Since the beginning of 2023 there have been multiple cases of animal cruelty and neglect in Pennsylvania. On Monday, Central Pennsylvania learned of the newest case. According to the Cambria County Humane Society, 59 cats had to be rescued from a home in Windber home on Monday, March 11. The Animal Protective Services of The Humane … Read more
In recent months, Central Pennsylvania has witnessed a surge in cases of animal abuse. One such incident in West Hempfield Township has raised questions about the effectiveness of existing laws and the need for increased resources to combat this rising issue. Continue reading on WHP
Animal cruelty and neglect incidents have been on a significant rise in Central Pennsylvania, presenting a complicated landscape for law enforcement and prosecution, despite the implementation of stronger legal frameworks like Libre’s Law. A harrowing instance of this issue was highlighted in Bedford County, where 93 dogs were rescued from deplorable conditions, marking one of … Read more
Have you ever considered fostering a pet? The Central PA Humane Society relies heavily on foster homes to help them care for the thousands of animals that come into the shelter each year. One of the hardships a no-kill shelter like CPHS face is the lack of space to house animals. Continue reading on PennLive.com
Multiple humane societies and Pennsylvania State Police responded to the scene of a home on Old Route 220 in Bedford where, reportedly, over 90 dogs were discovered to have been inside. It was reported that eight troopers and two crime investigators were on the scene. Bedford County Humane Society and six other county humane societies, … Read more
They’re calling it a miracle in Adams County. Three days before Christmas, the Adams County Adams County SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) announced that its kennels are empty. “Our community stepped up once again! This is the first time in 47 years that the Adams County SPCA is empty let alone … Read more
Animal control authorities in Philadelphia rescued over a dozen dogs found living in deplorable conditions over the weekend. Officials were called to an abandoned home owned by the Philadelphia Housing Authority on the 2500 block of Cecil B. Moore Avenue on Saturday. Continue reading on 6ABC
The largest animal shelter in Philadelphia is facing a huge crisis and is pleading for the public’s help. ACCT Philly says it is running out of space, and the overcrowding is forcing the shelter to make difficult decisions. Continue reading on 6ABC
Thousands of minks are on the loose after someone cut holes in a fence and released them from a fur farm near Sunbury. According to Pennsylvania State Police, sometime between midnight and 6:50 a.m. on Sunday, 6,000-8,000 minks got out of Richard H. Stahl Sons Incorporated located on State Route 890 in Rockefeller Township. … Read more
Two very big cats were seen in York County on Wednesday morning, police say. Police in Spring Garden Township were sent to the 1100 block of Southern Road around 12:23 p.m. after a resident saw the two big cats in their yard, a press release says. Continue reading on Penn Live
A Pennsylvania man was arrested after police say he was caught having sex with dogs and recording the act. Uriah P. Groff, 22, of Lancaster, had videos saved on his phone when investigators searched through it on Monday, PSP said. Continue reading on NorthcentralPA.com
Two weeks after the sighting of the limpkin in our region – a bird that, until recently, had never been seen as far north as Pennsylvania – another bird not usually found here has been spotted in the same area. The hudsonian godwit was first spotted at the Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area in Clay … Read more
There are plenty of lakes and rivers to explore across Pennsylvania as bass season begins this week. Smallmouth and largemouth bass are plentiful across the 86,000 miles of rivers and lakes in Pennsylvania, and anglers know these predator fish are fun to catch. Continue reading on Erie Times News
Perry County Beekeepers Club has been keeping busy … as bees. With monthly meetings, an annual beekeeper school, and outings to the Perry County Fair and other events, the organization seeks to educate the community on beekeeping and the importance of bees. Continue reading on Penn Live
The spotted lanternfly is back for another season, and it appear all signs are pointing to this invasive species staying in the U.S. for good. Entomologist Mike Raupp, professor emeritus at the University of Maryland who is also known as “The Bug Guy,” said after stowing away on cargo and arriving in Pennsylvania back in 2014, these … Read more
We have been enjoying the warmer weather in south-central Pennsylvania’s Susquehanna Valley and so have snakes. Nature workers want you to be on the lookout. Beth Kepley-McNutt is an environmental educator at Gifford Pinchot State Park in York County, and she knows where to look for snakes – like a hole in a tree. Continue … Read more
The north central region of Pennsylvania, which includes McKean, Potter, Elk and Cameron counties, produced the most black bears in the 2022 hunting seasons. A total of 1,028 bears were taken in the region; they were among 3,170 taken overall, the Pennsylvania Game Commission reported on Monday. That was down from the 3,621 in 2021, … Read more
Do you need an excuse to get up out of that chair and get some fresh air and exercise? If so, why not try shed hunting? No silly — I don’t mean that little shack behind the house with the mowers and shovels in it. I am referring to shed antlers. You know, those awesome … Read more
SUSQUEHANNA, Pa. — More than 120 rats were up for adoption during an event at Abrams & Weakley General Store for Animals, on Saturday. Those rats and hundreds more were illegally dumped in Dauphin County over two months ago. “Honestly, I did not think there would be that many rat people in Harrisburg,” said Bethany Pascoe, an … Read more
The Red Creek Wildlife Center in Schuylkill County was destroyed and many animals killed in a Monday morning fire, officials confirmed. Red Creek lost its main clinic in Schuylkill Haven and all of the animals housed there during a “catastrophic” blaze, the rescue wrote on Facebook. Continue reading on PennLive.com