Hawk Attacks, Kills Small Dog In CT: 'Please Be Cautious,' Animal Control Officials Say Hawk Attacks, Kills Small Dog In CT: 'Please Be Cautious,' Animal Control Officials Say
Hawk Attacks, Kills Small Dog In CT: 'Please Be Cautious,' Animal Control Officials Say Animal control officials are warning pet owners to be careful after a small dog was attacked and killed by a hawk in a Connecticut town.  The incident happened within Hartford County in the town of Avon, where a small dog was confirmed to have been killed as the result of a hawk attack, the town's animal control announced on social media.  The exact location of the attack and the species of hawk that killed the dog were not released.  In their post, animal control officials warned pet owners that such an attack may happen again.  "Please be cautious when leaving smalle…
Dog's No Demon: Animal Abuser Arrested In Virginia, Sheriff Says Dog's No Demon: Animal Abuser Arrested In Virginia, Sheriff Says
Dog's No Demon: Animal Abuser Arrested In Virginia, Sheriff Says A domestic dispute over animal abuse ultimately led to the arrest of a 30-year-old man in Stafford County for being cruel to his dog, the sheriff's office announced. In late December, deputies were called to a Knollwood Court residence to investigate a report of a disturbance involving Rickey Carr, who was brandishing a handgun. According to a spokesperson from the Stafford County Sheriff's Office, Carr had allegedly been beating his pit bull, named Demon, with a stick, and when he was confronted by others in the home, Carr took out the gun. The real Demon was the dog's owner, it turns out…
Smoky Post-Christmas House Fire Ravages Passaic Home Smoky Post-Christmas House Fire Ravages Passaic Home
Smoky Post-Christmas House Fire Ravages Passaic Home A smoky house fire in Passaic went to four alarms the day after Christmas. No injuries were immediately reported in the blaze, which ignited in a Van Buren Street home near Central Avenue around 11 a.m., Passaic Mayor Hector Carlos Lora said. "All tenants are reported to be out and safe," the mayor said around noon. "Nobody appears to be in the building." Firefighters were quickly removed after a partial ceiling collapse, Lora said. They had two ladder trucks and multiple hand lines in operation. Damien Danis for DAILY VOICE Although smoke met them at the scene, the fire may have b…
Woman Busted On Animal Cruelty Charges After She's Caught Kicking, Beating Dog In Boston: Cops Woman Busted On Animal Cruelty Charges After She's Caught Kicking, Beating Dog In Boston: Cops
Woman Busted On Animal Cruelty Charges After She's Caught Kicking, Beating Dog In Boston: Cops A 26-year-old woman was arrested on Tuesday night, Nov. 21, after several people saw her beating up her dog near Boston Common, according to police. Jasmine Velasquez was busted after officers heard a crying dog, and a witness approached them to say they saw a woman beating the animal near 131 Tremont Street shortly after 8:30 p.m., Boston police said. Police said they saw the woman kicking her dog as they came up to her. Officers quickly separated the woman from the dog and moved the animal away from broken glass and “unknown liquid on the ground,” according to police. Witnesse…
Video: 4 Kittens Saved From High-Voltage Area In Stamford By Eversource Worker Video: 4 Kittens Saved From High-Voltage Area In Stamford By Eversource Worker
Video: 4 Kittens Saved From High-Voltage Area In Stamford By Eversource Worker Ready for a new kitten? Soon there will be four up for adoption after the little ones were saved from a high-voltage area in Fairfield County when an Eversource worker spotted the babies while working. The incident occurred in Stamford where Eversource lineworker Branden Collins was working when he noticed a ball of fur and realized there were kittens in a dangerous area with energized lines and transformers, said Jamie Ratliff, Eversource spokesperson. Collins de-energized the area and made it safe to enter so he could grab the kittens.  With the help of Stamford Police and Ani…
Jersey City Terminates Contract With Liberty Humane Society Citing Performance Concerns Jersey City Terminates Contract With Liberty Humane Society Citing Performance Concerns
Jersey City Terminates Contract With Liberty Humane Society Citing Performance Concerns After 19 years, Jersey City is terminating its agreement with the Liberty Humane Society to provide animal control services. The termination means LHS must vacate its space at 235 Jersey City Blvd., at midnight on Dec. 31, Irene Borngraeber, the executive director of the Liberty Humane Society said. The city will assume all direct responsibility for its animal control and sheltering program.   "All remaining animals off of stray hold will be transferred into off-site foster care," Borngraeber said. "No animals will be left behind." Kimberly Wallace-Scalfione, a spokeswoman for th…
