Pets
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This Parkesburg Black Cat 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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Dogs Rescued from Tornado Pathway in Mississippi Welcomed in West Chester
Brandywine Valley SPCA has welcomed thirteen dogs who were rescued from tornado devastation in Mississippi to its West Chester campus, according to a staff report from The Daily Local News. The dogs were transported from Amory Humane Society, whose shelter suffered huge damage while the animals were still inside. Luckily, no animals were injured. The…
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Check Out the Top 5 Animal Rescues in the West Chester Area
West Chester and the surrounding areas are home to several amazing animal rescues where pet lovers can adopt their new best friends, foster a dog in need, donate, or volunteer their time, writes Marlene Lang for the West Chester Patch. Brandywine Valley SPCA has managed to place over 4,700 animals in loving homes so far…
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Everyone’s Getting into Super Bowl Spirit, Even This Parrot from West Chester
Tallulah, a 13-year-old African gray parrot from West Chester, is just as excited about the Eagles being in the Super Bowl as the rest of us, writes staff from CBS Philadelphia. This special bird is going wild for the Birds, singing the ‘Fly Eagles Fly’ fight song to her owner, Laurie Dilzer. Tallulah also sings…
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Malvern Woman Finds Surprise Visitor in Her Flowerbed
A Malvern woman named Karen recently looked across her yard to see a wet, dirty, and freezing cold dog nestled in the flowerbeds, writes Maeve Dunigan for The Dodo. She brought the pooch a blanket and a bowl of chicken soup before calling Buddha Dog Rescue & Recovery for help. When rescuer Nicole Asher showed…
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Kittens Rescued After Being Abandoned in Kennett Square
Two domesticated kittens, a brother and sister, were discovered in Kennett Square’s Magnolia Court over Thanksgiving, writes Jen Samuel for The Daily Local News. The 6-month-old boy kitten was found around midnight on Black Friday after he was trying to find a warm place to sleep for the night. There was a cardboard box nearby…
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The Philly Area Has Highest Percentage of Cat Owners in Nation
Philadelphians are true animal lovers: while more households own dogs, the Philadelphia metropolitan area has the highest percentage of cat ownership among the 15 largest metro areas across the country, writes Alfred Lubrano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to 2021 U.S. Census figures, 568,000 Philadelphia-area households, or 23 percent, have cats. Seattle is second with…
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Wayne Resident Makes the Most of the Word Mudroom with In-Home Doggy Showers
The pandemic has drastically changed people’s relationship with their homes and how they use their space. Some home-bound owners are coming up with creative ways to transform their mudrooms and laundry rooms into showers for their furry friends. Philadelphia-based designer Lucy O’Brien helped a Wayne client do just that. O’Brien was creating a maximalist-style mudroom…
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Chester County Sheriff’s Office’s Comfort K-9 Demonstrated His Skills in Helping People Reduce Stress
Chester County Sheriff’s Office’s comfort K-9 demonstrated his skills in helping people reduce stress during West Chester Area School District’s Mental Health Share, writes Steven Hoffman for the Chester County Press. Marley, the first United States Police Canine Association-certified police therapy dog in the nation, and his partner Sgt. Janis Pickell joined dozens of resource…
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Brandywine SPCA’s New Delaware Shelter Makes Room for More Animals
West-Chester’s Brandywine Valley SPCA is making waves in New Castle, Delaware. The Copeland Center for Animal Welfare, named in honor of animal advocate Tatiana Copeland, provides more space for animals in need, writes Mark Eichmann for WHYY. This 20,000 square foot building, described as “whimsically designed” features six dog play yards, comfortable lodging, an outdoor…
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New West Chester Establishment the ‘Pawfect’ Place for Your Pooch
If you are looking for the ‘pawfect’ place to truly spoil your dog, the recently opened Salty Paws in West Chester is the spot to go, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. The ice cream bar and bakery is specifically designed for hungry and ice-cream loving dogs, as well as the occasional cat. …
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Three-Legged Husky at East Fallowfield Rescue Looking for a Fur-ever Home
A beautiful blue-eyed husky is up for adoption thanks to the efforts of LaMancha Animal Rescue in East Fallowfield. Nine-month-old Candy is a three-legged pup who was surrendered in June after suffering severe abuse, writes Jen Samuel for Daily Local News. An adoption center Derwood, Maryland took in this poor pup back in June.…
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WSJ: West Chester Veterinarian Adopts Senior Dogs to Live Their Best Lives in Her ‘Fountain of Youth’ Home
West Chester veterinarian Amy Kidd only adopts senior dogs and provides them with a loving and comfortable environment where they can spend their twilight years happily, writes Sydney Page for the Washington Post. Most recently, she adopted Netty, a mixed pit bull who was dropped off at Pennsylvania SPCA by her owners of 12 years with…
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These Local Pet-Friendly Restaurants Allow You to Dine Out with Your Four-Legged Companion
Many local restaurants that have opened their patios for outdoor dining during summer months are happy to welcome leashed pets and even offer special pet menus so that both you and your pooch can fully enjoy your dining out experience, writes Gina Mullen for County Lines Magazine. One such restaurant is Appetites on Main, a…
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West Chester Pilot with Passion for Animal Advocacy Boosts Devotion for Animal Air Rescues
West Chester airline pilot Erin Mariah Murphy has been flying planes since she was a teenager, but that is not her only passion, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6ABC. “By trade I’m an airline pilot, but by passion, I am an animal advocate,” she said. Murphy adopted rescue dog Zeke, who was originally taken from a…
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Brave Corgi Survives for Days After Being Shot in Head, Finds Refuge at Animal Rescue in Phoenixville
Brave little corgi Arthur managed to survive for days on his own after being shot in the head before finding refuge and care at the Pennsylvania SPCA affiliate Main Line Animal Rescue in Phoenixville, writes Stephanie Farr for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The pooch was found on a family farm in Lancaster County and brought to…
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West Chester Pet Rescue to Welcome Beagles Liberated from Virginia Breeding, Research Facility
Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester is the first in the region to step up and help some of the thousands of beagles that were rescued from an Envigo breeding and research facility in Central Virginia earlier this month, writes John McDevitt for the KYW Newsradio. The Humane Society of the United States is currently…
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Families Find Their Dream Pets and Animals Head to ‘Furever’ Homes at Brandywine Valley SPCA Event
Scores of cats and dogs found their forever homes during the Brandywine Valley SPCA’s mega adoption event held recently in West Chester and other locations, writes Dave Kinchen for FOX 29. Among the lucky pooches that were adopted during the day when the adoption fee was reduced to $35 is a German Shepherd mix puppy. …
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