Top: Nellie in February. Bottom: Nellie in May in her new home. Carole Scarito, 71, of Douglassville, Pennsylvania was found guilty of six counts of animal cruelty involving five horses, four of which were found dead. Scarito was convicted of failure to provide veterinary care and lack … [Read more...]
Kitten falls victim to High-rise syndrome
Lilac the Kitten Rescued after Falling from the 12th Story of an Apartment Building It's that time of year when the temperatures have warmed up to the point where many people open their tightly-closed windows to get some fresh air into their homes after being shut after a long, cold … [Read more...]
23 Chihuahuas found in abandoned property will be available for adoption
Last week, I had written about 23 chihuahua-mix dogs who were removed from an abandoned property in Monroe County. All have been surrendered by their owner. They will be available for adoption later this week. You will find them at the Pennsylvania SPCA's headquarters in Philadelphia. Of the … [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...]
62 Dogs and puppies rescued from private residence in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Photo courtesy of PSPCA These are three of the 62 dogs and puppies rescued yesterday from a private residence in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The Spaniel and Terrier-type dogs were found in the house, garage and vehicles on the property in Lititz, PA. They were found to be living in unsanitary … [Read more...]
Update: Unlicensed Lancaster County, Pennsylvania breeder will be charged with 10 counts of animal cruelty
One of the 10 dogs removed on Tuesday On Tuesday, December 2nd, the PSPCA removed 10 dogs from an unlicensed breeder in Leola, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The man who runs this alleged puppy mill has now been officially charged with 10 counts of animal cruelty. Elam Beiler of Leola … [Read more...]