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Person, Dog Pulled From Burning McLean Mansion As Massive Blaze Erupts Overnight Person, Dog Pulled From Burning McLean Mansion As Massive Blaze Erupts Overnight
Person, Dog Pulled From Burning McLean Mansion As Massive Blaze Erupts Overnight A person and a dog were rescued from a burning Virginia home early Friday morning as firefighters battled a massive two-alarm blaze that tore through a luxury property, authorities said. The fire broke out just before 1 a.m. on May 22, in the 900 block of Turkey Run Road in McLean, according to Fairfax County Fire and Rescue officials. First-arriving crews encountered smoke pouring from the multi-story home with flames burning in the garage area after reports came in that someone was trapped on the second floor, officials said. Firefighters rushed inside as the situation worsened. Crews l…
Dog Abandoned In Lebanon: NJSP Dog Abandoned In Lebanon: NJSP
Dog Abandoned In Lebanon: Njsp A dog was recently abandoned by a woman who remains at large in Hunterdon County, authorities announced Friday, May 15. On Tuesday, March 25, troopers responded to Lebanon Borough after receiving reports of abandoned dog, New Jersey State Police said. Surveillance footage shows  a black, four door Nissan Altima traveling on Main Street and stopping near a fire hydrant, police said.  A woman wearing a red long sleeve shirt and black pants exits the vehicle holding the dog on a leash, police said. She walks the dog around the rear of the Nissan, then goes out of the view of the came…
PHOTOS: SUV Flips On Route 17 In Ho-Ho-Kus PHOTOS: SUV Flips On Route 17 In Ho-Ho-Kus
Photos: SUV Flips On Route 17 In Ho-Ho-Kus A driver and his dog escaped serious injury after their SUV overturned on Route 17 on Wednesday, April 29, incident photographer Boyd A. Loving said. The crash happened around 3 p.m. on in the southbound lanes near Racetrack Road, when the driver of a Honda Pilot and his dog, Adam, were inside the vehicle when it overturned onto its roof, Loving said (more photos here). Emergency responders from the Ho-Ho-Kus Police Department, Ho-Ho-Kus EMS, Ho-Ho-Kus Fire Department, and the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office arrived at the scene, according to Loving. A flatbed tow truck later righted the ve…
These 3 Dogs Were Surrendered To Bergen Shelter: They Would Thrive In Homes These 3 Dogs Were Surrendered To Bergen Shelter: They Would Thrive In Homes
These 3 Dogs Were Surrendered To Bergen Shelter: They Would Thrive In Homes Three dogs surrendered to the Bergen County Animal Shelter are now looking for new homes after arriving earlier this year, shelter officials said. Zoey, a 7-year-old pittie who arrived in March 2025, would do best in an active home with older children and a patient owner, according to the shelter. She does not get along with other dogs. Frankie, estimated to be about 5½ years old, came to the shelter last October. He previously lived with another dog and gets along well with other dogs, shelter staff said. He enjoys playing with toys, especially destroying stuffed ones, and would do best in…
Dog Killed In Norwalk House Fire That Displaces 3 Residents Dog Killed In Norwalk House Fire That Displaces 3 Residents
Dog Killed In Norwalk House Fire That Displaces 3 Residents Update: Loved ones have created a GoFundMe to help the family rebuild their home after a fast-moving fire destroyed it. Click here for more information.  A dog was killed in a fast-moving Connecticut fire that displaced three people.  Firefighters rushed to Fullmar Lane in Norwalk shortly before noon Tuesday, April 14. When they arrived, crews found flames burning through the first and second floors of the split-level home as well as the attic.  The three-alarm fire took about an hour to contain.  No one was injured in the fire, but firefighters found a dog dead inside…
Dog Trapped On Cliff Near Waterfall Rescued In Patterson Dog Trapped On Cliff Near Waterfall Rescued In Patterson
Dog Trapped On Cliff Near Waterfall Rescued In Patterson A dramatic rescue unfolded in Putnam County after a young dog fell down a cliff and became stranded on a narrow rock ledge near a roaring waterfall.  The rescue happened on Sunday, March 8, when firefighters were dispatched at around 9:15 a.m. to the Michael Ciaiola Conservation Area after reports that a dog had fallen down a waterfall and was trapped on a tiny rock outcropping, according to the Patterson Fire Department.  Because the park’s rugged terrain can make access to the area difficult, firefighters immediately sent a UTV and rescue equipment to the scene along with f…
