Emma Ripka News Today

In the last month, dogs in their care have given birth to seven litters of puppies, coming to a grand total of 41 extra animals.

Volunteers were able to catch 17 cats and the dog. Traps can be seen in the woods for others still out there.

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local animal refuge has filled all its cages and then some after an unexpected drop-off Tuesday night. Around two dozen animals were dumped at the shelter, leaving volunteers scrambling for space and help. 28/22 News Reporter Emily Allegrucci spoke with one of the workers about the incident. Blue […]

In this week's 16 To The Rescue, we meet a 2-year-old lab mix who rescue workers think needs a little more exposure to find his forever home.

Patience is key in this week's 16 To The Rescue. 6-year-old Bradley is a funny, timid Miniature Pinscher mix who is looking for a family willing to get to know him.

Dozens of rodents were removed from a home earlier this week in Lackawanna County—56 of them, to be exact.

The shelter reportedly halted operations due to the outbreak infecting the dogs.

In this week's 16 To The Rescue, we meet a 3-year-old pit bull/mix named Hippo at Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge in Luzerne County.

When you think of animal shelters, you think of dogs and cats, but there's another animal that's beginning to hop into the shelters.

At Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge near Dallas, rescue workers want to find the most extra special home for Hawk, a 2-year-old pit bull/mix with a troubled past.