Nearly 200 animals were taken off his property in Columbia County. Author: Carolyn Blackburne Updated: 9:26 PM EDT May 19, 2021
BERWICK, Pa. Philip Malencore of Briar Creek Township is facing 353 charges of animal cruelty.
Authorities with the SPCA took nearly 188 animals off his property over concerns for their well-being.
The round-up included birds, sheep, rabbits, dogs, a miniature horse, and a donkey, who was in very bad shape. When we arrived on location, his head was hanging low. He was dealing with extremely overgrown hoofs often referred to as slipper feet, Nicole Wilson, Pennsylvania SPCA Director of Humane Law Enforcement, said.
The animals were originally sent to the SPCA location in Danville but they are now in the care of the SPCA in Philadelphia.