Pets

Between four and five million people become dog bite victims each year. In 2012 alone, State Farm experienced 77 dog bite claims in New Jersey and paid out more than $4.7 million.

NJ101.5 has partnered with local animal rescue organizations EASEL Animal Rescue League and Sammy's Hope to feature adoptable local pets in need of homes. Help us find these pets homes by sharing this info with family members, friends who may be interested in adopting a shelter pet.

Find some of the best off-leash parks and beaches at the Jersey Shore where your dog is more than welcome to exercise and play!

It’s a horror story for any pet owner, having your dog snatched right from under your nose, but that’s what’s going on in South Jersey, where a rash of dog thefts have been occurring.

In New Jersey the full Assembly has unanimously approved legislation that would allow passengers to board public transportation with their pets during a state of emergency or evacuation.

Just a little over a week ago things were not looking good for a cocker spaniel found in a plastic bag on the side of the road in Wall. Thanks to the miracle workers at the Red Bank Veterinary Hospital, "Samurai" is on his way to a full recovery.

Remember that heartbreaking story about a Labrador retriever named Moose from Delran who died in a hot car last July after allegedly being kidnapped?

Anyone who has a pet of any kind will be shocked and disgusted at the actions of a Brick Township couple.

It took firefighters two hours to rescue a dog that was clinging to ice in a New Jersey river.

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