Emergency Evacuation Drill for Animals Saturday

The Lehigh Valley County Animal Response Team will conduct a 24-hour emergency evacuation drill with the Lehigh County Humane Society to better prepare for animal emergencies.

The Lehigh Valley County Animal Response Team will conduct a 24-hour emergency evacuation drill with the Lehigh County Humane Society Saturday and Sunday to better prepare for animal emergencies, according to a release from LV CART. The drill will begin at noon Saturday and end at noon on Sunday. About 50 animals will be involved in the drill. LVCART is trained to respond to the needs of animals during large-scale emergencies and disasters. Because a stream runs behind the Lehigh County Humane Society, it is possible the facility might be affected by flooding, which is potentially dangerous for their animals, according to a release.  The exercise is a first-of-its-kind involving the LVCART and an animal sheltering organization in Lehigh …

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Lehigh County Humane Society Seeks Kennel Technicians

Part-time kennel technician jobs are available at the Lehigh County Humane Society.

The Lehigh County Humane Society needs part-time kennel technicians to work 24 to 32 hours per week, according to a post on its Facebook page. Kennel techs should be outgoing and friendly, able to work in a fast-paced team environment and able to handle difficult situations. Responsibilities are caring for and cleaning animals daily, which includes: The work requires a high degree of patience and compassion. Anyone interested is invited to stop by the shelter at 640 Dixon St., Allentown and apply in person.

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'St. Catrick's' Special at Lehigh County Humane Society

The Lehigh Valley Humane Society is celebrating 'St. Catrick's' Day with discounted adoption fees for felines.

The Lehigh County Humane Society is celebrating "Saint CATrick's" Day throughout March: During these days all cats in the humane society will be $17 off of the adoption cost. For more information, contact LCHS at 610-797-1205. The shelter, located at 640 Dixon St., Allentown, is open:

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169 Homeless Pets Adopted in Lehigh County

Lehigh County Humane Society hopes March will be just as successful for pet adoptions as January and February were.

Lehigh Valley Humane Society reports on its Facebook page: We sold 63 spay/neuter certificates in the month of February. Since January 1-February 28, we found new loving homes for 169 homeless cats/dogs. Thank you all so much for helping us do so! Let's keep our paws crossed that March will be just as successful! A recent tally noted 101dogs—including 89 pit bull mixes—being cared for, loved, receiving veterinary care and looking for forever homes at the LCHS. This is the breed that needs rescuing, this is the breed that needs a forever home.

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Woof! County Animal Shelter Needs Dog Food

Donations of wet or dry dog food are needed by the Lehigh County Humane Society

The Lehigh County Humane Society is in need of wet and dry dog food -- no specific brand but food that does not have any Red Dye #40 listed in the ingredients, according to a post on the group's Facebook Page. Please bring donations to the shelter at 640 Dixon Street, Allentown.

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Dead and Skinned Animals Were Foxes, Not Puppies

11 small skinned animals found near a Lower Macungie park in Lehigh County on Friday were foxes not dogs, according to a Lehigh County Humane Society officer

11 Dead Animals Found Skinned Were Foxes, Not Puppies

11 small animals found dead near a Lower Macungie park on Friday have been identified as foxes, not dogs.

Eleven small animals found dead and skinned near Lower Macungie's Quarry Park Friday have been tentatively identified as foxes because of their teeth, according to Christine Wiggins of the Lehigh County Humane Society. Further testing is needed to be sure, Bruce Fritch of the humane society told The Morning Call. A press release from state police originally indicated the animals were puppies, sparking outrage among local animal lovers. An Upper Macungie woman who was walking her dogs on Friday afternoon near the park made the gruesome discovery and called state police. She did not want to disclose exactly what she saw for fear of jeopardizing the investigation. The woman told Patch, "It's very upsetting. And I worry what kind of person …

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12:06 pm on Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Who taught you what PETA stand for? PETA stands for "people for the ethical treatment of animals". I do agree some of the hunting arguments people come up with are stupid, especially when they think they are doing much better buying their meat at a grocery store and buying meat that comes from factories after it has been pumped with growth hormones, overcrowded, and poisoned till death. And the …   more ›

Cat Deaths Investigated by Humane Society

Lehigh County Humane Society officials think death of two cats found recently in a cornfield is suspicious.

The Lehigh County Humane Society is investigating deaths of two cats, one found Oct. 2 and the other 2 days later in North Whitehall. According to a statement from Humane Officer Christine Wiggins: "Two cats were found dead off of Levans Road in a North Whitehall corn field this past month. The first cat was found Oct. 2 and the second cat was found Oct. 4. Both cats were indoor/outdoor cats that would always return home. The first cat was found in the corn field with a severe wound to the back of the neck. The other cat was found in the same exact spot with no visible wounds though. The death of both cats are suspected of foul play and if anyone has any information involving these cats please call the Lehigh County Humane Society at 610-…

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Salisbury Woman Cited with Neglect of Horse

The following information was provided by the Salisbury Township Police Department. Arrests do not indicate a conviction.

Lehigh County Humane Society officials are investigating a report of a Salisbury Township woman who was arrested and cited with neglecting her horse's hooves, according to the Salisbury Township Police Department. Sandra Almgren, 73, of 1324 Fairview Road, was cited Sept. 27 for neglecting the care of a horse she kept at 1985 Black River Road, police said. Police said Almgren was supposed to get veterinary care for the horse, who needed medication for his hooves, police said. When officials returned to check on the horse, Almgren had allegedly not gotten treatment for the horse and the condition of his hooves was worse, police said. A previous case of horse neglect in Plainfield Township garnered headlines in June when officials seized 15 …

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Salisbury Renews Contract with Lehigh County Humane Society

The Salisbury Township animal control officer brought 58 animals to the Lehigh County Humane Society in 2011.

The Salisbury Township Board of Commissioners renewed its animal control service agreement with the Lehigh County Humane Society for 2012. “They’re the only game in town; there are no alternatives,” said Township Manager Randy Soriano. “Is this a service the township needs to provide?,” Soriano asked commissioners at their Dec. 22 board meeting. Salisbury Township Animal Control Officer Charles Durner brought 58 animals to the shelter in 2011, Soriano said. It was unknown how many township residents brought. The board stipulated that the agency provide a letter of insurance and an account of how it calculates its fees.

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