Dogs

Dogs Alzheimer's Research

Studying dementia in dogs may provide clues for Alzheimer's treatment

Girl Scouts are adding dog treats to 2027 cookie lineup

Girl Scout dog cookie

South Jersey dog and his song 'Good Boy Rogie' has become a TikTok sensation

Good boy Rogie

Brandywine Valley SPCA rescues cats and dogs from Texas flooding

Dogs rescued Texas flood

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

rat hunting torch.png

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

New World Screwworm

'Pups for a Purpose' fundraiser brings rescue dogs, a puppy kissing booth and live music to Wildwood this weekend

Pups for a Purpose at MudHen

American Kennel Club dog diving and agility event is coming to The Navy Yard in June

American Kennel Club - Navy Yard Event

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

Delco man pleads guilty to leading scheme to buy designer dogs with fake checks and cash

Designer Dog guilty

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

Three-year ban on unlicensed dog breeding in the city approved by council

dog breeding ban

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

Philly puppy moratorium

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

Dog-friendly bar the Boozy Mutt is closing after two years in business

Boozy Mutt closing

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

National Dog Show returns to Oaks this November

National Dog Show - Dane wkids

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

Delco man allegedly tried to silence neighbor's dogs by tossing poisoned meatballs into their yard

Delco Dog Poison

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

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

Bark Bowl and Cupid's Undie Run: Your weekend guide to things to do

Weekend guide

Philly's own take on the Puppy Bowl returns to Craft Hall on Feb. 8

NoLibs Bark Bowl

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

Puppy Bowl

Pack of dogs roaming in Fairmount Park responsible for three attacks on people, police say

Dogs Fairmount Park

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

cat bird flu

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