http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEmRpu-fNJs&feature=youtu.be&hd=1 … [Read more...]

That Sunday night started with a call from my oldest sister, Heather. She explained that Karen was in need of some help with a foster dog. She explained the dog was thrown out of a moving car and now needed an Iv and someone to look after it over night while Karen was at work. The vet had said he … [Read more...]

Must one work for an animal organization, shelter or rescue or belong ("pay") to a large animal welfare organization such as HSUS or the ASPCA to make a difference in the lives of animals? Does one have to give money to make a difference? Are you the recipient of mass emails or text messages by … [Read more...]

If you live near York County or want to hear about puppy mills from firsthand experience, A Tail to Tell , Puppy Mill Rescue, will be holding a lecture presentation at Morgan’s Paws Pet Care Center , 305 Hill Street, York, PA 1743, this Saturday, March 31st at 1PM. The lecture will include a slide … [Read more...]

Join me this Wednesday evening at 6:30 PM, March 28th, when the topic of discussion will be PA's animal legislation. My guest will be Jenny Stephens, Executive Director of North Penn Puppy Mill Watch. Is PA's legislation helping or hurting our animals? Are the laws effective? Has Act 119, our 2008 … [Read more...]

UPDATE ON BELLA: "Bella is back home safely. She crossed Route 1 and went back to her deceased owner's house. She was hiding under a table on the back den when a friend went by to just check and found her. She was dehydrated and full of tIcks, but otherwise, she is fine." "Her owner's brother, Zach … [Read more...]

Ed Dwyer and his dog Daniel, the inspiration for SB 1329 (Daniel survived a gas chamber in Georgia) Senate Bill 1329 aka Daniel's Law, sponsored by Senator Dinniman, was unanimously approved last week by the Appropriations Committee. The section that I had spoken to Dinniman's office earlier this … [Read more...]

As I had mentioned in my previous post, the Animal Rescue League of Berks County wasn't aware of the method utilized to identify a feral cat that is part of a managed colony- these feral cats are ear tipped (pictured). The League has been educated on this identification process and will begin … [Read more...]