Great Cats Tested Presumptive Positive for COVID-19 at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Six African lions, a Sumatran tiger and two Amur tigers have tested presumptive positive for the virus that causes COVID-19.
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Dutchland Farms Egg Recertified by American Humane for Excellent Animal Welfare
RHEEMS, PA — After passing third-party audits of their on-farm operations and protocols, Dutchland Farms has been recertified by American Humane for the 13th year. American Humane CertifiedTM status is awarded to …
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Alleged Poacher Returned to Pennsylvania to Face Game Law Charges
HARRISBURG, PA — A former Pennsylvania resident who fled to Kentucky to avoid facing a host of game-law charges was brought back last week by state police and turned over …
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Springtime Alert: Do Not Disturb Young Wildlife
HARRISBURG, PA — Whether in their backyards or high on a mountain, it’s almost certain Pennsylvanians will encounter young wildlife this time of year.
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Growing a Sustainable Future from Pasture to Plate
The next time you take a bite of beef or pork, take a minute to ponder how that food gets from the pasture to your plate. There is a veritable …
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A Call for Action to Prevent Puppy Mills from Resurfacing
QUAKERTOWN, PA — Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Fred Strathmeyer was recently at Willow Spring Kennels in Bucks County to discuss the sad situation facing Pennsylvania dogs due to inaction …
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National Anti-Vivisection Society Urges Biden Administration to Reject Monkey “Stockpile” Proposal
CHICAGO, IL — The National Anti-Vivisection Society (NAVS), along with a coalition of fellow animal advocacy organizations, primate sanctuaries, scientific organizations, ethicists and scientists, is urging the Biden administration not …
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Pennycuick, McNeill Introduce Victoria’s Law
HARRISBURG, PA — Reps. Tracy Pennycuick (R-Montgomery) and Jeanne McNeill (D-Lehigh) on Friday announced their introduction of House Bill 1299, known as Victoria’s Law, in the PA House. The announcement …
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Ag Secretary Calls for Practical Solution to Crisis Impacting PA Dogs, Local Government Finances
HARRISBURG, PA — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding recently joined Dauphin County Treasurer Janis Creason and Executive Director Humane Society of Harrisburg Area and Federated Humane Societies of Pennsylvania President Amy …
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Ag Secretary, Legislators, Humane Officials Warn: Without Funding Fix, Dogs Will Suffer, Taxpayers Take Double Hit
HARRISBURG, PA — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding is warning that the Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement’s dog wardens’ relationship with the Pennsylvania SPCA network to address animal cruelty for dogs …
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