by Andrea K. Hammer | May 7, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Egg Harbor Township, Pets, South Jersey
Tucked amid the woods on 25 acres in Egg Harbor Township, Hearts Therapeutic Riding Center (TRC) held a recent Open Barn session. As visitors learned about the therapy horses, staff members and volunteers discussed the equine-assisted activities at the non-profit, a...
by Heidi Clayton | May 7, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Pets, South Jersey
If you want your puppy to walk nicely on a leash, you should start the training process as soon as you get them. Picking the right equipment to train your puppy with is the first piece of the puzzle of teaching them to walk nicely. My collar of choice is a martingale...
by Sarah Fertsch | Apr 30, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Pets, South Jersey, Top Stories
Diamondback terrapin hatchlings are emerging from beneath the sand and soil, making their way toward nearby marshes, tidal creeks and back bays. Barely larger than a quarter, these tiny turtles face steep odds from the moment they surface. Roads, storm drains, curbs,...
by Heidi Clayton | Apr 30, 2026 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Pets, South Jersey
In my ongoing series of raising a puppy, I wanted to talk about the balance of managing the joy that a puppy feels and instilling manners. I frequently talk puppy owners off the ledge of being embarrassed by their puppies “being extra” when they meet new people or...
by shorelocalnews | Apr 23, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Pets, South Jersey
Beacon Animal Rescue, a no-kill shelter in Upper Township, has been dedicated to saving the lives of cats and dogs since 2003. The organization works to rescue, care for and place animals in loving homes while also supporting pet owners with resources and education....
by Heidi Clayton | Apr 16, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Pets, South Jersey
There are a lot of training tasks on the to-do list after getting a puppy: housebreaking, coming when called, walking nicely on a leash and more. Before all of that, though, bonding with your new puppy should take priority. All of the other stuff will be so much...
