Westbrook Man Arrested After Killing Dog, Leaving Remains in Woods For Coyotes: Cops Westbrook Man Arrested After Killing Dog, Leaving Remains in Woods For Coyotes: Cops
Westbrook Man Arrested After Killing Dog, Leaving Remains in Woods For Coyotes: Cops A Connecticut man was arrested after admitting he shot his dog and left its body in the woods, authorities said. Wesley Bassett, 51, faces multiple charges after troopers found the dog's remains behind a home on Essex Road in Westbrook, Connecticut State Police said. A local veterinary hospital alerted police after receiving a concerning voicemail from Bassett about putting his dog down. When officers arrived, a family member directed them to a camper behind the house where Bassett lived. As officers approached, they noticed a large pool of blood outside the camper, along with a bloody lea…
Rescuers Lift Fallen Horses To Safety After Slips On Ice In Stanford Rescuers Lift Fallen Horses To Safety After Slips On Ice In Stanford
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…
Pet Snake Abandoned Along Route 40 In North Haven Dies: 'No Animal Deserves This' Pet Snake Abandoned Along Route 40 In North Haven Dies: 'No Animal Deserves This'
Pet Snake Abandoned Along Route 40 In North Haven Dies: 'No Animal Deserves This' Connecticut animal control officials said they couldn't save a pet snake left on the side of a highway over the weekend in subfreezing temperatures. In a Facebook post on Friday, Feb. 2, North Haven Animal Control announced the reptile's passing despite officers' attempts to keep it alive. "After many hours of trying to warm this poor snake up," the agency wrote, "unfortunately, it did not revive, and we had to admit defeat. No animal deserves to have this be its end." UPDATE- After many hours of trying to warm this poor snake up unfortunately it did not revive and we had to admit... P…
'Our Beloved Barn Burned Down:' Massive Fire Destroys Popular Farm In Centreville 'Our Beloved Barn Burned Down:' Massive Fire Destroys Popular Farm In Centreville
'Our Beloved Barn Burned Down:' Massive Fire Destroys Popular Farm In Centreville A massive fire tore through a historic barn at Cox Farms in Centreville early Sunday morning, killing multiple chickens and leaving a path of destruction, officials said. Fairfax County Fire and Rescue units rushed to the 15600 block of Braddock Road around 4:30 a.m. on Feb. 2 after receiving reports of a large fire at the family-owned farm.  Around 4:30am #FCFRD responded to a large barn fire at Cox Farms in the 15600 blk of Braddock Rd in Centreville. Units arrived to flames showing from the roof. The fire is out. There were no injuries. Sadly, multiple chickens perished. Fire inv…
Puppy With String Wrapped Around Nose Found Chained On Route 280 In Roseland: Authorities Puppy With String Wrapped Around Nose Found Chained On Route 280 In Roseland: Authorities
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…
Stratford Woman Killed In New Jersey Crash Remembered For Her Warmth, Generosity Stratford Woman Killed In New Jersey Crash Remembered For Her Warmth, Generosity
Stratford Woman Killed In New Jersey Crash Remembered For Her Warmth, Generosity A 40-year-old Connecticut woman who was killed last week in a chain-reaction crash in New Jersey was known for her compassion and care for her loved ones and her remarkable generosity, her family said.  Lauren Kopko, of Stratford, died on Thurs., Jan. 16, when her Honda was involved in a four-car pileup on Route 287 in Mahwah, NJ. She would have celebrated her 41st birthday on Sat., Jan. 25. The Bridgeport native rose through the ranks at Breyer Horses in Pequannock, NJ, to become project manager, her obituary said. However, it was her personality that truly shone. "Lauren’s prof…
Bloodied Protest At Jersey City Whole Foods Exposes 'Misleading' Meat Claims Bloodied Protest At Jersey City Whole Foods Exposes 'Misleading' Meat Claims
Bloodied Protest At Jersey City Whole Foods Exposes 'Misleading' Meat Claims PETA protesters created a dramatic scene outside the Whole Foods in Downtown Jersey City on Wednesday, Jan. 22, using a provocative display to challenge what they call misleading “humane” labels on meat products. Stripping away the 'humane meat’ facade🥩The naked truth behind @CertifiedGAP labels is that animals still suffer & die in agony on these factory farms—and @ASPCA endorses them 😨Don’t buy the lie. Go vegan. pic.twitter.com/Ua6huP73QJ — PETA (@peta) January 22, 2025 The graphic protest featured nearly nude activists lying on giant meat trays, covered in fake blood, and wrappe…
