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		Ten-year-old donates to shelter animals April 16, 2008 San Gabriel Valley Tribune By Maritza Velazquez, Staff Writer Jayme Fisher is just 10 years old and already making a difference in the world. On April 7, the La Verne resident impacted the lives of shelter animals when she donated about $400 worth of items to... Guilty plea in pit-bull attack March 28, 2008 Inland Valley Daily Bulletin Rod Leveque, Staff Writer RANCHO CUCAMONGA - Fermin Monterroso looked to the ceiling and blinked away tears. It wasn't the eight-year prison sentence he was about to accept that made him misty Friday morning in West Valley ... Former slaughterhouse worker pleads guilty in U.S. beef recall case March 22, 2008 A former worker at a California slaughterhouse where abuse of cows prompted the largest beef recall in the U.S. history has pleaded guilty and will be jailed for six months, local newspaper the Inland... Man charged in Chino slaughterhouse abuse gets six months in jail March 22, 2008 The Associated Press One of two men charged with animal cruelty after being caught on videotape apparently abusing cattle at a Southern California slaughterhouse has been sentenced to six months in jail. Rafael Sanchez... Humane Society loved, reviled-Local societies point out they have no ties to national group March 10, 2008 Capital Press Bob Krauter While the fate of the Westland/Hallmark Meat Co. plant in Chino hangs in the balance, a debate is raging about the need for new regulations to prevent animal abuse and preserve the safety of the food ... Chino meat plant drew Inland Humane Society scrutiny years before video February 22, 2008 The Press-Enterprise By JANET ZIMMERMAN and BEN GOAD Inland animal welfare officers alerted government officials to the inhumane treatment of cows at Hallmark Meat Co. in Chino more than a decade before a recent undercover investigation led to the plant... Ramos announces charges in Chino case February 21, 2008 Highland Community News San Bernardino County District Attorney Michael A. Ramos held a press conference Friday, Feb. 15, to announce that his office was filing charges in the Hallmark Meat Packing case. Joining him were ... IVHS Conducts a Probation Violation Search February 14, 2008 In response to allegations of a missing cat being housed at a Chino Hills residence, IVHS conducted a search at the residence of Sylvia Stalcup’s living in the 15700 block of Deodar Lane. The search ... 13 cats, two dogs are rescued February 14, 2008 Inland Valley Daily Bulletin By Wes Woods II, Staff Writer CHINO HILLS - Thirteen cats and two dogs were rescued from the home of a suspected animal hoarder after a neighbor called animal officials about her missing cat. The Inland Valley Humane Society was... FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 14, 2008 IVHS Conducts a Probation Violation Search Date: February 14, 2008 Contact: Brian Sampson Phone: 909-623-9777 ext 607 E-mail: bsampson@ivhsspca.org Feb 14, Chino Hills, CA – In response to allegations of a missing cat being house... Wildlife officer will speak February 9, 2008 Chino Champion "Living with Wildlife" will be presented by William Tabor, wildlife officer from the Inland Valley Humane Society, at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, at the McCoy Equestrian Center, 14280 Peyton Drive. Mr. ... Cattle cruelty alleged January 31, 2008 Inland Valley Daily Bulletin By Rod Leveque, Staff Writer CHINO - The U.S. Department of Agriculture has suspended business with a slaughterhouse here accused of inhumane treatment of sick and injured cows. The company, Westland/Hallmark Meat Co., is one... Video Reveals Violations of Laws, Abuse of Cows at Slaughterhouse January 30, 2008 Washington Post Rick Weiss-Washington Post Staff Writer Video footage being released today shows workers at a California slaughterhouse delivering repeated electric shocks to cows too sick or weak to stand on their own; drivers using forklifts to roll the ... Were sick cows used? January 30, 2008 Inland Valley Daily Bulletin By Rod Leveque, Staff Writer CHINO - A news conference was scheduled for this morning by The Humane Society of the United States to announce the results of a "major investigation" into a slaughterhouse that is one of the largest ... Feds probe slaughterhouse January 30, 2008 Inland Valley Daily Bulletin Rod