Animals
Cats Behaving Badly? There’s Probably a Reason Why
April 2, 2018
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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Leaping lizards! Chummy chinchillas! Happy hedgehogs! No species is too unusual for lovers of exotic animals....
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All paws are on deck when it comes to taking pictures with this Instagram superstar. Come along with her for a day on the town....
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The Suburbs are Wild About Turkeys
November 14, 2017
They peck at cars. They crash through windows. They poop on lawns. What’s not to like?...
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A Quest to Save the Greyhound
November 13, 2017
Montclair writer Laura Schenone's latest book chronicles the life of Marion Fitzgibbon, who ran the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals....
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Saddle Up for Horseback Riding at Willow Grove Farm
October 23, 2017
Climb on a Clydesdale and take a scenic ride on the Columbia Trail through Morris County....
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At Dog Walk of the Dead in Sussex County, canine lovers and their furry friends dress up for a Howl-O-Ween affair. ...
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Cozying Up to Cat Cafés
August 7, 2017
New Jersey and cat cafés: Purrfect Together....
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Whale of a Ride with the Cape May Whale Watcher
July 14, 2017
On the watch for humpbacks off the coast of Cape May....
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A Passion for Parrots in Passaic County
July 13, 2017
A peak into Parrotopia, the 800-square-foot outdoor aviary in Haskell that eight exotic birds call home....
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6 Easy Steps to Become a Backyard Beekeeper
February 6, 2017
The experts say it’s relatively easy to get started as a backyard beekeeper. We explain how to do it. ...
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Suburban families flock to fowl for fun and friendship–and those fabulous fresh eggs....
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Why more and more New Jerseyans are picking up the unconventional hobby, and keeping their hives healthy....
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Just What the Vet Ordered
November 14, 2016
From special flavors to tiny doses, compounders can be a pet’s best friend....
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Caregiver Canines: Connecting Best Friends Forever
November 4, 2016
The Caregiver Canines program—a service for the homebound elderly or those with memory loss—provides in-home visits with friendly therapy dogs....
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This Election, High Stakes for Jersey’s Horse-Breeders
October 18, 2016
New Jersey will decide in November whether to allow two casinos outside Atlantic City. A vote in favor could rescue the state's horse-breeding business....
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Meet Freddie Mercury, the brave cow who escaped a New York slaughterhouse to become the headliner at a Sussex County animal sanctuary. ...
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Where the (Water) Buffalo Roam
July 13, 2016
Ever wonder why the cheese is called buffalo mozzarella? Just ask Courtney and Brian Foley, who have brought a new twist to New Jersey ranching. ...
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100 Years Later, Matawan Remembers Shark Attacks
July 7, 2016
In July 1916, the nation was enthralled by a series of shark attacks along the Jersey Shore. This month, Matawan commemorates this anniversary. ...
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Doggie Days of Summer
June 1, 2016
Finding a Shore destination amenable to dogs and their owners can be “ruff,” but these 16 sites let dogs have their day in the summer sun....
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