Emaciated Dog Rescued After Giving Birth In Meriden; Puppies Still Missing Emaciated Dog Rescued After Giving Birth In Meriden; Puppies Still Missing
Emaciated Dog Rescued After Giving Birth In Meriden; Puppies Still Missing A severely malnourished puppy who had recently given birth was rescued over the weekend. She was dangerously thin, but her origin remains unknown. Meriden Animal Control found the dog — they later named her Petals — on Sunday, March 23, after teenagers spotted her running near Lincoln Plaza on West Main Street.  The hound mix was completely emaciated, with her ribs clearly visible through her thin coat. She was not wearing a collar and was not microchipped. After eating two meals, Petals began producing a significant amount of milk, suggesting she had very recently given birth. Rescue…
‘Bitey McBiterton’ Lost Dog Post From Ossining Police Department Has The Internet Howling ‘Bitey McBiterton’ Lost Dog Post From Ossining Police Department Has The Internet Howling
‘Bitey McBiterton’ Lost Dog Post From Ossining Police Department Has The Internet Howling The Ossining Police Department didn’t just reunite a lost dog with its owners—they earned the internet’s love while doing it. On Saturday, March 22, the Westchester, NY department posted a tongue-in-cheek update about a runaway pup spotted near Sarah Street and North Malcolm Street.  The name? Bitey McBiterton. “Bitey McBiterton was found wandering on Sarah Street off North Malcolm Street,” police wrote. “Our Officers are unsure if Bitey is male or female, and aren’t keen on checking. If you recognize this super friendly pup, tell their owners to come get them, like now. Thanks.” The…
Animal Cruelty Case: Dog Found In Peekskill Had 'Life Of Starvation, Negligence', DA Says Animal Cruelty Case: Dog Found In Peekskill Had 'Life Of Starvation, Negligence', DA Says
Animal Cruelty Case: Dog Found In Peekskill Had 'Life Of Starvation, Negligence', DA Says New details have emerged in the shocking animal cruelty case against a 33-year-old Westchester woman accused of neglecting three severely malnourished dogs, according to prosecutors.  Peekskill resident Shannon Deleg, 33, is now officially charged with three counts of animal cruelty after three young dogs were found emaciated in her apartment, the Westchester County DA’s Office announced on Wednesday, March 19.  Authorities say Deleg owned three Terrier mix dogs—“Red,” “Giru,” and “Luna”—who were found emaciated and covered in filth inside her Peekskill apartment, as Daily Voice p…
2nd Person Arrested In Winchester Animal Cruelty Case Where Police Seized 27 Dogs 2nd Person Arrested In Winchester Animal Cruelty Case Where Police Seized 27 Dogs
2nd Person Arrested In Winchester Animal Cruelty Case Where Police Seized 27 Dogs A 28-year-old Connecticut man turned him in to police on Wednesday, March 19, a day after a woman was arrested for allegedly abusing more than two dozen dogs, authorities said.  David Reid, of Winstead, was charged with animal cruelty and was being held on a $75,000 bond, Winchester police said.  Sarah Smolak, 28, of Winsted, was charged Tuesday with two counts of animal cruelty and was being held on a $150,000 bond, Winchester Police reported. Court records show that the two were allegedly taking in dogs and claiming they would care for them. But when police investigated, they f…
Dog Left In Soaked Box Outside Pet Care Facility In Middletown: Suspects At Large Dog Left In Soaked Box Outside Pet Care Facility In Middletown: Suspects At Large
Dog Left In Soaked Box Outside Pet Care Facility In Middletown: Suspects At Large The search is on for whoever left a severely neglected dog overnight in the trash and recycling area of an Orange County veterinary office, left to suffer in the cold, wind, and rain before staff discovered him the next morning.   The dog, now named Olaf, was found on Monday morning, March 17, 2025, after enduring a freezing night outside near the garbage bins of Quality Pet Care, LLC in Middletown, the staff announced in a Facebook post.  Security footage is being reviewed, and the Town of Wallkill Police Department is actively investigating to identify those responsible for…
Dog Saved, Hero Lost: Woodbridge Father Killed During Daring Rescue Dog Saved, Hero Lost: Woodbridge Father Killed During Daring Rescue
Dog Saved, Hero Lost: Woodbridge Father Killed During Daring Rescue A Virginia father and animal lover is being remembered as a hero after sacrificing his life to save a stranger’s dog from being struck by a car. Jack Leo Burdette Jr., 56, of Woodbridge, was killed early Friday, March 7, after rushing into traffic to rescue a loose dog on Dumfries Road near Old Stage Road in Dumfries, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Burdette, a father of three and a "lifelong protector of animals and those he loved," saw the 2-year-old Dalmatian/Pointer mix running loose amid early morning traffic and acted without hesitation. He successfully caug…
