Passing Legislation to Protect Animals
As another National Pet Adoption Week comes to a close, I feel it’s important to remind my colleagues in both the House and Senate, of our duty to serve all …
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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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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, 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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Department of Agriculture Answers Frequently Ask Questions About Dog Wardens Role, Animal Cruelty
HARRISBURG, PA — The Department of Agriculture this week hosted a Facebook Live event to directly address questions about the work of wardens and their connection to the enforcement of animal …
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PA Agriculture Secretary Insists Lack of Dog License Fee Increase Puts Buyers at Risk
HARRISBURG, PA — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding was recently joined by veterinarians from the Pennsylvania SPCA and Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association (PVMA) where they discussed the risk for sick dogs …
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PA Secretary of Agriculture Demands Increase to Dog License Fee
HARRISBURG, PA — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding was recently joined by partners in animal welfare to bring to light the horrific conditions that Pennsylvania dog wardens prevent and report on …
Read MoreSenator Toomey Named ‘Legislator of the Year’ by Animal Rights Groups
ALLENTOWN, PA — The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and the Humane Society Legislative Fund has presented U.S. Senator Pat Toomey (R-PA) with the Pennsylvania 2019 Legislator of …
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PSPCA: Chester County Couple Guilty in Hanging Death of Dogs
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Pennsylvania SPCA announces that Elizabeth “Betty” and John Stoltzfus of Parkesburg, Chester County, have pled guilty to numerous charges surrounding the hanging deaths of two female …
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