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California Man Admits to the Brutal Killing of his German Shepherd Puppy

December 31, 2015 by Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein 5 Comments

Nicholas Joseph Luiz, 31 yrs. old, Napa, California, has been arrested for suspected animal cruelty after admitting to Napa police he killed his five-month old German Shepherd puppy, Woody. Neighbors of Luiz called the police after witnessing the puppy being beaten in the backyard  on Tuesday, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Investigator Andy Hess, Napa Police Department, Nicholas joseph Luiz

How Should a Dog Wear Pants? The Internet May Have Solved this Age-Old Question (or not)

December 30, 2015 by Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein 5 Comments

This Facebook post has gone viral on social media, news websites and television news programs!! The internet can't decide which answer is correct.  Is there?  Who does this?  Who cares? Apparently, millions of people do. So, the question is -  two-legged or four-legged pants?  Let's hear what … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Pants on the Ground

Third Orca Dies at SeaWorld in Six Months – Pressured to end Orca Captivity

December 22, 2015 by Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein 4 Comments

  An 18-year-old orca named Unna died at the San Anotonio SeaWorld yesterday, December 21st, which makes her death the third marine mammal to die at that park in the past six months. “Unna suffered in a concrete tank for the entirety of her tragically short life. Every aspect of her daily … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Born Free USA, captivity, Katina, SeaWorld, SeaWorld Antonion, Tilikum, Unna 18yr old orca

Senator Roy Afflerbach (Ret.) to be my guest Wednesday, December 23rd at 6:30 PM

December 22, 2015 by Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein 6 Comments

Tomorrow evening, my guest on my  "Animal Welfare Issues" television show, will be Senator Roy Afflerbach (Ret.).   Mr. Afflerbach is also the founder, treasurer, and former president of Humane PA PAC, a political action committee. With 2016 around the corner,  Roy and I will be discussing how we, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: animal legislation, Animal Welfare Issues, bctv, elected officials, Humane PA PAC, Roy Afflerbach, Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein

African Lion is NOW Protected Under Endangered Species Act

December 21, 2015 by Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein 7 Comments

 “It has been a very long four years waiting for this decision.” – Adam M. Roberts, Born Free USA CEO    Four years ago animal organizations wanted African lions listed as Endangered under the U.S. Endangered Species Act (ESA).   It is expected the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Adam M. Roberts, African lion, Born Free USA, Cecil the Lion, endangered species, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Zimbabwe

TV Anchors – The Illusion of Knowledge

December 20, 2015 by Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein 13 Comments

  “The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge.” ― Stephen Hawking I am not loyal to one Morning News program and always find myself channel surfing to hear different views about current events from an array of co-hosts/anchors. While changing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: and Allyn Hoang, electrocution, Eye Opener, foxes, fur, fur farms, gassing, Hilary Kennedy, HSUS, Keith Roth, minks, Neeha Curtis, Oliver Tull, roadkill, Stephen Hawking, Thomas Jefferson

$1000 Reward Offered for Emaciated Pitbull Allegedly Attacked with Hatchet

December 15, 2015 by Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein 5 Comments

The Pennsylvania SPCA announced they are offering a reward of $1,000 for information leading to the arrest of the person(s) responsible for allegedly attacking a young emaciated pit bull with a hatchet in Allentown. An investigation is ongoing which began Monday, November 2nd, when the young pit … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Allentown Animal Clinic, Lehigh County Humane Society, pit bull attacked with hatchet, PSPCA

Animal Communication and Reiki – Can your Pet Benefit? (Guest Blog by Betsy Groller)

December 14, 2015 by Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein 5 Comments

Betsy Groller was my television guest last month to talk about communicating with animals.  Betsy is an animal communicator who helps to heal pets, helps people to understand their pets better, aids in finding lost pets and helps our beloved animal companions during the euthanasia process among … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: 4Paw Reiki, animal communication, Betsy Groller, reiki

Michael Vick- an “unlikely advocate” for Pennsylvania’s “Pets in Cars” bill

December 8, 2015 by Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein 10 Comments

Michael Vick, the infamous former NFL quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons when he pled guilty to federal conspiracy charges in 2007 for bankrolling his dogfighting ring, paid a visit to Pennsylvania's State Capitol earlier today to lobby with legislators for the Pets in Cars (HB 1516) bill. House … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Atlanta Falcons, dogfighing ring, first responders, HB 1516, Michael Vick, Pets in Cars bill

Bald Eagles Abound at Conowingo Dam

December 7, 2015 by Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein 9 Comments

  If you are a fan of watching and taking photos of birds and in particular, bald eagles, make sure to visit Conowingo Dam in Harford County, northern Maryland located nine miles away from the Chesapeake Bay. Over 170 species of birds have been attracted to this area but the star of the show … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: bald eagles, Conowingo Dam, David Lychenheim, great blue herons, herons, hydroelectric dam, Maryland, sea gulls, Susquehanna River

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