PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Happy birthday, Taylor Swift! To celebrate the Berks County native’s 34th birthday, the Pennsylvania SPCA wants fans to donate to a cause near and dear to the global superstar’s heart: Animal rescue. With their #TaylorSwiftChallenge, the PSCPA is encouraging people nationwide to donate $13 to a local animal shelter of their choice […]
Landscapers in Pennsylvania find malnourished alligator named Fluffy in a creek, officials say
Animal Rescue League of Berks County A pet alligator named Fluffy was discovered in a southeastern Pennsylvania creek, authorities say. CNN — Landscapers in southeastern Pennsylvania made a startling discovery on the job after coming across a pet alligator that got loose, authorities said. The alligator, identified as Fluffy by the owner who later came […]
Pennsylvania youth shine in 4-H Animal Judging Day | News, Sports, Jobs
UNIVERSITY PARK. — Youth from across Pennsylvania’s 4-H program recently participated in the annual 4-H Animal Judging Day, held on Penn State’s University Park campus. The event hosted 154 youth aged 10-18 who showcased their skills in various animal judging events. These included dairy, horse, poultry and livestock, which featured swine, sheep and […]
Pennsylvania woman quits her job as makeup artist, opens farm animal rescue sanctuary
A 33-year-old woman quit her day job to open a nonprofit sanctuary for farm animals in need. Pennsylvania resident Amanda Clark had a career as a makeup artist when she was inspired to open a sanctuary for farm animals, she told SWNS. After a visit to a sanctuary in New York in 2017, Clark said […]
“Makes me feel loved”: Pennsylvania man’s alligator becomes emotional support animal
If you saw an alligator walking down the street, swimming in your pool or crashing your wedding, you might try to run away. But alligator expert Joie Henney says his alligator, Wally, poses no threat. Henney said Wally was found in a pond in Disney World. Since it’s illegal in Florida to relocate alligators to […]
Top Democratic super PAC to air ads on animal cruelty accusations against Oz
CNN — Senate Majority PAC, the top outside group looking to keep the legislative chamber in Democratic control, will begin spending millions on Tuesday airing an ad that emotionally attacks Pennsylvania Republican nominee Mehmet Oz over allegations that medical studies he oversaw led to animal abuse. The ads come as polls have shown a tightening […]
Pennsylvania Turkey Farmers Charged with Animal Abuse – The Voyager
Photo by Ian Wagreich / © U.S. Chamber of Commerce On Oct. 6, 2022, 11 people were charged with animal cruelty in seven different farms across central and southeastern Pennsylvania. The farms are said to be owned by Plainville Farms, a turkey company whose products are commonly sold at Publix and Wegmans. An investigation was […]