West Goshen man accused of stabbing 2 bulldogs
Defendant told police he ‘had to do it’ after animals bit him, his brother
Gregory T. McMahon, 32, of West Goshen Township, faces animal cruelty charges.
Less than two weeks after police responded to a West Goshen Township home for a report of an injured person, a 32-year-old resident has been arrested for animal cruelty.
Gregory T. McMahon was charged in connection with an incident on April 18...
An exercise in support of four-legged friends
Chester County SPCA invites participants to family-friendly ‘Walk For Paws’
The 26th Annual Walk for Paws helps support the programs at the Chester County SPCA, an independent, nonprofit agency.
For participants in the 26th Annual Walk for Paws, a simple walk in the park will help save animals’ lives, organizers from the Chester County SPCA said.
This year’s event will combine the...
Going to bat for dogs who need home
Chester County SPCA offering special on ‘Big League Ballplayers’
Cosmo sports a Phillies’ scarf to showcase his eagerness to become an all-star pet.
Just in time for baseball season, the Chester County SPCA wants to remind area residents that the Phils and their fans aren’t the only ones eager to play ball.
The nonprofit agency is offering a weekend special entitled “Big League Ballplayers”...
Charges multiply for couple accused in dog-fighting ring
Corruption of minors added to offenses faced by pair, who were held for trial
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Shane L. Santiago, who allegedly told investigators that he planned to turn his passion for dog fighting into a family business, was held for trial on Friday on charges that include animal cruelty.
A West Brandywine Township couple accused of maintaining a home-based, dog-fighting...
Couple accused of running deadly dog-fighting ring
Pit bulls were trained to fight, killed if they didn’t, authorities said
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan displays disturbing photos taken at a West Brandywine Township residence, where a couple allegedly ran a dog-fighting ring.
A West Brandywine Township couple operated “a house of pain and horror” for dozens of pit bulls used...
Santa photo one way to assist homeless pets
Purchasing a photo of your pet with Santa this weekend is one way to help the Chester County SPCA.
Half of proceeds will benefit Chester County SPCA
“Dear Santa: It’s been a tough year. We were very good, but we lost our homes anyway. What we’d like most for Christmas is a family to love us.”
The Chester County SPCA, which authored the letter on behalf of animals seeking adoption, would like...
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. These...
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
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.
Lenny and Larry are both hoping to find a forever home during this weekend’s’ “Catapalooza” at the Chester County SPCA.public this weekend.
In an effort to facilitate adoptions,...