Leveque, Staff Writer CHINO - The U.S. Department of Agriculture has suspended business with a slaughterhouse here accused of inhumane treatment of sick and injured cows. The company, Westland/Hallmark Meat Co., is one... Slaughterhouse investigated for sick cows January 29, 2008 Inland Valley Daily Bulletin Rod Leveque, Staff Writer CHINO - A press conference was scheduled for this morning by The Humane Society of the United States to announce the results of a "major investigation" into a Chino slaughterhouse that is one of the l... Montclair approves funds for pet shelter January 8, 2008 Inland Valley Daily Bulletin Neil Nisperos, Staff Writer MONTCLAIR - The city's share of funding for renovation and expansion of the Inland Valley Humane Society animal shelter in Pomona was approved Monday by the City Council. Total cost of the project i... FUNDING FOR FURRY FRIENDS-Shelter renovating January 7, 2008 Inland Valley Daily Bulletin By Neil Nisperos, Staff Writer Article Created: 01/06/2008 08:19:55 PM PST Mario Revira, right and Prisciliano Valazquez, left, prepares to install another fence to the kennels as the Inland Valley Humane Society Animal Shelte... Humane Society eyeing renovation-$1.8 million needed to fund project December 31, 2007 Inland Valley Daily Bulletin By Neil Nisperos, Staff Writer POMONA - The Inland Valley Humane Society needs funding and conceptual approval from its client cities to renovate its animal-control shelter in Pomona. Cost of the project is $1.8 million. The ... All Pets with Cancer in U.S. Provided Free Consultation November 14, 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE With half of dogs and cats over age 10 dying of cancer, Dr. Jack Stephens and Pets Best Insurance step up and provide free oncology consultations with a cancer specialist for any pet. November 14,... SPCA INTERNATIONAL AIDS THE INLAND VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY October 30, 2007 MEDIA ALERT SPCA International Donates $1,000 To A Southern California Animal Shelter NEW YORK, October 30th – SPCA International (www.SPCA.com) announced today they will donate $1,000 to the Inland Valley H... SPCA International Honors Local Humane Shelter October 19, 2007 MEDIA ALERT October 18, 2007 - The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals International (SPCA) will be on hand at Irwindale Speedway this Saturday October 20, 2007 to recognize the Inland Valley Humane ... Sick Cows Lead To Charges Against Chino Cattleman October 18, 2007 CBS (AP) CHINO, Calif. Felony animal cruelty charges were filed against a Chino cattleman after sick cows and rotting carcasses were found in a filthy barn. Albert Buitenhuis was one of two men accuse... Dozen more counts filed in cow abuse case October 17, 2007 Inland Valley Daily Bulletin Rod Leveque CHINO - Prosecutors filed a dozen new animal cruelty counts against a cattleman accused of keeping cows in filthy living conditions. Albert Buitenhuis of Riverside has denied the charges. A prelimina... Slaughterhouse prompts charges October 6, 2007 Inland Valley Daily Bulletin Rod Leveque CHINO - Prosecutors have charged a Chino man with running an illegal animal slaughterhouse in his backyard. State agriculture officials say they found buckets of animal guts, a dead sheep and animal... Cattleman admits to cruelty August 29, 2007 Inland Valley Daily Bulletin Rod Leveque CHINO - One of two cattlemen charged with keeping dairy cows in filthy living conditions pleaded guilty Tuesday to felony animal cruelty. Albert Rodriguez was sentenced to three years of probation ... Chino Hills council adopts new dog barking ordinance August 15, 2007 Inland Valley Daily Bulletin Shelli DeRobertis CHINO HILLS - The leash on dog owners was tightened Tuesday night when the City Council established a new ordinance to take the place of its existing dog-barking policy. Under the previous ordinance... Coyote Sightings Spark Concern August 5, 2007 Inland Valley Daily Bulletin Lori Consalvo Unwanted visitors have been roaming a small neighborhood near Upland City Hall and the library. Coyotes, which have been spotted in all of the city's regions, have worked their way into the southern... A new family for abused pup August 4, 2007 Inland Valley Daily Bulletin Andrea Bennett, Staff Writer POMONA - A puppy's tale had a happy ending Friday morning when a 4-month-old yellow Labrador