Skip Derbe Eckhart, owner of Almost Heaven Kennels located in Emmaus, has had his hearing delayed again. The hearing was to take place tomorrow on animal cruelty charges. Unbelievable. This is one of the largest puppymill busts in PA to happen earlier this fall nearly in my backyard. The images of … [Read more...]

According to the AKC and the ASPCA , they have identified certain breeds of dogs that go with certain types of personalities in people. Do you fit into any of the dogs shown? What about mixed breeds? Where do they fit into the personality profile? … [Read more...]

Check out this article from the Associated Press. A morbidly obese dog named Jiffy was frozen to a sidewalk overnight in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. His owner had tried to get the 11 or 12 yr. old Border Collie mix inside her home but was unsuccessful. She says she checked on him every few hours instead. … [Read more...]

"The White Van" - be prepared to shed tears. … [Read more...]

UPDATE: Thanks to Linda G. for pointing out that the beagle was originally thought to have been skinned in this story was actually a coyote. The link to the story reflects this change but they have removed the news video. As Linda clearly asks in her comment ~ what is wrong with this story? How can … [Read more...]

PetSmart Adoption Centers in Wyomissing (off State Hill Rd. next to Redners and Walmart) and Temple (5th Street Highway located near new Giant store) will have pet photos taken with Santa this weekend, December 6th and 7th from 11AM - 4PM. Whether it is your dog, cat, or bird, stop by and have a … [Read more...]

PACCA lost its animal control contract and the Philadelphia SPCA will take over January 1st, 2009. You can view the story here. http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/PACCA … [Read more...]

Two men, Walter Citizen and Arnett Counts, were sentenced to five years and three years respectively for their role in a dogfighting ring they had in South Los Angeles. You can read the story here. Accoring to the article these two bred and trained pitbulls for fighting. Officers found 17 dogs and … [Read more...]