Pet Project: Fostering dogs can help them get adopted, research shows

Just a few nights out of the shelter in a foster home can increase pups' chances of getting adopted, research shows.

• Mar 10, 2024

PSPCA wants "sweetest cat" Leonard to find a home after potential adopters laugh at health condition

Leonard has Mast cell tumors that are benign but very noticeable - and is keeping people from adopting him according to the Pennsylvania SPCA.

• Feb 15, 2024

Pet Project: New Year's resolutions ideas from your pets

If you dog or cat could help you choose a New Year's resolution, what would they say? Carol Erickson has some ideas.

• Jan 7, 2024

PA animal shelter empties kennels for first time in 47 years: "A true miracle"

The holidays came early for the Adams County SPCA as they cleared the shelter for the first time in 47 years.

• Dec 24, 2023

This Pa. animal shelter is empty for the 1st time in 47 years

All dogs were adopted out of the Adams County SPCA shelter after it was completely full.

• Dec 24, 2023

Pet Project: Are you your cat's favorite human?

Animal advocate Carol Erickson shares tips for understanding your cat's behavior -- and how to tell if you're the favorite.

• Dec 18, 2023

Is it necessary to layer up our pets in the cold weather?

When the temps drop, we layer up and cover everything we possibly can. But what about our pets? Here's what veterinarians say.

• Dec 12, 2023

Pet Project: How pets can help their owners recover from trauma

The human-pet bond was evident this week when hostages were reunited with their dogs.

• Dec 3, 2023

Pet Project: How pets can help their owners cope and recover after experiencing trauma

Animal advocate Carol Erickson explains why it is so important to bond with your pets and how both you and your furry friend will benefit from this relationship.

• Dec 3, 2023

"Large feline" spotted in Pa. park

Aquetong Spring Park in Solebury Township, Bucks County was closed Nov. 29 after someone on the trails spotted a large cat. It's not clear what species the cat is.

• Nov 29, 2023

Pet Project: Here are what scents to avoid if you don't want to trigger your cat

A cat's sense of smell is stronger than you think. What humans can smell from 10 feet away, a cat can smell 140 feet away -- that's half the length of a football field.

• Nov 26, 2023

Pet Project: How strong is a cat's sense of smell?

Cats are often turned off by many scents humans like. Watch the video above to see which scents are a no go for your pet.

• Nov 26, 2023

More than 300 cats and dogs adopted at Philadelphia animal shelter since last week

ACCT Philly says dozens of people stepped up to adopt cats and dogs that were facing euthanasia because of overcrowding.

• Oct 16, 2023

Dozens of pets rescued from Hurricane Idalia available for adoption

West Chester's Brandywine Valley SPCA is giving pets from Florida impacted by Idalia a chance to find a new home.

• Sep 1, 2023

Dog's are a human's best friend -- adopt don't shop!

Many animal rescues throughout the region are waiving or reducing their adoption fees to clear the shelters this weekend.

• Aug 26, 2023

Police trying to ID man accused of abandoning cats, leaving them to die in sealed bin

According to officials, that bin was sealed tight with just one hole in it for air.

• Aug 17, 2023