In an earlier post I wrote about the new Berks Animal Emergency and Referral Center (BAERC). At the time of that entry, BAERC's hours were from Friday evening until Monday morning. According to their new Medical Director, Scott L. Fausel V.M.D., he states the following: "I am pleased to announce … [Read more...]

  I read about this story on Facebook and I couldn't believe  the headline.  A teenager glued the eyes and mouths of nine kittens shut. Yes, you read that correctly. You're not alone if you feel not only anger but want to hurt the person who did this. I'm not sure if they have caught the person or … [Read more...]

Join me on my TV show tonight when my guest, Bob Schoelkopf, Founder and Director of the Marine Mammal Stranding Center, and I will be talking about the effects of one of the worst oil spill disasters in US history on wildlife and the ecosystem. Is there anything we can do to help? Tune in tonight … [Read more...]

This entire week is calling for temperatures to reach into the 90's in southeast PA. This is a reminder for everyone to bring in their pets so they may stay cool like you and me. Provide plenty of water so your pet may cool down. Don't leave or keep your pet outdoors for long periods of time. Walk … [Read more...]

Yesterday marked the end of a historic journey that took Luke Robinson and his two "fuzzybutts", Husdon and Murphy, from Austin, Texas to historic Boston, Massachusetts all in the name of creating awareness of canine cancer. Luke started this amazing journey after his dog, Malcom, died of cancer in … [Read more...]

Gracie REALLY needs a home. Can anyone PLEASE help this special girl? I received the following information from Valerie Berg. More About Gracie-URGENT PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO READ OUR HOME PAGE AND CHECK OUT THE SECTION ON OUR ADOPTION PROCESS. UPDATE: We need a new foster or permanent home for … [Read more...]

As much as my husband and I like to drive, there is one peculiar scene we keep seeing along the highways and country roads. Dead deer. It is so strange to see so many killed along these roads at this time of year. You are more apt to see dead deer during the fall when male deer are in the rut … [Read more...]

Treat your dad to a great baseball game at First Energy Stadium this Sunday, Father's Day. Come on out and see a demonstration by the Reading K-9 Unit before the game. These special dogs put a great demo. A must-see!! Game starts at 1:05. Gates open at 12. Other events happening at the Reading … [Read more...]

A pit bull named "Flora" by the PSPCA was found hanged in a tree in by its neck raised only an inch off the ground leaving this poor dog to struggle a horrific death in a Philadelphia playground. "Flora" was only 1 year old or younger was found yesterday morning. I read about this story from an … [Read more...]

Berks County has a new Animal Emergency Center- the Berks Animal Emergency Center and Referral Center (BAERC) located at 400 West Lancaster Avenue. The center is located near the light at Museum Road and Lancaster Avenue where the old Copyworld occupied this building. According to Dr. Carl Veltri, … [Read more...]