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In memoriam: Farewell to the feline who inspired Sixers fans to #RaiseTheCat

Izzy earned a place in the annals of Philadelphia sports.

4 years ago

Migrating red knots (Photo: Business wire)
Radio Times

Regional Roundup – 06/14/21

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

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Periodical cicadas making themselves at home in the flowers outside Bret and Jody Satzler's house. (Anne Danahy / WPSU)
Community

Louder 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.

4 years ago

Frogs in the backyard
Community

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.

4 years ago

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Anne Cavanaugh holds a white dog while wearing a Delaware SPCA T-shirt, while Patrick Carroll holds up a black dog while wearing a DHA T-shirt
Community

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

Ian Turner of East Coast Falcons releases a Harris's hawk on the Ocean City, N.J., boardwalk. The town hires falconers to keep the seagulls at bay during the tourist season. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Community

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

A cicada that have been living underground reemerges in Washington in May. (Anadolu Agency/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
NPR
Community

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

A dog named Honeysuckle is prepared for a foster home at the Animal Rescue of New Orleans on March 24, 2020. As people begin to return to the office, it may be a difficult transition for dogs and their owners. (Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
NPR
Community

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

A PSPCA worker transports Pistachio the dog from a suspected dogfighting ring.
Community

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

Left: Plants are pictured at Urban Jungle Philly; Right: Silver the cat is pictured in a foster home
Community

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

A PSPCA worker holds a cute puppy and his valentine
Community

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

A tan puppy holds a toy in their mouth while standing over a black and white puppy
Community

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

Frosted Flakes the dog stands on a Barker Bed next to a Christmas tree
Community

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.

5 years ago

Bea is pictured at the Philadelphia Zoo with her herd mate.
Community

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.

5 years ago

184 cats seized from property in Camden, Delaware
Courts & Law

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.

5 years ago

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