Animals
In memoriam: Farewell to the feline who inspired Sixers fans to #RaiseTheCat
Izzy earned a place in the annals of Philadelphia sports.
3 years ago
Former Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter on his prostate cancer, restrictive voting bills in Pa., and the plight of endangered red knots migrating through Delaware Bay.
Air Date: June 14, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:28Louder than a lawn mower, not big on social distancing, cicadas hit Central Pa.
Juniata County is one of the places Brood X cicadas emerged this year, after spending 17 years underground feeding on tree roots.
3 years ago
How to create a certified wildlife habitat using native plants in your backyard
'Morning Edition' host Jennifer Lynn speaks with Dianne Moore, a health coach who created a certified wildlife habitat with native species.
3 years ago
Listen 5:15Two of Delaware’s busiest animal shelters will merge to better serve the state’s pets
Once the home of President Biden’s adopted dog Major, the Delaware Humane Association will join forces with the Delaware SPCA.
3 years ago
Birds of prey protect beachgoers from seagulls in Ocean City, N.J. for fourth year
Hawks, falcons, and an owl are being used to keep seagulls away from humans on the Ocean City, N.J. boardwalk for the fourth year.
3 years ago
No, you don’t need to be worried your dog (or cat) is eating cicadas
Brood X, as this resurgence of cicadas is called, has been 17 years in the making.
3 years ago
6 tips for getting your dog ready for your return to the office
With their owners working from home during the pandemic, many dogs have gotten used to having their best friends around all the time.
3 years ago
PSPCA rescues 5 dogs from suspected dogfighting ring in North Philly
An early morning investigation into possible arson led to the discovery of five crated dogs, who were rescued from a suspected dogfighting ring.
4 years ago
Houseplant Cat Club: PSPCA helps shy cats flourish with time, patience, and plenty of sun
The Pennsylvania SPCA hopes to show that — with time, patience, and plenty of sun — under-socialized cats can blossom into forever companions.
4 years ago
How the PSPCA is showing love to shelter pets this Valentine’s Day
If you are looking for an excuse to shower shelter animals with unconditional love, here’s what the PSPCA has going on this weekend.
4 years ago
6 Delaware Valley pups to be featured in Puppy Bowl 2021
On Sunday, Feb. 7, Puppy Bowl XVII will feature pups from Providence Animal Center, Match Dog Rescue, and The Center for Animal Health & Welfare.
4 years ago
Brandywine Valley SPCA seeks families for shelter dog holiday sleepovers
The shelter hopes that, as dogs enjoy the holidays in the comfort of foster homes, it can gain insights that will help the animals find forever families.
4 years ago
15-month-old giraffe ‘Bea’ joins the herd at Philadelphia Zoo
Bea, a 15-month-old female, arrived at the Philadelphia Zoo on Nov. 20, from Zoo Knoxville in Tennessee.
4 years ago
Woman arrested after 184 cats rescued from ‘deplorable’ conditions at Del. home
Linda Favre, 65, of Camden-Wyoming, was arraigned on 19 charges, including animal cruelty.
4 years ago