The picture sums it up for me - how about you? Except my week isn't done! … [Read more...]

Ratchet has been cleared to leave Iraq to come home to the U.S. this Sunday, October 18th. Sgt. Gwen Beberg who adopted Ratchet after being rescued from a buring pile of trash is thrilled that Ratchet is going home. She wrote in an email to SPCA International that she planned to do a "victory dance" … [Read more...]

I have received many emails concerning a soldier in Iraq. Her name is Sgt. Gwen Beberg and she befriended a puppy in Iraq while serving there. Sgt. Beberg saved this puppy's life and has formed a bond with this gorgeous dog named Ratchet. Sgt. Beberg and Ratchet are pictured below. Sgt. Beberg … [Read more...]

All I can say it's about time this man has been reassigned. Mr. Martrich oversaw six dog wardens including Orlando Aguirre who recently was one of four people who passed Almost Heaven Kennel in August only to be shut down recently due to horrific, deplorable conditions. Martrich had overseen these … [Read more...]

Last evening, Rendell signed House Bill 2525 into law. This bill will stop cage stacking, double the size of cages, ban wire flooring, require dogs to have an exercise program and provide veterinary care for these dogs twice a year. This bill will also give dog wardens increased enforcement power. … [Read more...]

WOW! That's all I can say as I wake up to read all of my emails I have received overnight. But I read it first with Mary's (the other Mary) comment in my previous blog. Mary, you were right, when you said that you believed it passed in the Senate and the House. This is a long day coming and I feel … [Read more...]

According to Jessie Smith, Special Deputy Secretary of Dog Law Enforcement, in a statement said two major amendments including two additional seats on Canine Health Board for PA Veterinary Medical Association (PVMA) and Penn Vet School and unfettered access (to outdoor) exercise area) can be waived … [Read more...]

I had written about Gage , the beloved 7 yr. old male Pitbull, who was shot and killed in his own backyard after he had been left out to do his business on March 12th, 2008 in Louisiana. The neighbor, Ray Stanfill, the person responsible for this heinous, despicable act, had made threats to shoot … [Read more...]

Anyone who signed the original petition at www.savingpuppies.com to help pass House Bill 2525 should have received the same email I did this afternoon. They are asking for our help again. More than 18,000 people signed the original petition to contact our Senators about the House Bill 2525. For … [Read more...]

House Bill 2525 which was introduced in the House of Representatives by main sponsor, Rep. Jim Casorio (D-Allegheny) is before the Senate Appropriations Committee as we speak. It appears the committe will consider it today or tomorrow. That would mean that a vote could be expected before the Senate. … [Read more...]