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PSPCA joining me on tv show next Wednesday

June 21, 2014 by Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein 5 Comments

  Staff from the PSPCA will be my guests on my next TV show. If you want to learn about the PSPCA and the work they do for animals in the state of Pennsyvlania, tune in Wednesday, June 25th at 6:30 PM. They recently removed five puppies from a commercial kennel in Berks County, PA. had a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: A Close-Up Look at Animal Welfare Issues, animal welfare, Pennsylvania SPCA, Philadelphia, Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein

“Hot Topics” TV Show (May 28th, 2014)

June 13, 2014 by Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein 9 Comments

You can view my "Hot Topics" with guests Pam Grubb, Wendi Miller, Janine Choplick, and Mary Loder. We had a great time and think you will enjoy this show. Click here to see it. If you have a topic you'd like to see on the show, please let me know via comments or email me at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Hillside SPCA, Janine Choplick, Mary K. Loder, Pam Grubb, The Cat Shack, Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein, Tri-State Basset Rescue, Wendi Miller

Should having a morbidly obese pet be considered animal cruelty or neglect?

June 9, 2014 by Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein 14 Comments

  Obesity in dogs and cats is rampant in the United States. Statistics from different groups including the AVMA (American Veterinarian Medical Assoication) have said at least 50% are overweight. This is a serious problem that needs to be addressed. Last week, I took my dog, Jazz, to my vet … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: animal cruelty, Jazz, Miriam Smith, morbidly obese, Napolean the cat, obesity, Ottawa Humane Society, overweight

It’s official: Sharing a bed with a furry friend is bad for your sleep! Yawn.

June 6, 2014 by Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein 8 Comments

According to a first of its kind study, Dr. Sowjanya Duthuluru M.D., says research conducted has shown that "sharing a bed with a furry friend is officially bad for your sleep." Out of 300 people surveyed, 148 were pet owners. More than half of those shared their beds or bedrooms with a furry … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Dr. Sowjanya Duthuluru, sleeping with pets officially bad for you

Berks County Attorney, Paul R. Ober, owner of Celtic Farms and Kennels, charged with animal cruelty AGAIN.

June 2, 2014 by Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein 24 Comments

  (image taken by Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein) As I traveled the scenic rolling hills of rural Mohrsville, PA this past weekend, I noticed this sign -Celtic Farms and Kennels, Inc, located in Berks County.  Attorney, Paul R. Ober, who owns the kennel was recently charged with animal … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: AKC, Attorney Paul R. Ober, Celtic Farms and Kennel, commercial kennel, Field Irish Setters, PSCPA, puppy mills, Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein, WFMZ

PSPCA removes four dogs from unlicensed Lancaster County commercial breeder (puppy mill)

May 28, 2014 by Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein 7 Comments

breeding shed in Lancaster County (not kennel in article) Four severely matted dogs were removed by the PSCPA from an unlicensed kennel in Lancaster County, PA, according to  Sarah R. Eremus, Communications and Marketing Manager. According to an email I received from Sarah, they received a tip … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Lancater County, PSCPA, puppy mills, Sarah Eremus, unlicensed kennel

“Hot Topics” on Wednesday’s tv show

May 26, 2014 by Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein 11 Comments

Tune in to my Wednesday evening's tv show, A Close Up Look at Animal Welfare Issues, as my panel and I will be expressing our views/opinions about the latest "Hot Topics" concerning animals. The program starts at 6:30 PM (30 minutes). My panel includes the following: Pam Grubb, Foster Mom/volunteer … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: cats killed in Yonkers New York, Hillside SPCA, Janine Choplick, legalizing pigeon shoots, Pam Bair, Rep. Mike Keller, The Cat Shack, Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein, Wendi Miller

Eden Farm Equine Sanctuary- meet this special new foal

May 20, 2014 by Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein 8 Comments

Magic (mother) gave birth to Charro 12 days ago. I captured this pictured as they mother and foal were in the pasture. Hidden in the bucolic rural regions of Berks County, PA's countryside landscape is a sanctuary that is home to approximately 100 animals. Eden Farm Equine Sanctuary has been … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Eden Equine Farm Sanctuary, Gayle Cooper, Medicine Hat Paint horse, pot-bellied pig

Be aware of wild animals acting strangely in Berks County, PA

May 15, 2014 by Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein 5 Comments

Last week, a friend (of a friend) saw a raccoon acting strangely in the outskirts of Reading, PA.  I was originally told the raccoon acted aggressively. First reaction of friends - a rabid raccoon. The raccoon didn't bite anyone. In the end, it appears the raccoon may have been injured. At this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: aggression, convusling, disoriented, rabid raccoon, rabies, rabies vaccine, Reading High School, Wildlife in Criss

Bark in the Park – Dog Walk Series

May 13, 2014 by Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein 4 Comments

Nolde Forest Environment Education Center On the first Sunday during the month of June through August, Berks County is offering the chance for you to take your best furry friend on the trails of various parks. You can learn the trails and experience nature with your dog. Including in the hikes … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Bark in the Park, Blue Marsh, Dog Walk Series, Jim Dietrich Park, lyme disease, Nolde Forest Environment Education Center

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