Daniel, the Beagle, sent me an email (with help from his dad, Joe Dwyer). Yes, Daniel, the heroic dog who survived that ghastly gas chamber in Alabama and saved by Eleventh Hour Rescue located in New Jersey, needs our votes for the 2012 American Humane Association's "Hero Dog Awards." Daniel's … [Read more...]

One can't help but see the limp body of a female dog who was chained to a wall and left to starve and/or freeze to death as can be clearly seen by the snow on the body and ground. This defenseless dog was tortured in Hungary when the owners moved away and in my estimation didn't want her wandering … [Read more...]

If you follow politics in Pennsylvania and elsewhere in our nation, it appears legislation that could potentially make life better for some of our animals seems to fall at the bottom of the totem pole. While I understand and support people's concerns when they echo their sentiments that we must take … [Read more...]

Tis the season for kittens, once again. Yes, it's that time of the year when shelters and rescues become completely full as the high influx of mothers and their offspring kittens take up residence in their cat rooms, cages and colonies. Shelter/rescue workers not only have their hands full but their … [Read more...]

Senator Dinniman and Daniel, the dog who survived the gas chamber Senator Dinniman has put out a plea for your help with Senate Bill 1329. SB 1329 aka "Daniel's Law", would put an end of the use of gas chambers for dogs and cats in PA shelters. Currently, the bill has passed in the Senate despite … [Read more...]

I abhor the cruelty inflicted upon innocent animals. I hate when I hear or read a story about another case of pet abuse or abandonement. This is a daily occurrence and many people aren't aware or are oblivious to what is happening, perhaps in their own neighborhood. Maybe people don't want to know … [Read more...]

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...]