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Monday, August 10, 2009

Animal Watch Aug. 10

The following are some of the recent cases investigated by the Pennsylvania SPCA. Headquartered at 350 E. Erie Avenue in Philadelphia, the PSPCA operates five branches throughout the state. For more information, call 215-426-6300 or visit www.pspca.org. To report animal cruelty call 1-866-601-SPCA.

Germantown Avenue, 4600 block, August 5. The Pennsylvania SPCA is investigating an abuse case involving five animals in a trash-strewn house. Two kittens were found in plastic containers with no ventilation. Two pit bulls were found in small crates amidst piles of feces. An elderly Labrador Retriever, in poor condition, was found in another room. The animals were removed from the property and are now being treated at the PSPCA. An elderly woman living in the trash-ridden home was transported to a mental health facility. The building is being condemned by the city for unsanitary conditions.

Richmond Street, 4700 block, July 27. The Pennsylvania SPCA was called to investigate an Akita with a hole in its head. Upon arrival, the officers interviewed the owner and found the dog had a nickel sized lesion on his forehead. The owner said he was unaware of what happened but had first noticed the lesion after the dog had returned from being out in the yard. He said he had attempted to treat with peroxide. The owner surrendered the dog to the PSPCA, where it is receiving veterinary care.

 

North Lee Street, 3400 block, July 26. Pennsylvania SPCA officers responded to a complaint of a dog abandoned inside a property. Officers posted a warning and, after 24 hours without contact from the owners, the dog was removed with a search warrant. Officers are currently trying to contact the owners regarding the animal.

 

June Avenue, 2700 Block, July 24. Pennsylvania SPCA officers entered a property with Bensalem Township Police to perform an eviction. The officers found horrid, unsanitary conditions with trash and debris stacked over five feet high. PSPCA agents had to tunnel through trash to rescue two caged cats and three loose cats. The mummified remains of a cat were also removed. The two human residents were transferred to Lower Bucks hospital for evaluation. The five surviving cats, Mischief, Sprinkles, Sugar Cone, Clover and Diamond are now at the PSPCA under veterinary care and are available for adoption.

 
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Amy Worden is a politics and government reporter for the Inquirer. In that capacity she has explored a range of animal issues from dog kennel law improvements and horse slaughter to the comeback of peregrine falcons and pigeon hunts. From hamsters to horses, animals have always been part of her life. To pass along a tip or contact Amy, click here.
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