A nonprofit is launching a trap-neuter-return program in Irvington. They are also running a free spay-neuter program for local pet owners.
The dogs didn’t have any signs of malnourishment or open wounds. Here’s what likely killed them, a report says.
A shelter in North Jersey put out a call for help in the name of three dogs. One has been rescued – two still face a Wednesday "deadline."
An FBI agent’s touching relationship with his K-9 partner has entered its sunset phase. Here’s what to know about “Iris the Cyber Dog.”
“These dogs aren’t broken – they’re just waiting for a chance.”
A woman was seen on video taking the animal and walking away, Newark police said.
It’s the “eleventh hour” for three dogs at an animal shelter in Newark. Are you their hero?
An adorable pooch was left homeless after a tragic fire. A “miracle reunion” came true for a lost French bulldog. And what about Chrissy?
The situation is desperate … and has been for quite some time, staff say.
“I want the dog on TV,” many potential adopters told rescuers. But eventually, this “good boi” from Newark met his match.
The good news? Red isn’t going back to an animal shelter. But here’s the bad news for this hard-luck New Jersey pooch.
Flynn used to be a “well of joy and happy smiles.” But spending nearly half of his life in an animal shelter has taken its toll, staff say.
“The past couple of years have been especially hard for dog rescues,” a North Jersey portrait photographer said.
A cat was found in New Jersey with a fishhook embedded in her face – only millimeters from her eye, rescuers say.
Rescuers arrived to find dogs, cats and a variety of other “neglected” animals, including turtles, a macaw, a bearded dragon and a python.
Want to see what true happiness looks like? Take a look at Red the dog – and learn how the “depressed” doggo spent his first day of freedom.
Rescuers across New Jersey continue to catch the animals that fall through the cracks of an overburdened shelter system, including “Red.”
“Red” has spent a third of his life behind a kennel door. Rescuers are desperate to find him a home for the holidays.
This adorable doggo from Newark dressed up for the county’s annual Strutt Your Mutt competition.
Santa will be taking time out of his busy schedule to come visit the Associated Humane Societies-Newark shelter on Nov. 4.
Several New Jersey shelters say they’ve recently hit crisis mode. “There's just no room left,” one facility reported.
Are you a Newark resident in search of a new forever friend? Here’s where to find one.
When you gotta go, you gotta go.
It’s "Clear The Shelters" time, and Sir Darius Brown is trying to raise awareness about some "pawsome" dogs and cats who need forever homes.
“Carlos would LOVE to get out of here, to put it bluntly,” staff said. Watch the viral video that is putting this pooch in the spotlight.
A flood of stray animals and unwanted pets at the AHS-Newark shelter is causing some people to ask a big question: "Why?"
A series of upcoming upgrades at the county-run Vailsburg Park in Newark will include a dog park, officials announced.
Want to adopt a big ol' doggo (40 pounds and up) from the AHS-Newark? You’ll get a voucher for the Newark Pet Wellness Clinic to celebrate.
Melo has been at the Newark AHS animal shelter for more than a year, rescuers say. He’s one of their longest-tenured residents.
Summer may be winding down, but kitten season is still in full swing. There are also plenty of puppers who need adoption or foster families.
Newark police are officially on the hunt for Ted Dibiase, a French bulldog stolen from a local teen.
The past two weeks have been challenging at the Associated Humane Societies’ animal shelter in Newark, staff say.
No animals are in danger due to lack of space, the Associated Humane Societies said. But adopters, fosters and rescues are urgently needed.
State investigators did two surprise inspections, finding rodent feces, medical waste and a dead cat stored in a crate on top of a freezer.
A Hillside resident who owns an animal hospital in Newark has been accused of multiple counts of animal cruelty.
“Please microchip your pets – it could be the difference between missing your furry friend their whole life or a beautiful reunion.”
The AHS-Newark shelter will offer “first-come, first-serve wellness services,” including free microchips and vaccines.
The Associated Humane Societies-Newark is holding a pet photo event with Santa Claus.
It’ll be a doggone good time – whether you have a pet or not, Essex County officials say.
Petunia was found near-starved and covered in urine, feces and blood, the Associated Humane Societies said.