Animal Cruelty
Montco Woman Charged With Letting Her Dog Freeze to Death
A Montgomery County woman has been charged with letting her dog, Champ, freeze to death outside in January’s sub-zero temperatures. Cecelia Ann Johnson, 64, of […]
Pennsylvania SPCA Busts Dogfighting Ring in South Philly
In late February we told you about the toppling of an alleged dogfighting ring in Chester County, a crime that Brandywine Valley SPCA officials reminded […]
Who Stabbed This Poor Dog in Philadelphia?
The Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is asking for the public’s help to identify the person or persons who brutally stabbed […]
Reward for Info on Upper Darby Dog Abuser Jumps to $7K
Remember the two sweet pups that were found close to death in Upper Darby last week? Reward money offered for information leading to an arrest […]
$1,500 Reward Offered for Info on These Dogs Abandoned in Upper Darby
A local animal shelter is offering a $1,500 reward for information leading to the arrest of the cruel soul/souls who abandoned two abused and emaciated […]
Who on Earth Is Shooting Pigeons With Blow Darts in South Philly?
Whether you’re one to feed pigeons from park benches, chase after them, or refer to them as “rats with wings,” you can probably agree that […]
PSPCA Probing Video of Alligator Forced to Drink Beer, Smoke Cigarettes
The Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is investigating footage of men forcing a young alligator to drink alcohol and smoke cigarettes. Two […]
Pa. to Establish Felony Statute for Animal Cruelty
Pennsylvania is strengthening its laws against animal cruelty. Gov. Tom Wolf will sign legislation passed unanimously by the state Senate yesterday that will increase penalties […]
Philly Cop Accused of Throwing Dog Away in Trash Bag
A Philadelphia police officer was charged with two counts of animal cruelty for allegedly throwing an emaciated dog away in a trash bag.
Some Awful Human Threw a Kitten in the Garbage
Kittens don’t belong in the trash. But that’s exactly what Upper Darby garbage collectors found yesterday, wide-eyed and blinking – a three-week-old kitten.
Animal Cruelty Citations Issued in Horse Abuse Case
A Rhode Island man has been accused of animal cruelty in the case of an injured horse found in Lancaster County, covered in paint markings. […]