NJ animal shelter offering "BOGO" cat adoptions this weekend
The South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter is offering a deal on cat and kitten adoptions, trying to get their over 600 cats into forever homes.
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The South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter is offering a deal on cat and kitten adoptions, trying to get their over 600 cats into forever homes.
Items that contain zinc can be especially dangerous if licked or ingested by dogs. Animal advocate Carol Erickson explains the signs and symptoms of potential zinc toxicity.
Dogs typically jump to express excitement and joy, but that doesn't mean people always like it. Animal advocate Carol Erickson explains how to get your dog to stop jumping once you walk inside.
One month after pausing dog adoptions due to a statewide kennel cough outbreak, Delaware has lifted all restrictions and is once again allowing dogs to move in and out of the state.
For dogs, panting is their way of sweating, but there are other reasons your dog might be panting that don't have to do with warm weather.
A New Jersey woman's selfless act of kindness led her to open Marty's Place Dog Sanctuary, a place for senior dogs to live out their final golden years.
While on average cats live just to be nearly 12 years old, a study says certain behaviors can shorten the lifespan of our feline companions. Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson explains.
It can be frustrating for owners when dogs ignore their commands. Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson explains why your dog might have a tough time listening to you.
The Humane Society of Atlantic County is looking for a person they believe has dumped four dogs at their Atlantic City shelter in the middle of the night.
The Humane Society of Atlantic County is looking for a man they believe has repeatedly dumped dogs at their shelter. In a Facebook post, the HSAC shared surveillance video that shows one instance of a man walking over to the shelter and tossing a dog over the fence.
Tigers once owned by Joe Exotic, of Netflix's "Tiger King" fame, had to learn "how to be a tiger" when they were brought to The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Colorado.
Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson explains how pet owners can help their adult dogs learn to socialize with kids, adults, or other furry friends.
It's normal for cats to scratch, but it's not ideal for furniture to become a scratching post. Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson shares some tips to discourage cats from scratching your stuff.
Over 1,000 animals will be looking for their forever homes at the country's largest pet adoption event this weekend!
To clear the shelter and find animals their forever homes, ACCT Philly is offering $10 donations as part of the BISSEL Pet Foundation's nationwide Empty the Shelters campaign.
Want to strengthen the bond you have with your cat? Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson says you'll want to work on positive associations.
Beacon Animal Rescue in Cape May County said Barstool founder Dave Portnoy is sending the organization a donation to cover the cost of replacing their septic tank.
Animal rescue workers responding to an unrelated call stumbled upon nearly 200 guinea pigs living in makeshift pens. The South Jersey Animal Shelter is in need of supplies and donations to help care for the dozens of animals.
The suspect was charged with aggravated cruelty and two misdemeanor counts of cruelty and neglect in connection with allegedly amputating a 1.5 pound kitten's leg.
The New Jersey Department of Environment Protection is building wildlife tunnels underneath roadways to help save wildlife statewide.
Just a few nights out of the shelter in a foster home can increase pups' chances of getting adopted, research shows.
The gray seal pups come down looking for food, but they can encounter obstacles like getting entangled in trash or simply not knowing how to feed themselves.
On Feb. 15, a female gray seal entangled in plastic wrap from a case of water bottles was found stranded in Beach Haven, New Jersey.
Pups from the Philadelphia area and Virginia stopped by CBS Philadelphia Thursday to say hi ahead of the Puppy Bowl XX.
Dominic, Vanessa, Bertie, Small Ed and Sasha, all from the Philadelphia area, will be compete on Team Ruff or Team Fluff during Puppy Bowl XX.
New reward announced seven years after Susan Ledyard's body was recovered from the Brandywine River.
SEPTA is investigating after an officer was captured on video shoving a man in Kensington.
A Jenkintown man is facing federal charges after he pretended to be an FBI agent at a Philadelphia supermarket.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
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New reward announced seven years after Susan Ledyard's body was recovered from the Brandywine River.
SEPTA is investigating after an officer was captured on video shoving a man in Kensington.
A Jenkintown man is facing federal charges after he pretended to be an FBI agent at a Philadelphia supermarket.
The five cases are all in Kent County among people who are not vaccinated and one is in the hospital, health officials said.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
SEPTA is investigating after an officer was captured on video shoving a man in Kensington.
A Jenkintown man is facing federal charges after he pretended to be an FBI agent at a Philadelphia supermarket.
The 2026 Independence Day Regatta begins Friday morning with the championship final scheduled for Sunday afternoon.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is giving up on its plan to use two Pennsylvania warehouses to hold thousands of people.
Dr. Kirti Chopra, who allegedly put patients at risk with unsanitary practices in her dental office, is allowed to reopen.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
A South Jersey nonprofit that helps provide food and essentials to those in need said they had to temporarily close because they ran out of food.
Fellowship Alliance Chapel has been in the Medford, New Jersey, community for more than 40 years.
A tornado briefly touched down in Cape May Point, New Jersey, during severe weather Tuesday evening.
There were two confirmed tornadoes in northern New Jersey on Tuesday.
New reward announced seven years after Susan Ledyard's body was recovered from the Brandywine River.
The five cases are all in Kent County among people who are not vaccinated and one is in the hospital, health officials said.
Police in Wilmington are increasing patrols after receiving 28 reports of car break-ins and attempted thefts last weekend.
Health officials in Delaware have confirmed the first cases of measles in the state in more than a decade.
Delaware State Police are investigating a death after a man's body was found in a retention pond near Christiana Hospital in Newark.
Dr. Kirti Chopra, who allegedly put patients at risk with unsanitary practices in her dental office, is allowed to reopen.
The five cases are all in Kent County among people who are not vaccinated and one is in the hospital, health officials said.
Health officials in Delaware have confirmed the first cases of measles in the state in more than a decade.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
Pennsylvania is under a statewide Code Purple air quality alert on Friday because of smoke from the wildfires in Canada and Minnesota. But what does that mean?
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
The 2026 Independence Day Regatta begins Friday morning with the championship final scheduled for Sunday afternoon.
Max Muncy hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth inning, as the Dodgers beat the Phillies Wednesday night.
The Philadelphia Union beat the New York Red Bulls 3-1 on Wednesday night for their first win in more than three months.
Max Muncy hit a two-run homer, Justin Wrobleski pitched into the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat Zack Wheeler and the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Trea Turner hit two homers, including the 200th of his career, and drove in five runs, Bryce Harper and Brandon Marsh also went deep and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-7.
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
Will Ferrell stopped in the Philadelphia area Monday to promote his new Netflix comedy series.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Grounds For Sculpture in New Jersey is helping people find wellness in art and nature. CBS News Philadelphia health reporter Stephanie Stahl has more on the healing powers of the property in Hamilton.
It was quiet on the banks of the Schuylkill River on Thursday morning as organizers and city leaders previewed the 2026 Independence Day Regatta. That will quickly change as the weekend approaches. CBS News Philadelphia's Nikki DeMentri reports.
The FBI is intensifying efforts to find the suspected shooter who shot and killed three people during an ambush shooting in Wilmington on March 24.
Seok Joon Lee, of Jenkintown, is facing federal charges after he walked into a Philadelphia supermarket wearing a bulletproof vest and a holstered firearm and pretending to be an FBI agent, officials say.
ICE will no longer try to convert two warehouses into detention centers. After an outcry earlier this year, Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an administrative order that banned homeland security from using water or sewer infrastructure to convert the warehouses.