Pets
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Here’s the Scoop: Dog Poop Scooping Is a Great Money-Maker
Tracy Clevens has the poop on how much money there is in dog clean up, especially in Bryn Mawr and Newtown Square, writes Alfred Lubrano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. She is co-owner of the dog poop business Clevens K-9 Scoop in Wilmington, but she has a large clientele in Delaware and Montgomery County communities where…
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The Black Cat Cafe Remains a Well-Loved Fixture in Devon for Cats and Coffee
The Black Cat Cafe is a well-loved fixture in Devon that helps kitties find their forever homes while serving great coffee and fare for the last 13 years, writes Ed Williams for the Main Line Today. A nonprofit culinary venture, the cafe is owned by PALS Pet Adoption and Lifecare Society. All proceeds go toward…
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Ursinus College Professor, His 2-Legged Dogs Inspire Humans Living with Amputations
Domenick Scudera, a theater professor at Ursinus College in Collegeville, understands how powerful hope can be. That is why he takes his three dogs to visit patients at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital in Malvern, writes Austin Cannon for Daily Paws. Each of his three dogs — Cyrus, Lucky, and Deuce — only has two legs.…
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Malnourished Alligator Named Fluffy Found in Creek Near Montgomery County
Fluffy the alligator was in rough shape when she was found in a creek in Berks County by landscapers, CBS News reports. American alligators and American crocodiles aren’t normally found in Pennsylvania, but the pet reptile escaped its owner during the flash floods that hit the area last month. Fluffy was taken to the Berks…
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Record Number of Forever Homes Were Found at Mega Adoption Event in Oaks
Over the holiday weekend, a record number of families brought home a new addition to the family after visiting the Brandywine Valley SPCA’s Mega Adoption Event at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, writes the digital staff at 6ABC. The event held in Montgomery County set a new record of almost 1,500 adoptions. More…
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Abandoned Puppy Recovering at Animal Rescue in Phoenixville, Looking for Her Forever Home
A resilient puppy who was found abandoned in a Philadelphia park with rubber bands tied tightly around her muzzle is recovering at Main Line Animal Rescue in Phoenixville and waiting for her forever home, writes Franki Rudnesky for PhillyVoice. The one-year-old pit bull mix, named Marigold, had her muzzle wrapped so tightly that the wounds…
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Two Paws Up: A New Partnership Aims to Develop Dog Beds That Regulate Body Heat
King of Prussia’s Big Barker, a manufacturer of orthopedic dog beds, is partnering with KulKote, the developers of a coating that can be applied to fabrics and foams to help regulate temperature. KulKote is a temperature-regulating technology with a proprietary chemical coating that is breathable, nontoxic and environmentally friendly, according to Big Barker. Through the…
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Bow Wow Weddings Helps Bala Cynwyd Couple Include Their Dog in Their Big Day
Bow Wow Weddings, a service that coordinates all your doggy wedding day needs, made it possible for a Bala Cynwyd couple’s mini dachshund to be a part of their big day, writes Rita Giordano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Barry and Jessica Garozzo really wanted Porterhouse to be in their wedding photos, which were taken on the…
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Montgomery County Pet-Friendly Destinations Are a Guaranteed Tail-Wagging Good Time
The warmer weather and later sunsets mean additional opportunities for time outside, a draw for residents and their pets alike. A recent Philadelphia Inquirer pet-friendly site list, from Nick Vadala, Michelle Reese, and Henry Savage, is particularly appropriate right now. The “dog days” at Elmwood Park Zoo, Norristown, are among the recommendations. Participation takes some…
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This Black Cat from Chester County May Be Lucky After All
A black house cat that ran away from an Easter morning fire that displaced six families in Parkesburg was reunited with her family a little over two weeks later, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. King had been wandering around until she noticed a can of cat food inside a trap near her…
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King of Prussia Maker of Orthopedic Dog Beds Earns ‘Preferred Product’ Designation
Big Barker, the King of Prussia manufacturer of orthopedic dog beds, has earned third-party industry recognition of its product’s efficacy from an independent veterinary educational organization. Markets Insider dug up the details. Fear Free, the Denver coursework developer that recognized Big Barker, focuses on treatments and products that promote animals’ emotional wellbeing and enrichment, while…
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America’s First Animal Shelter Celebrates 154th Anniversary
An animal shelter in Bucks County is celebrating a major milestone, as well as its part in the history of pet safety in America. The Women’s Animal Center, located at 3839 Richlieu Road in Bensalem, recently celebrated 154 years of business in the Bucks County and Philadelphia areas. “We are committed to placing all healthy…
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Abandoned Pit Bull ‘Lucky,’ Found on Elkins Park Rail Tracks, Is Adopted
Lucky, the pit-bull mix abandoned on a set of SEPTA train tracks in Elkins Park, now has a forever home, reported Kaleah Mcilwain at NBC10 Philadelphia. The injured dog will now be residing with Sidara Son, one of his original rescuers, who works with Philly Rescue Angels. He’ll not only benefit from the focused care…
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No Home for Cayman the Caiman, So Officials Put Him Down
Cayman, the alligator-like caiman found roaming in FDR Park earlier this month by Delaware County fisherman Ike Peyton was euthanized when an animal sanctuary couldn’t be found to house him, writes Beatrice Forman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The three-foot-long caiman was euthanized by state officials with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, stated spokesperson Mike…
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Weekend Pet Expo in Oaks Highlights All Things Furry, Feathered, or Finned
The 2023 Greater Philadelphia Pet Expo is trotting, crawling, swimming, and even slithering into the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Oaks, Mar, 10–12. The popular event is an all-encompassing celebration of the various animals humans choose to share their lives with. It fills the center’s halls with attractions, performances, animal encounters, adoption opportunities, pet essentials for…
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‘Lucky’ — Abandoned Dog Rescued in Elkins Park — Still in Need of One More Stroke of Good Fortune
In an NBC10 update to a story MONTCO Today ran in December, “Lucky” — a pit-bull mix rescued from a set of SEPTA tracks near Elkins Park in November 2022 — has recovered well. All he needs now, according to an NBC10 story update from Karen Hua and David Chang, is a new, permanent home.…
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Burst Pipe Forced Quakertown Shelter to Relocate Dozens of Animals
Over the holiday season, a Bucks County animal shelter found itself finding new dwellings for animals after an issue with their building. Annie McCormick wrote about the incident for 6abc. A burst pipe caused dozens of animals to be evacuated from the Quakertown facility of the Bucks County SPCA after water flooded the premises. “It…
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Injured and Abandoned Dog Found on Montco Train Tracks Is on Road to Recovery with Foster Family
“Lucky” the dog, found injured and abandoned on the train tracks near Lawndale SEPTA station (not far from Elkins Park) last month, is recovering and enjoying life with his new foster family, reported Rudy Chinchilla for NBC10. Lucky was released from the hospital earlier this week after spinal surgery. The pit-bull mix was discovered by…
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