Pets
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Elusive Pig in Bucks County Finally Caught After Month-Long Chase
After a month on the run, an elusive pig in Bucks County was finally captured by Bensalem police earlier this week, according to a staff report from 6abc. The wandering swine fell for a special trap near Newport Mews Drive in Bensalem Township on Tuesday. It was affectionately dubbed “Porky,” “Oscar” and “Buddy” throughout the…
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Brandywine Valley SPCA Boasts Nearly Century of Improving Lives for Animals in Need
For nearly a century, the Brandywine Valley SPCA has been dedicated to helping animals in need, striving to end suffering and empower communities to treat all life with respect and dignity, writes Shannon Montgomery for County Lines Magazine. Last year alone, BVSPCA saved a total of 17,082 animals, or over 47 animals a day. The…
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Service Dogs Raised by Newtown Nonprofit Aid Veterans in Managing PTSD
Alpha Bravo Canine in Newtown is helping veterans cope with PTSD by providing them with service dogs it has raised and trained, writes Kelsey Fabian for PHL17. According to the National Center for PTSD, seven percent of veterans suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, with symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety. Veteran Aaron Blender…
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Eddystone Family Saved by Dog Rescued From Hurricane Helene
Gabby Bannon fell in love with a dog named Rusty they rescued from Hurricane Helene, but she never imagined that Rusty would end up saving their lives, writes Dawn Timmeney for Fox 29 News. Gabby and her husband had dropped off pet food and other necessities to the LaMancha Animal Rescue in North Carolina and…
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Doylestown Rescue Pup Wins Title of Happiest Pet on Earth
Supai, a cheerful 11-year-old dog who lives in Doylestown with her owner, Torey Mill, has been named the “Happiest Pet on Earth” in an international competition, according to a staff report from the Bucks County Courier Times. The pup competed against thousands of pets from around the world, but her heartwarming story of survival and…
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Providence Shelter in Media Lends a Hand to Help Dogs in Hurricane Path
The damage done to people’s lives and to their property from hurricanes is obvious, but animals, too, suffer in the devastation and its aftermath. One Delaware County shelter is stepping in to help pets in Georgia that have lost their homes to Hurricane Helene, writes John McDevitt for KYW Newsradio. Last Sunday, Providence Animal Shelter…
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Radnor Teen Alex Flowers Gives Sick dogs Their ‘Best Day Ever’
Alex Flowers of Radnor decided to make it his mission to give older dogs who may be sick or dying the best day of their life, writes Matt DeLucia for NBC 10 Philadelphia. The 16-year-old was inspired by his dog, Chance, a black labrador. Chance doesn’t get around as much as he did in his…
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Feathered Fugitive On the Loose: Baby Emu Lost in North Wales
In an unusual Friday the 13th twist, Upper Gwynedd Police found a baby emu wandering loose in North Wales Borough, causing quite a stir, writes Tony Di Domizio for North Penn Now. Upper Gwynedd Police asked the public for help in identifying the bird’s owner after spotting the flightless feathered fugitive around 10:15 a.m. on…
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Coatesville Resident Running Through Life Despite Vision Loss Alongside Her Guide Dog
At 28 years old, Coatesville resident Cindy Lou Altman was diagnosed with a genetic eye disease that causes progressive vision loss. At 55, she has run over fifteen 5k races with the support of her husband and a guide dog, writes Raquel Williams for KYW Newsradio. Altman began volunteering with the nonprofit Guiding Eyes for…
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Pet Medic Offers Relief for Furry Friends in King of Prussia
Veterinary urgent care Pet Medic opened in King of Prussia, report Stephanie Stahl and Brad Nau for CBS News. The urgent care offers an alternative to local pet owners who need quick medical assistance that might not necessitate the veterinary hospital. The facilities treats things like a cough or infection. Pet Medic’s practice manager, Melanie…
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Charlie the Cat, the Unofficial Mayor of Lansdale Neighborhood Remembered
A Lansdale community recently honored the memory of the town’s unofficial mayor, Charlie the Cat, after his unexpected death, report Josh Sanders and Will Kenworthy for CBS News Philadelphia. Many residents considered Charlie and his brother Sonny the heart and soul of the White’s Road Park neighborhood. The pair were well known throughout the community due to their love…
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New Experimental Drug at Quakertown Veterinary Clinic Aims to Extend Dogs’ Lives
A new experimental drug offered at Quakertown Veterinary Clinic aims to help dogs live longer and have better lives, report Stephanie Stahl and Nate Sylves for CBS News Philadelphia. The pill from biotech company Loyal, is designed to slow the aging process so dog owners can have their four-legged best friend around for a little…
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Radnor Police Find a Snake in the Grass—It’s a Python, Actually
Radnor Police are looking for the owner of a 4-foot-long python snake in the grass found near one of the township’s parks earlier this week, writes Justin Udo for KYW Newsradio. Police posted on Facebook Tuesday evening that they found the ball python near Strathmore and Conestoga roads, just a block from Clem Macrone Park. …
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Council Rock Teacher and Three-Legged Therapy Dog Bring Joy to Doylestown Hospital
A Council Rock High School teacher is helping patients at Doylestown Hospital get some much-needed puppy love, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6 ABC. Jerry Fetter, who teaches science, started volunteering with Boomer last year. The therapy dog may only have three legs, but he brings endless joy to patients and staff. Boomer’s origin…
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Ewe-Turn Alert: Chalfont Residents Seek Escaped Sheep
Chalfont residents have been vigilant since Rob Jerman’s six sheep escaped their 15-acre enclosure last month, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times. Daily updates flood a local Facebook group, with users eager for news on the wandering flock. On Friday, a neighbor on Stump Road reported, “THE SHEEP ARE IN MY…
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See Why This Delco Support Dog Is Named After Bryce Harper
Harper the support dog loves watching the Philadelphia Phillies with her owner, Delaware County resident Nancy Criscuolo, writes Dave Uram for KYW Newsradio. The rescued Chihuahua-blue heeler mix is named after Philadelphia Phillies player Bryce Harper because of her acrobatic jumps. She rescued Harper at the beginning of the pandemic in 2020, naming her after…
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Shelly the Tortoise in Springfield Settles Into New Home Following School Eviction
Thursday was moving day for Shelly the Tortoise, who has lived more than 20 years at the Ecology Center at Scenic Hills Elementary School in Springfield, reports, Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. The 75-pound male African spurred tortoise was the heart and soul of the Ecology Center located in the school’s courtyard, but safety…
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Emu on the Loose: Newtown Township Police Capture and Return Escaped Bird
Residents of Bucks County were in for a surprise Friday when a wandering emu was spotted strutting its stuff at Stoopville Road and Rosefield Drive in Newtown Township, write Hannah Nguyen and Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This feathered visitor seemed less than thrilled with the recent fireworks display and decided to go…
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