BLAIR COUNTY, ALTOONA, PA (WTAJ) — While some get a furry friend because they want one, there are many who need them. Saturday was the last day of this year, that “Service Paws Of Central PA” spent fundraising at the Altoona Sam’s Club. They raised $40,000 this year in donations and were able to give … Read more
Pennsylvania Game Commission officials are hoping a new plan to manage the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD) will prevent it from infecting more deer in Westmoreland County and elsewhere in Southwestern Pennsylvania. About 300 square miles of the northeastern corner of the county is part of a management area after a deer with the deadly disease was found … Read more
Police officers from a central Pennsylvania force rescued a newborn deer from a busy stretch of Route 30. That rescue occurred around 8:15 p.m. Friday after several motorists reported seeing the frightened fawn wandering around on the New Holland Pike section in Lancaster County, Manheim Township police said Monday. “The fawn was frightened and could … Read more
A pet from Central Pennsylvania is in the running to become Cadbury’s newest Clucking Bunny! Conswala of York Springs has been named a top ten finalist in this year’s competition. It is Conswala’s whimsical nature that truly makes her stick out from the crowd. The llama loves a good prop, as well as handing out many kisses. … Read more
ALTOONA, Pa. (WHTM) — Loki has been with the Central Pennsylvania Humane Society since December and still can’t find a place to call home. “All he needs is someone to give him a chance to show how wonderful of a boy he can be! After all, who can resist butt wiggles and lots of kisses?” the … Read more
More Pennsylvania State park campgrounds are becoming pet-friendly. The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has announced that starting in 2021, more campsites will be open to pets when they visit. “Knowing many of our campers like to plan their stays well in advance, we’re getting the word out early that almost 50 new sites at … Read more
Harrisburg, Pa. – Pennsylvania hunters set a new state record bear harvest, taking 4,653 black bears this past fall. In 2018, the bear harvest was 3,153, 11th best all-time, but also the lowest bear harvest in the past 11 years. So, the overall bear harvest increased by a third from 2018 to 2019, according to the … Read more
YORK – You can expect an early Spring. One of Central Pennsylvania’s groundhogs predicted similar forecasts as Punxsutawney Phil. Dozens of people dressed in white coats and top hats gathered around Poor Richard, one of the most beloved local groundhogs. The Slumbering Groundhog Lodge hosted its 92nd ceremony in York. Its prognosticator, Poor Richard, called … Read more
Before you settle into your couch Sunday afternoon to get ready for the Super Bowl, don’t forget there’s another huge event happening earlier. Yes, Sunday is Groundhog Day — the day where Pennsylvania’s favorite rodent prognosticator emerges from his burrow to let us know if we’ll be facing six more weeks of winter. While the … Read more
“Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on Earth,” once said Muhammad Ali. Following the advice of the great boxer, philanthropist, and social activist, the Mansfield University women’s track and field team paid a little ‘rent’ with Second Chance Animal Care Sanctuaries in Tioga earlier this month. During their time volunteering, the Mountaineers … Read more
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is looking for the owner of two dogs that chased down and killed a deer in Luzerne County. According to the commission, on Thursday a resident spotted the two dogs chasing after the deer near Apache Drive until it ran onto the frozen Shickshinny Lake and the dogs killed it. Continue Reading on York … Read more
Eleven horses and about 50 dogs have been placed in local farms, shelters and homes after the starved animals were rescued last week from a woman’s home in Juniata County. One of those horses has since died. Jennifer L. Poole, 44, of Port Royal has been charged with two counts of aggravated cruelty to animals and 10 counts … Read more