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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.

Murray Hill

November 14, 2012

Longtime Murray Hill Animal Shelter Damaged by Sandy Faces Uncertain Future

The 109-year-old Bideawee on East 38th Street suffered severe damage during Hurricane Sandy.

New York City

November 09, 2012

Where to Volunteer to Help Sandy Victims

DNAinfo.com rounded up ways to help those in need in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.

New York City

October 31, 2012

24-Hour Hotline Helps New Yorkers Who Left Pets Behind

New Yorkers who had to leave their pets at home when they evacuated can call a city hotline.

West Harlem

September 11, 2012

PETA Offers Reward For Info on Suspected Dog Poisoning in Riverside Park

PETA is offering $2,500 for information leading to arrest and conviction in the four deaths of dogs.

West Harlem

September 10, 2012

ASPCA Investigates Poisoning Deaths of Four Dogs at Riverside Park

At least four dogs died after being walked in the same area in Riverside Park in Harlem in July.

Morrisania

June 21, 2012

Police Bust Dog-Fighting Ring in the Bronx

Police rescued 47 dogs from a Bronx buiding where they were allegedly being used for dog fighting.

Midtown

June 08, 2012

Carriage Horse, SUV and Motorcycle Collide in Columbus Circle Crash

No humans were injured in the accident, but the horse did suffer a cut to the head.

Norwood & Bedford Park

April 21, 2012

Bronx Woman Starved Two Pit Bulls, ASPCA Charges

Gillian Irving charged with starving two 7-month-old pit bulls, Cagney and Lacey, ASPCA says.

Manhattan

March 10, 2012

Carriage Horse Vet Resigns From ASPCA

Dr. Pamela Corey was suspended after her necropsy of Charlie, a carriage horse, became controversial.

Manhattan

December 17, 2011

Charlie the Carriage Horse's Cause of Death a Mystery

The necropsy performed on Charlie the carriage horse could not determine a cause of death.

Upper East Side

November 27, 2011

30 Furry Felines Find a Home on Cat Friday

A total of 30 cats were adopted this past Friday through the ASPCA's Cat Friday program.

Manhattan

November 21, 2011

Carriage Horse Drivers Association Fights Back Against Critics

The Horse and Carriage Association of New York City claims the ASPCA and NYCLASS have "defrauded" the public about the carriage horse industry in New York. 

Manhattan

November 14, 2011

Advocates Push for 5-Day Carriage Horse Work Week

Following the death of Charlie the carriage horse, animal rights advocates have proposed a ban on working in severe weather and limiting horses to a five-day work week.

Midtown

November 09, 2011

Pro-Carriage Horse Group Demands Ousted ASPCA Veterinarian Get Job Back

Supporters of the carriage horse industry demanded the ASPCA reinstate Dr. Pamela Corey, who was suspended after battling with the agency over its "misleading" press release about the necropsy of Charlie the carriage horse.