Last Wednesday, January 18th, another dog was discovered tied up in a trash bag in the Philadelphia area and left to die. The 7 year old dachshund who has been named Frances was found by a good samaritan. France's story is similar to Cranberry, the emaciated pit bull who was found in a trash bag … [Read more...]
The Pennsylvania SPCA Secured Three Guilty Verdicts for Three Abuse Cases – All on the Same Day
The Pennsylvania SPCA has secured three guilty verdicts in three separate cases of animal cruelty which included insanitary confinement, leaving a dog in a hot car, and failure to provide veterinary care for a dog. All of the verdicts were reached on Wednesday, September 7. Brian Grant was … [Read more...]
17 Animals Removed from Filthy, Unsanitary Northeast Philadelphia Home
This past Saturday, March 19th, 17 animals were removed/rescued from a Holmesburg home after a tip was received by the Philadelphia Police Department. A search warrant was executed by the Pennsylvania SPCA to remove 15 small dogs and 2 cats. The police said several animals were living in … [Read more...]
Philadelphia Woman Found Guilty of Starving Dog to Death
A West Philadelphia woman, Jamie Rutledge, 30, was found guilty of one count of animal cruelty after she failed to feed her dog, a German Shepherd which resulted in the dog's death. The German shepherd was found on January 9th after a complaint of a dead dog on Rutledge's property … [Read more...]
Lancaster County, PA Man Guilty of 26 Counts of Animal Cruelty
Samuel Stoltzfus of Lititz, PA, was found guilty on 26 counts of animal cruelty for keeping 18 dogs in unsanitary conditions as well as docking the tails of puppies beyond the allowable period. Puppies over 5 days old are prohibited from having their tails docked unless performed by a … [Read more...]
Berks County Attorney, Paul R. Ober, owner of Celtic Farms and Kennels, charged with animal cruelty AGAIN.
(image taken by Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein) As I traveled the scenic rolling hills of rural Mohrsville, PA this past weekend, I noticed this sign -Celtic Farms and Kennels, Inc, located in Berks County. Attorney, Paul R. Ober, who owns the kennel was recently charged with animal … [Read more...]
PSPCA removes four dogs from unlicensed Lancaster County commercial breeder (puppy mill)
breeding shed in Lancaster County (not kennel in article) Four severely matted dogs were removed by the PSCPA from an unlicensed kennel in Lancaster County, PA, according to Sarah R. Eremus, Communications and Marketing Manager. According to an email I received from Sarah, they received a tip … [Read more...]