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Dozens of animals rescued from filthy, alleged hoarding and breeding case in Orange County
2+ week, 1+ day ago (344+ words) Apr 14, 2026, 5: 20 PM Dozens of animals have been rescued from what officials describe as a hoarding and breeding case in Orange County. Humane law enforcement officers with the Hudson Valley SPCA and Deerpark Police removed 23 Yorkshire terriers, including four puppies, and…...
Critically endangered orangutan uses wildlife bridge for first time in two years
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (166+ words) News 12 - Hudson Valley Critically endangered orangutan uses wildlife bridge for first time in two years A rare crossing on an Indonesian sky bridge offers new hope for reconnecting two isolated orangutan populations. Apr 29, 2026, 6: 34 AM Two men sentenced after shots fired…...
Yonkers increases fines for failure to pick up dog waste
2+ day, 8+ min ago (191+ words) Apr 28, 2026, 10: 22 PM Residents who fail to pick up after their dogs will now face higher fines in Yonkers. "There's certain areas where you see a lot of poop," said Yonkers resident Andrew Smith. Mayor Mike Spano announced on Monday that…...
Animal rescuers, police save osprey stuck in tree in Woodmere
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (105+ words) Apr 27, 2026, 5: 12 AM Animal rescuers teamed up with nearly a dozen police officers to save an osprey in Nassau County. The bird was found stuck in a tree, 15 feet in the air, on Woodmere Boulevard in Woodmere on Sunday afternoon. Local…...
Morrisania pet pantry offers relief to struggling owners
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (93+ words) Apr 26, 2026, 5: 51 PM Dozens of pet owners lined up in Melrose for a free pet pantry aimed at easing the financial burden of caring for animals. The event, held on East 153rd Street and Morris Avenue and hosted by Bronx Dog Haven,…...
Pandas and rhinos and tigers. Oh my! All aboard The Bronx Zoo Monorail!
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (128+ words) Apr 24, 2026, 10: 33 PM The 18th Annual WSC Run for the Wild will take place on Saturday, April 25. The mascot of this year's run is the endangered red panda. The Wild Asia Monorail also opens on Saturday, allowing visitors a front row seat…...
Paws and Pals: Curious Chloe is ready for a fresh start
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (144+ words) Paws And Pals Curious Chloe Is Ready For A Fresh Start'News 12 - Hudson Valley Paws and Pals: Curious Chloe is ready for a fresh start This pittie/poodle mix is a 'treat connoisseur.' Apr 24, 2026, 9: 06 AM Would you pay more than $2 M…...
Over 40 cats rescued from Greenburgh hoarding house get adopted
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (111+ words) Apr 24, 2026, 5: 31 AM Over 40 cats rescued from a hoarding house in Greenburgh have been adopted, according to the Westchester SPCA. Animal rescuers removed the cats from the home in February. Officials say they were left in shocking living conditions. "It was…...
2 Oakland bear cubs separated from mother, rehabbing at Hunterdon wildlife refuge
6+ day, 13+ hour ago (181+ words) Apr 23, 2026, 4: 38 PM Two orphaned black bear cubs from Oakland are being rehabilitated at Woodlands Wildlife Refuge after they were separated from their mother, the refuge said. The cubs, admitted April 17, were identified as "April," a 5. 5-pound female, and "Oak," a…...
5 kittens rescued from storm drain in Whiting
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (64+ words) Apr 23, 2026, 12: 26 PM Five trapped kittens were rescued from a storm drain Wednesday in Whiting, according to fire officials Crews responded to Hudson Parkway after receiving a request from Animal Control just before 9 p. m. They then entered the drain and safely removed…...