Pets
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Warrington Township Police Department K9 Captures Fourth Suspect of the Summer
A K9 from the Warrington Township Police Department has captured his fourth suspect of the summer. Jeff Werner wrote about the brave dog for the Newtown, PA Patch. Jolie, a K9 who works with Corporal John Blanchard, recently apprehended her fourth suspect of the summer. Assisting the Doylestown Township Police Department, Jolie sprang into action…
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New Hope Smokehouse Working with Philadelphia Dog Treat Brand to Bring a Little More Bark to Their Bite
Mika & Sammy’s Gourmet Pet Treats, a Philadelphia-based company, is working with a New Hope smokehouse for the creation of their products. Lisa Dukart wrote about the business’ Bucks County connection for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company was founded by Erik Senders and now sees their products stocked in approximately 700 stores across all…
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Area Pet Rescue Welcomes Beagles Liberated from Virginia Breeding, Research Facility
Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester is the first in the region to step up and help some of the thousands of beagles that were rescued from an Envigo breeding and research facility in Central Virginia earlier this month, writes John McDevitt for KYW Newsradio. The Humane Society of the United States is currently securing…
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Lansdale Family on Ocean City Vacation Nearly Loses Beloved Dog in Hit-and-Run Accident
The Mele family of Lansdale nearly lost their beloved dog, Remy, while vacationing in Ocean City. But the community’s quick reaction helped save her life, writes Maddy Vitale for the OC NJ Daily. Remy was adopted by Jessica and Jon Mele in February last year from a local rescue organization. “We just love her,” said…
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Horse Rescued in Phila. Recovers in Quakertown. Is His Situation Still Dire? Caregivers Say, ‘Nay’
An abandoned horse wandering the 4000 block of North Darien Street in Phila.’s Hunting Park section is no longer orphaned. Alicia Vitarelli rounded up the details for 6abc. On May 29, the stray caught the attention of residents who then reported him to authorities. Absent a name, the animal care experts who got him off…
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Local Fire Company Rescues Tenacious Jack Russell Terrier from Fully Committed Pursuit of Groundhog
The West Chester Borough Fire Department rescued Chloe, a two-year-old Jack Russell Terrier mix, who broke free from her owner and managed to get stuck chasing a groundhog, writes staff for 6abc. A little before 5:30 p.m. on May 12, Chloe became wedged in between a slab of concrete at the 600 block of Tower…
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Be a Pal to Hal: Emaciated Dog Found Tied to Tree Is Now Adoptable at Main Line Animal Rescue
After a concerned citizen recently noticed an abandoned dog tied to a tree, Main Line Animal Rescue in Chester Springs took him in and has been preparing him for adoption, writes Jennifer Heller for 6abc. Rescuers named the pit bull mix Hal, short for Hallelujah. They said he is around three or four years old…
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Local Pet Adopters Who Gave Pets a Forever Home during COVID Are Now Deciding Forever Isn’t Forever
Phoenix Animal Rescue in Chester Springs is among the many shelters that are currently overwhelmed by pets that families bought or adopted during the pandemic and are now giving up en masse, writes Rita Giordano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “It’s hard right now,” said Marta Gambone of Phoenix Animal Rescue. Pet rescues and shelters take…
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Bird Flu Found in East Marlborough Township
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus, otherwise known as bird flu, has been detected in a wild bald eagle found dead in East Marlborough Township. This marks the first detection of HPAI H5N1 in birds within the commonwealth since the virus was first identified in North America in December 2021. HPAI has impacted domestic or…
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Local Dogs Prove Just the Antidote for Licking Countywide Winter Blues
Winter hangs on in Bucks County for only about two more weeks. But that doesn’t mean everyone couldn’t use a little pick-me-up now to navigate this last push. A leashed walk through Bucks County–tagged Instagram posts shows local dogs that are sure to produce a smile even on the grayest March days. For example, could…
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Fur-Real: Philadelphia Ranks Among Top Ten Pet-Friendly Cities Nationwide
Pet lovers, rejoice. According to a new study by delivery service platform My Baggage, Philadelphia is one of the top ten pet-friendly U.S. cities, writes Claudia Dimuro for Penn Live. To determine the best cities to live in with your four-legged companions, My Baggage examined data from Yelp and TripAdvisor on various aspects of owing…
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Lift Your Spirits With Virtual Puppy App From Michelle Davey of Haverford
Now you can play with a real puppy virtually, thanks to an app invented by Michele Davey, a former nurse living in Haverford, writes Laura Brzyski for Philadelphia Magazine. The pet therapy app Murphy Cares lets any dog lover interact with a real canine, regardless of location, time or situation. Davey is a former bedside…
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