Man In His 80s, Dog Killed In Early Morning Foxborough House Fire; Officials Investigating Man In His 80s, Dog Killed In Early Morning Foxborough House Fire; Officials Investigating
Man In His 80s, Dog Killed In Early Morning Foxborough House Fire; Officials Investigating An early morning house fire in Foxborough that left an elderly man dead is under investigation, authorities said.  The fire broke out just before 3 a.m. at 39 Granite St., according to Foxborough Fire Chief Michael P. Kelleher. A Foxborough police officer on patrol smelled smoke and alerted firefighters. Firefighters shared video of the blaze on Facebook.  Crews arrived to find the single-family home heavily involved. Flames vented through the windows. Firefighters attacked the blaze from the ground and used an aerial ladder to reach the roof of the two-story home.  In…
Dog Stabbed To Death, Four People Slashed Before Trooper Kills Suspect On I-495: VSP (UPDATED) Dog Stabbed To Death, Four People Slashed Before Trooper Kills Suspect On I-495: VSP (UPDATED)
Dog Stabbed To Death, Four People Slashed Before Trooper Kills Suspect On I-495: VSP (Updated) Four people were stabbed, a dog was killed, and two people are dead after an officer-involved shooting that shut down I-495 for hours on Sunday. At around 1:20 p.m. on March 1, troopers were called to a stretch of the southbound lanes of the Capital Beltway near exit 52 to investigate a reported road rage incident. When the trooper arrived at the scene, he was confronted by a man wielding a knife. The trooper shot him in self-defense, according to Virginia State Police. The man was treated and rushed to an area hospital, where he later died from his injuries. At the scene, four stabbing vi…
Missing NJ Hiker, 21, Died Of Hypothermia, Police Say (UPDATE) Missing NJ Hiker, 21, Died Of Hypothermia, Police Say (UPDATE)
Missing NJ Hiker, 21, Died Of Hypothermia, Police Say (Update) A cause of death has been released for the 21-year-old missing New Jersey woman whose dog was found alive near her body hours after she called 911 from an Upstate New York mountain last week. Brianna "Bri" L. Mohr, of Brick Township, NJ, died of hypothermia on Thursday, Feb. 12, after she slipped off a trail near the summit of Mount Marcy just after 3 p.m., as previously reported by Daily Voice. Mohr called 911, but by the time rangers got to her around 9 p.m., it was too late. Mohr's dog, who was located near her body, was hiked to safety, officials said. Brianna Mohr. br…
Lonely Hearts Club: Babylon Dog Jackie Has Waited 6 Years For Someone To Choose Her Lonely Hearts Club: Babylon Dog Jackie Has Waited 6 Years For Someone To Choose Her
Lonely Hearts Club: Babylon Dog Jackie Has Waited 6 Years For Someone To Choose Her As Valentine’s Day approaches, Long Island’s Lonely Hearts Club includes an adorable dog who has spent nearly her entire life in a shelter. Jackie, now 6 years old, has lived at the Babylon Animal Shelter for more than five and a half years — over 2,000 days — according to volunteers advocating for her adoption. Despite hundreds of social media posts, thousands of shares, and a dedicated Facebook page called "Jackie Needs a Family" with more than 6,800 followers, Jackie remains without a permanent home. “She’s been waiting for so long for someone to choose her,” volunteers wrote in a recen…
Albany Woman Let Dog Freeze To Death Outside Humane Society, Police Say Albany Woman Let Dog Freeze To Death Outside Humane Society, Police Say
Albany Woman Let Dog Freeze To Death Outside Humane Society, Police Say An Albany County woman is facing animal cruelty charges after she allegedly abandoned a small dog that later froze to death, police said. Deputies responded to the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society in Menands on Tuesday, Jan. 13, after staff discovered an abandoned dog on the property, according to the Albany County Sheriff’s Office. The animal, described as a four-pound terrier mix, was found inside a box and was in poor condition when located, police said. Investigators determined that Brigitte Gaston, 62, placed the box containing the dog on the humane society’s property and left without att…
Family Dog Killed In Livingston Fire: FD Family Dog Killed In Livingston Fire: FD
Family Dog Killed In Livingston Fire: FD A dog was killed in a fire in Livingston Sunday morning, Dec. 21, authorities said. At 4 a.m., firefighters responded to 213 W. Pleasant Avenue and found heavy fire venting out of windows on the second floor, the Livingston Fire Department said. All occupants were accounted for and no one was trapped in the residence, firefighters said. Firefighters said they found the fire difficult to access and extinguish given the construction of the house with plaster, lath wall coverings and knee walls. The fire eventually took 1.5 hours to bring under control, with mutual aid from several department…
Dog, Passing Driver Help Save Maryland Man From Early-Morning House Fire, Investigators Say Dog, Passing Driver Help Save Maryland Man From Early-Morning House Fire, Investigators Say
Dog, Passing Driver Help Save Maryland Man From Early-Morning House Fire, Investigators Say A Maryland man and his dog escaped a massive early-morning fire thanks to a sharp-eared pup and a passerby who stopped to warn him the house was burning, investigators said. The fire broke out shortly after 6:30 a.m. on Monday, December 8, 2025, in the 34000 block of Wango Road in Parsonsburg, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal.  Officials said the two-story wood-frame home was already burning on the front porch when it was first discovered by a passing motorist. Investigators said the homeowner heard a “pop” inside the home before his dog alerted him.  Moments later, …
2 Seriously Injured When Fast-Moving Fire Spreads To Neighboring Albany Homes 2 Seriously Injured When Fast-Moving Fire Spreads To Neighboring Albany Homes
2 Seriously Injured When Fast-Moving Fire Spreads To Neighboring Albany Homes Four people were rescued and two suffered life-threatening injuries after a fast-moving fire ripped through two Albany homes. The blaze was reported around 11:50 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, in the city’s Pine Hills neighborhood, on Western Avenue near Quail Street, according to Albany Fire officials. Callers told 911 dispatchers people were trapped inside. By the time crews arrived, flames had already spread to the neighboring home. Firefighters were met with a “wall of fire up the front of the building,” forcing an immediate rescue operation, Albany Fire Chief Joseph Gregory said at a press co…
Windham Woman Starved Dog To Death, Left Body Outside Abandoned Home: Police Windham Woman Starved Dog To Death, Left Body Outside Abandoned Home: Police
Windham Woman Starved Dog To Death, Left Body Outside Abandoned Home: Police A Connecticut woman is accused of starving her dog to death and leaving the body in a cage outside an abandoned home in Mansfield, state police said. Mariah Reeves, of Windham, is accused of leaving the dog, a boxer-Husky mix named Girl, dead and locked in a cage in front of the property on Route 32 next to a bowling alley. Connecticut State Police said Girl had lost 36 pounds over six months before dying a slow, painful death by starvation.  Detectives traced the dog through a microchip. It led them to her original owner, who told police she had given Girl to a friend in Apr…
Man, Dog Killed In Burlington Fire Man, Dog Killed In Burlington Fire
Man, Dog Killed In Burlington Fire A 64-year-old Burlington man was killed in a fire early Saturday, Nov. 8, authorities said. At 12:44 a.m., police, fire and EMS units responded to the 900 block of Beverly Road and found a duplex fully engulfed in flames, Burlington police said. Kenneth Jones was unable to exit the residence and was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The fire was eventually extinguished and the cause remains under investigation, police said. A fundraiser has been set up to support Kenneth's wife, Vicki. Their dog Puddin, was also killed in the fire. "Vicki is facing not only the loss of her husban…
Dogs Found Starving, Trapped In Filthy Monroe Home: Owner Convicted, DA Says Dogs Found Starving, Trapped In Filthy Monroe Home: Owner Convicted, DA Says
Dogs Found Starving, Trapped In Filthy Monroe Home: Owner Convicted, DA Says An Orange County woman was convicted after authorities rescued two starving dogs found trapped in squalid conditions inside her home, prosecutors said. Hannah Rose of Monroe, 33, was found guilty on Friday, Oct. 10, of two counts of failure to provide proper food and drink to an impounded animal, a misdemeanor, following a jury trial in Village of Monroe Court, the Orange County District Attorney's Office announced on Tuesday, Oct. 14. According to prosecutors, the case began on Dec. 7, 2024, when a concerned neighbor noticed that Rose’s dogs had been barking for days and that no one a…
Lanham Man Busted After Bulldogs Found Riding In Stolen Car During Waldorf Chase: Cops Lanham Man Busted After Bulldogs Found Riding In Stolen Car During Waldorf Chase: Cops
Lanham Man Busted After Bulldogs Found Riding In Stolen Car During Waldorf Chase: Cops Two bulldogs got a wild late-night joyride after cops say their owner stole a car from a Maryland gas station and tried outrunning police. Charles County deputies said Kingsley Ikechukewu Okafor, 30, of Lanham, was arrested in Waldorf on Monday, Sept. 22, after swiping a vehicle left running at a pump and leading officers on a chase. The drama started around 11:55 p.m. at a station in the 11500 block of Berry Road, when the victim went inside to pay and came back to find his car gone. Deputies spotted the stolen ride about 30 minutes later in the parking lot of a business in the 2000 block…
Early-Morning Dog Walk Ends With Trip To Hospital In Ho-Ho-Kus Early-Morning Dog Walk Ends With Trip To Hospital In Ho-Ho-Kus
Early-Morning Dog Walk Ends With Trip To Hospital In Ho-Ho-Kus A pedestrian was struck by a car while walking a dog early Thursday morning, Sept. 25 in Ho-Ho-Kus, incident photographer Boyd A. Loving reports. Photo(s) of the day, 09/25/2025: A pedestrian was struck by a passenger vehicle early Thursday morning, 09/25, at the... Posted by Boyd A. Loving on Thursday, September 25, 2025 The crash happened around 6:40 a.m., at the intersection of North Franklin Turnpike and Sheridan Avenue. Ho-Ho-Kus Police and Ho-Ho-Kus EMS responded to aid the pedestrian, while the dog was not injured, Loving said. An ambulance rushed the victim to Hackens…
Dog Rescued From Metro-North Tracks, Reunited With Owner After Scare In Beacon Dog Rescued From Metro-North Tracks, Reunited With Owner After Scare In Beacon
Dog Rescued From Metro-North Tracks, Reunited With Owner After Scare In Beacon A dog is safe at home after being rescued from Metro-North tracks in Dutchess County. According to the MTA, the close call happened near the Beacon station on Thursday, Sept. 18, when a Metro-North engineer spotted the pup roaming the tracks.  Thanks to a quick response from the train crew, assistance from MTA Police, and “a little detective work” from the Operations Control Center, the dog was safely removed from danger, MTA officials said.  The team then found the dog’s owner and reunited them. The MTA said it was grateful to everyone who helped turn “a dangerous situation int…
Animal Cruelty: Dog Had Large Wound Crawling With Maggots, Stanhope Owner Arrested, Cops Say Animal Cruelty: Dog Had Large Wound Crawling With Maggots, Stanhope Owner Arrested, Cops Say
Animal Cruelty: Dog Had Large Wound Crawling With Maggots, Stanhope Owner Arrested, Cops Say A Stanhope woman has been charged with animal cruelty after Byram Township police say her dog was found with a severe, untreated wound crawling with maggots. On Thursday, Aug. 21, at 4:18 p.m., Byram Township patrol officers responded to a report of a wounded dog running at large on Route 206, police said in a release. Officers found the unleashed dog with “a large wound on its back containing maggots and flies,” according to the report. An Animal Control Officer secured the animal and brought it to an emergency animal hospital, where staff confirmed “the wound was severe and had been negle…
Curious Cockapoo Caught Under Shed Rescued By Police In Greenburgh Curious Cockapoo Caught Under Shed Rescued By Police In Greenburgh
Curious Cockapoo Caught Under Shed Rescued By Police In Greenburgh In Westchester, even the dogs keep police on their toes.  Officers were called out Monday, Sept. 15, to a backyard rescue in Greenburgh after a cockapoo got itself wedged under a shed while chasing another animal, according to the Town of Greenburgh Police Department. The adventurous pup apparently went all in on its hunt — only to discover there was no easy way back out. That’s when police stepped in. Working together, officers carefully freed the trapped dog and reunited it with its family, safe and sound, the department said. 
Emaciated Dog Dumped At Manassas Clinic ‘Humanely Euthanized,’ Police Say Emaciated Dog Dumped At Manassas Clinic ‘Humanely Euthanized,’ Police Say
Emaciated Dog Dumped At Manassas Clinic ‘Humanely Euthanized,’ Police Say An animal cruelty investigation is underway in Virginia after a dog was found abandoned and near death outside a Manassas animal clinic, authorities said. On Monday, Aug. 25, at 10:49 a.m., Animal Control responded to the Battlefield Animal Clinic on Sudley Road after staff discovered a severely emaciated dog left in a cage at the side of the building, according to Prince William County Police. The dog, described as an adult tan-and-white pit bull/husky mix, was in poor health, officials said. Clinic staff provided immediate care until Animal Control arrived. From there, the dog was taken …
Dunkin' Selling Special Dog Toys For Kids In Need: Here's How To Get One Dunkin' Selling Special Dog Toys For Kids In Need: Here's How To Get One
Dunkin' Selling Special Dog Toys For Kids In Need: Here's How To Get One Dunkin' is offering fans limited-edition dog toys, giving pups playful treats while raising money for children in need. BARK and Dunkin' are teaming up for the sixth year to raise money for the Dunkin' Joy in Childhood Foundation. The latest edition of the partnership launched on Tuesday, Aug. 26, to celebrate National Dog Day. Since 2020, the companies have raised more than $12.5 million for Dunkin's foundation, which funds programs supporting kids battling illness and hunger. "We're incredibly proud of how this partnership unites dog lovers, coffee fans, and…
Poolesville Man Who Stole Veteran’s Truck, Missing Dog Pleads Guilty In PA: DA Poolesville Man Who Stole Veteran’s Truck, Missing Dog Pleads Guilty In PA: DA
Poolesville Man Who Stole Veteran’s Truck, Missing Dog Pleads Guilty In PA: DA A Maryland man who stole a veteran's truck — with an ironically-named dog still inside — has copped to the crime in Pennsylvania, the Westmoreland County District Attorney's Office announced. Kenneth Crider, of Poolesville, pleaded guilty to a host of charges in connection with an incident in September 2024 outside a Tractor Supply in East Huntingdon Township. Specifically, Crider pleaded guilty to robbery, theft, receiving stolen property, fleeing or attempting to elude an officer, and flight to avoid apprehension on Monday, Aug. 25. According to Pennsylvania State Police, the victim told…
Can Dogs Understand Human Thoughts? The Answer May Come As A Surprise Can Dogs Understand Human Thoughts? The Answer May Come As A Surprise
Can Dogs Understand Human Thoughts? The Answer May Come As A Surprise Your dog doesn’t need words to know when something’s wrong. Science now shows it’s not just coincidence. A growing body of research reveals that dogs are neurologically wired to tune into human emotions through tone of voice, facial expression, scent, and even eye contact. This sensitivity didn’t happen overnight. It’s the result of thousands of years of co-evolution that made dogs better attuned to our moods than even our closest relatives in the animal kingdom. Brain scans show that dogs have specialized regions for processing human speech and vocal emotion, especially intense sounds lik…
Abandoned Dog Found Tied To Tree: Montgomery Police Abandoned Dog Found Tied To Tree: Montgomery Police
Abandoned Dog Found Tied To Tree: Montgomery Police A dog was found abandoned in Montgomery on Friday, July 25, authorities said. At 7:47 p.m., a caller told officers they were walking along a path on Suffolk Lane when they heard a dog barking near the utility building, Montgomery police said. The caller found the dog tied to a tree, police said. Animal control took custody of the dog, police said. The investigation is ongoing, police said. Anyone with information is asked to contact Montgomery Police at 908-359-3222.
Dogs Found In Feces-Filled Camper; 50 Animal Cruelty Counts For PA Man, Sheriff Says Dogs Found In Feces-Filled Camper; 50 Animal Cruelty Counts For PA Man, Sheriff Says
Dogs Found In Feces-Filled Camper; 50 Animal Cruelty Counts For PA Man, Sheriff Says A 36-year-old Pennsylvania man accused of keeping multiple dogs in filthy cages filled with feces and rotting food was arrested Saturday, July 19, authorities said. ‘I’ve never seen conditions that bad’: Humane officer recalls rescuing 6 puppies from Oakdale camper https://t.co/8vmgqXgsbS — WPXI (@WPXI) July 17, 2025 Joshua Humes is facing more than 50 counts of animal neglect and cruelty after North Fayette Township Police received a tip that several young dogs were being kept inside a camper on Noblestown Road in Oakdale, Allegheny County Sheriff Kevin M. Kraus said. Photos subm…
44 Dogs Found In ‘Inhumane’ Conditions At Harford County Property, Sheriff Says 44 Dogs Found In ‘Inhumane’ Conditions At Harford County Property, Sheriff Says
44 Dogs Found In ‘Inhumane’ Conditions At Harford County Property, Sheriff Says Dozens of dogs living in what authorities described as "inhumane conditions" were rescued from a property in Maryland following an animal cruelty investigation, officials said. Deputies from the Harford County Sheriff’s Office and officers from the Animal Control Unit executed a search warrant at a home on Eagles Grove Court around 8 a.m. Thursday, July 17, according to authorities. “As a result of the warrant’s execution, 44 Bully type breed dogs were removed from multiple structures on the property and safely transported to a local shelter for evaluation and care,” the sheriff's office sa…
Heroic Neighbor Saves Dogs, Slows House Fire In Havre De Grace Before Crews Arrive Heroic Neighbor Saves Dogs, Slows House Fire In Havre De Grace Before Crews Arrive
Heroic Neighbor Saves Dogs, Slows House Fire In Havre De Grace Before Crews Arrive A quick-thinking neighbor in Harford County is being credited with rescuing two dogs and holding off a house fire until firefighters arrived to battle the blaze, officials say. The fire sparked shortly after 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 13, inside a two-story home on Webster Lapidum Road in Havre de Grace, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal. A home fire alarm system alerted the homeowner, who was away at the time, prompting him to call a neighbor to check on the property. That’s when the neighbor spotted flames in the kitchen, rescued both dogs, and grabbed a fire extinguisher to try…
Man Caught Dumping Crate With Chihuahua In Mount Pocono Dumpster: Police Man Caught Dumping Crate With Chihuahua In Mount Pocono Dumpster: Police
Man Caught Dumping Crate With Chihuahua In Mount Pocono Dumpster: Police A man was caught on camera dumping a small dog in a trash bin behind a Mount Pocono restaurant, police announced on Friday, July 11. The disturbing act of animal cruelty happened around 10 a.m. at Mi Casa Restaurant on Cleveland Avenue, according to the Pocono Mountain Regional Police Department. Surveillance footage shows a gray Nissan Rogue (model year 2008 to 2013) pulling up to the restaurant’s commercial dumpster. A man — described as white or Hispanic — is seen exiting the vehicle with a small animal crate. He tosses the crate, which held a beige dog resembling a Chihuahua, into the d…