Let us not forget and always remember the true meaning of Memorial Day. It is a day that was created to honor those who have paid the ultimate price-their lives-so that we may have freedom. The honor is bestowed to all branches of the armed services. This honor extends to all veterans who are no … [Read more...]

Last month, Office Johnna Seeton had cited the Philadelphia Gun Club for ill-treatment of animals regarding the pigeon shoots they held in March. I had written about Officer Seeton's citations in an earlier post. Officer Seeton issued five citations in this case. "The five citations came as a … [Read more...]

What exactly is happening or not happening with animal welfare in the state of PA? Between the dog law advisory board meeting, to the gas chamber bill, to the shelters who bring dogs up from the south while thousands need homes right here to the no-kill philosophy that some say it is ok to cage an … [Read more...]

Animal cruelty can conjure up many horrific images of animals being abused whether being thrown out of a car as BJ, the Shih-Tzu/Poodle mix dog was last December, or someone who pounds on a pet until a limb is broken as it has been locally reported recently multiple times. Animal cruelty exists … [Read more...]

Saturday, May 19th, is Armed Forces Day. A day to honor all military men and women who have served our country. I'm a proud supporter of these men and women who have served past and present. While we must never forget and always remember our military, we must keep in mind that dogs are used in very … [Read more...]

A man, Craig Dershowitz, and his girlfriend, Sarah Brega, broke up the other year. It happens. Normally, when children are involved, custody battles are fought. A custody battle has ensued over Knuckles, a Beagle/Pug mix dog (pictured). Craig wants his "son" back and has spent $60,000 thus far to … [Read more...]

Back in 2008, when Mitt Romney was seeking the Republican nominee for President (and failed), a story emerged about his family taking a vacation from Massachusetts to Ontario, with their dog, Seamus (pronouned Shay-mus), strapped in a crate to the roof of the car. I, as many others, were appalled by … [Read more...]

A victim retrived by SHARK from the Delaware River in March In a news release sent to me by SHARK, five citations were filed for "ill-treatment of animals" against the Philadelphia Gun Club (PGC) by Humane Society Police Officer, Johnna Seeton, according to SHARK. These citations were in … [Read more...]

This past Wednesday, I attended the first dog law advisory board meeting held in Harrisburg after 15 months of silence from this group. The anticipation was spiked as one could tell by the many articles written earlier this week by so many newspapers including one by the Huffington Post. Wow.....the … [Read more...]

(photo courtesy of Janelle Briscoe) On December 11th of last year, BJ, pictured, was thrown from a speeding Gold Saturn on Rt. 61 in Perry Township, PA. As you can imagine, BJ suffered gruesome, life-threatening injuries. Through a network of good samaritans, BJ was taken to Berks Animal Hospital … [Read more...]