$980K Fire Destroys Loudoun County Home, Family Dog Still Missing On Jonella Farm (UPDATED) $980K Fire Destroys Loudoun County Home, Family Dog Still Missing On Jonella Farm (UPDATED)
$980K Fire Destroys Loudoun County Home, Family Dog Still Missing On Jonella Farm (Updated) A Loudoun County family’s home was completely destroyed in a massive fire that left one cat clinging to life in the rubble and a dog missing. Firefighters rushed to the Jonella Farm property early on Thursday, March 6, where they found heavy flames ripping through both floors of the home in the Catoctin District, according to Loudoun County Fire and Rescue. The two adults and two children who lived in the house were not home at the time, and no injuries were reported. Initially, officials said one of the family’s pets—a cat—was found alive in the rubble, while a second dog remained unaccou…
Good Samaritan Killed By Van Chasing Loose Dog In Dumfries: Cops Good Samaritan Killed By Van Chasing Loose Dog In Dumfries: Cops
Good Samaritan Killed By Van Chasing Loose Dog In Dumfries: Cops A Virginia man who ran into traffic to rescue a loose dog was struck and killed by a passing van, police said. Jack Leo Burdette Jr., 56, of Woodbridge, died after being hit by a 2022 Ram ProMaster van around 5:45 a.m. on Friday, March 7, on Dumfries Road near Old Stage Road, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Investigators said Burdette had gone into the roadway to catch a 2-year-old Dalmatian/Pointer mix that was running loose in traffic.  After securing the dog, he was walking back across Dumfries Road when he was struck by the westbound van approaching Old S…
Dolphin Euthanized After Being Found In Monmouth Creek Dolphin Euthanized After Being Found In Monmouth Creek
Dolphin Euthanized After Being Found In Monmouth Creek A dolphin had to be euthanized after it was found stranded in a creek in Monmouth Beach on Tuesday, March 4. A common dolphin was stranded  bayside creek near Meadow Ave. in Monmouth Beach, the Marine Mammal Stranding Center said. The male dolphin was lying unsupported on the thick mud of the nearly dry creek bed. Monmouth Beach police, the Monmouth Beach Department of Public Works and local residents kept the dolphin comfortable by spraying him with water, the MMSC said.  The team worked together in a coordinated effort to secure the dolphin in a stretcher. Using a…
'Heartless': Severely Neglected Dog Found Wandering Meriden Street; $6K Reward Offered For Info 'Heartless': Severely Neglected Dog Found Wandering Meriden Street; $6K Reward Offered For Info
'Heartless': Severely Neglected Dog Found Wandering Meriden Street; $6K Reward Offered For Info A tiny Yorkshire Terrier,  now named Johnny Mac, was found severely malnourished, seriously injured, and near death last month. Now, a local aid group is offering $6,000 to someone who can help investigators track down who did this to the dog.  Johnny Mac was found wandering on Thorpe Avenue in Meriden on Wednesday, Feb. 26. He had no collar and no microchip but a host of medical issues. The Good Samaritan who found him rushed the dog to Meriden Animal Control, according to a Facebook post from Desmond's Army, an animal advocacy group. All four of his legs were completely encased …
Pink Poodle Takes A Plunge: Miss Molly Rescued After Daring Swim Across Passaic River Pink Poodle Takes A Plunge: Miss Molly Rescued After Daring Swim Across Passaic River
Pink Poodle Takes A Plunge: Miss Molly Rescued After Daring Swim Across Passaic River Molly the pink poodle had an adventure worthy of a Hollywood movie—except her great escape ended with a daring swim across the Passaic River and a multi-agency rescue effort that had everyone holding their breath. It all started when Garfield Police received a call at 4:15 p.m. on Monday, March 3, about a small, pink-colored dog running loose near River Drive and Lanza Avenue, according to Garfield Police Captain Mario X. Pozo. Earlier that day, Molly’s owner had already reported her missing after she slipped away from her Aster Lane home around 11 a.m. Concerned for her beloved, uniquely-c…
BUCKS STORAGE UNIT HORROR: 53 Cats Rescued From Filthy, Cramped Cages BUCKS STORAGE UNIT HORROR: 53 Cats Rescued From Filthy, Cramped Cages
Bucks Storage Unit Horror: 53 Cats Rescued From Filthy, Cramped Cages More than 50 cats were found crammed inside a freezing storage unit in Falls Township—sick, starving, and covered in filth—while their owner searched for housing, authorities said. Now, that owner is facing multiple animal cruelty charges, according to the Bucks County SPCA. Investigators say the animals were packed into "filthy, cramped cages and carriers" inside an unheated Public Storage unit on Commerce Boulevard for up to two weeks. When Falls Township Animal Control discovered the horrifying scene, they immediately called in BCSPCA, which deployed its Chief Humane Officer and a rapid-r…