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Humane League of Lancaster Voted #1

Humane League of Lancaster Voted #1

I am excited to share with you that the Humane League of Lancaster County has once again been voted the #1 place to "buy a pet" in the 2008 Lancaster Newspapers Reader's Choice Awards.

RALLY & TOWN MEETING - September 4th, Chambersburg, PA

RALLY & TOWN MEETINGTO MEMORIALIZE THE SHOOTING OF 80 DOGS BY BERKS COUNTY PUPPY MILL BREEDERS

She Pulled Weeds for Doogie

After being informed by my parole officer (it's not often you get to say that!) that if I didn't start my community service by August 22nd, I'd be back in front of the judge, I reluctantly went to see the man who is the highest paid man in the WORLD.

Cat Policy Changes at the Humane League of Lancaster County

As of September 1st, 2008, it will no longer be "business as usual" at the Humane League.

Philadelphia Carnival for the Dogs on September 6!

Commerce Bank will be presenting its 4th annual carnival for the dogs on September 6, 2008 at Rittenhouse Square Park (18th and Walnut Streets) from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The festival is free for dog owners, dog lovers, and their pets.

Ride for Paws in Upland, PA on September 6, 2008

Enjoy a casual motorcycle ride through Delaware and Chester County benefiting WellPetUSA's Meow Bow Wow Fund, which reimburses animal rescue groups for medical expenses required to get their rescued pets adopted.

Finally a Special Prosecutor for Philadelphia's Animals!

Barbara Paul was appointed to special prosecutor to handle all the Philadelphia animal abuse cases.

Calling All Rescue Groups to Submit their Adoptable Pets!


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Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in the Boston Globe!

Utah sanctuary lets you care for those rescued.

Burlington: 5th Bird Paradise Demo Aug 23rd

Our campaign continues! Join us for our fifth demonstration against Bird Paradise!

Public Meeting on Preventing Cruelty to Dogs!

If you love dogs you need to be there - Join us September 7th from 1-3 for this special day in Ridley Park, PA at Borough Hall.

ACTION ALERT - All animal lovers who are anti-fur! Demonstration at Burberry in Philadelphia

Join local animal activists for an anti-fur demonstration at Burberry next Saturday August 23.

Coverage of last nights vigil to honor the 80 dogs shot by Zimmerman

Animal advocates from the Tri-state area came together to remember the lives lost.

Governor Rendell To Discuss Dog Law Proposal

HARRISBURG – Governor Edward G Rendell and Sue West, director of the Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement, will discuss the Governor’s proposed reforms to Pennsylvania’s outdated dog law at 2 pm on Saturday, Aug. 16, at the Schuylkill River Dog Park, Spruce and 25th streets, Philadelphia.

ACTION ALERT: Candlelight Vigil - Friday, August 15 at 8:00PM

WHO: ALL ANIMAL ADVOCATES

Roxy is still missing. There is a $2000 reward for her safe return. Have you seen her?

Roxy, a dog who has gone missing from South Philadelphia, is a 3 yr old, Brussels Griffon-Maltese mix, champagne-colored, and weighs about six pounds.

Pennsylvania kennel operators shoot 80 dogs after vet exams are ordered

Two Berks County kennel operators killed nearly their entire kennel population - 80 dogs - after wardens ordered veterinary exams on dozens of their animals.

Last Chance Ranch now needs permission to hold its rescued animals

Last Chance Ranch in Quakertown, PA now needs the permission of the township to hold approximately 10 rescued dogs on the Ranch's 24 acres.

SECRETARY WOLFF: PENDING LEGISLATION WOULD HAVE SAVED DOGS KILLED BY BERKS KENNEL OWNERS

Current Law Allows Commercial Breeders to Shoot Dogs