PSPCA investigating video of woman pouring bleach on food for stray cats
The Pennsylvania SPCA is investigating a report that a woman poured bleach on a community food source for stray cats.
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The Pennsylvania SPCA is investigating a report that a woman poured bleach on a community food source for stray cats.
Are you looking to strengthen the bond with your cat? On today's Pet Project, we have some dos and don'ts to help keep your kitty purring. Animal advocate Carol Erickson has tips on the simple things you can do — and avoid — to build trust and keep your feline happy and healthy.
More than 25 cats and kittens rescued from a Bristol Township, Pennsylvania, home are now in the care of the Bucks County SPCA.
The Bucks County SPCA says it rescued cats that were living in a filthy warehouse. A nonprofit owner is now being charged with animal cruelty and neglect.
They're super cute, but they could come with some health conditions. Here's what you need to know before you adopt a trendy cat with folded ears or a smushed face. Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson explains in this week's edition of Pet Project.
A new survey conducted by the University of Texas at Austin polled the public about which type of pet they preferred and then asked the participants to disclose some of their personality traits. Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson reveals what the findings said about these pet parents.
With every school bus that rolls down the street, pets are left behind after a summer of stimulation, often causing pet depression.
You might think you know your own pet very well, but how much do you know about their species? Did you know that cats are the only mammals that do not taste sweetness? Or that they're also nearsighted, but their peripheral and night vision is far better than humans. Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson is enlightening us on this week's Pet Project with some fun feline facts.
Also known as "Artie," Artemis the cat had been missing from his South Philadelphia home after two teenage boys picked him up.
Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson tells us about new research that shows there might be benefits to having your dog sleep with you at night.
Can cats and dogs eat turkey and other Thanksgiving foods? Here's what experts say about what is safe and not.
PSPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson shares some tips for helping kittens adjust to living in a new home and adapt to your schedule in this week's Pet Project.
ACCT Philly and BISSELL Pet Foundation think now is a great time to find a new furry companion. The “Empty the Shelter" campaign starts Tuesday and runs through Oct. 15. Adoption fees are just $10 for any dog, cat or critter. The $10 fee also applies to all the animals in foster care.
Think your cat might be having problems with pain or anxiety? Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson explains which signs and symptoms might indicate your cat is under stress.
A Lansdale community is honoring the memory of a beloved local legend, Charlie the Cat, who they say was the heartbeat of White's Road Park after his owners had to put him down following an injury.
The cats are at an adoption center in South Philadelphia after being rescued from a SEPTA station.
An adventurous cat and her litter of kittens will live to tell the “tail.”. They were rescued from a SEPTA station at 63rd Street on the Market-Frankford Line. Two SEPTA employees found one kitten in the ceiling on Monday and the next day, two more kittens and the mother were found inside a wall..
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.
A new mobile health unit in Pennsylvania provides health care for cats, dogs and people. Health reporter Stephanie Stahl has the details.
It's the age-old question: Are cats or dogs smarter? It's a tough question to answer.
PSPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson shares the latest research about the age-old question: Are cats or dogs smarter?
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.
717 dogs and 415 cats were adopted during the event hosted by the Brandywine Valley SPCA.
Over 1,000 animals will be looking for their forever homes at the country's largest pet adoption event this weekend!
Just a few nights out of the shelter in a foster home can increase pups' chances of getting adopted, research shows.
Officer Kristen Yeager was en route to a call in her patrol vehicle when she crashed in Earl Township on Friday night.
Saturday, while bright and sunny, will be around 10 degrees cooler than it was on Friday.
The future of a Delaware County charity football game is in question after a large fight forced officials to shut the game down Thursday night.
Teen in custody after a hit-and-run in Northeast Philadelphia hospitalized five people including four young children Friday evening.
A fire tore through an ice cream truck at at Penn Treaty Park Friday afternoon, leaving the driver with minor burns, emergency officials say.
Officer Kristen Yeager was en route to a call in her patrol vehicle when she crashed in Earl Township on Friday night.
Saturday, while bright and sunny, will be around 10 degrees cooler than it was on Friday.
