Pennsylvania legislators might make history this week by finally banning pigeon shoots in the last state in the nation still legally allows them. A vote on Tuesday, December 13th on Senate Bill 71 could decide if PA has seen the last of these cruel shoots. SB 71 originally only included the banning … [Read more...]

Most animal welfare advocates/activists are aware that buying a puppy online is a bad idea. Selling a puppy over the internet typically indicates that the seller runs a puppy mill -common knowledge among those of us who have insight into these horrific practices. On the Today Show this morning, … [Read more...]

Last month, I attended a rally in Chester County held by Senator Dinniman (pictured with his dog, Henry) to talk about Daniel's Law- Senate Bill 1329- that would ban the use of gas chambers in the state of PA. There are approximately three of these ghastly killing machines still in use in western … [Read more...]

Today, Jazz and I traveled the all-too- familiar PA turnpike to Chalfont to the Veterinary Oncology Services Radiation Center. The trip is long and monotonous but I don't care because the destination is the place that is helping to save Jazz's life. Once we arrive, Jazz is taken to an area that is … [Read more...]

I took this photo of a huge buck in Berks County in an area that is off-limits to hunters. That being said, today is the first day of rifle season for deer hunting in PA. School kids typically have the added bonus of enjoying another Thanksgiving vacation day added to their weekend since so many … [Read more...]

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November is National Canine Cancer Awareness Month. Unfortunately, my dog Jazz was diagnosed with oral melanoma earlier this month. Pictured is Jazz after a radiation treatment last week. Wednesday evening on BCTV, I will be talking about canine cancer and the impact it has not only on your … [Read more...]

Are you seeing dead deer along the highways? Me too! I personally have seen at least 10 deer including bucks along the major roadways. The reason for this: the whitetail breeding season known as "the rut". Yes, the bucks are chasing the females (does) that are "in heat". The chase phase of the … [Read more...]

SALLY IS IN URGENT NEED OF A FOSTER OR ADOPTER! IS THERE ANYONE OUT THERE WHO CAN HELP THIS AWESOME LITTLE GIRL, WHO WAS LEFT TIED TO A DOOR KNOB IN A FORECLOSED HOME??!! Please email: kslagle11@email.com (at email.com), or call: 570-350-8798. We have been unable to find a … [Read more...]

Marianne with Tippy (l) and Daisy Occupation: Behavioral specialist consultant/mobile therapist.Making a difference: Sharon's idea to lead a pet bereavement group started taking shape in the fall of 2010. Originally, the project was inspired by a graduation requirement for earning her master's … [Read more...]