Pets
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Save Lives and Find a New Furry Friend At a Chester County Animal Shelter
Adopting a rescue pet is one of the best ways to find a new furry companion while providing life-saving support for animals, writes Shannon Montgomery for County Lines Magazine. Local shelters are speaking out about the importance of adoption over shopping for a pet through a breeder. One major benefit to adopting over shopping is…
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This Germantown Animal Care Center Was Founded By One of Pennsylvania’s First Black Veterinarians
Greene Street Animal Care was founded nearly a half-century ago and is still going strong, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly. The Germantown animal care was founded in 1976 by Orville R. Walls, one of the first Black veterinarians in Pennsylvania’s history. Today, Greene Street Animal Care is run by his daughter Kathleen Walls, who serves…
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Brandywine Valley SPCA Rescues Cats and Dogs from Texas Floods
The Brandywine Valley SPCA has offered life-saving care for over thirty cats and dogs displaced by the recent Texas floods, writes John McDevitt for KYW Newsradio. Deadly floods in Texas earlier this month displaced many animals in shelters throughout the region. With the help of rescue organizations throughout the country, Texas shelters freed up space…
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At This West Grove Farm Animal Rescue, Adoptions Transform Both Pets and People
Greenmore Farm Animal Rescue in West Grove rescues animals in unique situations and is equally committed to helping people through pet adoption, writes Gabbie Burton for the Chester County Press. “When you adopt a dog, you open up a whole new window to yourself,” said Greenmore Farm Animal Rescue Founder and Executive Director Julia Altman.…
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Skippack’s Pawsibilities Animal Rescue Begins Healing After Devastating Fire Leaves Animals Dead, Missing
Pawsibilities Animal Rescue in Skippack is beginning to recover after a devastating fire killed more than a dozen cats and left several other animals missing, write Lili Zheng and Brendan Brightman for NBC10 Philadelphia. The animal rescue center, owned by Samantha Carroll, has been a safe haven for various abandoned or neglected animals for the…
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Chester Springs Rescue Gets Boost to Open Low-Cost Veterinary Clinic
The Phoenix Animal Rescue in Chester Springs is on track to open a low-cost veterinary clinic for pets in need, thanks to a $5,000 donation from Philadoptables, writes Alana Beltran for NBC10 Philadelphia. “We are thrilled to support this incredible initiative,” said Michelle Helms, the President of Philadoptables. “At a time when families are being…
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Chester County Sergeant Rescues Lost Horse, Adds Her to the Family Farm
Sergeant Ted Lewis, of the Westtown-East Goshen Regional Police Department, recently had an interesting day at work, writes Natasha Brown and Nate Sylves for CBS News Philadelphia. A call came into the station regarding a loose horse that was running at 202 and 926. The horse in question was a small mare named April, who…
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Chester County Animal Shelters Connect Nationwide to Save Animals
Chester County animal shelters have partnerships all over the nation to help as many animals as possible, reports Sheila Watko for NBC10 Philadelphia. 12 dogs made the journey from Texas to Pennsylvania by plane, searching for a second chance at life. This is made possible by Pilots to the Rescue. Volunteer pilots fly to southern…
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Birchrunville Pilot, Author Spends Most of Her Free Time on Pet Adoption Advocacy
When she is not up in the skies, Birchrunville’s Erin Mariah Murphy, a first officer with United Airlines, focuses most of her free time on pet adoption advocacy, writes Courtney Diener Stokes for The Daily Local News. Murphy, who is welcomed by her two rescues – Zeke, a boxer mix, and Dexter, an Australian cattle…
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Two Dogs Rescued from Icy Pond in Easttown Township
Two dogs have been successfully rescued from an Easttown Township pond after falling through the ice, writes John Paul for 6abc. The dogs fell through the ice on the pond on Jan. 10. Easttown resident Gene Gold first saw one of the dogs, a Labrador, stuck in the water and called 911. Easttown Township Police…
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Several Chester County Shelter Dogs to Compete in This Year’s Puppy Bowl
Plenty of sloppy kisses, ear nibbles, and midfield snoozes are guaranteed to keep viewers entertained during this year’s Puppy Bowl, which will feature several dogs from Chester County shelters, writes Maria Pulcinella for the WHYY. While the Philadelphia Eagles aim for Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, local puppies will be searching for their forever…
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West Chester Adds First K9 Unit in 40 Years to Borough’s Police Department
West Chester has recently announced the addition of a K9 Unit to the borough’s police force, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. It’s been 40 years since the police department hired a four-legged friend, but that all changed with the force’s newest member, Odin. “We are thrilled to welcome K9 Odin to our team,” said Chief…
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Elusive Pig in Bucks County Finally Caught After Month-Long Chase
After a month on the run, an elusive pig in Bucks County was finally captured by Bensalem police earlier this week, according to a staff report from 6abc. The wandering swine fell for a special trap near Newport Mews Drive in Bensalem Township on Tuesday. It was affectionately dubbed “Porky,” “Oscar” and “Buddy” throughout the…
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London Grove Family Finds ‘Fur-Ever’ Love with Puppy Abandoned in Their Backyard
A London Grove family has adopted the boxer puppy left abandoned on their property, writes Jen Samuel for The Daily Local News. On Oct. 30, 22-year-old Lili Basciani found the 7-month-old puppy hiding under a tree in the backyard of her family’s home near Glen Willow Orchards. Basciani shares the home with her three siblings…
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Brandywine Valley SPCA Boasts Nearly Century of Improving Lives for Animals in Need
For nearly a century, the Brandywine Valley SPCA has been dedicated to helping animals in need, striving to end suffering and empower communities to treat all life with respect and dignity, writes Shannon Montgomery for County Lines Magazine. Last year alone, BVSPCA saved a total of 17,082 animals, or over 47 animals a day. The…
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Service Dogs Raised by Newtown Nonprofit Aid Veterans in Managing PTSD
Alpha Bravo Canine in Newtown is helping veterans cope with PTSD by providing them with service dogs it has raised and trained, writes Kelsey Fabian for PHL17. According to the National Center for PTSD, seven percent of veterans suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, with symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety. Veteran Aaron Blender…
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Brandywine Valley SPCA the Only Animal Welfare Organization to Work in Three States as It Expands
Brandywine Valley SPCA, with its home base in West Chester, recently partnered with the Animal Adoption Center (AAC) in Lindenwold, Camden County, making it the only animal welfare organization to work in three states: Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey, writes John McDevitt for KYW Newsradio. AAC, established in 1985, has facilitated over 16,000 pet adoptions…
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Radnor Teen Alex Flowers Gives Sick Dogs Their ‘Best Day Ever’
Alex Flowers of Radnor decided to make it his mission to give older dogs who may be sick or dying the best day of their life, writes Matt DeLucia for NBC 10 Philadelphia. The 16-year-old was inspired by his dog, Chance, a black labrador. Chance doesn’t get around as much as he did in his…
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