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Early in the month, pet owners like myself filled social media feeds with photos of their furry family members to mark “National Pet Day,” leaving no doubt how many Americans …
Stop Stalling! The Time for Passing Legislation to Protect Animals Is Now! Read More
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 …
Passing Legislation to Protect Animals Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Joined by Second Lady Gisele Fetterman and Levi Fetterman, the Fetterman family dog, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and dog law advocates Senator Judy Schwank and Representative Eddie …
Secretary of Agriculture, Second Lady, Legislators Urge Pennsylvanians to Be the Voice for PA Pups Read More
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 …
A Call for Action to Prevent Puppy Mills from Resurfacing Read More
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 …
Pennycuick, McNeill Introduce Victoria’s Law Read More
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 …
Ag Secretary, Legislators, Humane Officials Warn: Without Funding Fix, Dogs Will Suffer, Taxpayers Take Double Hit Read More
ANNVILLE, PA — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding is reminding the public that the Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement provides a useful tool for consumers considering getting a puppy or boarding …
Secretary of Agriculture Recognizes Benefits of Kennel Inspections for Quality Dog Breeders, Consumers Read More
HARRISBURG, PA – Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding recently joined Dr. Danielle Ward, veterinarian for the department’s Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement and Aurora Velazquez, executive director of the Philadelphia Animal …
Ag Secretary Continues Push for Dog License Fee Increase, Warns of Infectious Disease Risks Read More
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 …
PA Agriculture Secretary Insists Lack of Dog License Fee Increase Puts Buyers at Risk Read More
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 …
PA Secretary of Agriculture Demands Increase to Dog License Fee Read More