by shorelocalnews | Jan 2, 2026 | Galloway, Atlantic County, Features, Health and Fitness, Pets, South Jersey
A raccoon collected from the 100 block of S. Genoa Avenue in Galloway was confirmed positive for rabies on December 31. On December 29, the Atlantic County Division of Public Health was notified by a homeowner of a dead raccoon on its property. The animal was...
by Heidi Clayton | Dec 23, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Pets, South Jersey
A very common question I am asked by new puppy owners is why their puppies get what is commonly known as the “zoomies.” Called zoomies because for what appears to be no reason, a puppy or dog will seemingly out of nowhere freeze, tuck their tails, and then start...
by shorelocalnews | Dec 22, 2025 | Egg Harbor Township, Atlantic County, Features, Health and Fitness, Pets, South Jersey
A skunk collected from the 6500 block of Mill Road in Egg Harbor Township has been confirmed positive for rabies, the third rabies case of the year in Atlantic County. Rabies was previously confirmed in a raccoon in Absecon and a skunk in Galloway. The Atlantic County...
by Nikita Biryukov, NJ Monitor | Dec 18, 2025 | News, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, Pets, South Jersey
Measure has been long sought by animal advocates A Senate panel approved legislation Thursday that would bar New Jersey pet stores from selling cats, dogs, or rabbits in a divided vote Thursday. The Senate Economic Growth Committee approved the measure, one long...
by Heidi Clayton | Dec 11, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Pets, South Jersey
Aside from running Four on the Floor dog training, I am also a proud breeder of Bull Terriers. Everything pertaining to Bull Terriers is a major part of my life. All of my closest friends are Bull Terrier people, and, if you want to be bored stiff one day, sit and...
by Heidi Clayton | Dec 4, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Pets, South Jersey
The holiday season has officially arrived. For most people, this means parties, shopping, decorating and maybe a little bit of chaos. The hecticness can be rough on you, your family, and your pet. The holidays bring a mix of excitement and stress; your dogs can pick...
