animal abuse

Trooper Frankie Williams was forced to break the window of a car after finding a poodle that was in "obvious distress."

A number of recent animal hoarding, strays and pets being surrendered by owners has New Jersey shelters scrambling to make room for the influx in animals.

Forty dogs rescued from inside an abandoned Lakewood home continue to recover while mystery remains as to who owns the home and who was living there.

Dozens of dogs were removed from a filthy abandoned Lakewood home on Thursday night described one one rescue worker as the worst he has ever seen.

A heinous animal abuse case has prompted legislators to introduce a bill that would amend the current abuse law, requiring all convicted animal abusers be given mental health screenings.

A mother and daughter from Asbury Park plead not guilty to charges in the case of a pit bull puppy named 'Heaven' that was taken to a Tinton Falls animal hospital near death.

The owner and manager of a Brick pet store faces 42 counts of animal cruelty.

Puppies Galore in Brick Township is the latest facing claims of animal mistreatment, but with so many options when getting a pet how do you know what to look out for?