Since 2021 the Washington County Abused Animal Relief Fund (WAARF) has been helping local non-profits provide rescued animals with medical services. Dr. Faith Bjalobok, president of WAARF, was inspired by a similar organization in Allegheny County. She approached the county’s treasurer, ...

A North Strabane couple faces charges of animal cruelty after police discovered the remains of a dog on their property that had been starved. The Washington Area Humane Society charged Raymond Fred Christie, 27, and Tonya Marie Boyle, 25, Thursday via summons. According to the criminal ...