Animals

When it comes to pet ownership, New Jersey ranks 48th in the nation, with 50.7 percent of households owning a pet.

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A cat in Brazil is in custody after being caught trying to smuggle all sorts of contraband into the Luiz de Oliveira Souza prison.

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Legislation advanced by a New Jersey Assembly committee on Monday would add to the punishment received by anyone found guilty of animal cruelty.

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The Humane Society of the United States is desperate to reunite the following unclaimed pets with their owners in Sandy's wake.

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In the aftermath of super-storm Sandy, New Jersey Assemblyman John Burzichelli wants to know if a law he sponsored to help residents accommodate their pets during emergency evacuation situations is actually working.

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They may look cute, but they're causing a lot of damage to New Jersey homes. The squirrel population is booming this fall following last year's mild winter.

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Wednesday, Townsquare Media told you about a poll that reveals more New Jerseyans than not support a proposed law that would require dog owners to put their animal in a safety restraint or crate when in the car.

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They might look cute, but don't be fooled; these creatures are secretly badass, and we salute them.

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It's by a narrow margin, but New Jersey voters actually do support a proposed law that would require dog owners to put their animal in a safety restraint or crate when in the car.

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I had an incident at the Pet Smart parking lot the other day that got me fuming. And while it doesn't take a lot to get my temper going, I think I was justified. Simply stated: It's my dog, mind your own business!

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