Christmas miracle for nativity scene’s lambs: Saved from the slaughterChristmas miracle for nativity scene’s lambs: Saved from the slaughterThe two lambs that were used in a live nativity scene were saved from the slaughterhouse thanks to a South Jersey animal rescue group. Adam HochronAdam Hochron
Jersey man fined $533 over ’emotional support’ chickensJersey man fined $533 over ’emotional support’ chickensAndover resident Barry Walsky had two chickens on a property less than 6 acres. Adam HochronAdam Hochron
Inmates in Camden County train service pets for veteransInmates in Camden County train service pets for veteransThe Camden County Department of Corrections is tying three diverse groups together in a new effort to mutually improve the lives of all three.Patrick LaveryPatrick Lavery
New Jersey becomes first state to ban circus animalsNew Jersey becomes first state to ban circus animalsNew Jersey on Friday became the first state in the nation to ban wild and exotic animals from circus acts.Sergio BichaoSergio Bichao
Couple’s dog was covered in urine burns and starving, cops sayCouple’s dog was covered in urine burns and starving, cops sayPolice say a Newark couple forced their dog to stay in a wire cage and go to the bathroom on itself, resulting in burns across its body. Adam HochronAdam Hochron
NJ considering these ideas to reduce ‘deer epidemic’NJ considering these ideas to reduce ‘deer epidemic’Urged on by farmers, some lawmakers want to develop a package of bills in the new year aimed at reducing the number of deer in New Jersey.Michael SymonsMichael Symons
PETA posts billboard in Stafford urging people not to eat fishPETA posts billboard in Stafford urging people not to eat fishPETA has expanded their alternate phrases list this week to a billboard in Stafford Township.Vin EbenauVin Ebenau
Police rescue pup trapped in cold Brigantine bay waterPolice rescue pup trapped in cold Brigantine bay waterPolice were called to the home on a report of a lost dog and found the pup clinging to a bulkhead behind the house. Adam HochronAdam Hochron
Way too many deer in NJ? Drones will count themWay too many deer in NJ? Drones will count themA group of New Jersey farmers have overseen a test flight for an infrared-sensing drone to measure the number of deer around their fields.Joe CutterJoe Cutter
NJ woman kept 44 dead dogs, 100 more living in home, cops sayNJ woman kept 44 dead dogs, 100 more living in home, cops sayPolice described the conditions in the home as "deplorable and inhumane," leaving many who reported to the scene feeling physically ill. Adam HochronAdam Hochron