Extreme Cold: 'Code Blue' Warning Reminds Berks Owners To Bring Dogs Inside Extreme Cold: 'Code Blue' Warning Reminds Berks Owners To Bring Dogs Inside
Extreme Cold: 'Code Blue' Warning Reminds Berks Owners To Bring Dogs Inside If you're cold, they're cold, say animal welfare advocates.  The Animal Rescue League of Berks County is enacting the city's Code Blue ordinance for the following periods:  7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 4 to 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 5 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 6 5 a.m. to 8 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 7 All dogs in Reading should be indoors while the code is in effect, with exceptions for supervised walks, bathroom breaks, and exercise, said ARL officials.  Code Blue is in effect whenever the windchill factor is 22 degrees Fahrenheit or below, or when there is precipitation with …
Father/Son Duo Open First Luxury Pet Hotel In Stamford Father/Son Duo Open First Luxury Pet Hotel In Stamford
Father/Son Duo Open First Luxury Pet Hotel In Stamford If you are one of those people who love to pamper their dogs then a new Fairfield County business is the perfect fit. The new business -- KR Resorts of Stamford -- held its grand opening on Saturday, Sept. 9 at 65 Harvard Ave. Jointly owned by the father-and-son duo of Matt and Daniel Healy, the luxury resort, the first of its kind in the state, boasts more than 9,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space, state-of-the-art amenities, and premier accommodations. Often referred to as the Ritz-Carlton of dog hotels, K9 Resorts locations are designed with the health and comfort of its four-…
NJ Dog-Walker's Fatal Motorcycle Crash Devastates Clients NJ Dog-Walker's Fatal Motorcycle Crash Devastates Clients
NJ Dog-Walker's Fatal Motorcycle Crash Devastates Clients A 23-year-old motorcyclist killed in a North Bergen hit-and-run crash is being mourned as a beloved pet caretaker.  Josh Huayamave died when his motorcycle was struck near Granton and Liberty avenues, around 9 p.m., Friday, May 5, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. Josh HuayamaveJosh Huayamave Facebook photo Huayamave was found on 76th Street and rushed to the hospital, where he died. The driver of the striking vehicle fled the scene. A GoFundMe campaign launched in Huayamave's memory says his care for his clients' pets was unmatched. "When we met Josh, he was starting his d…
Kristine Violante Of Lyndhurst Spent Life Caring For Animals, 32 Kristine Violante Of Lyndhurst Spent Life Caring For Animals, 32
Kristine Violante Of Lyndhurst Spent Life Caring For Animals, 32 Kristine Violante of Lyndhurst died suddenly on Sunday, Feb. 5, her obituary reads. She was 32 years old. Kristine was a cosmetologist and certified veterinary technician who loved animals, her obit reads. She opened Fluffy & Fido, a pet care service, in 2018. Violante's social media pages are peppered with photos of her snuggling with and walking animals. Condolences poured in. My beautiful friend/neighbor/colleague passed away suddenly. As a fellow animal lover/dog walker her pets, clients,... Posted by Lynn Vigilante on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 Services were held at the Nazar…
Alleged Bridgeport Puppy Mill Home To Family Pets, Officials Say Alleged Bridgeport Puppy Mill Home To Family Pets, Officials Say
Alleged Bridgeport Puppy Mill Home To Family Pets, Officials Say This story has been updated. An early morning garage fire in the back of a Fairfield County home which led authorities to suspect a puppy mill was found to be the home for the family's pets. The fire took place in Bridgeport around 4:10 a.m., Friday, Feb. 3 at 753 Brooks St. The Bridgeport Fire Department responding to the structure fire discovered a fire in a garage, which was quickly extinguished, said Scott Appleby, director of emergency management for Bridgeport. The Fire Marshal arrived on the scene and requested the assistance of the Bridgeport Animal Control Unit due to suspicions …
Separate Coyote Attacks On Dogs Reported In CT Separate Coyote Attacks On Dogs Reported In CT
Separate Coyote Attacks On Dogs Reported In CT Two dogs were attacked and injured by coyotes in separate attacks in Connecticut. The Hartford County incidents took place in Burlington around dusk on Sunday, Oct. 2 in the Johnnycake Mountain Road area. According to Burlington Police Animal Control Officer Katie Meskun, the first dog was attacked by two coyotes when he was let outside of his home. The second attack took place close by when, again, a dog was let outside and attacked by a single coyote, Meskun said.  "Unfortunately, both dogs were bitten and pretty banged up from the attacks," she said. The dogs, who were both up t…
