NJ welcomes 36 rescue dogs from Puerto Rico after earthquakesNJ welcomes 36 rescue dogs from Puerto Rico after earthquakesThe dogs — and four cats — were taken from animal shelters being overrun by new rescues amid continued quakes on the island.Erin VogtErin Vogt
'Skin and bones' dog abandoned in Paterson ready for adoption'Skin and bones' dog abandoned in Paterson ready for adoptionReese continues to gain weight after being found near death and weighing only 17 pounds.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office provides pet therapy to child abuse victimsPassaic County Prosecutor’s Office provides pet therapy to child abuse victimsPet therapy at the Passaic County Child Advocacy Center is designed to offer comfort to child victims as law enforcement interviews them. Jen UrsilloJen Ursillo
NJ rescue dogs up for adoption star in Animal Planet's 'Dog Bowl'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.Erin VogtErin Vogt
NJ man gets months in jail for letting his dog die in hot weatherNJ man gets months in jail for letting his dog die in hot weatherA 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.Sergio BichaoSergio Bichao
Starving pit bull 'Reese' slowly recovering after NJ rescueStarving pit bull 'Reese' slowly recovering after NJ rescueThe dog has gained a bit of weight and is shows signs of improvement since being found abandoned late last month.Erin VogtErin Vogt
SeaQuest Woodbridge surrenders goats amid animal cruelty protestsSeaQuest Woodbridge surrenders goats amid animal cruelty protestsA PETA rep called the company a "lawless death trap" as a crowd again protested SeaQuest at the mall Saturday. Erin VogtErin Vogt
Dog weighing only 17 pounds rescued in Paterson, shelter saysDog 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.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
Dog shot at NJ fire scene after biting, charging firefightersDog shot at NJ fire scene after biting, charging firefightersFive people were displaced by the fire and assisted by the Red Cross.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
Atlantic Highlands cops hold 2 dogs after repeat escapes, attacksAtlantic Highlands cops hold 2 dogs after repeat escapes, attacksA 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.Erin VogtErin Vogt