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PA HB 869 Passed by House ; Needs to pass in Senate – Animals in Severe Cruelty Cases Would Not Return to Abusers

April 13, 2016 by Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein 15 Comments

  The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed HB 869 amending the crimes code regarding cruelty to animals.  The bill sponsored by Ryan A. Bizzaro (D) Erie County,  would ensure animals involved in the most severe cases of animal cruelty do not return to neglectful conditions. HB … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: #, #animalabuse, Director of Humane Litigation of the PSPCA., Esq., PA HB 869, Rebecca Glenn-Dinwoodie, Rep. Ryan Bizzaro (D) Erie County

Five Tips to Help Kittens this Spring

April 12, 2016 by Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein 13 Comments

"Kitten season" - that time of year when babies are born to cats who have not been spayed or neutered resulting in millions of unwanted kittens.  Too many end up in shelters and never leave.    So, what can we do to help these kittens?  Do we leave them alone outdoors or bring them inside our … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: # National Cat Help Desk, #alleycat.org/FeralFriends, #alleycat.org/KittenProgression, #AlleyCatAllies, #feralcats, #trapneuterreturn, Becky Robinson president of Alley Cat Allies, neonatal kittens, TNR

Watch Tim Zimmermann, (Associate Producer/Co-Writer for Blackfish) talk about the Truth about SeaWorld on my latest TV Show

April 7, 2016 by Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein 9 Comments

You can catch Tim Zimmeramn, Associate Producer and Co-Writer for Blackfish on my latest show. Tim also authored, "The Killer in the Pool," and "The Blood in the Water."   Check out the link where Tim explains what really happens at SeaWorld and what should happen to the orcas now that SeaWorld has … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: A Closer Look At Animal Welfare Issues, Alexis Martinez, Dawn Branchdeau, killer whales, orcas, SeaWorld, Tilikum, Tim Zimmermann, Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein

Marine Scientists Unhappy about SeaWorld Ending Captive Orca Breeding

April 4, 2016 by Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein 10 Comments

By JENNIFER KAY and MIKE SCHNEIDER, Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — There's one last orca birth to come at SeaWorld, and it will probably be the last chance for research biologist Dawn Noren to study up close how female killer whales pass toxins to their calves through their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: #Orcacaptivebreeding, Blackfish, Chris Dold, orca captive breeding, PETA, research biologist Dawn Noren, SeaWorld, SeaWorld's chief zoological officer, trainer Kristi Burtis

Tim Zimmermann, Associate Producer/Writer for Blackfish, will be my TV Guest April 5th @ 7PM

April 2, 2016 by Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein 15 Comments

Tim Zimmermann,  Associate Producer and Co-Writer for the documentary, Blackfish, and author of The Killer in the Pool will be my television guest this Tuesday, April 5th at 7PM. SeaWorld made recent headline news when they announced the cessation of their captive orca breeding program effective … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: #orcacativity, #TimZimmerman, A Close-Up Look at Animal Welfare Issues, Blackfish, Dawn Brancheau, Outside Magazine, SeaWorld Blackfish, Tim Zimmerman, Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein

Alert- Reward Offered for Information about Deceased Puppy Found in Crate Along Road in Schuylkill County, PA

March 26, 2016 by Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein 24 Comments

Update: According to Janine Choplick, Hillside SPCA Humane Officer, the puppy tested positive for parvovirus.  This was the crate where a deceased brown and white puppy was found at Route 901 and Keystone Blvd, Cass Township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.  Hillside SPCA and the PA State Police … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: #"Keystone"puppydeceasedincrate, #animalcruelty, Hillside SPCA, PA State Police Animal Cruelty Liason

Former Fayette County Animal Control Director Arrested for Animal Cruelty- Allowed Animals to Die in Back of Shelter

March 23, 2016 by Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein 12 Comments

  The New River Humane Society Board of Directors issued the following statement in response to the arrest of Carrie Lynn Carr. "The New River Humane Society Board of Directors is deeply disturbed to hear of the arrest of Carrie Carr and the allegations against her.  The current NRHS … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: #animalcruelty, #CarrieLynnCarr, #FayetteCountyAnimalControlCenter, animal cruelty, Beth Powers, Betty Craft, Carrie Lynn Carr, Casey Gioeli, Clare Sulgit, Fayette County Animal Shelter, Felicia McKinney, Kiley Price, Mary Moses, Sheriff Kessler Fayette County, The New River Humane Society Board of Directors

Tilikum’s Health – Cautiously Optimistic but Still Very Ill

March 21, 2016 by Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein 6 Comments

SeaWorld's Director of Animal Training Kelly Flaherty-Clark released the following statement about Tilikum's current health status: “We’re continuing to work with the veterinary and animal care teams to treat Tilikum’s illness. His energy level and appetite have both improved since he started this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: SeaWorld, SeaWorld's Director of Animal Training Kelly Flaherty-Clark, Tilikum

17 Animals Removed from Filthy, Unsanitary Northeast Philadelphia Home

March 21, 2016 by Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein 6 Comments

This past Saturday, March 19th, 17 animals were removed/rescued from a Holmesburg home after a tip was received by the Philadelphia Police Department.   A search warrant was executed by the Pennsylvania SPCA to remove 15 small dogs and 2 cats.  The police said several animals were living in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: #filthyconditions, #PSPCA's Cruelty Hotline at (866) 601-SPCA., Philadelphia police department, PSCPA, PSPCA Humane Law Enforcement officers, search warrant

SeaWorld to End Captive Breeding, Theatrical Orca Shows ; Blackfish Documentary Impetus for Changes

March 17, 2016 by Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein 14 Comments

  In a stunning but welcoming announcement, Joel Manby, SeaWorld CEO told the world today that the killer whales currently in the care of SeaWorld will be the last generation of orcas at the marine mammal park.    Manby announced several historic changes today - This year we will end all … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: #noorcabreeding, Blackfish director Gabriella Cowperthawaite, Colleen O'Brien, dolphin activist/Dolphin Project, HSUS, Joel Manby SeaWorld CEO, killer whales, orcas, PETA, Ric O'Barry, SeaWorld, Tilikum

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