The ASPCA and the HSUS are asking their members and fellow animal advocates to join them on Tuesday, April 9th, for Humane Lobby Day 2013. This all-day event will take place in Harrisburg from 9AM - 4PM. This day gives you the chance to speak to your legislators about pending and upcoming animal … [Read more...]
How many pets were lost, ran away or stolen by the time you finished reading this article?
(Dog entering humane trap. Image was taken by infrared, motion-detecting digital camera.Check the temperature- 25 degrees! Photo courtesy of Pet Detective, Kat Albrecht) A family pet is lost every two seconds. Over 10 million pets are lost each year. One out of three pets is lost during their … [Read more...]
Family loses five pets in fire. Is your home a fire hazard?
Once again, a fire (of unknown origin at this time), ripped through a home in Birdsboro, PA, yesterday causing serious damage to it. Thankfully, the parents and children are safe because they had already left for the day. Photo courtesy of Ryan McFadden (Reading Eagle) Sadly, two dogs, a cat and … [Read more...]
Missing Dog Alerts
As this poster clearly states, Rio, a pit bull, has been missing since February 14th. His parents,Troy and Steph, are unquestionably anxious to bring Rio home where he belongs. He was last seen yesterday and Friday in Fleetwood near FM Browns. He has not been seen since then. A facebook page- … [Read more...]
TV Show- Wednesday, February 27th/6:30 PM- The end of live pigeon shoots in PA?/Iconic species of animals on brink of extinction
Join me this Wednesday evening as my guest, Stuart Chaifetz of SHARK and I address a new bill, SB 510, which has been introduced and co-sponsored by Senator Patrick Browne to ban live pigeon and fowl shoots in PA. PA is the last state in the nation to openly hold such shoots. Stuart and I will … [Read more...]
Man reunited with dog 10 years later!
After his ill Boxer passed away this past Christmas Eve, Jamie Carpentier did not want another pet. He did, however, go online to check out a local shelter's website. He wasn't looking to adopt, only to browse. Little did Jamie know his perusing would lead him down a path of reconnecting with a dog … [Read more...]
SB 510- Will this bill pass or be shot down like a pigeon after it has been catapulted into the air by a mechanical device?
Could pigeon shoots be a thing of the past in the state of PA? Last week, Senator Patrick Browne (R-Allentown, pictured) introduced SB 510 (formerly SB 626) that will end the use of live animals (pigeons and fowl) used as targets at trap and block shoots. The bill also states traditional hunting … [Read more...]
Is gassing animals easier?
Due to a new state law that went into effect this past January 1st, the Lafayette Animal Shelter, located in Louisiana, must now use lethal injections to euthanize homeless animals instead of placing many animals into a gas chamber (at one time) as they had been doing. While no one wants … [Read more...]
Is adopting a pet always the right option?
If you're a regular reader of mine or viewer of my tv show, you understand the importance of animals not only in my personal life but as an animal advocate. If you know me personally, you already know my pets are my kids and have always been as significant as any family member to me. It doesn't … [Read more...]
Update on Little Orphan Dani
A decision has been made in the case of the Indiana couple who rescued and took care of a fawn for nearly two years without a permit. This story made national headlines after a social media campaign started to help the couple who was facing up to 60 days in jail and a $2,000 fine. In my earlier … [Read more...]
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