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Enfield, CT
Police & Fire
Dog Found Tied To Tree In Enfield Park With No Room To Move; Police Seek Owner
Police in Enfield are asking the public for help to track down the owner of a pit bull mix that was found tied to a tree with only the ability to move a foot in any direction, authorities said. The dog was found in Brainerd Park with no identifying information. It's unclear if the dog was abandoned, but police hope to locate it with its owner. Authorities ask anyone with information to contact Enfield Police Department Animal Control at 860-763-8944
West Hartford, CT
News
Bear With Us: Furry Visitor Creates a Buzz in West Hartford
West Hartford residents are being treated to an unexpected guest — a young black bear who seems to enjoy a particular neighborhood. While there’s no immediate danger, officials are asking everyone to stay calm, stay safe, and be "bear aware." The bear, who’s been spotted lounging in trees and exploring Quaker Lane South, Flatbush, Sidney, and Edgemont areas, has become quite the celebrity. West Hartford Animal Control said they've received a flood of calls about the curious creature. However, they urge residents to resist the urge to get too close. “Do not run up to the tree to t…
Arlington, VA
News
Reward Offered After Neglected Dog Dies Days After Being Found Starving, Abandoned In Arlington
A $5,000 reward is being offered for information regarding the owner of a dog that had to be put down after being abandoned in Virginia earlier this month. Animal control officers in Arlington are still seeking the public's assistance after the severely neglected dog, discovered in critical condition near South Walter Reed Drive in early December, died despite emergency rescue efforts. The Arlington Welfare League of Arlington (AWLA) reported that "Walter," a brown and tan dog with cropped ears, was found Wednesday, Dec. 4, around 8 p.m. near the intersection of 14th Street South and Walter…
Stonington-North Stonington, CT
News
Rabid Raccoon Found In North Stonington: Officials Urge Precautions To Protect Pets, Residents
A week after a fox tested positive, a raccoon in Connecticut also tested positive for the fatal virus and experts are warning caution around unfamiliar animals and extra protection for pets. The Ledge Light Health District announced on Monday, Dec. 9, that the stray animal had tested positive for rabies in North Stonington. Related: Rabid Coyote Attacks Three Workers in Wallingford Last Week Rabies spreads through an infected animal's saliva, usually via bites or scratches, according to the Ledge Light Health District in a Facebook post. It can also be transmitted when infecte…
Arlington, VA
News
Neglected Dog Dies Days After Being Found Emaciated, Abandoned In Arlington: Officials
Animal control officers in Arlington are asking for the public's help after a severely neglected dog, discovered in critical condition near S. Walter Reed Drive, died despite emergency rescue efforts. The Arlington Welfare League of Arlington (AWLA) reported that "Walter," a brown and tan dog with cropped ears, was found Wednesday, Dec. 4, around 8 p.m. near the intersection of 14th Street South and Walter Reed Community Center. A concerned resident stayed with the dog until Animal Control Resource Deputy Karina Swetnam arrived to take him to an emergency veterinary clinic. Walter wa…
Wallingford, CT
News
Rabid Coyote Bites Worker In Wallingford, Tries Attacking Others: Officials
A coyote that attacked a worker earlier this week in Connecticut has tested positive for rabies, state officials confirmed. The animal bit a United Concrete employee as he arrived at work on Main Street in Wallingford on Tuesday, Dec. 3, around 6:30 a.m. Other workers at the facility said the animal had tried to attack others, per WTNH. The man was taken to an area hospital with minor injuries and treated for rabies after the animal tested positive for the fatal disease. Rabies spreads through an infected animal's saliva, usually through bites or scratches, Wallingford Animal C…
Towson, MD
News
Maryland Man Who Abused Dozens Of Dogs In 'Deplorable' Conditions Learns Fate In Court
A Baltimore man was sentenced to 10 years with most of his term suspended and ordered to pay $12,000 in restitution after 83 dogs were rescued from his Central Park Heights property earlier this year, authorities announced. Robert Conley, who pleaded guilty to 42 counts of animal cruelty, will serve three years of supervised probation and is banned from owning animals, a judge ordered. The Baltimore City Sheriff’s Office and Animal Control officers uncovered the abuse during a raid at Conley's home on Pembridge Avenue in May, where dogs were found in appalling conditions, officials sa…
Hopewell-Pennington, NJ
News
Rabid Skunk Found In Hopewell Township, Health Officials Say
A skunk in Mercer County has tested positive for rabies, authorities said. The skunk was found near Van Dyke Road in Hopewell Township on Saturday, Nov. 23, the township's health department said in a news release on Tuesday, Nov. 26. The animal was submitted for testing at the state Public Health and Environmental Laboratories in Trenton. It was confirmed to be positive for rabies on Monday, Nov. 25. Rabies is a deadly but preventable viral disease spread primarily through animal bites. The virus can also be transmitted when saliva from an infected animal comes into contact with a per…
Gloucester Township, NJ
News
Rabid Fox Bites Person Walking Dog In Gloucester Township, Health Officials Say
A person was bitten by a rabid fox while helping walk a dog in Gloucester Township, officials said. A Gloucester resident and their family member walked the dog when they encountered the fox on Friday, Nov. 8, the Camden County Health Department said in a news release. The family member tried to separate the fox and dog when the fox bit the person. A township animal control officer picked up the fox and it was sent for rabies testing at the state Public Health and Environmental Laboratories in Trenton. The county health department received confirmation that the fox was rabid on Friday,…
Quarryville, PA
Police & Fire
Loose Steer Causing Chaos On PA Road, Euthanized After 3.5 Mile Chase: Police
A loose steer caused a major disruption along Willow Street Pike in Pequea Township on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, police announced. Pequea Township officers were first called to the area of W. Boehms Road and Willow Street Pike South around 11 a.m. after reports of the 1,000-pound animal wandering the divided highway, according to police. Despite the farmer's earlier attempts to tranquilize the steer, it remained highly evasive, sprinting whenever anyone came within 100 feet. Officers quickly arrived to control traffic and prevent any accidents as the steer crossed Route 272 North and South m…
Stafford, VA
News
Chickens Rescued From Illegal Cockfighting Ring Operating Out Of Stafford Yard: Sheriff
Dozens of chickens were rescued and a suspect arrested following the investigation into an illegal cockfighting ring that was uncovered earlier this month in Virginia, officials say Members of the Stafford County Sheriff's Office were tipped off last week about a home in the area that was hosting cockfighting events, the same home that was related to a previous stolen property report. At approximately 10 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7, deputies responded to a home on Norman Road, where they found several large chickens in the area, leading to them obtain a second warrant in connection to the alle…
Stratford, CT
Police & Fire
Emaciated Pit Bull Covered In Blood From Flea Bites Abandoned In Stratford; Owner Charged: Cops
The owner of a Connecticut pit bull who was left to starve and was suffering from a "massive" flea infestation in Fairfield County has been charged, authorities announced. Darryl Hinton, age 36, of New Haven, turned himself over to police on Monday, Oct. 28, and was charged with animal cruelty, Stratford Police said. He was released after posting a $100 bail, authorities said. Hinton's dog was found abandoned in the 300 block of Access Road in Stratford on Aug. 4, said Stratford Animal Control Officers. The animal was severely malnourished and covered in its…
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