Pa. SPCA Rescues 28 German Shepherds From 'Filthy' Conditions

The Pennsylvania SPCA needs donations and homes for 28 German shepherds rescued from 'filthy' conditions.

The Pennsylvania SPCA is seeking new homes for 28 German shepherds recently rescued from "their life of filth and neglect." The dogs included a puppy and a pregnant female. Some of the dogs were emaciated and so frail they had to be carried to safety. The agency's Humane Law Enforcement team obtained a search warrant in Marcus Hook, Delaware County, last Friday to investigate complaints about conditions at a property being used by Sixth Angel Shepherd Rescue Inc.  The SPCA says: "Instead of providing care for animals in need, the "rescue" became a nightmare for the animals living inside according to the official complaints. Dogs were kept in closets and crates, and the stench of built-up waste was overwhelming. One by one into the early …

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Pa. Pups Promote 'Puppy Bowl IX' in NYC

7 puppies from the Pennsylvania SPCA have been invited to promote Animal Planet's 'Puppy Bowl IX' in New York City this week.

The Pennsylvania SPCA and seven cute puppies in its care have been invited to New York City to promote "Puppy Bowl IX," Animal Planet's furry festival coming up on Super Bowl Sunday.  They'll be in the Big Apple on Jan. 30, 31 and Feb. 1 to promote the show on "Good Morning America" and other media outlets. Follow the adventure on Facebook and Twitter that highlight the importance of adopting animals from shelters while promoting Puppy Bowl IX.     Pennsylvania puppies will be appearing on the following: Wednesday, Jan. 30 Thursday, Jan. 31 Friday, Feb. 1 The Puppy Bowl airs on Animal Planet on Sunday, Feb. 3 from 3 to 5 p.m.  Click here to see photos of the Puppy Bowl starting lineup.  

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Pets in Need of Homes

Pets in Need of Homes: Angel and Ruby Tuesday

These adorable pets are awaiting adoption at the Center for Animal Health and Welfare in Williams Township.

Note: January is Adopt A Senior Pet Month at the Center for Animal Health and Welfare. Adoption fees for senior cats and dogs will be waived throughout January. ANGEL Ten-year-old Angel is just that. This sweet girl had a home but her owner passed away and now she is looking for a new home for her golden years. She recently had surgery to remove ear polyps and is doing well. She is just gorgeous. RUBY TUESDAY Ruby Tuesday was abandoned at the Center. A terrier mix, she is friendly, likes to ride in the car and enjoys being petted. She is dominant with other dogs, so we are looking for her to be the only pet in the home. She appears to be housebroken and is spayed. She is ready to go.

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Dead Puppy Witnesses Urged to Come Forward

Anyone with information about animal abuse or neglect can call the PSPCA's toll-free 24-hour hotline

It's likely that more than one person knows how 11 puppies ended up dead, skinned and dumped along a rural road in Lehigh County last Friday. "These things don't usually happen in isolation. There might be witnesses. They might be reluctant to come forward because of retaliation. It's really disturbing that someone could do something like that to helpless animals," said Wendy A. Marano, public relations specialist for the Pennsylvania SPCA (PSPCA). Marano urges anyone with information about animal cruelty or neglect to call the PSPCA 24-hour toll-free hotline at  1-866-601-SPCA. State police and the Lehigh County Humane Society are investigating the puppy case. Anyone with information is urged to call Christine Wiggins at the Humane …

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John Shoaf

6:14 pm on Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Stevenson, you sound like you support sickos who do this to animals. I read your post on a different site and you are, shall I say, "rabid" about defending this twisted coward. Maybe you know more than you're actually saying?   more ›