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Man whose dog was shot/killed by Police goes to trial next week

February 12, 2015 by Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein 5 Comments

Next week starts the jury trial of Leon Rosby, 52, who is facing felony charges of dissuading a witness and intimidating a witness from talking to police after his dog, Max, was shot and killed by the Hawthorne Police Department on June 30th, 2013. He is also charged with resisting … [Read more...]

Bill to ban Ivory and Rhino Horn Trade in Hawaii introduced to help end slaughter of elephants and rhinoceros

February 11, 2015 by Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein 4 Comments

This week, Hawaii Senator Will Espero (D-19) introduced S.B. 674, which roughly represents the number of elephants killed every week due to poaching for their tusks, and Rep. Karl Rhoads (D-29) will introduce H.B. 837 (Thursday, February 12th), to prohibit the brutal trade in ivory and rhino horn. … [Read more...]

Dolphin Lover – Disturbing documentary about a man’s sexual affair with a dolphin

February 4, 2015 by Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein 8 Comments

Photo courtesy of Malcolm J. Brenner Dolly and Brenner “It’s like we stopped being two individual creatures and became one creature that was making love with itself.”—Malcolm J. Brenner. Last week, the Slamdance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, showcased films for … [Read more...]

83 live chickens rescued from North Umberland residence

January 31, 2015 by Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein 3 Comments

The Pennsylvania SPCA has announced it rescued 83 chickens for insufficient shelter and unsanitary conditions from a residence in Northumberland County. Yesterday afternoon, Friday, January 30th, a search warrant was executed after receiving a tip. PSPCA Humane Law Enforcement officers went to … [Read more...]

Sago palm deadly to your pet

January 29, 2015 by Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein 7 Comments

Across the country, there are beautiful and unknowingly deadly plants being bought by unsuspecting consumers. They are typically labeled as a Bonsai plant and sold at Walmart, Lowes, Home Depot and Target. Sadly, most people don't know this plant, the Sago Palm, is extremely poisonous to your pets … [Read more...]

GoDaddy.com Super at marketing commercials?

January 29, 2015 by Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein 5 Comments

What would a Super Bowl be if there wasn't controversy surrounding it? First we have the New England Patriots Deflategate scandal and now we have one of their current contentious commercials which created a firestorm. For those whose heads have been buried in the sand, there was an ad that caused … [Read more...]

Hot Topics Show tomorrow night

January 27, 2015 by Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein 6 Comments

Join me tomorrow night as my guests and I delve into the latest Hot Topics. The show promises to be interesting, informataive and fun as usual! The guest panel includes Pam Grubb, volunteer for Tri-Bassett Hound Rescue, Mary K. Loder, Past President of the Berks ARL Auxiliary Board and Janine … [Read more...]

Rescued Lionesses take epic 6000 mile journey to live in Africa

January 23, 2015 by Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein 5 Comments

Sonja and Maggie, two rescued lionesses, are finally able to walk on grass for the first time in eight years. They are settling in at their new home at the Born Free Foundation’s Big Cat Rescue and Education Centre at the award winning Shamwari Game Reserve, South Africa. They traveled a monumental … [Read more...]