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New Jersey to Ban Cosmetics Products Tested on Animals in 2022
Stores in New Jersey will soon have to remove animal-tested cosmetic products from their shelves, according to a new law signed Monday by Gov. Phil Murphy. The governor signed into law a bill, which had unanimous support, that sets to ban the sale of cosmetic products tested on animals in the state. “No [person or] manufacturer shall sell or offer…
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Best Friends Animal Society
Best Friends Animal Society stops by with seasonal tips for pet owners and three animals up for adoption.
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NJ Petting Zoo Owner Indicted on Animal Cruelty Charges
The owner of a petting zoo where more than 30 pigs were discovered dead and other animals were found sick or injured last summer has been indicted on several animal cruelty charges, authorities said. The counts against Dennis Sugar, 47, of Branchville, were handed up late last month by a Sussex County grand jury. He was due to be arraigned…
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Rutgers University Officials Warning Students of Aggressive Coyote That Bit Man Near Campus
Rutgers University officials in New Jersey are warning students there may be an aggressive coyote in the area that bit someone walking near campus
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New Jersey Man Pleads Guilty to Smuggling More Than 1,000 Box Turtles From Oklahoma
Federal prosecutors say a New Jersey man has pleaded guilty to smuggling more than 1,000 box turtles that were illegally collected in Oklahoma.
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Black Bear Safely Removed After Adventurous Morning in Arlington
An elusive black bear was finally cornered and safely removed after leading police and wildlife officials on a chase through a quiet Massachusetts neighborhood on Friday morning. Officials received a call Friday morning for a bear sighting in Arlington, and local police joined the Massachusetts Environmental Police in scouring the town for it.
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‘Ninja Rat' Kicks and Somersaults Its Way Out of Danger
Researchers at University of California, Riverside have been studying the Kangaroo Rat, which they have lovingly dubbed the “Ninja Rat” for the past seven years. The little rodent has such quick reflexes and acrobatic abilities that it can often evade rattlesnake strikes, which can happen in a blink of an eye.
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Yikes! Skunk Gets Head Stuck in Bud Light Can
A skunk brewed up some trouble when it got its head stuck in a beer can, according to animal control officers in Billerica, Massachusetts. The skunk was picked up Thursday by animal control officers on Lucille Drive and taken to Tufts Wildlife Center where it had to be sedated in order to have the can removed from its head. A...
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Cat, Dog Best Friends Find ‘Fur Ever' Home, Get Adopted Together
A cat named Kitty and her chihuahua best friend Leila have found their “fur ever” home after being adopted by a couple at the MSPCA-Angell’s animal shelter in Boston over the weekend. The MSPCA tweeted a picture of the new family and thanked everyone for their retweets in helping find a home for the inseparable cat and dog duo. The...
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Dog Parade Kicks Off New Year's Eve Celebration
Before the party animals come out for tonight’s New Year’s Eve celebration, some real animals hit the streets of Key West, Florida. 300 dogs took part in the annual “Key West Dachshund Walk” Monday.
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Man Finds Missing Cat Under His Truck
A woman lost her cat after a repairman left her house, but the man later found the cat under his truck.
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Snake Found in Box at Goodwill in Texas
An albino python was found in a Goodwill sorting center donation bin in Fort Worth, Texas.
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NJ First Responders Return From Panhandle
First responders return to New Jersey after helping survivors in the Florida Panhandle after Hurricane Michael. Brian Thompson reports.
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Cows Let Loose on California Highway
A two-way tow truck collision on California State Highway 99 on Friday caused a cattle trailer to overturn, letting loose around two dozen cows.
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Two Penguins Rescued From the Side of the Road
Two penguins were found on the side of the road in Peru by a woman driving by. She rescued them and called the police to come get them.
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Rhino Caught on Tape Ramming SUV
A rhino in a drive-thru safari park in Mexico was caught on camera chasing an SUV.
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'You Suit Up like Superman and Go Save Animals': SMART Goes Above and Beyond to Rescue Animals
SMART, which stands for Specialized Mobile Animal Rescue Team, was founded in 2008 with the goal of providing animal-only services that weren’t offered by the LA Animal Services or other agencies.
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2-Year-Old Plays Catch With Dog Over Fence
This cute Twitter video that has gone viral shows a little 2-year-old playing catch with a neighbor’s dog over their fence. The dog and child play together every time they’re both outside at the same time.
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New Jersey Man Living in Squalor With More Than 40 Dogs Will Face Charges: Prosecutors
A New Jersey man living in squalor with more than 40 dogs will face multiple charges, officials announced Wednesday.
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Why Did the Alligator Cross the Runway?
An alligator crossing a runway at Orlando International Airport caused delays on Monday.