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April Still Pregnant : 10 Interesting Facts about Giraffe Pregnancies

April 6, 2017 by Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein 15 Comments

Since February 10rd, 2017, the world has been anxiously waiting for April the giraffe to give birth during a live streaming video millions are viewing.   The Animal Adventure Park has set up multiple cameras to capture practically every angle of the birth.  Some believe the park has pulled a prank, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: #AnimalAdventurePark, #Aprilthegiraffe

Philadelphia Police Officer Arrested for Leaving his Pit Bull in a Trash Bag to Die in Park

March 23, 2017 by Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein 10 Comments

    On November 23rd, an extremely emaciated pit bull was found in a trash bag in Wissahickon Valley Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.   Mikel Long of the 8200 block of Michener Avenue, a police officer, was arrested today for animal cruelty in connection with the pit bull later named … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: #animalcruelty, #animalslivesmatter, #AnimalWelfareIssues, #Cranberrypitbull, #MichaleLonganimalabuser, #TinaEvangelistaEppenstein

On TV Show Tonight- Funny Animal Videos!!

March 22, 2017 by Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein 7 Comments

Animals bring so much joy and laughter into our lives.  Join me tonight as I showcase some of the funniest and touching animal videos!! Tune in tonight at 6 PM (live) n Ch. 15 (Comcast) Ch. 21 (Service Electric).   Can’t see the show in  your area?  Streamline the show live over the internet by … [Read more...]

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$5,000 Reward Offered for Arrest/Conviction of Person(s) for Stabbing Pit Bull to Death (in Philadelphia)

March 7, 2017 by Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein 8 Comments

    The body of a female pit bull was found the evening of March 2nd thrown away in a trash bag in the 200 block of West Godfrey Avenue, Olney section of Philadelphia. The dog had been stabbed multiple times which was the cause of her demise.   The black pit bull was wearing a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: #AnimalWelfareIssues, #pitbull, #PSPCAreward, #stopanimalcruelty, #TinaEvangelistaEppenstein

Tiger Kills Man after He Climbs Fence into the Animal’s Enclosure Because He Didn’t Want to Pay for Ticket – Tiger is Shot Dead

January 31, 2017 by Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein 12 Comments

Australian Broadcasting Company

On Saturday, January 28th, a man identified as Zhang, was mauled and killed by a tiger in its enclosure  after climbing a wall with a friend.   Zhang did not want to pay for a ticket to enter the zoo which is located on Dongqian Lake in eastern China’s Zhejiang province. The tiger was shot and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: #Australian Broadcasting Corporation, #Tigersinzoos, #Zhangkilledbytiger, #Zhao Li, Beijing Badaling Wildlife World, Dongqian Lake in eastern China’s Zhejiang province

Lawsuit Filed Against West Virginia Police for Malicious Prosecution after Dog Owner Tries to Protect her Own after Officer Attempts to Kill Him with No Probable Cause

January 29, 2017 by Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein 11 Comments

A West Virginia woman and two other plaintiffs have filed a lawsuit  against a police officer and the police department after she was charged with misdemeanor obstruction when she walked between her dog and a State Police Officer in May 2015 as the officer took aim to shoot at the family dog's head … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: #AnimalWelfareIssues, #WestVirginaStatePolice, ALDF Stephen Wells, Animal Legal Defense Fund, Professors John Campbell and Justin Marceau of the University of Denver, Tiphanie Hupp

Second Dog Found in Trash Bag in Philadelphia Gets Wheelchair for her Paralyzed Hind Legs

January 24, 2017 by Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein 12 Comments

Last Wednesday, January 18th, another dog was discovered tied up in a trash bag in the Philadelphia area and left to die.   The 7 year old dachshund who has been named Frances was found by a good samaritan.   France's story is similar to Cranberry, the emaciated pit bull who was found in a trash bag … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: animal cruelty, Frances the dachshund, Pennsylvania Matthew J. Ryan Small Animal Hospital, PSCPA

Libre’s bill Reintroduced by Rep. Ryan Bizzarro – “I am determined to get this bill signed by the governor.”

January 20, 2017 by Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein 9 Comments

I am determined to get this bill signed by the governor - Rep. Ryan Bizzarro   H.B. 13, formerly known as H.B. 869 has been reintroduced by Rep. Ryan Bizzarro (D) which would set stricter penalties for animal abuse in the state of Pennsylvania. H.B. 869 failed to pass during last … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: #Libresbill, #Rep.RyanBizzarro, animal abuse, animal cruelty, PA HB 13

Would You Let Someone Intimidate You from Helping an Animal?

January 18, 2017 by Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein 6 Comments

  Over a week ago, my husband, Ed and I took a drive to watch deer in their natural habitat.  Brody, our lively and frisky pup, made sure he came along for the ride by bringing his leash to us as we prepared to leave.   We could hear the clacking of the leash as he stood and reached while … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: pets and cold weather, Reading PA, Reading PA crime rate

CBS CEO Fails to Respond to End Electrocution of Horses on their Sports Network

January 10, 2017 by Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein 11 Comments

  CBS has failed to respond to calls to stop allowing the electrocution of horses as seen on the show, National Finals Rodeo (NFR), which was held in Las Vegas from December 1-10 2016 and aired on CBS Sports Network.  Showing Animals Respect and Kindness (SHARK) released a video last month … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: #horseelectrocution, #ShowingAnimalsRespectandKindness, CBS CEO Les Moonves, CBS Sport Network, CBS Sports Network, National Finals Rodeo, National Rodeo Cowboys Association, SHARK, Steve Hindi

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