Pets

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For a woman and her dog, rat hunting in Philly is about bonding, community and providing a public service

As invasive fly that threatens pets and livestock enters Texas, Pennsylvania and New Jersey take precautions

New World Screwworm

New Jersey lawmaker wants to give pet owners $900 in annual tax credits

NJ Dogs Cats

Nearly 50 dogs and puppies saved from 'heartbreaking conditions' in Delco home

Dog neglect rescue Delco

Abandoned puppies found in Old City for second time in months

Abandonded puppies garage

PAWS offering name-your-fee adoptions after garage collapse caused evacuation

Paws building collapse

Strut Your Mutt will bring a dog egg hunt, adoptable pups and spring outfits to Chester County

Strut Your Mutt Spring Festival

Dogs can help boost mental and physical health, but it's important to understand their feelings, too

Dog Behavior tips

Dog rescued from Market-Frankford Line support beam that is several stories above ground

Dottie dog rescue septa

Philly's proposal to ban unlicensed dog breeding sparks debate at City Council

Philly puppy moratorium

To find homes for some of PSPCA's oldest pets, Ensemble Arts is offering free tickets to 'Beauty and the Beast'

PSPCA Pets Adoption

DeVon-tails Smith and 8 other dogs from Philly-area shelters are competing in the Puppy Bowl

Puppy Bowl

Abandoned basset hound rescued by couple in Kensington was 'emaciated' and 'dying,' PSPCA says

Basset Hound PSPCA

Greater Philly Pet Expo returns with dogs, cats and alpacas

Pet Show - Kids with Alpaca

Six puppies found in parking garage to be put up for adoption by PSCPA

Puppies Parking Garage

N.J. lawmakers cancel votes on bill to ban pet stores from selling dogs, cats and rabbits

NJ puppy store

People test out parenthood by getting dogs — but not cats

PSPCA found a puppy in a taped box outside its shelter. Now, she's up for adoption

PSPCA dog

The climate paradox of having a dog

dogs bad for environment

Penn veterinarian discovered a simple way to prevent heat stroke in dogs

PennVet head dunking

PAWS Mutt Strut returns to the Navy Yard this October

PAWS Mutt Strut

Another dog-friendly bar is coming to Manayunk in the former Bark Social spot

Bark Social Fetch Park

Comedian Nate Bargatze adopts pup from PSPCA and names her Philly

Dogs are great for therapy — even when sessions are held virtually

ACCT Philly rescues a gator, lizard, birds and horses in one chaotic week

ACCT Philly exotic animals

White Dog Cafe seeks pets to feature in photo book benefiting veterans charity

White Dog Cafe book

Blue Ridge Beef recalls pet food due to potential salmonella, listeria contamination

blue ridge beef pet food recall

Philly airport hopes to double its volunteers ahead of busy 2026

philadelphia international airport volunteers

Councilmember Kendra Brooks seeks help finding her miniature poodle Buzz, who she says was stolen

Kenda Brooks missing dog

Raw cat food boxes sold in Pennsylvania recalled due to possible bird flu contamination

Cat Food Recall

Mt. Airy Restaurant Week and a PAWS promotion: Your weekend guide to things to do

Weekend guide

PAWS allows adopters to choose fees for some dogs, cats during 'Match Madness' promotion

paws match madness

Eagles fans brought their pets to the Super Bowl parade

Eagles Parade dog

Dogs from Philly-area shelters, including Saquon Barky, to compete in Puppy Bowl

Puppy Bowl

As bird flu spreads, how worried should pet owners be about their animal contracting the virus?

cat bird flu

More than 30 cats rescued from South Philly home are available for adoption at ACCT Philly

cat rescue acct philly

Christmas Village vendors: Kylie's Canine Treats has been selling hypoallergenic pet snacks since the market's first year

kylie's canine treats christmas village

PSPCA seeking person who shot dog in head in Southwest Philly

dog shooting pspca

What Thanksgiving foods are safe for dogs to eat?

thanksgiving pet safety

Manayunk's dog-friendly bar Bark Social closes as company goes bankrupt

Bark Social closed

Here are tips to keep your pets safe on Halloween, from choosing the right costume to reducing stress

halloween pet safety tips

Camden County family seeks help finding missing French bulldog puppies

French Bulldogs NJ

Chestnut Hill adds scavenger hunt with 18 businesses to its annual Halloween festivities

Chestnut Hill Halloween

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