Abandoned Puppy Looking To Get Lucky With New Home Abandoned Puppy Looking To Get Lucky With New Home
Abandoned Puppy Looking To Get Lucky With New Home Obie sure could use some St. Paddy's Day luck. The two-year-old pup was found alone on the front porch of an abandoned property at the beginning a February, according to the Baltimore Animal Rescue League and Care Shelter (BARCS).  Six weeks later, he’s still without a loving home. Obie was super stressed when he was first brought into BARCS’ care, the shelter said on Facebook.  However, he is looking to be freed – both figuratively and literally – to a family who will give him plenty of physical and emotional interaction. Two-year-old Obie hasn’t been feeling so lucky lately. He …
Community Rallies Around Jersey City Pet Sitter Battling Cancer Community Rallies Around Jersey City Pet Sitter Battling Cancer
Community Rallies Around Jersey City Pet Sitter Battling Cancer Community support is surging for John Amato, owner of Doggie's Playmate Pet Sitting after a recent cancer diagnosis. Amato, of Jersey City, also suffered a stroke and has a brain tumor, he said. Vanessa and Liz Freedman organized this GoFundMe page on behalf of Amato. "Any and all donations that you can make to help this man who spends all of his time taking care of others would be so very appreciated... John is immensely grateful and humbled by anyone who is generous enough to help him. Your love, prayers, and positive energy mean the world to him." Amato included a video on the page say…
‘Unbelievable:’ Support Surges For Northampton County Pet Groomer After Dog Shot Between Eyes ‘Unbelievable:’ Support Surges For Northampton County Pet Groomer After Dog Shot Between Eyes
‘Unbelievable:’ Support Surges For Northampton County Pet Groomer After Dog Shot Between Eyes Support is surging for a Northampton County pet groomer whose dog was shot between the eyes after accidentally escaping from her yard. Jessica Schwickrath at A Furry Tail Come True Too in Nazareth says Squirrely, one of her groomers’ dogs, escaped from his owner, Taylor’s yard through a broken fence and wandered over to a neighbor’s property last week. “Squirrely escaped Taylor's yard through a part of the fence that was once repaired but the little stinker busted through again,” Schwickrath writes on a GoFundMe. The neighbor — who Schwickrath says owns chickens — “shot Squirrely between t…
Jersey Shore Dad To Pitch Pet Product On Shark Tank Jersey Shore Dad To Pitch Pet Product On Shark Tank
Jersey Shore Dad To Pitch Pet Product On Shark Tank A Jersey Shore dad and entrepreneur is taking his business for a swim with the sharks. Ocean County native and FurZapper creator, Michael Sweigart will pitch his re-usable pet hair removal discs to the famous line-up of potential investors on ABC's Shark Tank next week. The flexible discs are meant to be tossed into the washer and dryer with laundry. The discs adhere to and separate pet fur, hair, dust and debris from clothing. View this post on Instagram A post shared by FurZapper (@furzapper) Catch the Manahawkin native on Shark Tank ai…
Bergen County Dog Parks Can Reopen Bergen County Dog Parks Can Reopen
Bergen County Dog Parks Can Reopen Dog owners, rejoice.  Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco allowed dog parks in county parks to reopen after the coronavirus lockdown, effective immediately Tuesday.  Some dog parks in municipal parks have already begun reopening. The reopening of the dog parks comes with a set of guidelines: Dog parks may be occupied by only one person or family residing in the same household with their dog(s) at a time. Use of the dog park shall be limited to twenty (20) consecutive minutes when there is a wait for others to use the dog park. Person(s) waiting to enter the dog park shall mai…
Free Veterinary Services Available For Newark Dog-Owners Free Veterinary Services Available For Newark Dog-Owners
Free Veterinary Services Available For Newark Dog-Owners Residents of Newark who own dogs are eligible for free and reduced-costs veterinary services provided by a Hillside animal hospital on a first-come, first-served basis.  People for Animals, 401 Hillside Ave., is offering free microchipping, rabies vaccinations and distemper vaccinations.   People for Animals is also offering discounted spay and neuter services: $60 for male dogs under 65 lbs., $80 for males over 65 lbs; and $70 for females under 65 lbs and $90 for females over 65 lbs.  Registration is required and dogs must be leashed. Proof of Newark residency is also …