'Skin and bones' dog abandoned in Paterson ready for adoption
Reese continues to gain weight after being found near death and weighing only 17 pounds.
Animals
Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office provides pet therapy to child abuse victims
Pet therapy at the Passaic County Child Advocacy Center is designed to offer comfort to child victims as law enforcement interviews them.
NJ rescue dogs up for adoption star in Animal Planet's 'Dog Bowl'
Some senior pups from New Jersey are featured in the annual event, which could land them forever homes.
NJ man gets months in jail for letting his dog die in hot weather
A 31-year-old Brick man was sentenced to nine months in county jail after pleading guilty to leaving his dog caged outside during a blistering hot day.
Starving pit bull 'Reese' slowly recovering after NJ rescue
The dog has gained a bit of weight and is shows signs of improvement since being found abandoned late last month.
SeaQuest Woodbridge surrenders goats amid animal cruelty protests
A PETA rep called the company a "lawless death trap" as a crowd again protested SeaQuest at the mall Saturday.
Dog weighing only 17 pounds rescued in Paterson, shelter says
"Reese" was found starving on a city street, according to the animal shelter helping nurse her back to health.
Dog shot at NJ fire scene after biting, charging firefighters
Five people were displaced by the fire and assisted by the Red Cross.
Atlantic Highlands cops hold 2 dogs after repeat escapes, attacks
A man walking his dog on a leash in Monmouth County had to fend off the animals as they ran from an open door, cops said.