COCHRANVILLE, Pa. -- Authorities said Friday an undercover investigation had led to the shutdown of a puppy mill in Chester County.The kennel's owner, John Blank, faces multiple charges, including animal cruelty, NBC 10 News reported.The dogs, from the Limestone Kennel in Cochranville, were placed at the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animal's shelter in Hunting Park. PSPCA officials said Blank surrendered nine dogs, and then on Thursday, the PSPCA removed another 23 dogs.

Full Story:  Undercover Agents Shut Down Chester Co. Puppy Mill

(From NBC10.com) 

Puppy/ Beginner Class

Starting on Tuesday, July 29th

7 pm - 8 pm

5 weeks

$100 or $20 per week

Bark Park

Puppy Training Class with an AKC Certified Trainer

Starting Sunday July 27, 2008 at 12 noon

at Concord Township Park, Glen Mills PA

5 Week Puppy Obedience Class $100 per pup

call 610.368.8004 to reserve your spot

We had only 8 volunteers but, with the help of two county workers, were able to spread the mulch in the small dog area before the rain began around 12:20PM.  We need more mulch and so Bob Weiner called Paul Johnson. Paul agreed to bring extra mulch during the week and have county employees spread it so that the county doesn’t have to pay overtime. Paul will also have the workers bring a spreader to smooth out the mulch.  One of the county workers cut off the big tree limb which was hanging down from one of the fruit trees. He also cut off most of the lower branches under two evergreen trees. Josh and another volunteer helped to toss the branches over the fence while the rest of us spread mulch.  We need to tie up the fence to close the gap between the small and large areas and Paul will have his workers do this.

Recently there has been a rash of vandalism down at the Talley Day Park Property. 

It has been reported that there have been gapping holes in the barn walls.  On the inside of the barn is graffiti with offensive language, along with other graffiti on the outside.   

There is significant damage to the second floor wooden portion of the main house structure.  The exterior second story wall and windows have been breached.  Debris is scattered around the ground and it appears as if graffiti has been painted on the inside.   There have also been reports of illegal activities inside the Bark Park late in the evening.  

In addition, a cell phone that was lost last evening was recovered by someone is holding it for $300 ransom.   If anybody knows or anything or has seen any suspicious activity around the park, I urge you to report it to the police immediately.   

Faithful Friends, in partnership with the Home Builders Association of Delaware and the Delaware College of Art and Design, presents the Fourth Annual BARKITECTURE 2008, A Night of Art for the Animals, a dog house and cat condo design competition (sculpture and "frame-able art" is included too!)
Join us for an evening of  "Art For The Animals"  on

SATURDAY, APRIL 12th
at the Greenville Country Club
6:00 - 10:00 p.m.

$75.00 for tickets purchased in advance
$90.00 for tickets purchased at the door
(Ticket price comes with one free drink!)

See the Barkitecture website for more details.