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Meet Libre, dog that inspired PA animal abuse law, by donating to CVAS

Amber South
Chambersburg Public Opinion

CHAMBERSBURG – Sen. Rich Alloway, R-Chambersburg, invites community residents to participate in a special “Christmas for the Puppies” donation event on Saturday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. to support the Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter.

Sen. Rich Alloway (R-Chambersburg) pets Libre, a Boston terrier that was left for dead at a Lancaster dog-breeding facility last year and became the poster dog for overhauling Pennsylvania animal abuse laws, before Libre's Law was officially signed into law on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 on the lawn of the Capitol building.

Individuals who stop by with a donation during the event will be invited to take their own picture with Libre, the Boston terrier whose shocking case of neglect and miraculous recovery served as the inspiration behind Pennsylvania’s stronger animal abuse statute that was signed into law earlier this year, a news relief states 

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Libre, a Boston terrier that was left for dead at a Lancaster dog-breeding facility last year and became the poster dog for overhauling Pennsylvania animal abuse laws, signs his bill, Libre's Law into law on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 on the lawn of the Capitol building.

News Talk 103.7 will broadcast live on location during the event.

“Our local animal shelters do an amazing job of providing for homeless animals, but donations are vital to keep shelters like CVAS thriving,” Alloway said. “I encourage anyone who is able to donate supplies to stop by and help animals in need.”

CVAS is located at 5051 Letterkenny Road West in Chambersburg. Requested donations include:

Libre, the Boston terrier rescued in July, near death, from a Lancaster farm, is shown recovering.
  • Revolution & Frontline flea and tick products
  • kitten food and feline pine cat litter
  • liquid laundry detergent
  • bleach
  • duct tape
  • AA & 9 volt batteries
  • first class postage stamps
  • 55-gallon trash bags
  • paper towels
  • Kleenex
  • Windex
  • dish washer detergent
  • liquid dish soap
  • brooms
  • toilet bowl brushes
  • scrubbing pads
  • toilet tables
  • mops & mop buckets
  • new grooming clippers or new 40 clipper blades
  • bandages, Band-aids, gauz sponges, medical tape and latex gloves
  • dog treats
  • dog & cat toys
  • puppy food
  • cat nip
  • instant rice
  • baby food (lamb & veal), canned dog food
  • dog leashes & harnesses
  • e-collar & digital thermometers