Talk Show Host Legally Challenges SPCA
By: Wolf von Baumgart, Staff Writer In a legal effort to assert citizens constitutional rights against unlawful search and seizure, well-known Delmarva radio personality and Milton area resident, Jake...
View Article** UPDATE ** Smith v. SPCA
By: Wolf von Baumgart, Staff Writer A judicial gag order has been issued on all parties concerned in the case of litigation of John “Jake” and Nancy Smith (plaintiffs) against Delaware Animal Care and...
View ArticleSaga of “Millie” Continues
by: Wolf von Baumgart, Staff Writer The Dog Panel hearing in the Jake and Nancy Smith case, involving their pet, “Millie” is scheduled for 7 p.m., Monday, April 13 in the Sussex County Council...
View ArticleDelaware Animal Control Reform Petition Available On-line
By: Wolf von Baumgart, Staff Writer A Petition to Delaware Governor Jack Markell, Attorney General Matt Denn et.al. to “Immediately investigate violations by and clarify authority of the contracted dog...
View ArticleOpen Letter re: HB 204
Guest Opinion By: Doug Beatty Dear Representative Lynn, This citizen must take umbrage with your sponsorship of H.B. 204. On what planet is this a sound idea? The animal control officers at KCSPCA/FSAC...
View ArticleFirst State Animal Shelter Terminates Public Animal Control Contracts
By: Wolf von Baumgart, Staff Writer The Board of Directors of the First State Animal Shelter and SPCA (formerly known as the Kent County SPCA) has voted (14-1) on Monday, July 13 to terminate all...
View ArticleFirst State Animal Shelter/SPCA Proposes Public Contract Extensions
Controversy Remains By: Wolf von Baumgart, Staff Writer In an apparent change of strategy, First State Animal Shelter/SPCA Director, Kevin Usilton, has proposed a one-year extension (to June 30, 2016)...
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