Animals

Meet the Winner of Our Second Annual Cutest Cat Contest

June 14, 2019

See why this British short hair has made NJM's competition a family affair....
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Meet the Woman Who’s Nursed Hundreds of NJ Bats Back to Health

April 26, 2019

At her nonprofit sanctuary in Hunterdon County, Jackie Kashmer rehabilitates imperiled bats almost around the clock....
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How a Jersey Couple Harnessed the Healing Power of Horses

April 25, 2019

Amy McCambridge-Steppe and Mark Steppe founded Unbridled Heroes Project in Allendale to comfort veterans and trauma victims with rescued mustangs. ...
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Nessie, a 1 1/2-year-old Nederlandse Kooikerhondje the New Jersey Monthly Top Dog Contest winner.

Our Second Annual Top Dog Contest Winner

February 22, 2019

Here's something to bark about! Nessie, a 1 ½-year-old Nederlandse Kooikerhondje is the winner of our Top Dog Contest....
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Seeking the Right Service Dog Trainer

December 18, 2018

What to know when you're on the hunt for a service dog trainer....
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Mila, who has injured feet, is one of the creatures benefiting from the care of Leanne Lauricella

Rescue Ranch

December 17, 2018

Saving animals’ lives gave Goats of Anarchy farm founder Leanne Lauricella's life new purpose....
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Gemini, a specially trained service dog, helps her pal Julian get to school each weekday morning. Julian, 12, has cerebral palsy.

Can-Do Canines Give Individuals with Disabilities More Independence

December 14, 2018

Special training has increased the ways service dogs help owners with disabilities lead more independent lives....
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Jersey’s Fossil History Shows that Giants Lived Here

November 16, 2018

Jersey’s fossil history is full of intrigue—and landmark discoveries....
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Peter and Kathleen Palmer admire a monarch butterfly in their garden in Bernardsville.

Helping Monarch Butterflies, One Hatch & Release at a Time

September 17, 2018

Kathleen Palmer's Bernardsville garden serves as a waystation with Monarch Watch, an organization dedicated to assuring a future for monarch butterflies facing habitat loss....
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Amanda Sorresse, of Parsippany, enjoys the pitter patter of little feet on her back.

Let Goat and Let God with Goat Yoga

July 10, 2018

Where yoga mats are shared with joyful barnyard companions....
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In Rumson, A Pet-Friendly Church

April 23, 2018

On a recent snowy evening at St. George’s-by-the-River in Rumson, the monthly pet-friendly service was about to start. In addition… Read the rest

Pet Owners, Here’s What to Need to Know When Disaster Strikes

April 17, 2018

Be prepared for any emergency with these tips....
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Where to Buy Natural Pet Food

Find affordable, healthy food options for Fido and Fluffy at any of these NJ shops....
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Diane, an inmate at Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women in Clinton, shares the love with Roe, a black Lab puppy she's helping train as a bomb sniffer.

The Women of Edna Mahan Correctional Facility are Dog Whisperers

April 16, 2018

At a Jersey prison, female inmates train pups to detect explosives—and sniff out new hope for themselves. ...
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Samson, a popular resident of Howling Woods, enjoys the affection of handler Michelle Persiano. Samson is 25 percent wolf, mixed with malamute.

Howling Woods Farms is Where the Wolf Dogs Call Home

April 9, 2018

Howling Woods Farms in Jackson is a 10-acre animal rescue and education center that aims to dispel the myth of the "big bad wolf dog."...
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22 Urgent Care Hospitals for Jersey Pets

April 6, 2018

Where to find hospitals providing 24/7 emergency services for our 4-legged friends....
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Wally, Justin and Bailey are some of NJ's most popular pets on Instagram.

12 NJ Instagram Pet Stars You Need to Follow

Who needs more cats and dogs in their life? You do! Add some happiness to your Instagram feed with NJ's favorite silly and lovable pets. ...
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Grover, a 13-year-old Welsh springer spaniel, receives his monthly acupuncture treatment from Dr. Brian Voynick at the American Animal Hospital in Randolph.

Finding New Roads to Health With Alternative Pet Therapies

April 2, 2018

More pet owners are seeking alternative therapies to treat what ails their pets....
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"Your pets are speaking to you. We just have to learn to listen." Dr. Emily Levine.

Cats Behaving Badly? There’s Probably a Reason Why

Cats can have issues—they just can't say so. NJM spoke with veterinarian and behavior therapist Dr. Emily Levine about how to better understand our feline friends....
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Kerri Joyce shares some love with Cinder, her 4-year-old bearded dragon.

For Exotic Animal Lovers, Pets Go Beyond Cats & Dogs

Leaping lizards! Chummy chinchillas! Happy hedgehogs! No species is too unusual for lovers of exotic animals....
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