Pets

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

PAWS Mutt Strut returns to the Navy Yard this October

PAWS Mutt Strut

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

Nate Bargatze dog adoption

Dogs are great for therapy — even when sessions are held virtually

Virtual Dog Therapy

ACCT Philly rescues a gator, lizard, birds and horses in one chaotic week

ACCT Philly exotic animals

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

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

Cat Food Recall

Mt. Airy Restaurant Week and a PAWS promotion: Your weekend guide to things to do

Weekend guide

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

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

Puppy Bowl

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

PSPCA seeking person who shot dog in head in Southwest Philly

dog shooting pspca

What Thanksgiving foods are safe for dogs to eat?

thanksgiving pet safety

Manayunk's dog-friendly bar Bark Social closes as company goes bankrupt

Bark Social closed

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

halloween pet safety tips

Camden County family seeks help finding missing French bulldog puppies

French Bulldogs NJ

Chestnut Hill adds scavenger hunt with 18 businesses to its annual Halloween festivities

Chestnut Hill Halloween

Boozy Mutt to host matchmaking event for dog lovers who are looking for love

Boozy Mutt Singles Night

South Jersey influencer hopes to be a 'voice' for hermit crabs by promoting proper pet care on TikTok

janie groeling hermit crabs

Man arrested, charged for 'dumping' dogs at Humane Society of Atlantic County

humane society atlantic county dog arrest

Manayunk's Dog Day of Summer to bring pet-friendly vendors to Main Street this month

dog day manayunk

Dog available for adoption at PSPCA after video of abuse helps lead to her rescue

pspca dog rescue daisy

Evil Genius to host puppy pool party in Fishtown beer garden

Dog pool party

Man caught on video 'dumping' dog over fence at Humane Society of Atlantic County

dog humane society atlantic county

White Dog Cafe to host Dining Out for the Dogs fundraiser benefiting veterans

alpha bravo canine

With a salmonella outbreak linked to bearded dragons, here are tips for pet owners to stay safe

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

PSPCA looking for homes for 10 former law enforcement, military dogs rescued from neglect

pspca rescue dog otto

Museum of Illusions to host dog-friendly party benefiting pets in need

museum of illusions dogs

Dog treats stuffed with fish hooks found on Appalachian Trail in Lehigh County

Dog Treats Hooks

Camden County opens new dog park in Cherry Hill along Cooper River

Dog Park cherry hill

Family-Friendly

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

Empty the shelters

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