Pets
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K9 Resorts Is Bringing Dog Summer Camp to Bethlehem and Chalfont This June
Dogs in Bucks County are getting a summer upgrade this year, and it goes well beyond the usual belly rubs and afternoon naps, writes Lacey Latch for Bucks County Courier Times. New Jersey-based K9 Resorts is rolling out an eight-week summer camp program at its Bethlehem and Chalfont locations, running June 16 through Aug. 9,…
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44 Dogs Rescued from Broomall Home Now Recovering at Brandywine Valley SPCA
Dozens of dogs rescued from horrific conditions inside a Delaware County home are on the road to recovery at the Brandywine Valley SPCA in New Castle. Volunteers and veterinarians are working to restore their health, according to Amanda Pitts of 6abc. The 44 dogs and puppies were removed on Friday from a home on 1st…
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Spayed Club in Collingdale Expands into Primary/Dental Veterinary Care
Collingdale nonprofit The Spayed Club is broadening its services beyond spay and neuter procedures, now offering primary and dental veterinary care for the public, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. “We’re getting our primary care full-time,” said Mario Marano, The Spayed Club’s practice administrator. “It started in January. We restarted our dental service,…
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Bensalem’s Women’s Animal Center Marks 157 Years of Lifesaving Work
The Women’s Animal Center in Bensalem, the first animal shelter in the nation, is celebrating 157 years of lifesaving work, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. The organization began when 30 Philadelphia women came together on April 14, 1869, to form the Women’s Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, motivated by concern…
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WSJ: Pet Insurance Costs in Pennsylvania, What Delco Dog and Cat Owners Should Know
Veterinary care costs keep rising across Delaware County. Emergency visits, surgeries, and long-term treatment plans add up fast. A recent Wall Street Journal analysis of pet insurance in Pennsylvania highlights how many owners use insurance to manage those costs before a crisis hits. For Delaware County families weighing options, the numbers and tradeoffs matter. Pet…
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2 Delaware County Brothers Will be Competing in the 2026 Puppy Bowl
OK, so your favorite Philadelphia football team won’t be playing in the Super Bowl. But there will still be puppies, courtesy of Puppy Bowl 22 running on the Discovery Channel, writes Maria Pulcinella for WHYY. It’s a record number of contenders, with 150 puppy players representing 72 shelters and rescue organizations. This year’s Puppy Bowl…
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Springfield Family Finds Solace in End-of-Life Pet Photo Shoot
To capture their final moments together, a Springfield family turned to end-of-life pet photography for their beloved furry best friend, Momma Wiggles, writes Joe Holden for CBS News Philadelphia. Shelby Crowding has shared many meaningful moments with Momma Wiggles over the years, many of which came rushing back earlier this week as it became time…
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Advocates Think Don Guanella School Site Could Ease Stray Animal Problem
Lisa Small of Delco Loves Animals thinks one of the nine buildings at the Don Guanella property in Marple would be an excellent location for a cat sanctuary to address a growing stray animal problem, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. The 213-acre Don Guanella property is the future site of Delco Woods,…
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Rescuers Save Dog After Frigid Creek Fall in Exton
A dog is safe and recovering after being rescued from a freezing creek in Chester County this week, writes Brian Sheehan for NBC10 Philadelphia. The rescue unfolded near Route 30 and Route 100 in Exton, after the dog was seen darting through busy traffic and into nearby woods. According to witnesses, police and firefighters from…
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Cutest Cat Cafes in Chester County and Beyond
Combining some of the world’s favorite things, cats and coffee, is a surefire way to bring in the best people from around the region. Cat cafes are great for numerous reasons, namely because you get to enjoy the company of furry felines while sipping on a tasty drink. What most might know is that cat…
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Brandywine Valley SPCA Rescues Nearly One Hundred Neglected Animals from Townhome
The Brandywine Valley SPCA has saved nearly one hundred vulnerable animals in a recent rescue operation, writes Mike Rellahan for The Daily Local News. The SPCA rescued ninety-eight animals from deplorable conditions in a Delaware townhome serving as an at-home “animal shelter.” Cats, dogs, and other small animals were held in cramped and dirty conditions…
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Brandywine Valley SPCA Rescues Nearly One Hundred Neglected Animals from Townhome
The Brandywine Valley SPCA has saved nearly one hundred vulnerable animals in a recent rescue operation, writes Mike Rellahan for The Daily Local News. The SPCA rescued ninety-eight animals from deplorable conditions in a Delaware townhome serving as an at-home “animal shelter.” Cats, dogs, and other small animals were held in cramped and dirty conditions…
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Lost Newtown Square Dog Rescued by a Thermal Drone Pilot
A Newtown Square woman was reunited with her lost dog after it went missing for four days, thanks to a thermal drone and a pilot who wouldn’t quit, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. Angela Ruberto Rodden from Newtown Square said her rescue dog, Samson, was most likely startled by something that caused him…
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Trainer Police Trying to Change Public Perception of Pit Bulls
A Trainer Borough Police canine officer is trying to change the maligned reputation of pit bulls while helping them find a home. Working with the Main Line Animal Rescue, Officer Rick Jones is combining his dog training expertise and a social media account to find families willing to adopt, writes Lee Anne Kayati for 6abc.…
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At This West Grove Farm Animal Rescue, Adoptions Transform Both Pets and People
Greenmore Farm Animal Rescue in West Grove rescues animals in unique situations and is equally committed to helping people through pet adoption, writes Gabbie Burton for the Chester County Press. “When you adopt a dog, you open up a whole new window to yourself,” said Greenmore Farm Animal Rescue Founder and Executive Director Julia Altman.…
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Coyote Snatches Dog Belonging to Marple Woman’s Daughter
A coyote grabbed a tiny terrier in its jaws and ran away with it Thursday afternoon in a Marple backyard, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. A Marple woman witnessed the coyote snatch her daughter’s dog, according to a police incident report. The incident happed at about 1:15 PM in the 200 block of…
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Talking Parakeets Bring Joy to Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia
Francis and Claire came into the lives of the Sisters of Saint Francis of Philadelphia in Aston as a gift from a priest on a retreat. They have given much love ever since and received it in return, reports Mateo Iadonisi for 6abc. Francis and Claire are parakeets, and according to the Sisters of Saint…
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Chester County Sergeant Rescues Lost Horse, Adds Her to the Family Farm
Sergeant Ted Lewis, of the Westtown-East Goshen Regional Police Department, recently had an interesting day at work, writes Natasha Brown and Nate Sylves for CBS News Philadelphia. A call came into the station regarding a loose horse that was running at 202 and 926. The horse in question was a small mare named April, who…
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