Tag Archives: SPCA

Prosecutor: 29-Year-Old Area Man Pleads Guilty to Killing His Pet Cat

A 29-year-old Monmouth County man has pleaded guilty to intentionally killing his pet cat in March, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Tuesday.    

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In Memoriam: Former Longtime Little Silver Resident, Riverview Volunteer, Nancy MacConnell, 92

Former longtime Little Silver resident, Nancy Ann Birkenmeier MacConnell, more recently of Middletown, passed away at home on Jan. 25. She was 92.

Nancy MacConnell
Photo/family via Thompson Memorial Home

“Nancy was a 65-year member of the Tower Hill Presbyterian Church where she was a deacon from 2002 to 2004. She was a volunteer at Riverview Medical Center where she was president of the Ladies Auxiliary from 1950 to 1960. She was a member for 35 years of the Surfrider Beach Club and later at
Sands Beach Club in Sea Bright.

She was a true nature lover feeding all of the deer and wildlife in her backyard but her favorite was her dog Heidi.”

Loved ones of Nancy MacConnell in her obituary

Nancy was predeceased by: her parents, Robert and Elizabeth Birkenmeier; her sister, Betsy Mueller; brother R. Barrett Birkenmeier; her husband, Donald W. MacConnell, in 1996; and her son, Wylie, in 1960.

She is survived by: her children, Melissa and husband James Sullivan, Debbie and husband Tom Doremus, Peter and wife Cathy MacConnell, and Nancy and husband David Wikoff; her grandchildren, Sean, Shannon, Caitlin, T.D., Taylor, Kristyn, Blaire and Brian; and great-grandchildren, Cole, Teagan, Rhys, Camryn, Tessa, Ruby, Saylor and Brody.

All arrangements are private. Donations to the Monmouth County SPCA, 260 Wall Street, Eatontown, NJ 07724 would be appreciated.

— Edited obituary prepared by family via Thompson Memorial Home

Prosecutor: Couple Charged with ‘Possession of Dangerous Dog’ in Alleged Aggression Incident Resulting in Dog’s Shooting

A Keyport couple is facing charges after their dog allegedly acted in an aggressive manner toward a resident, prompting an officer to shoot the dog on Saturday evening, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Tuesday.

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Prosecutor: Authorities ID Man Who Left Dog Caged in Rising Tide; Warrant Issued

From the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office … 

A warrant has been issued for Aaron D. Davis, 36, of Long Branch in connection with the case of “River,” the dog who was left in a cage in Highlands.

Anyone who has any information on the whereabouts of Aaron Davis or that may have witnessed anything, please notify the Monmouth County SPCA Animal Cruelty Hot Line 877-898-7297 or alternatively, the Highlands Police Department at 732-872-1158.

— Photo/MCPO

UPDATE: An Endangered Dog & a Good Samaritan

The following is an update from the Monmouth County Prosecutor on the case of the dog that was dumped along the Shrewsbury River in a cage as the tide rose …

Prosecutor Gramiccioni, along with Monmouth County SPCA Chief Ross Licitra and good Samaritan Jen Vaz, provide an update on River, the dog who was found in Highlands yesterday. River was given that name by Jennifer, who rescued him.

River is doing well and we are still asking for the public’s assistance as to who River’s owner may be.

You can reach out to the MCPO Animal Cruelty Hotline at 877-898-7297.

— Photos/MCPO

Will You Give Some Love to Venus?

Venus is up for adoption at the Monmouth County SPCA Photo/screenshot of SPCA website
Venus is up for adoption at the Monmouth County SPCA
Photo/screenshot of SPCA website

This is Venus.

It’s all about love with this 2-year-old terrier mix who is a found stray keeping company at the Monmouth County SPCA right now, but looking for a forever home.

This dog is known for being sweet and giving lots of kisses.

Touted as a quick learner, the 55-pound pup likes to go for car rides, play with squeaky toys and is a quick learner.

Venus would love to be an only pet in a home.

Venus is one of many who needs a home. Check her and her other buddies in waiting out at the SPCA website.