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Bucks SPCA's Tanya Garcia Dies, 38
Tanya Smakula Garcia, of Telford, formerly of Sellersville, died on Tuesday, Aug. 13, at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, according to an obituary published by Anders-Detweiler Funeral Home. She was 38 years old.
Tanya graduated from Pennridge High School, class of 2004, according to her obituary. She was an avid cheerleader for seven years. She worked in retail sales and was a member of the Bucks County SPCA.
Tanya was a devoted and compassionate mother who enjoyed cooking, her obituary said.
Tanya loved animals, especially elephants. She also enjoyed watchi…
Extreme Cold: 'Code Blue' Warning Reminds Berks Owners To Bring Dogs Inside
If you're cold, they're cold, say animal welfare advocates.
The Animal Rescue League of Berks County is enacting the city's Code Blue ordinance for the following periods:
7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 4 to 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 5
7 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 6
5 a.m. to 8 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 7
All dogs in Reading should be indoors while the code is in effect, with exceptions for supervised walks, bathroom breaks, and exercise, said ARL officials.
Code Blue is in effect whenever the windchill factor is 22 degrees Fahrenheit or below, or when there is precipitation with …
100 Animals Including Horses, Sheep, Dogs Rescued From PA Farm After Living In Filth: Pspca
More than 100 animals including horses, ducks, sheep and dogs living in filth were rescued from a farm in Lancaster County Friday, June 24, over concerns for their welfare.
Acting on a tip from a Good Samaritan, officers seized 11 dogs, 27 cats, 5 horses, 4 sheep, 1 goat, 2 turkeys, 32 chicks, 4 guinea hens, 6 hens and 8 baby ducks from the property on Pumping Station Road in Quarryville.
Concerns in the complaint were confirmed when officers arrived at the property and saw extremely unsanitary conditions inside the property, they said.
Officers returned with a search warrant fin…
