Dogged by barking of political candidates?

 Chester County SPCA slashes fees to urge friendlier alternative  “Baby” is one of more than 40 dogs available from the Chester County SPCA during the Patriotic Pooches Election Day event. Has campaign sniping become a pet peeve? Perhaps a non-partisan pooch would provide a welcome respite from the divisive barking of the political candidates. From now through Tuesday, the Chester County...

Unlicensed breeder pleads guilty to animal cruelty

Chester County SPCA found 29 abused Samoyeds during August raid By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times The dogs seized from an unlicensed kennel in Landenberg were Samoyeds, a breed like the one pictured here, used originally for pulling sleds and reindeer herding. Mutilated kittens, cats shot by arrows and BBs, dogs burned in bags and cages, and an emaciated pitbull left for dead....

Chester County SPCA touts ‘Summer of Love’

A groovy discount will enable residents to adopt a pet cat, dog, hamster, even an iguana Thelma the beagle is one of the Chester County SPCA animals looking for a good home. The Chester County SPCA thinks it would be groovy if county residents would consider giving homes to some of its animals. To encourage adoption, the independent nonprofit agency is featuring a Summer of Love special this Friday,...

Friendly felines the focus of ‘Catapalooza’

Chester County SPCA is looking to foster adoptions Lenny and Larry are both hoping to find a forever home during this weekend’s’ “Catapalooza” at the Chester County SPCA.public this weekend. It may be the dog days of summer, but the Chester County SPCA is bursting at the seams with cats – a surplus that could benefit the public this weekend. In an effort to facilitate adoptions, the...