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Rescue & Justice
Serial Animal Abuser Ammon Stoltzfus of Honey Brook pleads guilty to animal cruelty charges involving the deaths of several dogs; five additional dogs rescued from his property
February 26, 2021Stoltzfus pleads guilty to five misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty The Pennsylvania SPCA announces that Ammon Stoltzfus, of Honey Brook,…
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PSPCA serves arrest warrant for Lancaster County man in relation to 84 counts of animal cruelty
October 11, 2019PSPCA’s Humane Law Enforcement team, working with the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office, arrest Seth Lins The Pennsylvania SPCA, alongside...
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Events
TD Bank makes tails wag, will donate $20 for every PSPCA pet adoption in Philadelphia Monday, June 10 – Sunday, June 16
June 10, 2019Just in time to celebrate Father’s Day as a new dog dad (ok, or mom), TD Bank, America's Most Convenient…
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In honor of impending Phillies season (and signing of Bryce Harper) PSPCA hosts Spring Training Adoption Promotion
February 28, 2019All dog adoption fees reduced by $50 now through March 8 In celebration and anticipation of the Phillies upcoming season…
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Rescue & Justice
Serial animal abuser Derbe Eckhart of Heidelberg Township pleads guilty to animal cruelty charges
January 29, 2019Rescued animals remain in protective custody pending sentencing Eckhart pleads guilty to 94 counts of animal cruelty The Pennsylvania SPCA…
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Rescue & Justice
PSPCA removes 118 animals from property in Aaronsburg, Centre County moved from Heaven and Earth Rescue in Northampton County
December 19, 2018PSPCA executes search warrant in Centre County at property where animals belonging to Jahjah Melhem were housed The Pennsylvania SPCA…
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Rescue & Justice
Former Philadelphia Police Officer, pleads guilty in case involving Cranberry, the dog dumped in trash bag in Philadelphia’s Wissahickon Valley Park in 2016
March 15, 2018Long pleads guilty to misdemeanor charge of animal cruelty The Pennsylvania SPCA announces that Michael Long of the 8200 block…
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Rescue & Justice
Pennsylvania SPCA: Lancaster County man found guilty on 6 counts of animal cruelty, ordered to surrender dogs
September 28, 2017Gordonville man had been charged for lack of veterinary care and lack of shelter The Pennsylvania SPCA today announced a…
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Rescue & Justice
Pennsylvania SPCA charges Heidelberg Township man with multiple counts of animal cruelty
September 11, 2017The Pennsylvania SPCA has charged Derbe Echkart of Heidelberg Township with 58 counts of animal cruelty, six of which are…
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Rescue & Justice
Pennsylvania SPCA secures guilty plea from Lancaster County breeder for lack of veterinary care for 14 dogs
March 8, 2017Jacob Esh pleads guilty, surrenders 9 adult and 5 puppy Havanese-type dogs On Tuesday, March 7, the Pennsylvania SPCA secured…
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