retriever, rescued from abuse, was sent home with his new family. Marcie Reeter, 37, of Upland, son Brody... Charges filed in cow cruelty case July 27, 2007 Inland Valley Daily Bulletin Rod Leveque CHINO - Prosecutors filed a felony animal cruelty charge Thursday against two men suspected of keeping more than a dozen young, sick cows in filthy living conditions. Investigators said they found t... Plight of pets after Katrina inspires Upland woman July 26, 2007 Inland Valley Daily Bulletin By Liset Marquez, Staff Writer From the comfort of her home Tina Lindebaum watched heartwrenching scenes of people and their animals suffering in the aftermath of hurricane Katrina. "Not only did I see the animals suffering durin... Puppy rescued from suspected abuse held as evidence for trial July 23, 2007 Inland Valley Daily Bulletin Andrea Bennett, Staff Writer Inland Valley Humane Society Pet Receiver Janet Clark plays with a 3-month old lab puppy which is being held as evidence against Keith Birl, 44. Birl has been charged with cruelty to an animal. (Will... Dog Registration Patrol Confounds Community July 11, 2007 Inland Valley Daily Bulletin Lori Consalvo SAN ANTONIO HEIGHTS - The small hillside community has had visitors recently whose presence has not been especially welcome. Inland Valley Humane Society employees have been going door to door in Sa... Dog Found Alive after Murder Suicide July 2, 2007 Inland Valley Daily Bulletin Jannise Johnson CHINO HILLS - A foul odor still hung over the Sunset Townhomes on Sunday in the city. The day before, San Bernardino County sheriff's homicide Detective John Gaffney said at least neighbor had report... Vennessa works doggedly to raise funds for four-legged friends May 18, 2007 Inland Valley Daily Bulletin Liset Marquez, Staff Writer Vennessa Chase is excited about participating the in the sixth annual Inland Valley Humane Society and SPCA Dog Walk. But the Pomona resident won't be taking any live animals with her Saturday at Bo... Dogs seized from man's home April 20, 2007 Inland Valley Daily Bulletin Wes Woods II, Staff Writer POMONA - A man who had seven dogs seized from his home on Wednesday was cited for illegally selling them without a license as well as not complying with state rules of being a dog seller, authorities ... Rottweilers that attacked woman to be put down April 20, 2007 Inland Valley Daily Bulletin Wes Woods II, Staff Writer The two Rottweilers that attacked a woman last week in San Antonio Heights will be destroyed by animal control. Luther Wilson of Rancho Cucamonga signed a document on Thursday to turn over his dogs, ... Woman attacked by dogs improves April 17, 2007 Inland Valley Daily Bulletin Wes Woods II, Staff Writer UPLAND - Hospital authorities said a San Antonio Heights woman involved in a dog bite attack last Friday was listed in fair condition Tuesday while an animal control official said the man who claimed ... Two dogs attack woman on walk April 14, 2007 Inland Valley Daily Bulletin Wes Woods II SAN ANTONIO HEIGHTS - Two Rottweilers attacked a woman taking a morning stroll Friday, leaving her hospitalized in serious condition. The dogs attacked Gail Theurer, 66, of San Antonio Heights, about... Wild coyotes find a home in the Hills February 17, 2007 Inland Valley Daily Bulletin Shelli DeRobertis, Staff Writer CHINO HILLS - The call of the wild has already been heard early and often this year in Inland Empire neighborhoods. There's a rise in coyote incidents, and it's time for residents to take preventat... Animals crammed in house February 15, 2007 Daily Bulletin Wes Woods II POMONA - More than 30 dogs and dozens of additional animals alleged to have been illegally kennelled and possibly bred for sale were found Wednesday at a house in the city. The animals were loaded ... Upland to continue with plans for a new city animal center February 14, 2007 Inland Valley Daily Bulletin Lori Consalvo UPLAND - Stray and lost animals of the city have nothing to worry about - they are not going anywhere. After a long decision period, the Upland City Council has decided to ignore recommendations to... Backyard Coyotes Topic of Speech February 9, 2007 Daily Bulletin CHINO HILLS - One resident's backyard recently became the home to a coyote den, and a neighborhood watch meeting will address the topic "Living with Coyotes and Other Wildlife." It will be presented... Adoption