by Michael | Sep 11, 2025 | Features, Cape May County, Pets, South Jersey, Upper Township
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 | Sep 4, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Pets, South Jersey
Walking a dog that is “reactive” can be both physically and mentally exhausting for a dog owner. Often, as a result of the owner being frustrated and embarrassed by their dog’s behavior, they stop taking the dog out and walking them altogether. It is absolutely...
by shorelocalnews | Sep 4, 2025 | Features, Cape May County, Pets, South Jersey, Upper Township
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 | Aug 28, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Pets, South Jersey
One of the biggest issues I deal with, in terms of people asking for help with their dogs, is dog reactivity. These are the dogs that lose their minds when they see another dog by barking, snapping, lunging, or trying to drag their owners toward the dog to start some...
by Heidi Clayton | Aug 21, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Pets, South Jersey
After last week’s installment regarding dogs not being off-lead in public parks and spaces, I received a very nicely worded email that asked if I could remind dog owners to clean up their dogs’ poop when out on walks. I could not agree more that there is no...