The future of a Delaware County charity football game is in question after a large fight forced officials to shut the game down Thursday night.
In an effort to ease the flow of traffic around the 2026 Roots Picnic in Philadelphia, organizers unveiled a map of multiple lots surrounding the Belmont Plateau.
Teen in custody after a hit-and-run in Northeast Philadelphia hospitalized five people including four young children Friday evening.
Officer Kristen Yeager was en route to a call in her patrol vehicle when she crashed in Earl Township on Friday night.
The future of a Delaware County charity football game is in question after a large fight forced officials to shut the game down Thursday night.
Teen in custody after a hit-and-run in Northeast Philadelphia hospitalized five people including four young children Friday evening.
A fire tore through an ice cream truck at at Penn Treaty Park Friday afternoon, leaving the driver with minor burns, emergency officials say.
The Sixers are reportedly hiring Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Mike Gansey as the team's president of basketball operations, sources say.
A 12-year-old boy in South Jersey is fighting for his life after being hit with a baseball in the neck earlier this week.
This weekend's rare blue moon may be visible in the Philadelphia area this Saturday and Sunday.
Farm Truck Brewing and CBS News Philadelphia are collaborating on a new beer for the summer called Breaking Brews.
A trip to the Jersey Shore is getting more expensive, and that could put more travelers at risk. Here are red flags to look for this summer.
Crews responded to a fire at a Camden scrap yard that has been the source of multiple fires that spewed foul-smelling smoke around the region.
Delaware State Police's Homicide Unit is investigating the death of a 10-year-old girl found in her bedroom in Smyrna.
This weekend's rare blue moon may be visible in the Philadelphia area this Saturday and Sunday.
Now that the 2026 U.S. Men's National Team soccer roster is out, here's a look at the Philly ties across the lineup.
Families turned to indoor activities such as shopping, visiting museums and bowling on Monday in the Philadelphia area.
Just a week after a fire destroyed the Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, its congregation now has a temporary place to worship.
The FDA approved an inhaled needle-free insulin and a Delaware County teenager was part of the four year clinical trial.
ChristianaCare is preparing to open its first microhospital in Delaware County, a $51 million facility in Aston designed to help address the region's healthcare gaps following the collapse of Crozer Health.
Shakirah Duckett sees promising results from a clinical trial three years after her lung cancer diagnosis.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
A former Eagles cheerleader is honored for her work as her husband's caregiver after his diagnosis with early-onset Alzheimer's disease.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency because freezing temperatures this spring damaged crops at local farms.
A police pursuit that started in Philadelphia's Kensington section ended with a car fire along I-95 Friday afternoon, sources said.
SEPTA's board voted to approve its annual service plan Thursday, including the transit authority's first-ever comprehensive bus redesign.
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.
SEPTA launched its first-ever digital real-time arrival display Wednesday at the bus stop at Broad Street and Oregon Avenue.
Organizers say they want FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
The Sixers are reportedly hiring Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Mike Gansey as the team's president of basketball operations, sources say.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey has plenty to celebrate this year and can now add one of the biggest milestones of all: becoming a girl dad.
The Phillies' Bryce Harper's unique toothbrushing technique is a viral sensation, but experts don't recommend it.
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.
"LUZIA" showcases Mexican culture under the Big Top at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks through June 7.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Patti LaBelle said she's "having fun living it down" as the legendary singer marks her 82nd birthday.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
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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.
Saturday is a little on the cooler side, with a breeze and plenty of sunshine before warmer temperatures return to the Philadelphia region next week. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the latest forecast.
Kristen Yeager, a Central Berks County police officer, was killed in a crash in Earl Township, Pennsylvania, on Friday night.
Saturday will feel noticeably cooler than Friday in the wake of a surface cold front that will come through dry overnight. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Saturday will feel noticeably cooler than Friday in the wake of a surface cold front that will come through dry overnight. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
An 18-year-old is in custody after a hit-and-run in Northeast Philadelphia hospitalized five people including four young children Friday evening, police say. Ross DiMattei reports.