Pennsylvania SPCA has 10 former military and police dogs who need new homes
An effort is underway at the Pennsylvania SPCA to help 10 former military and law enforcement dogs find their forever homes.
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An effort is underway at the Pennsylvania SPCA to help 10 former military and law enforcement dogs find their forever homes.
Warmer weather means dogs are more likely to chew on grass, but is it safe for them to do so?
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.
A study from Oregon State University finds that kids and dogs share a unique bond.
A study from Oregon State University finds that kids and dogs are a very special pairing. It found dogs synchronize their behavior with children and their adult caretakers. Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson has more in this week's Pet Project. __________ Subscribe on YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/CBSPHILLY Follow us on X: @CBSPhiladelphia Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cbsphiladelphia/ Follow us on TikTok: @CBSPhiladelphia Follow us on Instagram: @CBSPhiladelphia
It's National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day! We met a husky named Ranger after the Phillies' Ranger Suarez, a kitten named Meadow and many other adoptable pets at the Voorhees Animal Orphanage. Chandler Lutz reports.
A dog's body language, like a wagging tail, is an important sign in determining how they may be feeling.
Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson has a couple of tips to keep in mind if you're considering adding a furry friend to your family if you already have a dog or a cat at home.
According to veterinary experts, expensive pet food may not be all it's cracked up to be.
The Philadelphia animal shelter ACCT Philly is waiving adoption fees in an attempt to get pets adopted more quickly.
A study from the University of Georgia suggests fostering pets can help reduce the feeling of loneliness in older people.
Helpful tips on how to decode what your dog's bark means
This week ACCT Philly has a special offer: Dogs 40 pounds or larger can be adopted for just $10 starting Monday morning. The Philadelphia shelter needs to make space for a construction project.
ACCT Philly currently has over 100 dogs available for adoption and also takes in 20 to 25 new dogs daily, so the organization is running out of space.
Labrador Retrievers' insatiable appetites have been linked to genetic mutation and health complications.
Understanding a cat's body language is an important tool when interacting with feline friends.
All the dogs available for adoption have been in the PSPCA shelter for more than a year and have a track record of being very good boys and girls.
After being featured on the PSPCA's social media pages and here on CBS News Philadelphia, Leonard the cat was adopted Thursday afternoon.
Leonard the tuxedo cat, who has benign tumors on his face and ears, was adopted Thursday, the PSPCA says.
So to help get dogs into their fur-ever homes, the Pennsylvania SPCA is introducing "Test Drive" at its Philadelphia headquarters, a new foster-to-adopt program for prospective pet parents.
Dogs can use their incredible scent to detect health problems on humans, but according to the Tufts University veterinary school, humans can also use smell to possibly identify our pet's health problems.
Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center in Blackwood, New Jersey, wants to "neuter your ex" to help control the stray pet population in the community.
All dogs were adopted out of the Adams County SPCA shelter after it was completely full.
A pig who gained popularity earlier in December after being rescued off the streets of Philadelphia now has a new home.
A rescued pig now an office pet is looking for his forever home. Let us introduce you to Snoop Hogg.
Prepare for another massive change with temps jumping again in the Philadelphia region. It will be roughly 30 degrees warmer on Friday afternoon than on Thursday.
Patrick Kane scored a pivotal goal in a needed Detroit win in the same building where he scored a Stanley Cup Final winner to lead the Red Wings past the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2.
A shooting in Philadelphia's Francisville neighborhood left a man wounded Thursday, police said.
Archbishop Nelson Perez says he's feeling fine after he fainted during Holy Thursday mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia.
Luigi Mangione's federal interstate stalking trial has been pushed back to November. The move follows a delay in the start of his trial on state charges.
Police say an employee at the Cheltenham Planet Fitness was stabbed by a suspect who had previously been banned from the gym.
Prepare for another massive change with temps jumping again in the Philadelphia region. It will be roughly 30 degrees warmer on Friday afternoon than on Thursday.
