Miami’s Accused Serial Cat Killer
June 16, 2009 by Peggy Rowland
Filed under Pets
What does an accused serial cat killer look like? Apparently, he looks like your next door neighbor. If the teen pictured below were standing beside me at a Ben & Jerry’s, I certainly would never guess… cat killer. Perhaps he’s innocent, but I do hope the truth comes out either way.
On Monday, 18-year-old Tyler Hayes Weinman was charged with 19 counts of animal cruelty. In addition, he was charged with 19 counts of improper disposal of dead animals and four counts of burglary.
Weinman allegedly murdered family pets and left them to be discovered by their owners. He faces a …read more
Heart You Back Jewelry for the ASPCA
May 14, 2009 by Ellen Ewart
Filed under Pets
I am just in love with the idea of sharing a piece of jewelry with your precious little one.
Heart U Back
Heart U Back is a collection of jewelry created exclusively for the ASPCA and designed to celebrate the human-animal bond. From the press release announcing the launch of the line, “‘The ASPCA’s ‘Heart U Back’ collection of bracelets, charms, pendants, and earrings is fashionable and fun to wear, yet it also conveys a message of love,’ said Gavin Kovacs, creator of the collection.”
About the ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®)
From the About page of their …read more
Poetic Justice: Michael Vick’s House to Possibly Become An Animal Shelter
January 18, 2008 by Heather R.
Filed under Pets
Michael Vick’s house became almost as infamous as he did last year when his dogfighting ring and subsequent animal cruelty were discovered. He sold the property in Surry County, Virginia, last May for $450,000 (thought it was appraised at $747,000) and it has since been put up for auction. The real estate developer, however, claims he’s spent an additional $50,000 in repairs after the house was vandalized and is now asking for $1.1 million.
Jalie’s Butterflies, an animal advocacy group, wants to turn the property into an animal shelter for abused dogs. It includes the main house, a basketball court, four …read more




