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Animal Care & Control

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East Harlem

April 25, 2013

Dog Named Brooklyn Gets Temporary Reprieve From Death Row

City dog may have a new leash on life after animal advocates go to court to save it.

Mariners Harbor

March 15, 2013

Woman Calls 911 to Report Abandoned Baby, But Doesn't Mention it's a Dog

Candice A. Salvatore, 27, called 911 to report an abandoned baby, but failed to mention it was a dog.

New York City

January 14, 2013

Correction Officer, Manhattan Resident Arrested in Separate Dog Abuse Cases

Officer Justin Burton wounded his dog's neck, while Jerome Smith starved two dogs, authorities said.

Clason Point

September 26, 2012

Two Dogs Saved from Trash Heap in The Bronx

A Bronx resident spotted the pair of West Highland terrier mixes in a pile of trash in Clason Point.

East Village

August 31, 2012

Pit Bull Shot by Cop in East Village Has 'Legal Defense' Team

After having its eye removed in surgery Monday, Star is now in the care of The Lexus Project.

East Village

August 29, 2012

Dog Shot by Police in East Village Loses Eye

Star was shot earlier this month after charging police in the East Village.

East Village

August 25, 2012

City Takes Ownership of Dog Shot By NYPD

Star, a dog who survived being shot by the NYPD, is now in the city's hands.

East Village

August 16, 2012

VIDEO: Cop Shoots Pit Bull in East Village

The graphic clip shows the pitbull lunge at a cop before he shoots the animal.

East Village

August 14, 2012

Pit Bull Shot By Cop in East Village is Alive and in Stable Condition

A female pit bull shot by police Monday is in the care of Animal Care & Control of NYC.

East Harlem

June 19, 2012

Girl Attacked by Pit Bull in East Harlem

A 7-year-old girl was attacked by a pit bull in the Lincoln Houses in East Harlem.

Washington Heights & Inwood

April 18, 2012

Wild Turkey Flies Away From Washington Heights Fire Escape

After making a Washington Heights fire escape its home for a weekend, a wild turkey flew from its coop.

Washington Heights & Inwood

April 17, 2012

Wild Turkey Flocks to Washington Heights Fire Escape

Washington Heights residents are keeping a watchful eye on a wild turkey that's living on a fire escape.

Lower East Side & East Village

November 21, 2011

East Village Dog Owners on Edge After Two Pit Bull Attacks in Two Weeks

Two recent attacks by pit bulls from an East Village shelter have dog owners worried for their pets.

Washington Heights & Inwood

October 11, 2011

Elusive Rooster Caught in Fort Tryon Park

A rooster that evaded capture in Fort Tryon Park over the weekend was caught on Monday and is now in the City's custody.

Manhattan

August 27, 2011

How to Prepare Your Pets for Hurricane Irene

The city is advising pet owners to prepare doggie and kittie "go bags" to prepare for the storm.