Two people, including an off-duty Philly police officer, were injured in a small plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia Wednesday, sources said.
Patrick Kane scored a pivotal goal in a needed Detroit win in the same building where he scored a Stanley Cup Final winner to lead the Red Wings past the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2.
Police believe a 3-year-old boy got hold of a gun and may have accidentally shot himself inside a South Philly home Wednesday.
A shooting in Philadelphia's Francisville neighborhood left a man wounded Thursday, police said.
Archbishop Nelson Perez says he's feeling fine after he fainted during Holy Thursday mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia.
After a harsh winter, potholes are emerging across Philadelphia, frustrating drivers and prompting city officials to push for new solutions.
Police say a father and son in Bensalem each possessed multiple images of child porn on their computer and phone.
Police say an employee at the Cheltenham Planet Fitness was stabbed by a suspect who had previously been banned from the gym.
Officials said access is an issue for many in Burlington County, home to almost half a million residents.
North Wildwood declared an emergency about three weeks ago after a series of winter storms stripped away several feet of sand.
The Michigan Wolverines' star player, Yaxel Lendeborg, graduated from Pennsauken High School in South Jersey.
Police in Washington Township, Gloucester County, say a man stole a tow truck and drove it into oncoming traffic.
Surveillance video released by police shows a man talking with the bus driver and then appearing to punch them on Feb. 21.
Police are investigating what they believe to be human remains, including a skull, found in a wooded area in Wilmington this weekend.
TSA officer and union representative LaShanda Palmer says several members are missing car payments and struggling to care for their families.
Two people were killed and two others were wounded in a shooting in Wilmington Tuesday afternoon, police said.
A 17-year-old is in custody and another person is wanted by police in connection with an armed robbery outside the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
Officials said access is an issue for many in Burlington County, home to almost half a million residents.
Ariana Ugarte is among about 500 children who have had kidney transplants at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
The welcome blast of warm weather is a nice treat for the Philadelphia region, but it's also bringing a big increase in pollen, which will trigger symptoms in people who have spring allergies.
About 35% of adults in a recent study reported getting less sleep than they needed, a habit that can have serious health impacts.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
SEPTA said it has bought 24 used Bombardier Comets railcars from the Montreal public transportation system, Exo.
A plane experiencing a steering issue made an emergency landing at Philadelphia International Airport on Wednesday.
The AI-powered cameras on SEPTA trolleys started rolling last month. Starting April 1, you can get a $51 ticket for violations.
After a long winter, many speed cushions in Philadelphia are in dire need of repair, and some have even damaged car tires.
Starting Sunday, bus service will replace trains between Bridgeport Station and Norristown Transit Center until May 9.
Patrick Kane scored a pivotal goal in a needed Detroit win in the same building where he scored a Stanley Cup Final winner to lead the Red Wings past the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2.
A three-day hockey tradition continues this week in Delaware County as the Finland-USA Exchange kicks off.
Tyson Foerster returns to the Flyers' lineup after missing nearly 50 games with an arm injury as the team continues its playoff push.
Paul George scored a season-high 39 points, and the Philadelphia 76ers overcame Joel Embiid's absence because of an illness in a 153-131 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night.
Justin Crawford and Edmundo Sosa played the heroes Wednesday to deliver the Phillies a 6-5 comeback win over the Nationals.
In Center City, Chris' Jazz Cafe draws crowds each Tuesday through Saturday for live performances. But behind the scenes, another kind of performance unfolds each night.
Philadelphia's renowned restaurant scene has scored seven finalists for the 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
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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.
Bill Kelly says temps in the Philadelphia region will jump to the 70s Friday. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
The peacock was spotted in Lower Moreland Township in the area of Frederick and Robert roads.
John Aytch was able to land a small plane in a Northeast Philadelphia park on Wednesday after its engine lost power.
An employee at a Planet Fitness in Wyncote was stabbed Thursday afternoon by someone who had previously been banned from the gym, according to police.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony launched a new health clinic on wheels in Burlington County, New Jersey, on Thursday.