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Jan Carabeo and Carol Erickson discuss the historical evolution of the human bond with dogs and how that history could explain why dogs favor baby talk.
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Jan Carabeo and Carol Erickson discuss the historical evolution of the human bond with dogs and how that history could explain why dogs favor baby talk.
The Philadelphia area is experiencing its first heat wave as July 4th celebrations approach making it a double whammy for pet owners.
Horses can make 17 facial movements -- which is at least three more than our relatives, the chimpanzees, and just 10 less than humans.
The shelter has 20 cats available for adoption as of Tuesday.
Voting is underway for America's top dog. A dog from Bucks County is among contestants for the 2018 American Humane Hero Dog Awards.
The Pennsylvania SPCA has partnered with North Shore Animal League America to host the 2018 Tour for Life on Sunday, March 11.
A 2nd grade class in Wayne recently underwent a project to show off the different jobs dogs can have.
You may have noticed your dog twitching or whining in their sleep, and you may be tempted to wake them up.
In this week's Pet Project, Carol Erickson and Jan Carabeo discuss some tips for walking your dog.
Melissa Levy with PAWS says for Valentine's Day this year you could make a special donation to show some love to a homeless pet of your choice.
The Camden County Animal Shelter is the only open admission animal shelter in the region to achieve a 92 percent save rate for dogs and 91 percent save rate for cats.
In this week's CBS3 Pet Project, Carol Erickson and Jan Carabeo talk about some of the local rescue dogs at the PSPCA who have really defied the odds.
The effort is focused on saving the lives of healthy, treatable animals that end up in city shelters.
If it's too cold for you to be outside, it's also too cold for your pets to be outside.
Sam's Hope delivers meals for the pets of the low-income, disabled and homebound elderly in Bucks, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties.
Over the past two days, the Brandywine Valley SPCA hosted the tri-state area's largest pet adoption event at the 23rd Street Armory in Center City.
The holidays are always a popular time for adopting a pet.
Over 100 dogs were flown into the Delaware Valley on Saturday to be adopted.
From a can of pet food to something as simple as an empty paper towel roll, every little thing helps.
Philadelphia Flyers Shayne Gostisbehere and The GhostBear Foundation will host the Pennsylvania SPCA "Yappy Hour."
The Noah's Ark Rescue Project and Sanctuary says the staff at the Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center is happy with the progress 6-month-old Josephine is making.
The so-called CBD oil is non-psycho-active, which means it will not get your family dog high.
ViaGen has been cloning livestock for more than 15 years. Then two years ago, they starting cloning pets.
An expert explains that there are holiday inspired treats that you can make for dogs and cats to keep them occupied at gatherings.
This is a big time of year for travel, and many people do not want to leave their pets at home for the holidays.
Alex Smalley has a two-shot lead in the PGA Championship.
Dozens of people gathered for the 2nd annual Delaware County Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Festival.
Thousands of people across the country came together Saturday to remember the lives of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
Cristopher Sánchez struck out a career-high 13 and earned his second career shutout as the Philadelphia Phillies blanked the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-0.
The PGA Championship has bumped up its prize fund by $1.5 million.
About 100 officers responded to the King of Prussia Mall on Saturday after a crowd tried to enter the mall and the Swatch store.
Alex Smalley has a two-shot lead in the PGA Championship.
Dozens of people gathered for the 2nd annual Delaware County Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Festival.
Thousands of people across the country came together Saturday to remember the lives of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
Cristopher Sánchez struck out a career-high 13 and earned his second career shutout as the Philadelphia Phillies blanked the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-0.
Dozens of people gathered for the 2nd annual Delaware County Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Festival.
The PGA Championship has bumped up its prize fund by $1.5 million.
About 100 officers responded to the King of Prussia Mall on Saturday after a crowd tried to enter the mall and the Swatch store.
Two people were injured after a shooting in a McDonald's parking lot in Allentown Friday night, police say.
The PGA Championship isn't just drawing crowds to the course, it's bringing a surge of business to communities across Delaware County.
Thousands of people across the country came together Saturday to remember the lives of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
The PrideFest parade Saturday will cross state lines, starting in Lambertville and ending in New Hope, where a full festival celebrates the reason for the season.
A recent college graduate in New Jersey is warning others to look for these red flags after she received a fake job offer.
As the Delaware Valley happily leaves a snowy winter behind, many can hardly wait to hit the Jersey Shore for Memorial Day weekend.
For the first time ever, the World Cup final will host a Super Bowl-style halftime show, with megawatt headliners Madonna, Shakira and BTS.
A Delaware man is in custody after he barricaded himself and started a fire inside a Wawa store on Limestone Road, police say.
A New Castle County, Delaware, refinery is starting repairs that could increase its sulfur dioxide emissions levels past permitted limits.
At 108 years old, Susan Young Browne still exercises, drives and visits the Dover, Delaware, senior center she's been a member of for more than 50 years.
Delaware State University students are taking off from Chandelle Airport in Dover as they work to become future Army aviators.
Crews were called out to the 2000 block of North Harrison Street for a reported blaze at a three-story building.
NAMI Montgomery County is hosting a mental health awareness and fundraising walk for the organization's free mental health programs.
The head of the World Health Organization says "our work is not over" to contain hantavirus after evacuations from a cruise ship hit by a deadly outbreak of the illness.
Doctors in New Jersey say an illness known as CHS that affects cannabis users is on the rise.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club is a huge boost for Pottstown, Pennsylvania-based Lessen the Loads.
Bars and restaurants in Newtown Square are gearing up for an influx of customers as the 2026 PGA Championship is here.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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A Delaware woman died in a multi-vehicle crash on I-95 in South Philadelphia Tuesday night while her 4-year-old daughter was in the backseat, state police said.
A serious crash in Hainesport, New Jersey, forced Route 38 to close Thursday night.
The ramp from Front Street to northbound I-95 and the ramp from southbound I-95 to Front Street will reopen the afternoon of May 8 until the morning of May 11.
Breeze Airways launched its first flights out of Atlantic City International Airport just days after Spirit Airlines shut down suddenly.
The sudden shutdown of Spirit Airlines is having an outsized impact on Atlantic City International Airport, where the budget carrier accounted for about 75% of all flights.
Alex Smalley has a two-shot lead in the PGA Championship.
Cristopher Sánchez struck out a career-high 13 and earned his second career shutout as the Philadelphia Phillies blanked the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-0.
The PGA Championship has bumped up its prize fund by $1.5 million.
Kyle Schwarber is on a hot streak and so are the Philadelphia Phillies.
Kyle Schwarber hit his majors-leading 19th and 20th home runs of the season and Philadelphia rallied past Pittsburgh 11-9 in 10 innings.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Call Your Mother, a Washington D.C. based bagel and deli chain, now has the keys to Metropolitan's Rittenhouse Square location.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
As the third round of the PGA CHampionship wraps up, it's hard to not notice the chants from Eagles fans in attendance. Ryan Hughes reports.
Dozens of people gathered for the 2nd annual Delaware County Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Festival.
Thousands of people across the country came together Saturday to remember the lives of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau. Madeleine Wright reports.
Would you pay more for a basketball card than a starter home? Collectors snagged these rare Kobe Bryant basketball cards from Heritage Auctions for over $600,000 apiece this weekend.
A beautiful day for a game of golf — Ray Strickland reports from Aronimink Golf Club as Day 3 of the PGA Championship gets underway.