Pets
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Feathered Fugitive On the Loose: Baby Emu Lost in North Wales
In an unusual Friday the 13th twist, Upper Gwynedd Police found a baby emu wandering loose in North Wales Borough, causing quite a stir, writes Tony Di Domizio for North Penn Now. Upper Gwynedd Police asked the public for help in identifying the bird’s owner after spotting the flightless feathered fugitive around 10:15 a.m. on…
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Coatesville Resident Running Through Life Despite Vision Loss Alongside Her Guide Dog
At 28 years old, Coatesville resident Cindy Lou Altman was diagnosed with a genetic eye disease that causes progressive vision loss. At 55, she has run over fifteen 5k races with the support of her husband and a guide dog, writes Raquel Williams for KYW Newsradio. Altman began volunteering with the nonprofit Guiding Eyes for…
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Bingo’s Foundation in Penndel Is Looking for Some Cat Lovers
Bingo’s Foundation in Penndell had a chance this past weekend to introduce their cats to a loving public at its first Clear the Shelters Day Sept. 14, reports NBC 10 Philadelphia. Bingo’s, now coming up on its 25th anniversary, worked with VCA Neshaminy Animal Hospital for the in-person event, but the Foundation’s Clear the Shelters…
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Charlie the Cat, the Unofficial Mayor of Lansdale Neighborhood Remembered
A Lansdale community recently honored the memory of the town’s unofficial mayor, Charlie the Cat, after his unexpected death, report Josh Sanders and Will Kenworthy for CBS News Philadelphia. Many residents considered Charlie and his brother Sonny the heart and soul of the White’s Road Park neighborhood. The pair were well known throughout the community due to their love…
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Eight Great Danes Rescued from Florida Breeding Operation and Transported to Brandywine Valley SPCA
Recently, several Great Danes have been rescued from a breeding operation in Union County, Florida and placed with the Brandywine Valley SPCA, writes Cherise Lynch for NBC 10 Philadelphia. The Brandywine Valley SPCA announced that 120 dogs and puppies, mostly Great Danes, had been seized from the Florida property. Eight of those dogs were transported…
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New Experimental Drug at Quakertown Veterinary Clinic Aims to Extend Dogs’ Lives
A new experimental drug offered at Quakertown Veterinary Clinic aims to help dogs live longer and have better lives, report Stephanie Stahl and Nate Sylves for CBS News Philadelphia. The pill from biotech company Loyal, is designed to slow the aging process so dog owners can have their four-legged best friend around for a little…
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Council Rock Teacher and Three-Legged Therapy Dog Bring Joy to Doylestown Hospital
A Council Rock High School teacher is helping patients at Doylestown Hospital get some much-needed puppy love, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6ABC. Jerry Fetter, who teaches science, started volunteering with Boomer last year. The therapy dog may only have three legs, but he brings endless joy to patients and staff. Boomer’s origin story…
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How the Local Community Banded Together to Save Treetops Kitty Cafe from Closing
Since its opening in 2017, Treetops Kitty Cafe in Kennett Square has been a sanctuary for misfit cats and a place for humans to enjoy the company of affectionate and soothing feline friends over a cup of coffee, writes Richard Gaw for Chester County Press. Treetops is one of Chester County’s leading cat rescues and…
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Urgent Care Center for Pets Opens First Pennsylvania Location in King of Prussia
King of Prussia is now home to PetMedic, a new urgent care center for pets which is aiming to fill the veterinary void in the area, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. PetMedic recently opened its first site in Pennsylvania next to the King of Prussia Mall. The urgent care facility offers care…
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How to Help Save Chester County’s Treetops Kitty Cafe and Rescue from Closing
Treetops Kitty Cafe in Kennett Square is reaching out to the community to help keep their doors open, writes Sheila Watko and Cherise Lynch for NBC 10 Philadelphia. The Chester County nonprofit’s mission is to rescue “misfit” cats – seniors, those with disabilities and medical needs, and those otherwise unwanted. Since its opening in 2017,…
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Coffee and Kitties Available at These Two Chester County Cat Cafes
Pennsylvania luckily has 20 cat cafes around the state for coffee and cat lovers to visit, including two in Chester County, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone. Whether you enjoy lounging around with kitties and a good cup of coffee or are looking to find a forever furry friend, these cat cafes are rescues whose…
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Injured Kitten Rescued from Coatesville Home Now Adopted
Dozens of animals living in extremely poor conditions were rescued last month from a Coatesville home, including a duct-taped kitten missing a leg. Now some of them, including Roo the kitten are adopted to loving homes, writes Cherise Lynch for NBC 10 Philadelphia. When she was found, Roo was just about a month old and…
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Chester County’s Kentucky Derby Winner Bites One of His Fans – To Her Delight
Smarty Jones, the Kentucky Derby winner born at Fairthorne Farm in Chester County, recently bit one of his biggest fans, but there were no hard feelings in the end, writes Rini Jeffers for USA Today. Rini Jeffers visited him at his barn, and she could not hide her excitement at meeting him. It was a…
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Longtime Brandywine Valley SPCA Shelter Pups Find Their Forever Homes After Months of Waiting
Two longtime shelter pups were recently adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA, writes Cherise Lynch for NBC 10 Philadelphia. Shelter residents, Chocolate and Jay, have been picked by their forever families. Before their adoption, Chocolate had spent 556 days at the Georgetown campus and Jay had spent 250 days at the West Chester campus. “We…
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New Cat Cafe Gets Its Claws in Spring City
Cat and coffee lovers, get ready! Craig’s Cat Cafe is preparing to sink its claws into Spring City, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. To be located at 11 Bridge Street, Craig’s Cat Cafe will have on-site foster cats up for adoption, coffee, and waffles for guests. There is no set opening date, but the owners…
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Treetops Kitty Cafe is the Purr-fect Spot to Grab a Cappuccino and Rescue a New Friend
Treetops Kitty Cafe in Kennett Square is the perfect spot for coffee, tea, and cat lovers, reports Sheila Watko for NBC10 Philadelphia. Treetops is a rescue that pulls most of their cats from over-crowded shelters or intercepts them on their way there. Customers at Treetops Kitty Cafe can sit back and relax with a nice…
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This Phoenixville Nurse Took in Her Homeless Patient’s Dog While He Received Medical Care
Michelle Lombardi, a nurse at Phoenixville Hospital, is receiving recognition from her workplace and the community for her exceptional care for a patient, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. Lombardi is an ICU nurse and was recently faced with a harrowing and unfortunate situation: her patient was homeless, in need of medical care, and didn’t have…
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Meet the Heroic Dog Who Saved a Philadelphia Neighborhood From A Gas Leak, Potential Explosion
A 4-year-old husky named Kobe is being called a hero after he saved a neighborhood from a gas leak that could have led to an explosion, writes Kelli Bender for People. The dog started digging a large hole in the front of his Philadelphia home. As the hole grew bigger, Kobe’s owner, Chanel Bell, started…
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