Animal Welfare

Royal Boucherie Hot Dogs

Hot dog cooking competition at Royal Boucherie pits Philly's chefs against one another

Kingsessing woman, PSPCA rescue dog shot in the street

PSPCA Dog Shot

Sick puppies lead to illegal ear-cropping, tail-docking operation run from Feltonville basement, PSPCA says

PSPCA Ear Cropping

Hundreds of rats were illegally dumped in the Harrisburg area – now they're in search of a new home

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Two Pennsylvania state troopers under investigation for killing horse that escaped from Amish farm

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Mystery Pennsylvania canine breaks free from cage, escapes from rescue shelter

Mystery Canine Pennsylvania Escape

PSPCA investigating fatal shooting of two cats at South Philly's Pier 80 colony

Cat Shooting South Philly

PSPCA investigating after disfigured dog found in Pennypack Park

Lavender Dog Philly

Seven alligators have been found roaming freely in the Pittsburgh area this year

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PSPCA rescues 55 dogs living in unsanitary conditions at Lancaster County property

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New Jersey bill would allow some pets to have an attorney in courtrooms

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Central Pa. pet sanctuary takes in pups, cats fleeing from Hurricane Florence

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Report gives PA poor score in 'Most Pet-Friendly States in America' ranking

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You can adopt a cat or dog this week from Philly ACCT, all fees waived

Dogs at ACCT

In Camden County, Rent-A-Dog program is a real walk in the park

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Apartments could replace animal shelter, vet, Doggie Style in Northern Liberties

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Starving dog left to die in Delaware County park now on the mend

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Former Philly cop who stuffed pit bull in trash bag can never again own a dog

Long Pit Bull

Dog found with stab wounds near North Philly's Fern Rock Station

Woobie pit bull

Animal welfare groups to transform Philly into 'no-kill' city

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Pa. college student under investigation for apparent abuse of opossum

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Philly man opts for trial in Sea Isle City seagull slaying

Conflicting stories in Ocean City police probe of man's fatal attack on seagull

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Meet the people who care for 100 'Boardwalk cats' at Jersey Shore

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Governor Wolf — and dog Libre — sign Pa. bill strengthening animal abuse penalties

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PSPCA: Baby raccoons stuffed in trash bag in South Philly

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Undercover video at Pennsylvania dairy farm leads to employee's firing

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Cheltenham student prods Subway to new chicken welfare policy

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PETA decries shocking video leaked from set of 'A Dog's Purpose'

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Jon Stewart, wife Tracey buy historic New Jersey farm for educational animal sanctuary

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Funeral details set for George Bengal, Pa. SPCA director of humane law enforcement

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Animal shelters treating 276 dogs rescued from 'extreme' New Jersey hoarders

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New Jersey groomer acquitted in dog's mysterious death

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ACCT raising funds to replace kennels, increase adoptions

Gallery: ACCT raises awareness for adoptions

State police probe severed cow's head left at Pa. Hindu sanctuary

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PETA video shows alleged animal abuse at Petco, PetSmart supplier mill in Pa.

PETA Video

Philly man who allegedly hit ex's dog with bat ordered to complete rehab program

About 50 dogs, cats removed from 'hoarding' situation at N.J. home

Bergen Dog Rescue

Broadway play to host benefit for Montco-based animal welfare organization

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Crime and Courts

Police: Sicklerville man charged after puppies die in hot car

SPCA: N.J. teens intentionally run over geese, post video on social media

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Michael Vick's former dogfighting compound converted into rehab center

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