Police rescue 20 dogs — 5 critical — from NJ woman’s homePolice rescue 20 dogs — 5 critical — from NJ woman’s homeOne of the sickest dogs died after being taken from the Shamong Township home, police said. Marissa Corbett faces 60 counts of animal cruelty.Erin VogtErin Vogt
Raising chickens is a thing in NJ — just don’t ruffle your neighborsRaising chickens is a thing in NJ — just don’t ruffle your neighborsA growing number of Garden State residents are raising chickens in their backyards.David MatthauDavid Matthau
Raccoon beating in Ocean County could ban teens from buying trapsRaccoon beating in Ocean County could ban teens from buying trapsAnimal abuse tendencies in teens can lead to worse adult behavior, according to state Senator Vin Gopal.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
WATCH: Popcorn Park Zoo’s Tigers Frolic in the SnowWATCH: Popcorn Park Zoo’s Tigers Frolic in the SnowYou have to see tiger siblings Eli and Jess from South Jersey's Popcorn Park Zoo play in the snow.Chelsea CorrineChelsea Corrine
No more automatic death penalty: NJ law would give dogs a fighting chanceNo more automatic death penalty: NJ law would give dogs a fighting chanceA new bill that's cleared an Assembly committee would clarify what classifies as a vicious dog.Jen UrsilloJen Ursillo
Feds seize million pounds of pork smuggled to NJ from ChinaFeds seize million pounds of pork smuggled to NJ from ChinaFederal authorities at a New Jersey port seized a million pounds of pork that was being smuggled into the country from China.Sergio BichaoSergio Bichao
No arguments here: NJ Senate unanimously passes animal lawNo arguments here: NJ Senate unanimously passes animal lawA bipartisan bill that has already passed in the state Senate would allow research animals to be put up for adoption once their services are completed. Jen UrsilloJen Ursillo
NJ uses ‘Robodeer’ to catch illegal night huntersNJ uses ‘Robodeer’ to catch illegal night huntersState officials recently announced arrests of illegal hunters and poachers who were baited by so-called "robodeer."Joe CutterJoe Cutter
Proposed NJ law ups charges for ‘bastards’ who abuse animalsProposed NJ law ups charges for ‘bastards’ who abuse animalsRiver's Law is named after a dog left to drown in a cage along the Jersey Shore.Dino FlammiaDino Flammia
Will NJ teens be punished for savage killing of raccoon? Officials won’t sayWill NJ teens be punished for savage killing of raccoon? Officials won’t sayLacey police promised a thorough investigation of the Dec. 8 incident.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander