Newark Family Reunited With Pet Dog Stolen 5 Years Ago

“Please microchip your pets – it could be the difference between missing your furry friend their whole life or a beautiful reunion.”

Newark Shelter To Hold ‘Pet Wellness Day’ For Local Residents

The AHS-Newark shelter will offer “first-come, first-serve wellness services,” including free microchips and vaccines.

Santa Paws: Holiday Pet Photos To Benefit Newark Animal Shelter

The Associated Humane Societies-Newark is holding a pet photo event with Santa Claus.

Halloween 2021: Dog Costume Contest, Parade At Branch Brook Park

It’ll be a doggone good time – whether you have a pet or not, Essex County officials say.

Who Dumped This Abused Dog In Newark? $500 Reward Offered

Petunia was found near-starved and covered in urine, feces and blood, the Associated Humane Societies said.

Animal Shelter In Newark Has ‘Kittens Coming Out Of Its Ears’

If you’re thinking about adopting a kitten in the Newark area, you’ve got plenty of choices, the Associated Humane Societies says.

Good Dog Needs Good Home In Newark: Pup Struggles At Shelter

Oso loves to venture outside on walks. But getting him back in the kennel is another story.

Free Rabies Clinic Brings Smiles To Dog Owners In Irvington

St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center now provides animal control services and community programs in Irvington.

Newark Teen Is ‘Hero To Animals’ – And It’s Thanks To Bow Ties

Darius Brown has been called an entrepreneur, an advocate and an inspiration. Now, the Newark teen can add “hero to animals” to the list.

Newark Dog Deserves A Chance, Volunteers Say: Meet Tortellini

PHOTOS: The longest-running resident at a Newark animal shelter is still smiling, even after spending three years in search of a home.

Meet 10 Pit Bulls Who Need New Homes In Essex County

In honor of National Pit Bull Awareness Month, check out these smile-worthy doggos seeking new homes in Essex County, NJ.

That Cat Allegedly Put In Dryer? ‘Inaccurate,’ NJ Shelter Says

“We regret the misinformation in this case,” the Associated Humane Societies said.

Newark Shelter Safeguards Huge Puppy For COVID-Stricken Family

Mamba, a Newfoundland puppy, has been reunited with his owner. “This was the right thing to do,” shelter staff said.

Inspirational Newark Teen Saves Dogs’ Lives With Bow Ties

After being diagnosed with developmental delays, Darius Brown began making bow ties to develop his motor skills. Here’s what happened next.

Newark Animal Shelter Brings Dogs To Hospital, Pure Joy Ensues

Even through their masks, you could see the smiles. (PHOTOS)

Newark Animal Shelter Ends Quarantine After Dog Found Deceased

A necropsy was performed on a dog found dead in its kennel. Here's the cause of death, according to shelter staff.

Newark Animal Shelter Sends Dog For Necropsy, Medicates Others

The AHS-Newark shelter is medicating some of its animals as a precautionary measure after a dog was found dead in its kennel.

Benefit At Devils Game In Newark Will Aid 3 Cat Rescues

A fundraiser at a New Jersey Devils game will boost Street Cats to Sweet Cats Rescue, Laps Cat Rescue and Catsbury Park.

New Rescue Policies At Newark Animal Shelter Draw Praise, Scorn

"We won't let kittens, puppies or small dogs ‘rot’ here out of selfishness," an Associated Humane Societies executive said.

Neglected Newark Mastiff Adopted After 3 Year Court Battle

A web of red tape made caring for Hooch and several of his severely neglected pals a frustrating task, shelter staff say.

Humane Societies Official Resigns In Newark: ‘More Change Needed’

An executive with NJ’s largest animal shelter system quit his post, citing irreconcilable differences with the board’s “antiquated culture.”

Newark’s First-Ever Dog Park Opens At Branch Brook

A neighborhood group was the driving force behind Newark’s first dog park, Essex County officials said.

Dognapping In Newark: Man Stole Pitbull Puppy Off Porch, Cops Say

A dognapper abducted a puppy from a Newark pet owner’s porch, authorities said. (PHOTOS)

Free Newark Pet Clinic Reborn, Holds Grand Opening In Ironbound

The Newark Community Healthy Pet Clinic offers free vet services to local pet owners who make less than $20,000 per year.

Newark AHS Animal Shelter ‘At Capacity,’ Here’s How You Can Help

The AHS-Newark facility is taking applications for its new foster program for dogs and cats. Meet some adoptable animals here. (PHOTOS)

Work On Newark’s First Dog Park Begins At Branch Brook

"This is the first dog park created in Newark,” North Ward Councilman Anibal Ramos said. “We are making history.”

These Adoptable Dogs In Newark Need A Forever Home

Meet some of the dogs available for adoption at the Associated Humane Society shelter in Newark.

PETA Thanks NJ Transit Engineer For Saving Dog's Life

A NJ Transit engineer earned a nod of appreciation from PETA for saving the life of a small dog found on the railroad tracks.

Newark Dog Adopted As Pup, Sent To Same Shelter At 15 (UPDATED)

UPDATE: Earlier this week, it was back to an animal shelter for Tek, who was adopted as a pup and returned after 15 years. He's been adopted

Newark Switches Animal Shelters: Goodbye AHS, Hello St. Hubert’s

A new era has dawned for the in-need dogs, cats and other stray animals of Newark.

Newark Animal Shelter: How Many Adopted, Euthanized?

How many dogs and cats were adopted at the Associated Humane Societies-Newark last year… and how many were euthanized?

Animal Shelter, Newark Trade Blows Over ‘Litter Box Rule'

A bitter standoff between Newark and the largest animal sheltering system in New Jersey has a dirty, new battleground: litter boxes.

NJ Pit Bull With ‘Half A Face’ Takes Next Step To Forever Home

A mama dog is experiencing human kindness for the first time in her life, rescuers say.

Despite Awful Injury, Pit Bull With ‘Half A Face’ Still Smiling

A mother pit bull separated from her puppies is feeling love and human kindness for the first time in her life after being rescued in Newark

Newark Neglected 3 Pit Bulls Found Nearly Dead: Humane Societies

A harrowing animal rescue in Newark gives a peek into an unsteady relationship between the city and the largest shelter system in New Jersey

5 Adorable Dogs To Adopt In Newark (PHOTOS)

Looking for a furry forever friend in Essex County? Check out these five doggies that need a home in Newark.

Pet Rescue Group Gives Dogs 'New Leash On Life' In New Jersey

“Our goal is to save more dogs from euthanasia."

Dog Traveling To Newark On Delta Flight Dies, Owner Wants Answers

A dog traveling from Phoenix, Arizona to Newark, New Jersey aboard a Delta Air Lines flight died during a layover in Detroit, reports say.