Two of Pennsylvania's most notorious puppy mill operators have each been charged with 4 counts of animal cruelty for hanging two dogs and then setting their bodies on fire after a 9-month investigation. John and Elizabeth (Betty) Stoltzfus, who owned Garden Sport Puppy Haven in Parkesburg, … [Read more...]
J.M. Smucker Company Withdrawing Shipments of Dog Food after Euthanasia Drug Found: Is the FDA Complicit?
Since the public at large was recently made aware of pentobarbital found in a can of Evanger's dog food leading to the death of Nikki Mael's pet pug in January 2017, the J. M. Smucker Company has initiated the withdrawal of specific shipments of Gravy Train®, Kibbles ‘N Bits®, Ol’ … [Read more...]
Why Every Day Should be World Animal Day!
Why do Animals Matter? Across the globe, World Animal Day will be celebrated on Wednesday, October 4th. This marks the 92nd year in which global day of action for all animals is raising awareness of the plight of animals across the world. It isn't centered on one species but … [Read more...]
Philadelphia Police Officer Arrested for Leaving his Pit Bull in a Trash Bag to Die in Park
On November 23rd, an extremely emaciated pit bull was found in a trash bag in Wissahickon Valley Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mikel Long of the 8200 block of Michener Avenue, a police officer, was arrested today for animal cruelty in connection with the pit bull later named … [Read more...]
$5,000 Reward Offered for Arrest/Conviction of Person(s) for Stabbing Pit Bull to Death (in Philadelphia)
The body of a female pit bull was found the evening of March 2nd thrown away in a trash bag in the 200 block of West Godfrey Avenue, Olney section of Philadelphia. The dog had been stabbed multiple times which was the cause of her demise. The black pit bull was wearing a … [Read more...]
Lawsuit Filed Against West Virginia Police for Malicious Prosecution after Dog Owner Tries to Protect her Own after Officer Attempts to Kill Him with No Probable Cause
A West Virginia woman and two other plaintiffs have filed a lawsuit against a police officer and the police department after she was charged with misdemeanor obstruction when she walked between her dog and a State Police Officer in May 2015 as the officer took aim to shoot at the family dog's head … [Read more...]
Pennsylvania Deer Hunting Season – Tonight’s TV Show Topic
At 6:35 AM today, Pennsylvania officially opened its deer hunting rifle season. The season lasts 12 days ending December 10. Across Pennsylvania, many schools treat today as an unofficial holiday so students can venture out into the woods to "bag" a antlered (buck) deer. Close to … [Read more...]
Television Show – Effective Animal Advocacy with Adam Shriver, Penn Animal Advocacy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xu9XnnlAGu0 In honor of and as an Ambassador for World Animal Day, I presented the topic of Effective Animal Advocacy for my latest television show. Adam Shriver of Penn Animal Advocacy was my guest. As a member of the advocacy organization, Shriver explains … [Read more...]