http://www.philly.com/r?19=960&32=3796&7=-1&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fpets%2F 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. en-us Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:55:08 GMT 2009-11-10T13:55:08Z en-us http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=431349&44=69648372&32=3796&7=487142&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fpets%2FKilling_Charlotte_Breeder_says_new_dog_law_made_him_do_it.html A few weeks ago, just after the new state dog law went into effect, Pennsylvania dog breeder Marcus Lantz made what he said was a simple business decision. He could not meet the larger cage-size requirements under the law, so he called his veterinarian and asked him to come to his farm west of Harrisburg to euthanize nine dogs Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:55:08 GMT 32538192762aa275b7e788fa2ac2e377 Amy Worden 2009-11-10T13:55:08Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=431349&44=69348582&32=3796&7=487142&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fpets%2FOrphaned_African_dogs_saved_by_shelter_stray.html When a litter of endangered African painted dogs born at the Pittsburgh Zoo lost their mother shortly after birth the staff turned to a city shelter for help. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:48:25 GMT 314c2d32d02d4b001497acd1b4fb0b89 Amy Worden 2009-11-06T05:48:25Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=431349&44=69274867&32=3796&7=487142&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fpets%2FAG_files_consumer_suit_against_Philly_pet_shop.html Attorney General Tom Corbett is suing a Philadelphia pet supply store operator for making false claims about charitable contributions and failing to provide refunds to consumers who returned items. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:09:17 GMT 5973333eae970b417dfc9d1edd3fd9f0 Amy Worden 2009-11-05T13:09:17Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=431349&44=69139432&32=3796&7=487142&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fpets%2FAppealing_to_SEPTA_workers_inner_vegan.html Animal rights activists - clothed only in "strategically placed lettuce leaves" - will be urging striking SEPTA workers to go vegan today. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:40:31 GMT 2b37e6c9235c3ac64290d38d31a90b96 Amy Worden 2009-11-04T19:40:31Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=431349&44=68820727&32=3796&7=487142&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fpets%2FAnimal_welfare_group_endorses_Corzine.html A leading national animal welfare group is throwing its support behind New Jersey, Gov. Jon Corzine in today's election. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:20:57 GMT 9928e1ffacaa1e49933cddd7223d6653 Amy Worden 2009-11-03T05:20:57Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=431349&44=68290692&32=3796&7=487142&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fpets%2FPA_man_busted_for_wild_animal_hoarding.html We hear stories nearly every day about cases of cat and dog hoarding. Now comes a case in northeastern Pennsylvania of wild animal hoarding Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:53:28 GMT 37dbdcf550ae437014f3f03306cf96e6 Amy Worden 2009-11-01T17:53:28Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=431349&44=68055547&32=3796&7=487142&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fpets%2FAnimal_rights_group_plans_Vick_protests_at_Linc_Field.html An international animal rights group says it will stage anti-dog fighting protests before the Eagles home games starting tomorrow (Nov. 1). Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:42:59 GMT 84769c8eea813bba7d0ddf91eda42fbb Amy Worden 2009-10-31T21:42:59Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=431349&44=65882742&32=3796&7=487142&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fpets%2FAnimal_cruelty_charges_against_Chester_County_veterinarian_reduced.html Three months ago a Lancaster assistant district attorney called the action of a Chester County veterinarian who allegedly mutilated a puppy's tail "beyond cruel" and "reprehensible." Sat, 24 Oct 2009 03:11:00 GMT 8fab1f3139249b6873c54327d7a5e0ae Amy Worden 2009-10-24T03:11:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=431349&44=67854622&32=3796&7=487142&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fpets%2FUSDA_shuts_Vermont_veal_slaughter_house_after_video_shows_abuse.html The U.S. Department of Agriculture halted operations at a Vermont slaughter house after undercover video reveals shocking abuse of veal calves. The video, shot by a Humane Society of the United States investigator, shows workers kicking downed calves, hitting the days-old animals with electric prods and shows a calves skinned alive. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:28:56 GMT b470885cb1ada4d63bd7f8ab5abfd94c Amy Worden 2009-10-31T04:28:56Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=431349&44=67408687&32=3796&7=487142&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fpets%2FEternal_Earth-Bound_Pets_ensures_no_pet_gets_left_behind.html Call it the post rapture pet rescue. An enterprising athiest wants to make sure that any pets left behind by Christians who depart this Earth in the rapture, don't get left out in the cold. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:20:54 GMT 0a533689da34d68523b0dbbbf4778ca4 Amy Worden 2009-10-30T02:20:54Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=431349&44=67713452&32=3796&7=487142&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fpets%2FReward_grows_to_25k_in_Chesco_dog_killing_case.html The reward for information leading to the culprit in the case of the two slain dogs in Chester County has grown again today. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:18:35 GMT d5be45695c83dfcdef1c603c2df879e6 Amy Worden 2009-10-30T19:18:35Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=431349&44=67323137&32=3796&7=487142&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fpets%2FOwners_of_slain_Chesco_dogs_seek_publics_help.html Copy lede here Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:11:53 GMT 431bf73b0eb1fa6b1043c8096bfcb381 Amy Worden 2009-10-29T21:11:53Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=431349&44=67214857&32=3796&7=487142&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fpets%2FReward_grows_to_15k_in_Chesco_dog_killings.html This just in... the reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever shot two pet short-haired pointers in Chester County has increased to $15,000. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:36:11 GMT b5fba36fe8fa2e8460cc160175c4e3a5 Amy Worden 2009-10-29T14:36:11Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=431349&44=67104487&32=3796&7=487142&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fpets%2FHalloween_tips_on_treats.html Halloween, with its potentially toxic brew of sequined costumes and candy, can be a spooky - and dangerous - time for a pet. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 03:33:12 GMT 1a7f01a0499b40c7994523851ff85ff3 Amy Worden 2009-10-29T03:33:12Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=431349&44=66888557&32=3796&7=487142&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fpets%2FCommunity_on_edge_reward_offered_iin_Chesco_dog_killings.html The Chadds Ford area community is seeking justice in the execution-style shootings of two German short-haired pointers whose bodies were found lying tail-to-tail by a railroad track on Sunday. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:23:35 GMT bdf9cd29ea827e428734a080855a7261 Amy Worden 2009-10-28T13:23:35Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=431349&44=66399867&32=3796&7=487142&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fpets%2FMissing_Chester_County_dogs_found_shot_near_railroad_tracks.html The Chester County SPCA is investigating a horrific case of animal abuse. Two German short-haired pointer mixes disappeared from a house in Pocopson Township over the weekend were found shot to death alongside railroad tracks a few miles away. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:42:33 GMT 06fdc9f7ebaa06875508b5b39faa3449 Amy Worden 2009-10-27T14:42:33Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=431349&44=66180407&32=3796&7=487142&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fpets%2FGame_on_for_local_shelters_dog_food_sacks_for_Vick_pledge.html A Philadelphia-area animal rescue group says it plans to make good on its "sacks for Vick" pledge regardless of whether Michael Vick gets tackled, or even plays in tonight's Eagles-Redskins match up. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:58:23 GMT 809677c5d06ec2d792e2b8877ada221f Amy Worden 2009-10-26T22:58:23Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=431349&44=65697157&32=3796&7=487142&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fpets%2FUnlicensed_pet_shop_raided_in_Phila_28_dogs_seized.html An unlicensed pet store in North Philadelphia was raided tonight and 28 dogs - many of them sick or injured - were seized from feces-covered cages. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 01:36:44 GMT fdf3d68b9d711c0701adabaf55fa5c0c Amy Worden 2009-10-23T01:36:44Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=431349&44=64928717&32=3796&7=487142&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fpets%2FLeigh_Siegfried_of_Opportunity_Barks.html Certified Pet Dog Trainer and Training Director of Opportunity Barks Leigh Siegfried answers your dog questions. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:04:15 GMT 74923095c9d1e56e3fcae22bee46258b Amy Worden 2009-10-22T12:04:15Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=431349&44=65173307&32=3796&7=487142&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fpets%2FWednesday_Wag_Oct_21.html Diamond brand cat food recalled The Federal Drug Administration has issued a voluntary recall of certain cat foods manufactured by Premium Edge Pet Foods under the Diamond Pet Foods brand name. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:41:13 GMT 065e8db7d3fceffefdf7c2c9c872f2e1 Amy Worden 2009-10-21T15:41:13Z