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PSPCA names suspect in Berks County cockfighting bust

August 9, 2014 by Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein 5 Comments

The PSPCA has named the suspect who was arrested this past Thursday at a cockfighting ring bust at a Bernville farm, Berks County, Pennsylvania according to Sarah R.Eremus,  PSPCA's Communication and Marketing Manager. Jesus Rodriguez, 31, of Reading, has been charged with 10 felony counts of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: animal cruelty violations, Bernville, CEO Jerry Buckley, cockfighting, Jesus Rodriguez, PSPCA, Sarah R Eremus

PSPCA busts cockfighting ring at Berks County farm today. One person is arrested. Other animals rescued..

August 7, 2014 by Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein 5 Comments

A cockfighting ring at a Berks County farm has been busted. The PSCPA is on scene as Humane Law Enforcement officers are rescuing 50-60 birds, one live goat, one deceased goat, a horse, and four dogs based on animal cruelty violations, according to the press release I received. There is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: animal cruelty, Berks County, cockfighting, cockfighting paraphenalia, George Bengal, PSPCA

Does time heal all wounds when it comes to the loss of a pet?

August 5, 2014 by Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein 11 Comments

Jazz (l) resting comfortably behind Shadow. They were best friends and brothers. It is said "Time heals all wounds."  I can't tell you with positive conviction if this is accurate especially when it pertains to the loss of a beloved pet. Yesterday marked the third anniversary of one of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: fur kids, grieving, heart, Indian Redneck, pet death, pet loss, Rose Kennedy, Shadow and Jazz, soul, Time heals all wounds

SHARK holding Protests against Live Pigeon Shoots this Friday, August 1st – Sunday, August 3rd

July 29, 2014 by Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein 10 Comments

This Friday, August 1st, is the beginning of a massive three-day long live pigeon shoot at Winge Pointe Hunting Resort, located in Shoemakersville, Berks County, PA.  (You can click on Winge Pointe directions.) From August 1-4, emaciated and dehydrated birds that have been shipped by trucks for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: animal cruelty, live pigeon shoots, SHARK(Showing Animals Respect and Kindness, Stuart Chaifetz, Winge Pointe Hunting Resort

Stu Chaifetz, Investigator from SHARK, will be my guest this Wednesday, July 23rd at 6:30 PM

July 21, 2014 by Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein 7 Comments

      SHARK (Showing Animals Respect and Kindness) has been fighting against live pigeon shoots for years in the state of Pennsyvlania. They are known for videotaping these brutal events to document Pennsylvania's shame. HB 1750 which would've made live pigeon shoots illegal in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: bctv, HB 1750, live pigeon shoots, SHARK(Showing Animals Respect and Kindness, Stu Chaifetz, Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein

“Kill Kendall Jones” FB page removed – female hunter who displayed photos of her big game hunts on her FB page

July 16, 2014 by Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein 11 Comments

  Kendall Jones (pictured with some of her big game animals she has killed) is a 19 yr. old Texas Tech University cheerleader who enjoys hunting. She has had FB and the media buzzing about her hunting escapades since people viewed photos of her with the animals she has shot and killed. Her … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: ABC, animal advocates, CBS, CNN, hunters, hunting, Kendall Jones, Kill Kendall Jones, murder, NBC, poaching of endangered species, Zimbabwe

Wednesday, July 16th at 8 PM- Hot Topics TV Show!

July 11, 2014 by Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein 5 Comments

Tune in to see my panel of guests, Pam Grubb, Mary K. Loder, and Janine Choplick  next Wednesday at 8 PM as we discuss the latest topics that have us "hot under our collars" about animals! What hot topic interests you? Want to join us in the conversation? Call us during the live program at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: bctv, hot animal topics, Janine Choplick, Mary K. Loder, Pam Grubb, Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein

At least 75% of Pennsylvania’s commerical kennels still exist and thrive

July 3, 2014 by Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein 16 Comments

In 2008 Pennsylvania had over 300 commercial breeding (puppy mills) facilities. After 80 dogs were shot and killed at a puppy mill in Maxatawny Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania in July 2008, HB 2525 swiftly became our new Dog Law in October of the same year, better known as Act 119. This law was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: 80 dogs killed in Maxatawny Township PA, commercial breeders, commercial kennels, dog law, dogs shot and killed in PA puppy mills, Eugene DePasquale, HB 2525, PA puppy mills, Special Performance Audit of the Dep't of Agriculture Dog Law program

SHARK applauds the Pennsylvania State Senate Judiciary Committee’s vote to advance bill to ban pigeon shoots

June 28, 2014 by Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein 9 Comments

  The State Senate Judiciary Committee passed HB 1750, which bans the use of dogs and cats for food in Pennsylvania! Fantastic news! To top this great news is the amendment that was attached to this bill: banning live pigeon shoots in Pennsylvania!! You can watch the committee hearing online here: … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog

Eden Farm Equine Sanctuary open to the public this Saturday, June 28th

June 23, 2014 by Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein 5 Comments

This Saturday, June 28th, Eden Farm Equine Sanctuary is inviting the public to visit them and their home to 100 animals starting at 12 PM. This is a great event for the entire family!! The sanctuary is trying to raise funds to help with the care of the animals entrusted to them. There will be a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Eden Farm Equine Sanctuary, horses, Janelle Briscoe, Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein, turkeys, Womelsdorf

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