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Critics say shooting coyotes and squirrels for prizes is inhumane and wasteful, but a sportsmens group said regulated hunting contests are part of the states heritage.

Animal shelter populations have exploded in New York City, New York, and New Jersey, emblematic of a national crisis.

Take a daytrip to these New Jersey zoos to learn about wildlife, help sea turtles and other endangered animals.

Take a daytrip to these New Jersey zoos to learn about wildlife, help sea turtles and other endangered animals.

The Associated Humane Societies/Popcorn Park is offering a sizable $500 reward for any information that find out who left a Gerbil theyve named Curly on the side of Old Main Shore Road behind the Barnegat Motel last Friday "in a horrendously filthy cage". (Photo: AHS/Popcorn Park) Listen to Vin Ebenau mornings on Townsquare Media Jersey Shore Radio Stations, email him news tips here, and download our free app. It was pretty humid on Friday, clouds mixed with sun with temperatures up near 90 de...

Meet Cap, a two year old Belgian Malinois, who recently received a bulletproof vest from representatives from Associated Humane Societies. According to AHS, Cap is a recent graduate of the K9 program with the Middletown Police Department. Cap is now partnered with Middletown Patrolman Steve Greenwood. It is great to know that this Police K9 will be protected while serving the Middletown community. The Associated Humane Societies “Vested Interest Fund” was established in 1998, in honor of a...

Beloved tiger rescued from neglect dies at N.J. animal refuge Updated 10:13 PM; Caesar, a beloved tiger rescued from Texas, died at Popcorn Park Animal Refuge after nearly two decades with the Ocean County animal sanctuary, the organization announced Thursday. Transported to Popcorn Park from a zoo that was closing in June 2002, Caesar was found neglected and needed medical care, according to the group. His condition soon improved under care at the Lacey Township refuge, which is run by Associ...

Tiger rescued from neglect dies after nearly 20 years at N.J. animal refuge Updated 7:38 AM; Caesar, a beloved tiger rescued from Texas, died at Popcorn Park Animal Refuge after nearly two decades with the Ocean County, N.J., animal sanctuary, the organization announced Thursday. Transported to Popcorn Park from a zoo that was closing in June 2002, Caesar was found neglected and needed medical care, according to the group. His condition soon improved under care at the Lacey Township refuge, wh...

N.J. pets in need: March 15, 2021 Updated Mar 15, 2021; Facebook Share The Associated Humane Societies Newark location offers a Pet Food Pantry Program for area residents struggling to feed their pets. The AHS Newark location pantry is open on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from noon to 3 p.m. To receive aid, visitors will need to provide proof of hardship such as documentation from unemployment benefits or government assistance. Because of ongoing COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, the pet food pa...

Enter your number to get our free mobile app Youve all seen it, trash or other belongings left on the beach with no regard for other people or animals. The Popcorn Park Zoo is hoping to drive home a message, and reminder, to everyone that what you leave behind as much as an accident it is, could very well harm an animal or make them sick. This comes after a Seagull died in their care this week. The bird was found injured and tangled in a fishing line along the beach in Surf City, the Associated...