Pets
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The Lincoln Center: Animal Assisted Therapy: (Part 2)
In a previous article, I shared about the benefits of animal-assisted therapy, but another question I sometimes hear is “What is the certification process like?” We need more therapy dogs and people who are willing to train them, but sometimes the process is daunting. Today, I wanted to share how my dog, Stella, became certified,…
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‘We Welcome Everyone’: Cemetery in Frazer Now Allows Families to Be Buried with Their Pets
Philadelphia Memorial Park in Frazer now allows families and pets to be buried together at the cemetery’s newly introduced Saint Francis section, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6ABC. Since 1929, the cemetery has offered final resting places, including a regular pet cemetery, a mausoleum, a veteran section, and a community columbarium for cremated remains. “As a non-sectarian…
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Divine Intervention: Emaciated Dog Found Tied to Tree on Path to Recovery at Animal Rescue in Chester Springs
After a concerned citizen recently noticed an abandoned dog tied to a tree, Main Line Animal Rescue in Chester Springs took him in and has been preparing him for adoption, writes Jennifer Heller for 6ABC. Rescuers named the pit bull mix Hal, short for Hallelujah. They said he is around three or four years old…
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Animal Rescue in Chester Springs Overwhelmed with the Return of Pets Adopted During Pandemic
Phoenix Animal Rescue in Chester Springs is among the many shelters that are currently overwhelmed by pets that families bought or adopted during the pandemic and are now giving up en masse, writes Rita Giordano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “It’s hard right now,” said Marta Gambone of Phoenix Animal Rescue. Pet rescues and shelters take…
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Enjoy a Day Outside with Your Four-Legged Friend at These Popular Dog Parks in Chester County
If you’re looking for a great place to let your pooch run free as you both enjoy a breath of fresh air, there are several dog parks in Chester County that have you covered, writes Tori Bissonette for Main Line Today. Lloyd Park in Downingtown is a large public park that offers plenty of open…
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Bird Flu Found in East Marlborough Township
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus, otherwise known as bird flu, has been detected in a wild bald eagle found dead in East Marlborough Township. This marks the first detection of HPAI H5N1 in birds within the commonwealth since the virus was first identified in North America in December 2021. HPAI has impacted domestic or…
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Toughkenamon Florist Shares the Beauty of Flower Power with Generous Donation Inspired by Her Late Friend
Maria Navarrete-Olvera, the owner of Zena Florist in Toughkenamon, shared Valentine’s Day joy with a gift to Greenmore Farm Animal Rescue in West Grove, writes Jen Samuel for the Daily Local News. “Flowers do bring a lot of happiness to people,” said Navarrete-Olvera. Navarrete-Olvera donated a percentage of the shop’s Valentine’s Day profits to the…
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Fur-Real: Philadelphia Ranks Among Nation’s Top 10 Pet-Friendly Cities
Pet lovers, rejoice. According to a new study by delivery service platform My Baggage, Philadelphia is one of the nation’s top 10 pet-friendly cities, writes Claudia Dimuro for Penn Live. To determine the best cities to live in with your four-legged companions, My Baggage examined data from Yelp and TripAdvisor on various aspects of owning…
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Animal Rescue in Chester Springs Works to Ensure That Puppies with Heartworm Don’t Lead to Heartbreak
Main Line Animal Rescue in Chester Springs has partnered with the BISSELL Pet Foundation to help puppies diagnosed with heartworm disease. Matteo Iadonisi of 6ABC reported the treatment, a vital key to increasing the dogs’ adoptability. The goal of the rescue organization’s Healing Heartworm program is to rescue 100 dogs by the end of this…
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Claws and Effect: Pawsome Dog Training with Military Values by King of Prussia’s David Shade
David Shade is an award-winning dog trainer based in King of Prussia. He served in the Army for four years as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division. While serving a tour overseas in Afghanistan, he was awarded The Purple Heart. When he came back home, he had some emotional and physical wounds that he…
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