Animals
‘DeVon-tails Smith’ among 11 Philly-area shelter dogs competing in Puppy Bowl 2026
Out: Kevin Patullo apologists, locker-room beefs and drive-killing penalties. In: sloppy kisses, water-bowl scrums and indiscriminate potty breaks.
1 week ago
Rescuers use drone technology to find dog that escaped along New Jersey Turnpike
Abbie, a 9-year-old golden retriever mix, wandered for about 25 miles before her tracking tag and drone technology enabled rescuers to find her the next day.
2 weeks ago
La propuesta se envió a los legisladores para concientizar sobre el bienestar animal. Sin embargo, algunos paseadores de perros cuestionan su viabilidad.
2 weeks ago
A dead whale found on the bow of a ship in South Jersey sparks an investigation
The whale was found Sunday on a ship at the Gloucester Marine Terminal, which is at the base of the Walt Whitman Bridge.
2 weeks ago
Camden’s Adventure Aquarium welcomes baby African penguin, asks public to name him
The latest baby African penguin, known only as 53, joins Oscar and Duffy as the latest additions to the aquarium’s African penguin colony.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:10Wandering wallaby Rex wrangled near Walmart in Williamstown, New Jersey
"He must really like Walmart," Lots of Love Farm owners wrote in a Facebook post.
3 weeks ago
PETA urges Delaware lawmakers to consider dog-walking requirement, sparking debate on animal welfare
The proposal was sent out to legislators to raise awareness about animal welfare. But some dog walkers question its practicality.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:21Pet goats face eviction in Franconia Township — and the owner is fighting back
Ken Schumann says officials inspected his property for years without raising concerns before ruling this year that his lot is too small to legally keep goats.
4 weeks ago
Listen :57Inside the Hidden Wonders of the Shrinking Arctic
A look at the transcendent beauty of life in the Arctic — and how climate change is threatening its survival.
Air Date: December 5, 2025
Listen 50:00What to do if you find injured, sick or orphaned wildlife in Philadelphia
Here’s how to safely capture an injured animal and where to take it for help.
2 months ago
Listen 0:56Proposed changes include allowing the government to consider the economic impact before deciding whether a species should be considered endangered.
2 months ago
Listen 1:17Adoptable pets celebrate Thanksgiving in Philly with their shelter families
VCA Charities donated turkey, pumpkin, green beans and rice to dogs and cats waiting for adoption.
2 months ago
To bark is divine: The contest that the National Dog Show is not going to televise
Before the National Dog Show taped in Philadelphia, it held an off-book barking contest. Here’s what barking tells us about dogs.
2 months ago
Listen 1:5125 years after ‘Best in Show,’ the National Dog Show recalls its comic origin
The mockumentary "Best in Show" is now 25 years old. It spawned a real-life dog show that is now a holiday tradition.
2 months ago
Listen 1:56Families on SNAP worry about not just feeding themselves but also their pets
Nonprofits say it is common for owners to supplement their pet’s diet with human food purchased using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance benefits.
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