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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Meet the Heroic Dog Who Saved a Philadelphia Neighborhood From A Gas Leak, Potential Explosion
A 4-year-old husky named Kobe is being called a hero after he saved a neighborhood from a gas leak that could have led to an explosion, writes Kelli Bender for People. The dog started digging a large hole in the front of his Philadelphia home. As the hole grew bigger, Kobe’s owner, Chanel Bell, started…
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WSJ: Pet Insurance Costs in Pennsylvania, What Philadelphia Dog and Cat Owners Should Know
Veterinary care costs keep rising across Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley. 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 Philadelphia families weighing options, the numbers and tradeoffs…
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Vet Plans to Convert Long-Vacant Building into Animal Emergency Room
MB Vet Management recently proposed a plan to transform a two-story office building at 10 Friends Lane in Newtown into a 24/7 emergency and specialty veterinary hospital, reports John Mack for Patch. The 25,000-square-foot space has been empty since around 2010. At the new high-tech trauma center, animals would be able to receive surgeries and acute care not…
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Germantown Man Reunites With Dog After 5 Days Apart, Learns Valuable Lesson
Brian Rademaekers of Germantown was walking his dog one day earlier this month when an accident caused him to then spend several days without her, writes Brendan Brightman for NBC10 Philadelphia. While walking with his dog, Pinto, the two were struck by a car at the intersection of West Rittenhouse Street and Wayne Avenue. While…
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Kennett Square’s New Bolton Center Slated For $94 Million Lab Addition
The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine plans to add a $94 million laboratory to the New Bolton Center in Kennett Square, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory project will consolidate two state-funded programs: the Pennsylvania Equine Toxicology Research Laboratory and the Pennsylvania Animal Diagnostic Laboratory System. The state is covering most of…
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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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What Are the Most Popular Dog Breeds in Pennsylvania?
With 68 million U.S. households including a dog, U.S. News & World Report has conducted a study on the most popular dog breeds in the nation, writes Kayla Randolph for the publication. The study was conducted across all 50 U.S. states, plus Washington D.C. In Pennsylvania, the most popular dog breed is the Labrador retriever,…
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This Germantown Animal Care Center Was Founded By One of Pennsylvania’s First Black Veterinarians
Greene Street Animal Care was founded nearly a half-century ago and is still going strong, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly. The Germantown animal care was founded in 1976 by Orville R. Walls, one of the first Black veterinarians in Pennsylvania’s history. Today, Greene Street Animal Care is run by his daughter Kathleen Walls, who serves…
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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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CHOP Nurse Supports Grieving Pet Owners Through End-of-Life Portrait Photography
Nayana Gadde, a nurse at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, offers a different kind of healing touch in her free time, taking end-of-life portraits for pets and the families who love them, writes Wakisha Bailey for CBS News Philadelphia. Gadde takes what she calls “soul pictures,” a practice that comes from a deeply personal place. Several…
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Chalfont Couple Follows Growing Trend, Begins Raising Backyard Chickens
Michael Demby and Jessica Musicus recently started raising chickens at their Chalfont home, joining a growing trend across the Philadelphia region, writes Beccah Hendrickson for 6abc. The couple built a chicken coop last year in an effort to live more sustainably, especially after the price of a dozen eggs doubled compared to a year ago.…
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Philadelphia Shelter Dog Stars in New Graphic Novel
A Philadelphia shelter dog is the subject of a new graphic novel titled, “Midnight ‘Don’t Judge Me’ Ruiz,” writes Peter Crimmins for WHYY. In 2019, the black pit bull named Midnight was found tethered to a street pole. The new novel by Susan Russell and Anne Koszalka follows Midnight’s journey as he went from being…
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Enjoy Coffee and Kitty Cuddles At This Queen Village Cafe
Get a Gato, a nonprofit cafe in Queen Village, is helping an animal rescue find homes for adoptable cats, writes John McDevitt for KYW Newsradio. At Get a Gato, you can try delicious Colombian-inspired bites and beverages and hang out with up to 12 cuddly cats in the back lounge, with an option to maybe…
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Penn Vet’s Working Dog Center Featured in New Pet-Centered Netflix Documentary
A new Netflix documentary titled, “Inside the Mind of the Dog” that explores the psychology and personality of pets features a Penn Vet program, writes Kristin Hunt for PhillyVoice. Staff at the Penn Vet Working Dog Center are among several experts that talk about what makes dog tick throughout the documentary. The Working Dog Center…
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Philadelphia is a Top 10 City for Cat Lovers, According to New Ranking
A new U.S. News and World Report has released a new ranking of the top cities for cat lovers and Philadelphia was included in the top 10, writes Cherise Lynch for NBC 10 Philadelphia. The new study placed Philadelphia as the sixth most popular city in America for cat lovers. “To help give you an…
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Urgent Care Center for Pets Opens First Pennsylvania Location in King of Prussia
King of Prussia is now home to PetMedic, a new urgent care center for pets which is aiming to fill the veterinary void in the area, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. PetMedic recently opened its first site in Pennsylvania next to the King of Prussia Mall. The urgent care facility offers care…
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