2+ hour, 45+ min ago  (461+ words) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary in Albany Township launched a new multi-year research initiative focused on one of Pennsylvania’s most vulnerable birds of prey, the northern harrier. This project aims to better understand the habitat needs, movement patterns, and conservation challenges facing…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (350+ words) The Animal Rescue League of Berks County has issued a Code Red for Reading pets and their caregivers because of sustained heat indexes above 95 degrees forecast from July 1 to 5. Owners and caretakers of dogs in the city must keep them…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (315+ words) Worker bees perform a myriad of jobs to keep up the hive, including collecting food, nurturing young bees and caring for the queen, who lays all the eggs. New research reveals that the honeybees responsible for crafting the queen’s home…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (604+ words) Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2022. Q: I found a litter of kittens and want to give them away to good homes. How do I determine…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (196+ words) The Animal Rescue League of Berks County will be hosting free adoptions June 8 and continuing June 10-14. During the event, all pets over 6 months of age will be free to adopt at the shelter, 58 Kennel Road, Cumru Township. The special adoption…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (713+ words) The acclaimed wildlife filmmaker Sir David Attenborough had just turned 100. That day, as the world celebrated Attenborough’s many achievements, David Richie walked out onto the back balcony of his Wyomissing home, turned on a small, tripod-mounted video camera and channeled…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (96+ words) Reading Eagle Weis Markets donated eight cases of the new Weis Quality dog food to the Animal Rescue League of Berks County from its Reading location. The donations were made as part of the grocery chain’s annual Paws for Pets…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (292+ words) As storm chaser Ashton Lemley picked his way through a tornado-ravaged Mississippi trailer park, he heard the unmistakable meow of a kitten pierce the predawn darkness. The homes were flattened just hours earlier as storms spawned at least three tornadoes…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (163+ words) Adoption fees for animals 6 months and older will be waived during a special event May 13 at the Animal Rescue League of Berks County. Hollywood Casino, Morgantown, is sponsoring the event from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the shelter, 58 Kennel Road, Cumru Township. Potential…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (519+ words) Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2022. Q: I am ready to get a cat. During the upcoming “kitten season,” there will be plenty of free kittens…...