Jun. 2, 2025 By Jessica Militello Queens residents seeking a new four-legged companion may find their perfect match at the upcoming Pet Adoption Fair, taking place on Saturday, June 14, from 12 to 4 p.m. at Buddy Monument Plaza in Forest Park, located at the intersection of Park Lane South and Myrtle Avenue in…
May. 13, 2025 By Shane O’Brien A pair of animal welfare non-profits rescued more than 40 dogs and puppies from a filthy and overcrowded Queens apartment last week, with several dogs found crammed behind furniture and hidden in cabinets. Representatives from Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC) and the American Society for the Prevention…
Aug. 15, 2024 By Bill Parry A recidivist animal abuser and hoarder from Jackson Heights was indicted by a Queens grand jury after dozens of dogs and cats were rescued from deplorable conditions from her home on 82nd Street in May. Elizabeth Grant, 56, was arraigned Wednesday in Queens Supreme Court on an 88-count indictment… Read more »
May 10, 2024 By Athena Dawson The ASPCA, in partnership with CancerCare PAW Program, is hosting a free pet vaccination event on Tuesday, May 14th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Long Island City. Queens residents can make an appointment to bring their furry friends to Queensbridge Park, located at 41st Ave.& Vernon Blvd,… Read more »
Apr. 2, 2024 By Bill Parry
A Far Rockaway woman was criminally charged with animal abuse after the NYPD found a malnourished dog chained to a small box without food or water in deplorable conditions inside her Seagirt Boulevard apartment in late December.
Mar. 11, 2024 By Bill Parry
An Edgemere man is criminally charged with a multitude of crimes that run the gamut from animal cruelty to drugs and ammunition possession to burglary and even driving without a license.
Mar. 6, 2024 By Bill Parry
Police made a horrific discovery at a Bayswater home in the Rockaways early Monday morning when they executed a search warrant.
Dec. 6, 2023 By Anthony Medina Queens Sen. Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr. wants to ensure that parents, children and gift givers are considering every aspect of pet ownership when considering them as a gift this holiday season. “Each year, countless animals are abandoned or surrendered to shelters after the initial novelty of being a “gift” wears off,” Addabbo said. “It is a saddening reality that many of these animals end up homeless, neglected, or euthanized due to the impulsive decision to give them as presents.” Addabbo also shared how a household pet, especially one given as a holiday gift, can…
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