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Animals

Two puppies are seen ''competing'' in the Puppy Bowl
Arts & Entertainment

‘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

A golden retriever mix sits in a dog bed
Community

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

Lourens Loock, quien no creía que la propuesta fuera una gran molestia
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PETA insta a los legisladores de Delaware a considerar la exigencia de pasear perros, lo que genera un debate sobre el bienestar animal.

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

Ships on the Delaware River with the bridge in the background
Science

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

an African penguin
Science

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

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A group of people pose next to Rex the Wallaby
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Wandering 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

Lourens Loock poses with his Corgi, Benjamin
Community

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

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A man stands next to a goat in a pen
Community

Pet 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

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While writer Neil Shea explored the Arctic, he came across Arctic wolves, also known as white wolves. (Neil Shea)
The Pulse
Science

Inside 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

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A doctor holds a newborn squirrel
Community

What 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

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Red knot birds walk on the beach
Politics & Policy

Which Philadelphia-area species could be impacted by the proposed weakening of the Endangered Species Act?

Proposed changes include allowing the government to consider the economic impact before deciding whether a species should be considered endangered.

2 months ago

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a dog eats a Thanksgiving meal
Community

Adoptable 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

Wilbur, a beagle, barking among other dogs
Science

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

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Dog show handlers sitting on stage with their dogs at national dog show
Arts & Entertainment

25 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

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A woman holds a small dog
Health

Families 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.

2 months ago

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