Pets
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K9 Resorts Is Bringing Dog Summer Camp to Bethlehem and Chalfont This June
Dogs in Bucks County are getting a summer upgrade this year, and it goes well beyond the usual belly rubs and afternoon naps, writes Lacey Latch for Bucks County Courier Times. New Jersey-based K9 Resorts is rolling out an eight-week summer camp program at its Bethlehem and Chalfont locations, running June 16 through Aug. 9,…
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44 Dogs Rescued from Broomall Home Now Recovering at Brandywine Valley SPCA
Dozens of dogs rescued from horrific conditions inside a Delaware County home are on the road to recovery at the Brandywine Valley SPCA in New Castle. Volunteers and veterinarians are working to restore their health, according to Amanda Pitts of 6abc. The 44 dogs and puppies were removed on Friday from a home on 1st…
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Brandywine Valley SPCA Rescues Nearly One Hundred Neglected Animals from Townhome
The Brandywine Valley SPCA has saved nearly one hundred vulnerable animals in a recent rescue operation, writes Mike Rellahan for The Daily Local News. The SPCA rescued ninety-eight animals from deplorable conditions in a Delaware townhome serving as an at-home “animal shelter.” Cats, dogs, and other small animals were held in cramped and dirty conditions…
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Two Litters of Kittens Rescued From Top Shelf of Downingtown Lowe’s Garden Center
Local rescue Lucky Dawg Animal Rescue is currently caring for two litters of kittens after they were found living inside Lowe’s Home Improvement in Downingtown, writes Caroline Goggin for 6abc. The seven kittens were found living in boxes on the top shelf of the store’s garden center last Saturday. Employees first discovered the kittens when…
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Kennett Square’s New Bolton Center Talks Composting Facility for Its Former Patients
University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center Hospital in Kennett Square is considering a composting facility for dead animals — the former patients of the vet clinic that range between horses, goats, sheep, cows, and pigs, writes Brooke Shultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. While a former application has not been submitted, New Bolton has been dwelling…
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Adorable Blue Heeler Puppies Up for Adoption Soon at Avondale Animal Rescue
A litter of adorable blue heeler puppies will soon be available for adoption at Avondale’s Lucky Dawg Animal Rescue, reports staff for 6abc Action News. The rescue is currently housing the litter of nine puppies, who arrived from the South with their mother. The litter includes seven girls and two boys. The pups are just…
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Chickens and Goats and Pigs, Oh My! Chester County Expands Pet Sitters’ Menagerie
With backyard farms multiplying across Chester County, pet sitters are expanding their services to include chickens, goats, pigs, and other farm animals alongside traditional pets, writes Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Years after leaving being a veterinary assistant career to start Chester County Canines, Nora Murphy Kramp now mostly has chickens as her clientele. “It’s more common than not,” said Murphy Kramp, based…
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Kennett Square’s New Bolton Center Slated For $94 Million Lab Addition
The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine plans to add a $94 million laboratory to the New Bolton Center in Kennett Square, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory project will consolidate two state-funded programs: the Pennsylvania Equine Toxicology Research Laboratory and the Pennsylvania Animal Diagnostic Laboratory System. The state is covering most of…
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WSJ: Pet Insurance Costs in Pennsylvania, What Chester County Dog and Cat Owners Should Know
Veterinary care costs keep rising across Chester County and across the Delaware Valley. Emergency visits, surgeries, and long-term treatment plans add up fast. A recent Wall Street Journal analysis of pet insurance in Pennsylvania highlights how many owners use insurance to manage those costs before a crisis hits. For Chester County families weighing options, the…
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Family Dog Who Got Stuck Chasing a Groundhog Now Safe at Home After West Chester Fire Co. Rescue
The West Chester Borough Fire Department rescued Chloe, a 2-year-old Jack Russel Terrier mix, who broke free from her owner and managed to get stuck chasing a groundhog, writes staff for 6ABC. A little before 5:30 PM on Thurday, May 12, Chloe became wedged in between a slab of concrete at the 600 block of…
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Phoenixville Photographer Helps Rescue Fishtown Dog Missing in Snowstorm
Phoenixville photographer Rick Rotondo provided a lifesaving rescue for a Philadelphia puppy amid the recent snowstorm, writes Emily Rose Grassi for NBC10 Philadelphia. With his drone and photography business Rick Rotondo Photography, Rotondo helped find a one-year-old Bernadoodle puppy after it escaped last Saturday. The dog, Benji, ran out the front door of the family’s…
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Bucks County Resident and Sled Dog Racer Reflects on His Canine-Led Journey
Throughout his life, Rob Downey, a Bucks County resident, has worked to care for and improve the health of our working canine companions, writes J.F. Pirro for Main Line Today. Before moving to Pennsylvania, Downey spent 20 years racing sled dogs in Alaska, documenting over 6,000 runs spanning 42,000 miles with his 25 to 30 sled dogs. While living there, he worked with the Indigenous…
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Recovery Group Rescues ‘Neighborhood Doberman’ Roaming Local Area
A Chester County stray dog is officially safe and warm, writes Cheryl Hanna for Pet Rescue Report. For the past five months, a Doberman Pinscher has been running around the local area. Neighbors affectionally called the dog Rudolph Kringle, or Rudy for short, but no one seemed to know where the dog came from or to whom he…
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Advocates Think Don Guanella School Site Could Ease Stray Animal Problem
Lisa Small of Delco Loves Animals thinks one of the nine buildings at the Don Guanella property in Marple would be an excellent location for a cat sanctuary to address a growing stray animal problem, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. The 213-acre Don Guanella property is the future site of Delco Woods,…
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Rescuers Save Dog After Frigid Creek Fall in Exton
A dog is safe and recovering after being rescued from a freezing creek in Chester County this week, writes Brian Sheehan for NBC10 Philadelphia. The rescue unfolded near Route 30 and Route 100 in Exton, after the dog was seen darting through busy traffic and into nearby woods. According to witnesses, police and firefighters from…
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Cutest Cat Cafes in Chester County and Beyond
Combining some of the world’s favorite things, cats and coffee, is a surefire way to bring in the best people from around the region. Cat cafes are great for numerous reasons, namely because you get to enjoy the company of furry felines while sipping on a tasty drink. What most might not know is that…
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Book Your Furry Friends A High-End Stay at Wayne’s Luxurious New Pet Hotel
Furry friends throughout Chester County can now take a luxurious stay at the new K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel, writes Richard Ilgenfritz for The Daily Local News. The pet boarding service’s newest location in Wayne offers boarding and doggie daycare. The resort aims to provide a high-end stay for pet companions from start to finish,…
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Lost Newtown Square Dog Rescued by a Thermal Drone Pilot
A Newtown Square woman was reunited with her lost dog after it went missing for four days, thanks to a thermal drone and a pilot who wouldn’t quit, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. Angela Ruberto Rodden from Newtown Square said her rescue dog, Samson, was most likely startled by something that caused him…
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