coordinator wants healthy animals to find a home January 25, 2007 Daily Bulletin Christina Chanes Nystrom Carson, a nine-year employee of the Inland Valley Humane Society-SPCA, wants residents in the cities of Chino, Chino Hills, Diamond Bar, Ontario, Claremont, San Dimas, La Verne, Montclair and Pomona t... A place to call home- Humane Society offers adoption and spay/neuter clinics January 25, 2007 Daily Bulletin Christina Chanes Nystrom Animal owners and those seeking to adopt a pet can stop by the Inland Valley Humane Society in Pomona and access a variety of services including low-cost vaccines and spay-and-neuter clinics. The Hu... Plans for Upland Animal Shelter Rehab December 15, 2006 Daily Bulletin Lori Consalvo UPLAND - Lost and abandoned animals throughout the city are on their way to receiving the care they deserve. Officials have taken the next step to improve conditions of the dilapidated and overcrowde... Holiday Safety Tips December 5, 2006 IVHS If you have a curious cat or persistent pooch, you may want to ask yourself the following: * Is your Christmas tree in a secure stand so that your cat or dog cannot tip it over? * Have you... Tips for selecting a pet November 9, 2006 Daily Bulletin By Valerie Kuklenski, Staff Writer When selecting a pet, consider the following: • Do you keep a perfectly neat home? How much St. Bernard slobber are you willing to tolerate? • Consider the comfort of those who will interact wit... Pet Cloning Venture Closes October 12, 2006 Daily Bulletin Paul Elias, Associated Press San Bernardino County SunArticle SAN FRANCISCO - Even for the most devoted pet lover, there's a limit to how far they will go to have their favorite feline or canine for life. Genetic Savings and... Quarters for Cat Neuters August 8, 2006 Nikole Bresciani These days about the only thing you can buy for a quarter is a gumball, not even a pack of gum. But on Wednesday, August 16th, 25 cents will pay for a cat neuter. The Inland Valley Humane Society & ... Officer Pursues Wildlife in Urban Setting August 4, 2006 Inland Valley Daily Bulletin L. Alexis Young Officer William Taber has been taking unusual suspects into custody for the past 30 years.Whether it's chasing coyotes in Claremont, snakes in San Dimas, raccoons in Rancho Cucamonga or opossums in On... Meow! Kittens need your help. Foster families sought amid population boom August 4, 2006 Inland Valley Daily Bulletin Diana Sholley As she walks from her car to the door of the Rancho Cucamonga Animal Care and Adoption Center, Barbara Hansen can already hear the cries for help.Another day, another brown box, another batch of unwan... Creatures Find Area Homes July 21, 2006 Inland Valley Daily Bulletin L. Alexis Young Who let the dogs out at Ontario Mills?Several local pet adoption agencies did at an event geared toward finding homeless animals a place to call home.On July 15, the mall's Muggsy's Meadow children's ... Humane Society holds fund-raiser for pets July 10, 2006 San Gabriel Valley Tribune Ambrosia Sarabia Humane Society holds fund-raiser for pets Ambrosia Sarabia Staff Writer SAN DIMAS - More than 2,000 pet owners and 500 of their four-legged friends took a walk in the park at the Fifth Annual I... Shelters brace as rockets’ red blare raises pets’ hair July 6, 2006 Inland Valley Daily Bulletin Melissa Lau Shelters brace as rockets’ red blare raises pets’ hair By Melissa Lau, Staff writer Inland Valley Daily Bulletin For local animal shelters, Independence Day is not always something to celebra... Brownie troop helps animals instead of helping themselves June 13, 2006 Inland Valley Daily Bulletin Jannise Johnson Brownie troop helps animals instead of helping themselves By Jannise Johnson, Staff Writer Inland Valley Daily Bulletin DIAMOND BAR - The members of a Brownie troop in Diamond Bar could have ... Summerlike heat expected this week June 13, 2006 San Gabriel Valley Tribune Ambrosia Sarabia Summerlike heat expected this week Health experts stress keeping body hydrated By Ambrosia Sarabia, Staff Writer San Gabriel Valley Tribune Summer appears to be getting an early start as tem... Local pets face seasonal hazards June 13, 2006 San Gabriel Valley Tribune Jackie Jou Local pets face seasonal hazards By Jackie Jou, Correspondent San Gabriel Valley Tribune April showers bring spring flowers - along with a host of new concerns for pet owners. The Americ...