Have you seen him? Bear 'tours' Jersey towns, cops say stay awayHave you seen him? Bear 'tours' Jersey towns, cops say stay awayBlack bear sightings have racked up in a handful of South Jersey communities within a week's span. Erin VogtErin Vogt
Woman at South Brunswick march hurt by running deer, police sayWoman at South Brunswick march hurt by running deer, police sayThe deer ran into a crowd of protesters Friday, hitting 3 people. One suffered a serious head injury, police said.Erin VogtErin Vogt
Surrendering a pet during pandemic should be ‘last resort’Surrendering a pet during pandemic should be ‘last resort’The current health crisis is resulting in major shifts within the animal welfare community.Dino FlammiaDino Flammia
NJ animal center takes in 50 cats after owner diesNJ animal center takes in 50 cats after owner diesStaff and volunteers formed a triage to give all the cats an initial exam after being removed from a Trenton apartment.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
No sign of 'murder hornets' in New Jersey: Will they come here?No sign of 'murder hornets' in New Jersey: Will they come here?The coronavirus pandemic will likely remain your top concern as we head into the warmest part of the year. Dino FlammiaDino Flammia
Monmouth Park plans to start horse racing July 3 amid pandemicMonmouth Park plans to start horse racing July 3 amid pandemicThe park's CEO said all plans need the OK from Governor Murphy, who has shown "exceptional leadership" during COVID-19.Erin VogtErin Vogt
Pitbull puppy found in street after hit and run — NJ rescue groupPitbull puppy found in street after hit and run — NJ rescue group"Olive" is being cared for in part by Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge Inc.Erin VogtErin Vogt
2 caught on camera hopping fence at closed Six Flags safari2 caught on camera hopping fence at closed Six Flags safariPolice are looking for two young men who were caught on camera breaking into the safari area of Six Flags Great Adventure.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
'Yogi' the cow, COVID-19 curfew breaker, nabbed in South Jersey'Yogi' the cow, COVID-19 curfew breaker, nabbed in South JerseyThe cow 'came home' with help from Hamilton Township Police, to Funny Farm Animal Rescue. Eddie DavisEddie Davis
Caring for your pet during the COVID-19 crisisCaring for your pet during the COVID-19 crisisNew Jersey animal welfare organizations are urging people to have a plan for their pets during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jen UrsilloJen Ursillo