Black bear trapped, killed after attacking NJ man in garageBlack bear trapped, killed after attacking NJ man in garageThe animal was euthanized days after a West Milford man entered his own garage and was swiped by a bear, state officials said.Associated PressAssociated Press
Complaint filed after rescue called off and NJ trooper shoots dogComplaint filed after rescue called off and NJ trooper shoots dogA state trooper and an animal control officer are under fire after a day-long rescue attempt ended in the shooting of a dog. Sergio BichaoSergio Bichao
Girl bitten numerous times by fox in Livingston yard, reports sayGirl bitten numerous times by fox in Livingston yard, reports sayA neighbor said he chased the fox away and carried her to safety.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
Pig leads cops on chase into Freehold Township woodsPig leads cops on chase into Freehold Township woodsNot even three darts fired from a tranquilizer gun could take down the 400 pound pig running in traffic on Route 9.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
North Jersey man charged with shooting neighbor's dog North Jersey man charged with shooting neighbor's dog The three year old blue nose pitbull named Rellik was an abused rescue that previously survived a bear attack, according to owner Brian CoomDan AlexanderDan Alexander
Brick Police use ladder to rescue dog from scorching balconyBrick Police use ladder to rescue dog from scorching balconyThe surface of the third floor balcony was above 110 degrees, officers said.Erin VogtErin Vogt
NJ closer to banning animal abusers from working with animalsNJ closer to banning animal abusers from working with animalsMoose's Law, named for a South Jersey dog who died after being mistreated in 2012, could pass this year.Erin VogtErin Vogt
NJ petting-farm owner takes back threat to slaughter animalsNJ petting-farm owner takes back threat to slaughter animalsThe Sugar Sweet Farms owner said online comments he made about beating animals were in "anger and sarcasm" in response to being attacked by animal advocates.Erin VogtErin Vogt
Jersey Goes Wild: Animal EditionJersey Goes Wild: Animal EditionWhat's cooler than getting a picture with a wild animal?Steve TreveliseSteve Trevelise
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