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WEST CHESTER, PA — This National Dog Month, West Chester’s own Toffee is celebrating the incredible impact one small rescue dog can have on a community. Toffee’s journey began in a …
West Chester’s Toffee the Celebrity Dog Celebrates National Dog Month by Spreading Joy and Second Chances Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Pennsylvania SPCA has reduced adoption fees to $5 for all pit bull-type dogs through July 26 as the organization seeks to boost placements during the typically …
Pennsylvania SPCA Cuts Pit Bull Adoption Fees in Summer Push Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Pennsylvania SPCA will waive adoption fees for select dogs this week as part of a partnership with pet food company Freshpet aimed at helping long-term shelter …
PSPCA Waives Adoption Fees for Long-Stay Dogs During Birthday Event Read More
The screen door swings open, and for a split second, nothing seems unusual. A mail carrier stands at the end of a short walkway, letters in hand, moving through a …
When a Friendly Dog Isn’t: The Risk Mail Carriers Face Every Day Read More
When I walked into the Brandywine Valley SPCA in early May, I asked for the dog no one else wanted. “I’ll take the oldest, sickest one,” I said. “As long …
The Dog No One Wanted Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — As pet ownership surges nationwide, Philadelphia has emerged as one of the Northeast’s most accommodating major cities for renters with pets — but that welcome comes with …
Why Philly Renters With Pets Are Facing a New Reality — and a Growing Price Tag Read More
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA — Calling all pet lovers! The Washington Memorial Chapel is rolling out the red carpet for tails, paws, wings, and whiskers at its annual Blessing of …
Blessing of the Animals Returns to Washington Memorial Chapel Read More
PHOENIXVILLE, PA — The Pennsylvania SPCA’s Main Line Animal Rescue (MLAR) is inviting animal lovers to its Chester Springs campus this Thursday for a Happy Hour Meet & Greet aimed at …
Main Line Animal Rescue Hosts Dog-Friendly Happy Hour to Boost Adoptions Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — With the arrival of warmer weather, the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Animal Cruelty Unit is reminding pet owners of their legal obligations to provide basic care for …
Pennsylvania State Police Urges Pet Owners to Adhere to Animal Care Laws as Temperatures Rise Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania dog owners, the clock is ticking! By January 1, 2025, all dogs in the state must be licensed, and skipping this requirement could cost you big—up to …
Protect Your Pet and Community: Time to License Your Dog in Pennsylvania Read More