This picture of Riley was taken at his first birthday. Maureen Ravelo, Riley's owner, said she posted this picture on her facebook page and since then the picture has gone viral. People are getting a huge kick out of Riley's pose. This isn't the first time Riley has "smiled". Apparently he has been … [Read more...]

According to an article in today's Reading Eagle, eight deer have been found dead on Wyomissing parkland by the Game Commission instead of the original number of three. An investigation is underway but so far no one knows who shot the deer or removed five of those eight carcasses between the dates … [Read more...]

Can anyone explain why a person who was trying to park his car in "his" parking space in front of his home ran over a dog in "his" spot, not once, not twice, but three times and claims it was an accident even though neighbors were screaming and pleading for him to stop? And in the end Oreo, a 5 yr. … [Read more...]

Just when you think you can hear no more horror stories about animal abuse, you come across Mima's story. When I first read about her I thought it may be a hoax. You can't trust everything you read or see on the internet. I saw her picture (below) and thought this can't be true! This picture had to … [Read more...]

The autospy results are in for the trainer who died as a result of injuries sustained by Tilikum, the killer whale at SeaWorld. And they are horrific. Dawn Brancheau (pictured with Tillie) died from multiple fractures to her back, ribs, legs, arm and face. Her left arm was removed and part of her … [Read more...]

GUILTY! - Before you get too excited about this partial verdict for former owner and operator of Almost Heaven (Hell) Kennel, Eckhart's attorney, Jay Conrad, said "he is hopeful Eckhart will serve little or no jail time" for the four counts he was found guilty. Two of those counts were for animal … [Read more...]

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Tune in to BCTV tonight at 6:30 PM for a roundtable discussion about current animal-related issues in the news. My guests will be Dr. Jen Fry, Director of the Fairchild Foundation, Dennis Straub, Reading Animal Control Board and Ed Eppenstein, Wildlife Enthusiast/Videographer. Topics will range from … [Read more...]