“My first bow kill, lol. The only good feral tomcat is one with an arrow through it’s [sic] head! Vet of the year award … Gladly accepted.” Kristen Lindsey (pictured) , the South Florida veterinarian who killed a cat earlier this year with a bow and arrow may lose her license next … [Read more...]
Pennsylvania man receives no jail time for fatally shooting sled dog
Roscoe, left, a retired sled dog, was fatally shot in 2012. A 42 yr. old Pennsylvania man has been fined $300 and perform 100 hours of community service over the next six months after pleading guilty of cruelty to animals. Arthur Melo of Lower Saucon Township, Northampton County was charged with … [Read more...]
19 dogs removed from Lancaster woman’s home. Owner previously pled guilty to 62 counts of animal cruelty February 2015
Yesterday, the Pennsylvania SPCA removed 19 dogs from a woman's farm who breached a court order prohibiting her from owning any animals after pleading guilty to 62 counts of animal cruelty in February 2015. On December 16th, 2014, PSPCA Humane Law Enforcement Officers removed 62 Cocker Spaniel … [Read more...]
Deceased feline found in abandoned property- possibly left behind by owners
After receiving a tip on Monday, March 23rd, PSPCA Humane Law Enforcement Officers executed a search warrant yesterday and found a deceased cat on the property. The property is listed on the 300 block of McKinley Drive, Effort, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. A necropsy will be performed to … [Read more...]
83 live chickens rescued from North Umberland residence
The Pennsylvania SPCA has announced it rescued 83 chickens for insufficient shelter and unsanitary conditions from a residence in Northumberland County. Yesterday afternoon, Friday, January 30th, a search warrant was executed after receiving a tip. PSPCA Humane Law Enforcement officers went to … [Read more...]
Unlicensed kennel operator GUILTY of 10 counts of animal cruelty – Does the PUNISHMENT fit the crime?
One of the dogs involved in Bieler animal cruelty case The Pennsylvania SPCA announced today that the owner of an unlicensed kennel in Lancaster County has pled guilty to 10 counts of summary animal cruelty. Earlier this month, the PSCPA Humane Law Enforcement Officers cited Elam Beiler of Leola, … [Read more...]
Mayfair man found guilty in abstencia of animal cruelty
Prince is still waiting to be adopted at the PSPCA Brian Halbherr, 27, was found guilty in abstencia of two counts of animal cruelty this past Monday, October 27th, after the PSPCA took possession of his two emaciated dogs in September. Trial was set to take place Monday morning in the … [Read more...]
Former veterinary technician pleads guilty to 12 counts of animal cruelty
On December 17th, 2013, PSPCA Humane Law Enforcement officers responded to a call from a police Department that led to the discovery of six animals that were kept in a foreclosed house owned by former veterinary technician, Jessica Little, 41. Little did not reside in the home … [Read more...]