Monthly Archives: February 2010

‘Biggest reptile bust in U.S. history’

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Rose Hayes

From Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary: “US Global Exotics,” a huge animal dealer in Texas, was raided on cruelty charges and more than 20,000 reptiles were confiscated. This is the largest reptile bust in U.S. history. The dealers faced many charges … Continue reading →

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Guiness World Records names new ‘Tallest Dog’

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Rose Hayes

On Monday (Feb. 22), Guinness World Records announced that Giant George, a Great Dane from Tucson, Ariz., owned by David Nasser, is the new official record-holder for both the Tallest Living Dog and the Tallest Dog Ever. Giant George measures … Continue reading →

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HOPE program seeks staff members

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Rose Hayes

The Central Pennsylvania Animal Alliance’s HOPE (Hounds of Prison Education) program is need of a few helping hands. The program works in conjunction with the State Correctional Institution at Camp Hill to train and rehabilitate homeless dogs from CPAA member … Continue reading →

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Take your dog to the ball game (five times)

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Rose Hayes

The Revolution baseball team is offering a “Dog Days 5-Pack” for the upcoming season. The package includes lawn tickets for you and your pooch to attend all five Sunday “Bark in the Park” games together at a discounted price, along … Continue reading →

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Dancing dog on Britain’s Got Talent

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Rose Hayes

Check out Gin, the dancing dog, at www.familytiez.com/video/gin.htm.

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Humane League reaches spay/neuter milestone

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Rose Hayes

From Humane League of Lancaster County: On Sunday, Feb. 21, the Humane League of Lancaster County reached a milestone in its fight to reduce the number of homeless animals in the community. Humane League Veterinarian, Dr. Bryan Langlois, spayed the … Continue reading →

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CPAA seeks vets for low-cost clinics

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Rose Hayes

The Central Pennsylvania Animal Alliance is in need of local, compassionate, veterinarians who would be able to help at a low-cost and/or free vaccine/microchip clinic. On average, there are one or two clinics each month at varied locations in the … Continue reading →

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Two Pups Pastries offers homemade treats for dogs and cats

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Rose Hayes

Two Pups Pastries, the newest vendor at Downtown York’s Central Market, will hold its grand opening from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27. A portion of the proceeds from the grand opening will be donated to the SPCA … Continue reading →

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CPAA program trains psychiatric service dogs for veterans

Posted on February 21, 2010 by Rose Hayes

The Central Pennsylvania Animal Alliance’s Hounds of Prison Education (HOPE) Program has developed a new wing of the program in an effort to help more dogs find second chances. The Helping Hounds Program began in November 2009, and will train … Continue reading →

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Cooking show host suspended after calling cat stew a ‘Tuscan delicacy’

Posted on February 19, 2010 by Rose Hayes

From Associated Press: Italian state TV has suspended Beppe Bignazzi, host of the show “La Prova del cuoco” (The test of the chef) on Italian state TV, after he shocked the nation by saying cat stew is a Tuscan delicacy … Continue reading →

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