Pets
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Seven-Member Team Performs Unusual Surgery to Help Chester County Puppy with Chronic Pain
A seven-member team performed an unusual surgery to help Chelsea, a pup living in a Chester County foster home, learn what it is like to live without pain, writes Rita Giordano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Despite being in pain most of her life, the 9-month-old Great Pyrenees rescue has a strong spirit and will even…
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Cochranville Terrier Wins Best in Show at National Dog Show
Stache, a proud and confident Sealyham Terrier from Cochranville, won Best In Show at this year’s prestigious National Dog Show presented by Purina held at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, according to a staff report from The Daily Local News. The pooch, who is the second-ranked Terrier and twelfth-ranked All-Breed show dog in…
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Wall Street Journal: Perkasie ‘Pet Psychic’ Charges $550 to Talk to Your Fur Babies
Perkasie resident Nikki Vasconez is a former lawyer turned pet communicator who charges $550 for a session where she ‘talks’ to your pets for 90 minutes, writes Katherine Bindley for The Wall Street Journal. And her services are in high demand – she boasts a wait list of over 7,600 people. Vasconez started her animal…
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Despite Calamity That Befell It Last Year, This Kitty Cafe Stands as an Oasis for Cats, People
Nearly a year after a devastating flood caused huge damage to its premises, Treetops Kitty Cafe in Kennett Square is still standing as a unique oasis for both cats and people, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. The nonprofit, which was founded in 2017, currently houses more than a dozen older cats and provides…
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National Dog Show Coming Back to Greater Philadelphia Expo Center for Thanksgiving
The National Dog Show – a Thanksgiving Day tradition for those who are not big football fans – will return to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks this Thanksgiving, writes Ashleigh Durden for the World News Era. The show will once again be hosted by John O’Hurley and David Frei, and will air on…
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Halloween Cat Safety 101: Expert Advice from a University of Pennsylvania-Educated Veterinarian
A University of Pennsylvania-educated veterinarian has advice on how to keep your pet cat safe this Halloween, on ModernCat. Dressing your feline in a costume might be cute for Instagram but most fur-babies find them irritating, writes Dr. Liz Bales. These sneaky creatures might try to slink and slide out of a costume but…
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Chester County Doctor Prescribes Patient a Unique Treatment for Her Health: Get a Cat
Pulmonologist Earl D. King, a Chester County native who now lives and practices in Virginia, is going viral after prescribing his patient who is going through a rough time a rather unique cure, writes Emily Bloch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Robin Sipe was surprised when she looked at the instructions from King, her longtime doctor,…
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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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Husky Who Stopped Traffic on I-95 Brought Back Safely to Bucks County Pet Center
A young Husky called Enzo, the four-legged escape artist who stopped traffic at rush hour on I-95 on Friday, had to be rescued once again and brought back to a Bucks County pet center after he took off on Sunday, writes Liam Price for the Philly Burbs. The pup first made the news when the…
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‘Delco Dawgs’ Suspends Medical Care for Dogs Due to Lack of Funds
Delco Dawgs is on a mission to leave no dog behind, but the all-volunteer nonprofit group is at a crisis point because it can no longer afford to pay for medical treatment and care of the animals, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6ABC. Jill Speckman of Drexel Hill started Delco Dawgs after leaving a successful 25-year…
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Pancakes and Kittens? Unlikely Duo Found at Black Cat Cafe in Devon
The Black Cat Cafe in Devon has a noble and unique purpose: it aims to help as many cats and kittens as possible find their forever homes, writes Natalie Jason for 6ABC. The cafe is owned by the nonprofit PALS, or Pet Adoption and Lifecare Society, which is part of a private shelter with a…
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Coatesville Couple’s Pampered Pooch Has Anything But ‘Ruff’ Life
The “child” of Coatesville couple Sherry Tran and Ray Cruz who has his own bedroom, bathroom, and snack bar, is none other than their 3-year-old mini Bernedoodle, Oliver, writes Erin Keller for the New York Post. Tran and Cruz moved from a small apartment to a four-bedroom home that allowed them to renovate a room…
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Rare Twin Foals Grow Stronger at New Bolton Center in Kennett Square
The twin foals who surprised Cara Klothe, a Grand Prix dressage rider and breeder in Lehigh Valley, spent the first ten days of their lives growing stronger at University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center in Kennett Square, writes Hannah Sherk for The Chronicle of the Horse. Klothe was diligent in ensuring that the pregnancy of…
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Over 1,000 Furry Friends Hoping for Forever Home During Brandywine Valley SPCA Mega Adoption
More than 1,000 four-legged friends will be hoping to find their forever home this weekend during the Brandywine Valley SPCA Mega Adoption Event that will take place at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks, reports FOX29 Philadelphia. This will be the West Chester-based organization’s 11th Mega Adoption Event. Families looking to add a furry…
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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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Brandywine Valley SPCA’s Longest Resident Dog Gets Forever Home
Brandywine Valley SPCA’s longest resident dog, King, has finally been adopted and is heading to his forever home after 563 days at the shelter, writes Mallory Metzner for WRDE. King’s new owner, Sarah, had been following the pooch’s story for a while. After grieving the loss of her beloved dog, she was finally ready to…
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The Last of Hopkins: Two Holstein Cows Reminder of Former Dairy Farm in Kennett Square
Mother and daughter Holsteins are the last reminders of the eight-decade-long dairy farm operation at the Hopkins Farm in Kennett Square, writes Chris Flood for the Cape Gazette. Stephanie and Rob Heslep, who own the farm, sold their 1,000 cows. However, the couple decided to keep the two Holsteins named Pita and PJ to enjoy…
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Malvern Residents Save Goslings from Storm Drain in Great Valley Corporate Center
Three lucky goslings are safely back with their parents after they wandered into a storm drain at Great Valley Corporate Center in Malvern, writes Michael P. Rellahan for The Daily Local News. The three baby geese were saved by a group of quick-thinking Malvern residents. Alex Melnikov and his wife Anastasiia Melnikova, along with their…
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