Weber County Sheriff's Office in Utah has introduced their latest weapon used in fighting child pornography - URL. URL- pronounced Earl, is the state's first electronic detection K-9. He will be able to find electronic devices such as SD cards, SIM cards, USB sticks, thumb drives and … [Read more...]
Are Zoos a Danger to Animals and the Public? – Topic of Television Show
Join me Wednesday, June 22nd @ 6:30 PM, when Kate Dylewsky, Program Associate for Born Free USA, will be my guest to talk about safety at zoos for its visitors and the animals. Are zoos safe for the public in light of the little boy who was able to climb into the enclosure of the silverback … [Read more...]
George Bengal, Pennsylvania SPCA Director of Humane Law Enforcement, Loses Cancer Battle
It is with deep sadness that the Pennsylvania SPCA announced the death of George Bengal, the organization’s Director of Humane Law Enforcement, today, Saturday, June 18, 2016, at the age of 69. He died at Holy Redeemer Hospital in Jenkintown, PA, with his wife, Carole, and daughter Lisa at his … [Read more...]
Woman Tied Up, Beaten and Forced to Watch Boyfriend Beat Her Dog to Near Death
Nearly two weeks ago, a Massachusetts woman and her 3 year old Spaniel mix, Cooper, were tied up and beaten overnight with the dog getting the worst of it. When it was over, Cooper sustained life-threatening injuries including severe damage to his kidneys. He is battling acute kidney … [Read more...]
Is Disney World at Fault for Toddler’s Death?
As we are all sadly aware, 2- year- old toddler, Lane Graves, was dragged by an alligator at a Disney World's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa in Orlando this past Tuesday, June 14th. Yesterday his body was found, intact, in a lagoon 10-15 feet away from the shoreline in the same area where he … [Read more...]
National Aquarium Moving Dolphins to Sanctuary
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/15/science/national-aquarium-dolphin-sanctuary.html?_r=0 The National Aquarium in Baltimore is planning to move their bottlenose dolphins from their facility to an oceanside sanctuary by the year 2020. The Aquarium stopped shows with the dolphins years ago after … [Read more...]
Why I Forgave the Person who Made my Dog a Tripawd
I can't believe it's been over a year since I've adopted my new "son" Brody who has faced difficult challenges in his young life but an absolute joy to have in our family. In Spring 2015 I was contacted by a good friend/wonderful Humane Officer, J, who told me about a dog in need of a home. … [Read more...]
One Year after My Jazz’s Death – Why I Feel I am to Blame
One year ago today, June 5th, I woke up with the sweetest miniature black/gray poodle, Jazz, laying on the left side of my body. What I thought was him trying to get up by kicking his legs was actually him in the midst of a grand mal seizure. He apparently climbed on me to be as close to me. … [Read more...]
Remembering our Canine War Heroes this Memorial Day
On this Memorial Day, observances are being held around the country to remember our fallen veterans. Our war heroes who fought for our country so we could be free are saluted on this holiday. While we commemorate the lives of men and women, let's not forget the lives of animals who have served … [Read more...]
A VERY RARE Site – A White (Leucistic) Bluebird for the 3rd Time!
In 2010, lightning struck twice when two sets of white (leucistic) bluebirds hatched from the same bluebird box two months apart in Southeastern Pennsylvania. My husband, Ed, had maintained eight bird boxes at that time. Two leucistic birds were found in the first nest and two … [Read more...]
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