Last week at the Arlington race track, tragedy struck as jockey, Rene Douglas (pictured), and his horse, Born to Be, suffered a collision that has left Douglas paralyzed in his legs and other serious injuries. Born to Be subsequently had to be euthanized after the horrific event. You can view the … [Read more...]

In the early morning hours of this past Saturday, 9 yr. old bulldog, Brittney, pictured above, saved the life of her owner (pictured with her), Scott Seymour. Smoke alarms didn't sound off but Brittney barked and saved Scott's life and her life; although it appears the house they once lived in is … [Read more...]

I would like to pay tribute to all of our soldiers, both women and men, who died serving our country on this Memorial Day. We owe our soldiers, both living and deceased, from all branches of service, a debt of gratitude for all they have done and do for us. Thank you to all of our servicemen and … [Read more...]

Earlier this week, a dachshund named Chanel was on the Today show with her owners proclaiming her to be the world's oldest dog at the age of 21. Chanel was going to be named the world's oldest dog by Guiness World Records. However, since that story aired, another owner of a terrier mix has now come … [Read more...]

Jana Kohl, author of A Rare Breed of Love, and animal welfare advocate against puppymills, is upset. Upset with our President. According to a press release, Kohl along with other animal welfare groups including SPCALA, Dogs Deserve Better, New Hope Pet Rescue, CAPS (Companion Animal Protection … [Read more...]

I have never heard of age discrimination when it came to adopting a pet in all of these years I have been involved in animal advocacy. That was until today. Check out this video to see for yourself how this 69 yr. old woman, Harriet Thompson and her husband, were denied adopting a puppy because of … [Read more...]

Yes, you heard right. Wayne Pacelle, President of the Humane Society of the United States has met with Michael Vick two times recently and they have decided to Vick "will work on programs aimed at preventing youths from getting involved in dogfighting and on programs aimed at assisting youths who … [Read more...]

When I heard last week that Reading Police Chief William Heim was going to disband the Reading Police K-9 Unit, I was outraged! For the life of me, it did not make sense. The problem according to an article in last Friday's Reading Eagle stated that the police union had gone back on a verbal … [Read more...]

It is that season again - no, not Spring but kitten season. Anyone who works in the animal shelter/rescue world knows exactly what I'm talking about. … [Read more...]

Rapper DMX, pictured above, was released from Maricopa County jail in Arizona on May 13th. He had been incarcerated for over 90 days for animal cruelty, drug and fraud related charges. His initial sentence was extended because he got into an altercation with a corrections officer. DMX was found … [Read more...]