1+ hour, 52+ min ago  (213+ words) SUSSEX COUNTY, N. J. " The Last Resort Wildlife Refuge has opened a wildlife rehabilitation facility in Sussex County as demand for animal care continues to rise across northern New Jersey. The organization said the new location, situated on nearly 30 acres, will expand…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago  (222+ words) PITTSTOWN, N. J. (Hunterdon County) " Two orphaned black bear cubs are receiving care at Woodlands Wildlife Refuge after becoming separated from their mother in North Jersey, officials said. The cubs, a 5. 5-pound female named "April" and a 4. 8-pound male named "Oak," were…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago  (229+ words) PITTSTOWN, N. J. (Hunterdon County) " Two orphaned black bear cubs rescued in North Jersey are now receiving care at a Hunterdon County wildlife refuge after becoming separated from their mother, according to Woodlands Wildlife Refuge. The cubs, a 5. 5-pound female named "April…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago  (123+ words) WANTAGE TOWNSHIP, N. J. (Sussex County) " Space Farms Zoo & Museum is inviting the public to help name three new bear cubs through a social media contest. The zoo announced the "Name the Bear" contest on its Facebook page, asking participants to submit…...

6+ day, 3+ hour ago  (196+ words) MILLINGTON, N. J. (Morris County) " A bald eagle rescued from the Hudson River earlier this year has died after weeks of treatment for severe copper toxicity, according to The Raptor Trust. The eagle, identified by a New York state band, was admitted…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (148+ words) WARREN COUNTY, N. J. " Four bald eagles found weak and grounded in Warren County earlier this week are being treated as officials investigate a possible cause, according to The Raptor Trust. The wildlife rehabilitation organization in Morris County said it first received…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (376+ words) NEW JERSEY " U. S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer announced new bipartisan legislation Tuesday aimed at strengthening penalties for animal abuse and closing gaps that allow offenders to evade accountability. "Our pets aren't just animals. They're family," said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5). "When someone…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (314+ words) NEWTON, N. J. (Sussex County) " Newton Animal Control officers were among multiple agencies recognized for their role in rescuing dozens of dogs found abandoned in Sussex County last month, police said. According to Newton police, animal control officers initially responded March 16 to…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (122+ words) UNION TOWNSHIP, N. J. (Hunterdon County) " New Jersey State Police troopers rescued a bear cub found alone along Interstate 78 in Hunterdon County, authorities said. Troopers from the Perryville Station responded around 1: 37 p. m. April 1 to a report of a lone bear cub in a…...

4+ week, 4+ hour ago  (383+ words) SUSSEX COUNTY, N. J. " Nearly 50 dogs believed to have been abandoned across several Sussex County communities have now been recovered, and no new sightings have been reported, according to a local rescue group. Hound Hunters of New Jersey said in an update…...