Cats

Catnip Deet Mosquitoes

Catnip lotion is as effective as DEET at repelling mosquitoes, study says

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

New World Screwworm

Living with cats does not increase risk of asthma in children, study finds

Cats Asthma Children

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

NJ Dogs Cats

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

Paws building collapse

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

African serval cat that escaped Pa. wildlife refuge found struck, killed by car

African serval escape

The climate paradox of having a dog

dogs bad for environment

Three African serval cats escape from Pa. wildlife refuge

Serval Cats Escape

Pennsylvania considers harsher penalties for animal cruelty

Bensalem shelter accused of housing dozens of cats in unsanitary conditions

bucks county spca

Philadelphia Zoo has a new tiger and leopard on display — and hopes to have cubs in the future

Amur leopard Philadelphia Zoo

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

blue ridge beef pet food recall

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

Cat Food Recall

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

paws match madness

House cats with bird flu could pose a risk to public health

Cats Drinking Milk

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

What Thanksgiving foods are safe for dogs to eat?

thanksgiving pet safety

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

halloween pet safety tips

Cat recovering after found shot by an arrow in Strawberry Mansion

SEPTA workers rescue cat, 5 kittens trapped inside a Market-Frankford Line station

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Here are tips to keep pets safe in the sweltering heat

pet safety heat

ACCT Philly lowers adoption fee to $10 for dogs, cats to relieve overcrowding

Fiji ACCT Philly overcrowding

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Several Philly animal shelters will cap adoption fees at $50 in May

Empty the shelters

Sharing a bedroom with your dog may prevent a good night's sleep, study finds

Dog Sleep Bed

'Sad' cat adopted after PSPCA social media post goes viral

cat adoption pspca brian

A chonky cat's fur is going viral for looking like Jason Kelce's face

Jason Kelce Cat

PSPCA encourages $13 donations on Wednesday in honor of Taylor Swift's birthday

PSPCA taylor swift birthday donations kittens

Holiday markets, tree plantings and the National Dog Show: Your weekend guide to things to do

Christmas Village weekend guide

Report of possible mountain lion near Allentown turns out to be feral house cat, officials say

Mountain Lion Pennsylvania

Philly-area animal shelters rescue cats and dogs displaced by Hurricane Idalia

Hurricane Idalia animal rescue

Bucks County SPCA rescues 33 cats, 3 dogs from 'filthy' hotel room

Bucks SPCA Hotel Rescue

PSPCA rescues over 170 dogs from Monroe County home

pspca monroe county

How to protect pets from wildfire smoke

wildfire pet safety

ACCT Philly's monthly photo shoots help adoptable dogs find homes

ACCT Philly Photo Shoots

Feline Frenzy, a thrift shop and cat adoption center, opens in North Wales

Feline Frenzy Main

Two Pennsylvania cities have banned cat declawing. Why hasn't Philadelphia?

Declawing Cats Ban Philly

Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society, Bean2Bean create new coffee roast to benefit homeless pets

Bean2Bean PAWS coffee roast

Pets can overheat in the summer heat; here's how to keep them safe

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