
Animals
Two 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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 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
182 cats seized from Del. property in suspected animal cruelty case; adopters sought
The BVSPCA is seeking adopters after nearly 200 cats were seized from a Camden property. The rescue is believed to be the largest single hoarding case seizure in Del. history.
5 years ago
PSPCA calls on adopters after rescuing 105 cats from Pa. property
The Pennsylvania SPCA is seeking adopters after conducting a large-scale rescue in Lancaster County, seizing more than 100 animals.
5 years ago
Brandywine Valley SPCA rescues 96 dogs from Tropical Storm Cristobal in airlift mission
The dogs were airlifted to safety so that southern animal shelters could make room for pets displaced by the storm — without the need for euthanasia.
5 years ago
Brandywine Valley SPCA to host drive-thru pet food pantry for families in need
“We want to make sure our pets don’t get overlooked in the struggle to adjust to the changes we’ve had to make in our daily routines," said Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki.
5 years ago