As you are aware, Ratchet (pictured), the beloved puppy who has garnered international attention when he wasn't allowed to come to the states after Sgt. Beberg (pictured ) took care of him in Iraq after being pulled from a burning pile of trash, is now safe with Gwen's parents until she arrives … [Read more...]

Governor Rendell at today's ceremonial signing of PA's new Dog Law A ceremonial signing of the new PA Dog Law took place in front of the CARES Animal Hospital (Center for Animal Referral and Emergency Services) in Langhorne at noon today. Approximately 100 people were in attendance including … [Read more...]

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Molly - 14 yr. old Yellow Labrador Retriever buried alive This past Friday afternoon in Forest Grove, Oregon, neighbors of Hyrum Long and his daughter ,Susan Johnson, heard yelping coming from outside. Upon investigation, they found a dog's head protruding from the ground. This dog, Molly, was able … [Read more...]

Ratchet, the beloved puppy cared for by Sgt. Gwen Beberg in Iraq, has arrived safely in Minneapolis to live with Gwen's parents until she arrives home. More than 69,000 signatures signed a petition to get Ratchet home through Operation Baghdad Pups. Terri Crisp from Operation Baghdad Pups … [Read more...]

A police officer and his K-9 partner were shot by friendly fire Wednesday morning. Plymouth Township Police Officer Louis Layfield and his K-9 dog, Andy were helping in the search for bank robbers when Andy attacked a police officer who had his gun drawn. Andy was trained to attack civilians with … [Read more...]

Hoping to get his sentence reduced from 23 months in jail to just 18 with good behavior, Michael Vick plans to plead guilty to state dogfighting charges in Virginia. He is currently serving a two year sentence in federal prison in Leavenworth, Kansas. Vick is hoping to receive an early release … [Read more...]

Norman - the seven pound, declawed tabby cat who was killed by Joseph Petchka A mistrial was declared in late September for Joseph Petcka, former minor league baseball player and small-time actor for brutally attacking and killing Norman, his former girlfriend's cat. Although Petcka is free, he is … [Read more...]