Among those who invite the public to get more involved with True Friends Animal Welfare Shelter are (clockwise, from top) advisory board president Tom Chamberlain, board member Linda Lee (holding Badger), assistant manager Lexi Hemenway (holding Alexa), and True Friends board president Anna McNamara. Story and photo by Rick HidukContinue Reading
Meshoppen Cat Rescue was the focus and beneficiary of the fourth annual Crock-Pot Pot-Luck Cook-Off, held for the first time at American Legion Post 510 in Black Walnut. Hundreds of supporters sampled offerings from 23 crocks and took part in 50/50 drawings and a raffle that featured dozens of themedContinue Reading
The annual Crockpot Pot Luck Cook-Off to Benefit Meshoppen Cat Rescue will be held on Sunday, Feb. 25 in the Banquet Room at American Legion Post 510 on Old Route in Black Walnut – half way between Meshoppen and Laceyville. From 1 to 4 p.m., the public is invited toContinue Reading
Getting excited about this year’s Woofstock fundraising event at Salt Springs State Park are (front) Sugar, (kneeling, from left) True Friends board vice president Anna McNamara, shelter manager Jessica Hums, board secretary Linda Lee, and (standing) board president Amy Uggiano. Story and photo by Rick Hiduk (originally published in theContinue Reading
Edited from Submitted Materials Animal Care Sanctuary in East Smithfield, Bradford County, is bringing back it’s annual “Beat the Heat” promotion. In honor of February being Spay and Neuter Awareness Month, Animal Care Sanctuary is offering a special price for cat spay and neuter procedures. The Pennsylvania shelter will offerContinue Reading
A variety of species and breeds of cows and horses (top) are penned together and are part of the unique harmony at Ol’ Mother Cluckers Farm. Above, Nicole Urban gives some attention to Bennie, an American Painted horse who roams Ol’ Mother Cluckers Farm. Below, Paul Iacavaxzi gives Teflon Don,Continue Reading
Marking the delivery of more than 2,100 pounds of dog food and cleaning supplies to the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter on July 29 are (top, from left) Chad Gorman and Gino Setta of GDS, shelter dog attendant Dylan Metzger, shelter adoptions counselor Catie Haupert, and Jeff Lieri of Western EnvironmentalContinue Reading
Submitted Article On Tuesday, the Pennsylvania Senate Judiciary Committee today heard testimony from a Bradford County licensed breeder, a veterinarian, a pet store owner, Humane Society representatives and state officials supporting and opposing legislation presently under consideration in the Legislature. The intent of the legislation is to strengthen existing animalContinue Reading
ACS veterinarian Debra Urban (above, left) and receptionist Michelle Wood demonstrate some of the safe-distancing measures that have been implemented at the clinic, which will resume spay and neuter operations of cats on Monday. The nearly completed new clinic and kennel is behind them. Photos and story by Rick HidukContinue Reading