WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Warwick Animal Shelter said Friday the puppies that caused a coyote scare at Oakland Beach have a new home. Bella and Libby, young German shepherd-husky-wolf mixes, need new crates. Shelter officials are asking for two…
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- Warwick Police Chief Bradford Connor said Thursday two people will face charges of animal cruelty after allegedly abandoning two dogs that were initially mistaken to be "black coyotes."…
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- Did you see two "black coyotes" wandering around Warwick earlier this week? Well, it turns out -- they're just dogs, according to Mayor Frank Picozzi. "The animals roaming Oakland Beach were mistakenly identified as coyotes and…
By: The Associated Press Email: news@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net Twitter: @ABC6 JAMESTOWN, R.I. (AP) — Beavertail State Park was briefly closed after...
NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH, Mass. (WLNE) -- The Town of North Attleborough is warning residents to be vigilant amid an increase in coyote activity throughout the town. According to the Town of North Attleborough, sightings have increased, specifically in the Amvet school…
PLAINVILLE, Mass. (WLNE) -- The Plainville Police Department is cautioning residents after reported coyote sightings throughout the town. This month, Plainville police officers responded to a report of a coyote out in the daylight acting abnormally. It was determined a…
HOPKINTON, Mass. (WLNE) -- A coyote attack was reported in a second Massachusetts town this week. Police in Hopkinton said a woman was out walking her dogs on Thursday afternoon when a coyote appeared and snatched one. An officer helped…
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- One of the two people charged in the Warwick "coyotes" case from last month has entered a plea Monday in the case. According to court records, Andrew Sanville, 33, pleaded nolo contendre to one count of…
(WLNE) -- The two Oakland Beach dogs that were confused for black coyotes last month have arrived at an animal rescue in Ohio. The Red Riding Hood Rescue Project, a…
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- The second owner of the "black coyotes" that wandered around Warwick last month plead not guilty Tuesday in court to animal cruelty charges. According to court documents, Amanda Bray was released on personal recognizance. Bray and…
TIVERTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- About 30 dogs were rescued from a hoarding situation Wednesday, the Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals said. The shelter will have to close temporarily while caring for the animals. The organization…
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- One of the owners of the two hybrid dogs that roamed Oakland Beach in Warwick for days was in court Friday on animal cruelty charges. Amanda Bray…
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- Two puppies that were mistaken for rare black coyotes at Oakland Beach this week have been captured by Warwick Animal Control. The owners of the dogs told an ABC 6 News crew they are 6-month-old German…
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- Officials are urging the public to be aware of wandering black coyotes after the Warwick Police Department received multiple calls for sightings near Oakland Beach. ABC 6 News…
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- Warwick police are urging residents to keep their distance from black coyote pups walking around the Oakland Beach area. The police department and the Warwick Animal Shelter took to social media to ask residents to simply…
By: Tim Studebaker Facebook: @TStudebakerABC6 Twitter: @TStudebakerABC6 Email: tstudebaker@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – Coyote sightings are not uncommon here in southern New England. And this time…
A family vacation in Westerly took a tragic turn after their small dog was killed by a coyote.
Police are warning residents after a small dog was snatched by a coyote.
By: Chloe Leshner cleshner@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net @CLeshnerabc6 EAST PROVIDENCE -- Riverside residents say they're seeing coyotes often and concerns are growing. Residents have been posting in facebook groups...
The hunter who wants to help rid Tiverton of its coyote problem say's he's received loads of criticism for offering to kill the animals.He is defending his actions saying the killing is legal and h...
By: ltufts@abc.comPictures are all that Abby Saba has left of her two cats Lucky and Mitch. In a matter of weeks, both of them were suddenly killed. "My mom went down to the beach and she saw half a
WESTPORT, Mass. (WLNE) -- Westport Animal Control announced that two animals in the area have been confirmed to have rabies. The organization said one woodchuck found on Main Road and one coyote pup from Old Bedford Road are positive for…
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WLNE) -- New Bedford officials are warning residents around Buttonwood Park to vaccinate their pets after a raccoon tested positive for rabies. The infected…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- An animal rescue in Ohio that is now home to Libby and Bella, two pups previously presumed to be wild black coyotes in Warwick, is thanking Rhode Island in a special way. The Red Riding Hood…