Dogs Bitten By Coyote, Fox: Summit PD (UPDATED) Dogs Bitten By Coyote, Fox: Summit PD (UPDATED)
Dogs Bitten By Coyote, Fox: Summit PD (Updated) Summit Police are asking dog owners to be on high alert after a dog was bitten by a coyote and another dog was bitten by a likely rabid fox. A dog was bitten by a coyote near Dale Drive on Sunday, Oct. 15, police said. Following the attack, the coyote ran away into a wooded area. Animal control has been notified. Dogs were also bitten by a fox near Mountain Avenue and Larned Road on Monday, Oct. 16. Neither dog was injured and the fox is likely to be rabid, police said. On Tuesday, Oct. 17, the Summit Police Department said they had dispatched a fox they believe is involved in the recent do…
Bald Eagle Comes Back To Life After Being Found In Newtown Road Bald Eagle Comes Back To Life After Being Found In Newtown Road
Bald Eagle Comes Back To Life After Being Found In Newtown Road In the midst of spooky season, a bald eagle seemingly came back from the dead after it was found lifeless on a Fairfield County road.  The incident happened on Monday, Oct. 9, when Newtown Police and Animal Control responded to Mount Pleasant Road, where a possibly dead bald eagle was found in the street.  According to the department though, after a short amount of time, the bald eagle roused, walked away from the road, and flew into a nearby tree, turning the day from tragic to joyous.  The department later thanked the passerby who managed to spot the bird and keep it safe …
Officers Bravely Rescue 2 Dogs Trapped In Culvert In Region Officers Bravely Rescue 2 Dogs Trapped In Culvert In Region
Officers Bravely Rescue 2 Dogs Trapped In Culvert In Region A barking dog for two hours led police in the region to two dogs that were stuck in an underground culvert box. The incident took place in Sullivan County around 8 a.m. on Saturday, July 29 in the village of Liberty. According to Liberty Police Chief, Steven D'Agata, officers followed the parking to an underground box running along Edgar Street. The dogs were inaccessible from one side of the tunnel due to the threat of collapse of an unstable roof.  Police Officer Breann Jones and Dog Control Officer Joanne Gerow were able to access the tunnel from a different location by climbing throu…
$3K Reward: Puppy Found Dead In Milk Crate In CT $3K Reward: Puppy Found Dead In Milk Crate In CT
$3K Reward: Puppy Found Dead In Milk Crate In CT Police and animal control officials are investigating and offering a reward after a puppy was found shot dead in a milk crate in Connecticut. The puppy was discovered in New Haven County around 12 p.m. on Saturday, July 8, in the hamlet of Fair Haven, said Capt. Rose Dell, of the New Haven Police. Dell said two officers on patrol found the puppy in the crate on Poplar Street. An investigation was started with the help of Animal Control officers who discovered the puppy had been shot. The dog, now known as Justice, was transported to a local veterinary hospital, where his injuries were…
Woodchuck Found At Ice Cream Shop Sparks Rabies Concerns In Mass Community Woodchuck Found At Ice Cream Shop Sparks Rabies Concerns In Mass Community
Woodchuck Found At Ice Cream Shop Sparks Rabies Concerns In Mass Community A small, furry mammal that is considered a high-risk animal for rabies transmission is causing a town's police department and Board of Health to attempt to locate a person who handled one such critter.  An unknown person is said to have picked up a woodchuck, found at John George Ice Cream in Dartmouth around 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 11, and placed it in a cardboard box, according to Christopher Michaud, Director of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. The woodchuck escaped the box by the time animal control arrived, meaning that the woodchuck cannot be tested for rabies.  The per…
Peacock On The Lam In Central Mass; Police Searching For Its Owner Peacock On The Lam In Central Mass; Police Searching For Its Owner
Peacock On The Lam In Central Mass; Police Searching For Its Owner Charlton police say they captured a peacock on Monday, June 12, and hope to track down its owner.  The beautiful bird was found wandering around Colicum Lane and Nichols Drive on Monday.  Happy Monday! We have two animals that are looking for their owners today. First up - this beautiful peacock that has... Posted by Charlton Police Department on Monday, June 12, 2023 If this is your peacock, or you know who it belongs to, contact Animal Control at  508–248–2398 to claim your bird.