'The Couture Surgeon' Julie Ferrauiola Of Tenafly Dies, 44 'The Couture Surgeon' Julie Ferrauiola Of Tenafly Dies, 44
'The Couture Surgeon' Julie Ferrauiola Of Tenafly Dies, 44 Dr. Julie Ferrauiola, a Ridgewood plastic surgeon known for her artistry, compassion, and technical skill, died on Jan. 17, at 44 years old.  Born and raised in Tenafly, Julie was an artist from a young age and a New Jersey Governor’s Scholar of the Fine Arts, according to her obituary on the Barrett Leber Funeral Home website. Julie initially pursued fashion, earning a degree from the prestigious Parsons School of Design, but later transitioned to medicine. The Couture Surgeon website says that Julie completed her general surgery training at Wright State University befo…
Reward Offered After Bulldog's Emaciated Body Found Abandoned In Miller Place Woods Reward Offered After Bulldog's Emaciated Body Found Abandoned In Miller Place Woods
Reward Offered After Bulldog's Emaciated Body Found Abandoned In Miller Place Woods Police are hoping a cash reward will lead to an arrest after a deceased dog was found abandoned in a wooded area of Long Island. The disturbing discovery was made in Miller Place, along Miller Place-Yaphank Road north of Whiskey Road, on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024. A passerby found a backpack containing the severely emaciated remains of a deceased French or English bulldog, the Suffolk County SPCA said. The animal was estimated to be between six months and one year old. The animal protection organization initially offered a $3,000 reward for information leading to an arrest. That has since b…
Mohegan Lake Hit-Run Victim Was 'Perfectionist', Animal Lover: 'Half Of Me Has Died', Twin Says Mohegan Lake Hit-Run Victim Was 'Perfectionist', Animal Lover: 'Half Of Me Has Died', Twin Says
Mohegan Lake Hit-Run Victim Was 'Perfectionist', Animal Lover: 'Half Of Me Has Died', Twin Says Before a tragic Yorktown hit-and-run crash that claimed her life, Mohegan Lake resident Jenny Proeschel was a talented graphic designer known for her witty work and someone who always helped others, especially animals.  Jenny, age 42, was killed in a crash in Yorktown on Friday, Jan. 3 when she was struck while walking on East Main Street near Mohegan Avenue at approximately 8:06 p.m.  She was taken to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead shortly after arrival, police said.  Soon after the crash, Cortlandt Manor resident Jake Barak, age 24, was…
Cat Freezes To Death Locked In Crate At Bristol Park; Group Offers $5K Reward For Info Cat Freezes To Death Locked In Crate At Bristol Park; Group Offers $5K Reward For Info
Cat Freezes To Death Locked In Crate At Bristol Park; Group Offers $5K Reward For Info An animal rights group is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the individual or individuals who left a cat locked in a crate in a Connecticut park, where it froze to death. Desmond's Army Animal Law Advocates announced the reward after learning that a tabby cat had died in Rockwell Park on Dec. 28. Related: Group Offers Reward to Find Who Left Dog, 6 Pups to Die in CT Parking Lot The group stated it would pay $5,000 for tips that result in the arrest and prosecution of those responsible. The reward is valid for 90 days. Anyone with information is urged to c…
Massive 3-Alarm Fire Engulfs Two Barns In Rapho Township: Officials Massive 3-Alarm Fire Engulfs Two Barns In Rapho Township: Officials
Massive 3-Alarm Fire Engulfs Two Barns In Rapho Township: Officials A fire has engulfed two barns in Rapho Township, prompting a large emergency response and road closures, officials said. The fire broke out in the 2000 block of Horn Road near Mastersonville Road on Wednesday, Jan. 8, at 11:30 a.m., according to the Lancaster County-Wide Communications. Crews quickly upgraded the incident to a three-alarm blaze as flames spread between two barns, dispatch officials confirmed. No injuries have been reported, and it remains unclear if chickens or other animals were inside the barns when the fire began. Emergency responders have blocked off the area between…