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Pine Plains-Amenia, NY
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Rescuers Lift Fallen Horses To Safety After Slips On Ice In Stanford
Two horses, including a cherished rescue named Hitch, were safely rescued after slipping on ice and becoming unable to stand in the Hudson Valley, thanks to the efforts of first responders and a dedicated veterinarian. New, updated report - Cherished Horse Euthanized After Fall On Ice In Hudson Valley: 'Will Be Remembered' (UPDATE) The incident happened in Dutchess County on Monday, Feb. 3, when the Stanford Fire Company requested assistance from the Patterson Fire Department and the Putnam County Technical Rescue Team to help rescue the fallen animals at 13 Hands Equine Rescue, Inc. i…
Roseland-Essex Fells, NJ
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Puppy With String Wrapped Around Nose Found Chained On Route 280 In Roseland: Authorities
A 7-month old cockapoo is recovering after it was found chained to a guardrail on Route 280 in Roseland on Monday, Jan. 20, authorities said. The puppy was wet from the snow, shivering and had string tied around its nose, the borough of Roseland said in a release. The puppy had a right rear leg injury and was limping and was not groomed in months, authorities said. Officers provided the puppy with food and water and removed ice that had clung to its fur, authorities said. The puppy was later transferred to an animal hospital where it underwent surgery to repair a broken femur bone, a…
Bel Air, MD
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Cat 'Betty' Reunited With Owner After Fire At Bel Air Senior Condo Complex
A fire at a senior living condo in Harford County may have temporarily displaced some residents, but it ended with a heartwarming reunion between a furry resident and her owner. Fire broke out around 1:15 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 26, at Park View at Bel Air, a four-story, 101-unit senior living complex on South Atwood Road, according to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal. The fire started in the kitchen of a fourth-floor unit after an electrical failure behind the refrigerator, investigators said. Volunteer Firefighters from The Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company and surroundi…
Parkesburg-Cochranville, PA
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Pennsylvania Students Rush To Save Animals From Barn Fire
Quick-thinking students at Octorara High School leapt into action to save animals after discovering a smoldering fire in the barn behind the school on Wednesday, Jan. 23, officials and parents said. The fire began when a heat lamp was pulled down by an animal overnight, igniting straw in one of the pens in the Future Farmers of America (FFA) classroom area, Superintendent Steven A. Leever explained in a statement. When students and staff arrived for their morning routine, they found the smoldering straw and immediately worked together to remove the animals from danger, extinguishing the fir…
Mendham-Chester, NJ
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Officer Hospitalized After Rescuing Husky That Fell Through Ice: Police
A husky is lucky to be alive after he was rescued after falling through the ice in Chester on Tuesday, Jan. 21. Police responded to a 911 call on Old Chester Road after the husky, Ghost, fell through the ice and was in distress, Chester police said. The two officers, Louis Capone and Sgt. Stephen Notte, crawled onto the ice to save Ghost, using a snare police. Capone fell into the freezing cold water but Sgt. Notte was able to pull both Capone and Ghost out of the water, police said. Notte likely saved Ghost's life, police said. Capone was brought to Morristown Memorial Hospital as a preca…
Seaside Heights-Seaside Park, NJ
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Stranded Barnegat Bay Fox Spurs Dangerous Rescue Attempts, Officials Urge Public To Stay Back
Barnegat Bay has become the unlikely scene of a high-stakes drama involving a stranded fox and dangerous rescue attempts, officials warn. At around 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18, crews from the Seaside Park Station 45 Volunteer Fire Company responded to reports of a fox stranded on a floating jet ski dock in the bay near the channel. What seemed like a straightforward operation quickly turned perilous due to hazardous ice conditions, officials said. "The ice from the bay front broke free and is shifting towards the mainland," rescue officials said. "Additionally, there are str…
Leonardtown-California, MD
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Illegal Procedures Performed On Malnourished Dogs In Charlotte Hall Cruelty Case: Sheriff
Two people are facing serious charges after members of the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office rescued dozens of dogs who were living in "unsafe and unhealthy conditions," authorities announced. Kelvin Lovern Shepherd, 51, and Dominique Tiasha Parrish, 35, both of Charlotte Hall, were taken into custody following an extensive investigation that concluded on Wednesday with their arrests for animal cruelty. On Jan. 15, deputies responded to a home in the 30000 block of Gershwin Road in Charlotte Hall to probe a suspected animal cruelty case. Upon arrival, deputies found dogs malnourished…
Bernville-Bethel, PA
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Horse Euthanized, Deceased Dog Found In Freezer At Upper Mount Bethel Home: PSP
A Northampton County woman is facing felony charges after police found a horse in severe distress and a deceased dog in a freezer at her Upper Mount Bethel Township property, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Wednesday, Jan. 15. Donna Giello-Turner, 62, was arrested after Troopers from PSP Troop M – Belfast Station executed a search warrant on her East Shore Drive home on Sunday, Jan. 12, police said. The investigation began two days earlier when Troopers responded to a report of a horse lying in a field near the road. The horse was found in severe distress, and Giello-Turner was advis…
Newton-Andover, NJ
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Dog Rescued After Falling In Heating Vent In Green Township:
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A dog is safe after they fell into a heating vent in Sussex County on the evening of Friday, Jan. 10, authorities said. At 7:24 p.m., officers responded to Hedden Road in Green Township on a report of a dog trapped in ductwork, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. Upon arrival, police discovered the small dog had fallen into a heating vent, Lebron said. The dog was safely removed from the vent, and no injuries were reported, Lebron said.
Steelton-Highspire, PA
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Neglected Rottweiler Rescued In Highspire: Police
A Rottweiler showing signs of severe neglect has been rescued and is receiving treatment as part of a Highspire animal cruelty investigation, police announced late Friday, Jan. 10. The dog was found by a concerned citizen, prompting police to execute a search warrant, authorities said. Veterinary professionals are now caring for the animal while officials work to determine the extent of the alleged neglect, according to the Highspire Police Department. The investigation remains active, and further details were not immediately available. Police say they’re collaborating with veterinary exper…
Westport, CT
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Oh, Deer! Watch Crews Rescue Fawn From Icy Saugatuck River In Westport
At dawn, firefighters braved freezing temperatures and icy waters to rescue a deer trapped in a river. The Westport Fire Department responded to reports of a doe stuck in the Saugatuck River around 6:45 a.m. Thursday. Crews donned cold-water rescue suits and successfully pulled the deer to safety. Westport firefighters pulled a deer after it got stuck in the ice on the Saugatuck River. Wesport Fire Department Once on firm ground, the animal quickly scampered back into the woods. The firefighters received "fawning praise" for their efforts — without charging the doe a buck.
Mastic-Shirley, NY
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8 Dogs, 4 Cats Rescued From Convicted Abusers In Suffolk County Crackdown
More than a dozen animals were rescued from convicted abusers during Suffolk County’s “Operation Bloodhound,” Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. The operation, led by the District Attorney’s Biological, Environmental, and Animal Safety Team (BEAST) in partnership with the Suffolk County Police Department, uncovered shocking violations of court orders by previously convicted animal abusers. Among the cases, a Calverton woman was found in possession of eight dogs despite a court order barring her from owning animals while her cruelty case is…
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