turn when police found dozens of deceased cats inside a freezer. Officers made the discovery Tuesday, Sept. 30, during an eviction in the city of Rensselaer, according to Rensselaer Police. Inside the residence, investigators found 12 cats alive, many with signs of respiratory infections, police said. They also encountered overwhelming amounts of animal waste across several rooms. Air quality testing revealed ammonia levels high enough to cause burning and choking sensations, police said. The resident, Pamela Mead, surrendered the animals an…
Hartford, CT
News
Big Cat Handler Linked To 'Tiger King' Star Joe Exotic Mauled To Death
A big cat trainer and former associate of "Tiger King" star Joe Exotic was killed by a tiger during a performance. Ryan Easley died at Growler Pines Tiger Preserve on Saturday, Sept. 20, the southeastern Oklahoma facility said in a Facebook post. He ran ShowMe Tigers and had worked with animals from Joe Exotic and Bhagavan "Doc" Antle. Easley was performing "an act with the tiger when something went wrong, resulting in him being attacked," Choctaw County Sheriff Terry Park told KXII 12 News. Deputies said Easley wasn't breathing when they arrived. Growler Pines said Easley's dea…
Saratoga Springs, NY
News
Malta Man Beat Dog So Bad It Had Difficulty Defecating, Police Say
A New York man is facing animal abuse charges after allegedly beating his dog so badly the animal had trouble relieving itself, police said. Saratoga County deputies responded to a Malta residence on Knabner Road following an animal complaint on Thursday, Aug. 28, according to sheriff’s officials. Investigators determined that Eugene Willis, 69, kicked a black Labrador Retriever on its rear end so hard the animal suffered bruising and difficulty urinating and defecating, police said. Willis was arrested on suspicion of overdriving, torturing, and injuring animals: failure to provide susten…
Quarryville, PA
Police & Fire
Jeep Rear-Ends Horse-And-Buggy In Quarryville, Injuring Driver, Horse Killed: PA State Police
A Jeep rear-ended a horse-and-buggy on White Oak Road in Strasburg Township, Lancaster County, on Tuesday, Aug. 26, at 8:35 a.m., Pennsylvania State Police announced on Monday, Sept. 8. Troopers said the Jeep Grand Cherokee, driven by Eric Rebman, 54, of Quarryville, was traveling west behind a large truck when the truck passed an Amish buggy ahead of it and the Jeep struck the buggy from behind on White Oak Road, Strasburg Township, at 8:35 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 26. The 26-year-old buggy’s operator from Quarryville, reported back pain and was treated by Lancaster EMS but refused transport,…
East Hartford, CT
Police & Fire
Color Me Nuts: Painted Squirrels Turn Heads In East Hartford; Police On Hunt For Artist
Authorities in a Connecticut community are asking for the public's help after two squirrels were found painted. East Hartford Animal Control received a report of the animals being painted — one red and the other blue — in the Naubuc Avenue and High Street area. Both squirrels appear to be OK from the paint, but animal control officers want to find out who is responsible. Some paints are highly toxic to squirrels and can cause death or serious illness. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact East Hartford Animal Control at 860-291-7572 and leave a message.
Middletown-Lower Swatara, PA
News
Influencer 'Drew Disaster' Commits Arson In Botched Suicide Attempt In Middletown: Affidavit
A popular content creator is facing felony charges after allegedly setting her Middletown home on fire in a suicide attempt that killed one of her cats, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Thursday, Sept. 4. Drew Yvonne Mehalick-Headley, 29 — known to her hundreds of thousands of followers as “Drew Disaster” — allegedly lit the bedroom of her mobile home on Caravan Court around 4:39 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, according to Middletown police. Flames ripped through the residence before firefighters were able to knock down the blaze and rescue Mehalick-Headley, authorities said…
Patterson, NY
Police & Fire
Man Strangled, Fatally Beat Rabbit In Patterson, Gets Animal Cruelty Charge: SPCA
A 20-year-old man has been arrested on felony charges after investigators say he brutally killed a rabbit in Putnam County. Luis Parrales of Patterson was arrested on Thursday, Aug. 28, and charged with aggravated animal cruelty in connection with an incident earlier in the month, the Putnam County SPCA announced on Saturday, Aug. 30. The investigation began on Monday, Aug. 18, when the SPCA was called by New York State Police to assist in the death of a six-pound Flemish mix rabbit. Detectives said the rabbit had suffered severe blunt force trauma and strangulation. The animal…
Albany, NY
News
Boarding Owners Let 21 Dogs Die In Washington County, Police Say
Two owners of a dog boarding facility in upstate New York are facing criminal charges after 21 dogs were found dead. Washington County deputies were called Sunday, Aug. 24, to Anastasia’s Acres Dog Boarding on Allen Road in Argyle for a report of deceased animals, the agency said. Investigators determined that the facility’s owners, Robert Palulis, 48, and Anastasia Palulis, 38, failed to provide adequate water and ventilation, resulting in the deaths of 21 dogs, according to police. Another dog required medical treatment. Both owners were each charged with 22 counts under New York’s Agric…
Newark, NJ
Police & Fire
Newark Woman Struck Dead By Vehicle While Walking Dog: Prosecutor
A 40-year-old Newark woman was fatally struck by a vehicle that witnesses say was speeding and driving in the wrong direction while she was walking her dog on Friday, Aug. 22, authorities said. At 10 p.m., Stefanie Munoz was walking her dog when she was struck by a 2023 gray Ford Explorer in front of 347 Clifton Ave, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said. Munoz was crossing the street, mid-block, when she was struck by the vehicle, authorities said. Her dog was unharmed, authorities said. Munoz was taken to University Hospital, where she was pronounced dead, authorities said. The strik…
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…
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