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Hunter Mistakenly Kills PA Family's Wolf-Like Dog Hunter Mistakenly Kills PA Family's Wolf-Like Dog
Hunter Mistakenly Kills PA Family's Wolf-Like Dog A hunter who mistakenly killed a Pennsylvania family's dog thinking he was a coyote will not face charges, state officials tell the Philadelphia Inquirer. The 8-year-old malamute mix named "Hunter" was adopted over the summer by the Heller family, of Richmond Township in Berks County, from the Howling Woods Farm in Jackson, NJ, Jennifer Heller tells Daily Voice. The farm cares for dogs with wolves in their family history, its website says, and aims to educate the public on wolf dogs. Jennifer Heller told the story on social media, explaining her husband, Chris Heller, left to walk the dog …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Woman Wanted For Drive-By Shooting Death Of Dog In Central PA (UPDATE) Woman Wanted For Drive-By Shooting Death Of Dog In Central PA (UPDATE)
Woman Wanted For Drive-By Shooting Death Of Dog In Central PA (Update) A 21-year-old woman is wanted in connection with a deadly drive-by shooting of a dog, authorities say.  Hailey Ann Mia Torres allegedly was involved with the shooting in the 300 block of Lincoln Way West around 12:15 p.m. on Tuesday, July 12, according to Chambersburg police.  Police first urged the public to avoid the 300 block of Lincoln Way West starting around 1:30 through 2:49 p.m. as they investigated. During that investigation detectives learned a blue 2006 Infinity SUV drove past a home in that block, fired multiple rounds— striking two vehicles, a  house,…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Family's Dogs Shot Dead In PA Woods: Report Family's Dogs Shot Dead In PA Woods: Report
Family's Dogs Shot Dead In PA Woods: Report A Pennsylvania family is searching for answers after their dogs were shot dead near their home. Caralina McElfresh Zimmerman's dogs, Aspen and Hagrid were found shot and lifeless in a field behind Calvary Baptist Church in Hunker, Westmoreland County, reported WPXI citing Pennsylvania state police. “Aspen had two; she was shot under the armpit … and then she was shot again above the neck, and Hagrid was shot right in the face,” McElfresh Zimmerman told WPXI. “I think knowing it was most likely malicious, it makes it a little harder to deal and cope,” McElfresh Zimmerman said to the outlet…

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by Jillian Pikora