A pet rescue worker, Elizabeth Rose, "Libby" Osterbauer, has been charged with cruelty to animals and burglary after she allegedly took and killed the dog of a woman, Shelly Byzewski, who didn't return Osterbauer's romantic feelings. The complaint accuses Osterbauer of breaking into Byzewski's … [Read more...]
24 Cats Left Behind after Tenants Evicted in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
24 Cats found in Bainbridge residence after tenant evicted Last week the Pennsylvania SPCA removed 24 cats and kittens from an unsanitary property located in Bainbridge, Lancaster County. The cats and kittens were discovered by the landlord after the tenant was evicted. They were … [Read more...]
Emaciated Dog Found in Trash Bag – Pennsylvania SPCA Needs Public’s Help To Identify Responsible Person(s)
The Pennsylvania SPCA is asking the public to help identify the person (s) responsible for placing an emaciated dog in a trash bag and dumping her at Wissahickon Valley Park, Philadelphia. The dog was found by Barbara Adams and her dog, Samson, while hiking on November 22nd. Samson was … [Read more...]
51 Guilty Verdicts in Two Animal Cruelty Cases Mostly Involving Cats in Pennsylvania
This past July 7th, 27 cats and 2 dogs were found to be living in filthy, flea-infested conditions. Many of the animals were in severe medical distress. Mimi Bass, 2400 block of Bridge Street, Philadelphia, was found guilty (September 14th) of 28 summary counts of lack of veterinary … [Read more...]
Man Receives Probation and Anger Management after Pleading Guilty to 15 Counts of Animal Cruelty for Dog Fighting Operation
Antoine Talley, Lawndale, PA, who pled guilty to 15 counts of animal cruelty was sentenced to four years of reporting probation, anger management, drug screening and prohibition of ownership of and contact with dogs during the probationary period. Antoine Talley, 39, was also sentenced to pay more … [Read more...]
Alert- Reward Offered for Information about Deceased Puppy Found in Crate Along Road in Schuylkill County, PA
Update: According to Janine Choplick, Hillside SPCA Humane Officer, the puppy tested positive for parvovirus. This was the crate where a deceased brown and white puppy was found at Route 901 and Keystone Blvd, Cass Township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. Hillside SPCA and the PA State Police … [Read more...]
Former Fayette County Animal Control Director Arrested for Animal Cruelty- Allowed Animals to Die in Back of Shelter
The New River Humane Society Board of Directors issued the following statement in response to the arrest of Carrie Lynn Carr. "The New River Humane Society Board of Directors is deeply disturbed to hear of the arrest of Carrie Carr and the allegations against her. The current NRHS … [Read more...]
Viral Video Shows Abuse at Chicken Hatcheries
An undercover investigation video filmed by Animal Equality shows the mistreatment and abuse inside chicken hatcheries in Spain. Filming took two years and the revealing images are disturbing. Workers rip heads off of baby chicks, and throw male baby chicks into the trash to dump them when they … [Read more...]