What to do if your dog has a tick and how to handle it safely
Found a tick on your dog? Here’s what to do right away and what to watch for in the days after.
Found a tick on your dog? Here’s what to do right away and what to watch for in the days after.
Massive sea lion named 'Chonkers' is social media sensation at Pier 39
Rare Steller sea lion nicknamed "Chonkers" has become a social media sensation after taking up residence at Pier 39 for over a month.
Rare Steller sea lion nicknamed "Chonkers" has become a social media sensation after taking up residence at Pier 39 for over a month.
Black bear spotted rummaging through trash in West Vincent Township
Multiple black bear sightings have been reported in West Vincent Township, prompting police to advise residents on safety precautions.
Multiple black bear sightings have been reported in West Vincent Township, prompting police to advise residents on safety precautions.
Tennessee infant killed in dog attack at family home, police say
Police in Portland, Tennessee, are investigating after a 7-month-old girl was killed in a dog attack at her family’s home.
Police in Portland, Tennessee, are investigating after a 7-month-old girl was killed in a dog attack at her family’s home.
Pennsylvania SPCA shares video of person accused of ditching litters of puppies in Old City
"These puppies were left defenseless and completely dependent on the kindness of strangers to survive."
"These puppies were left defenseless and completely dependent on the kindness of strangers to survive."
Supplement for newborn puppies sold nationwide recalled; see the impacted products
Popular puppy milk replacer products are being pulled nationwide. Here’s what pet owners need to know.
Popular puppy milk replacer products are being pulled nationwide. Here’s what pet owners need to know.
Litter of puppies found abandoned in Center City is second in last several months
PSPCA officials said there are six puppies unaccounted for after a litter was found abandoned in Center City.
PSPCA officials said there are six puppies unaccounted for after a litter was found abandoned in Center City.
As marijuana use widens, vets are treating more pets for cannabis poisoning
As marijuana use increases in the U.S. and more states legalize the drug, veterinary clinics are seeing a big uptick in pets with cannabis toxicity.
As marijuana use increases in the U.S. and more states legalize the drug, veterinary clinics are seeing a big uptick in pets with cannabis toxicity.
Hippos connected to Pablo Escobar face culling in Colombia
Dozens of hippos who descended from the ones brought to Colombia by onetime drug kingpin Pablo Escobar will be killed as the South American nation looks to control its population.
Dozens of hippos who descended from the ones brought to Colombia by onetime drug kingpin Pablo Escobar will be killed as the South American nation looks to control its population.
IUCN Red List: Emperor penguins and Antarctic fur seals added to endangered list
One of the Antarctic’s most well-known and beloved animals is at the brink of extinction, and environmentalists are calling it a "stark warning" of the threat of climate change.
One of the Antarctic’s most well-known and beloved animals is at the brink of extinction, and environmentalists are calling it a "stark warning" of the threat of climate change.
Fire in Eastampton Twp. kills nearly a dozen dogs, destroys home
A fire in Eastampton Township, Burlington County, resulted in the deaths of nearly a dozen dogs and the destruction of a home.
A fire in Eastampton Township, Burlington County, resulted in the deaths of nearly a dozen dogs and the destruction of a home.
Dog shot during Chester rampage faces surgery as BVSPCA seeks donation
The Chester community is supporting a family dog named Diamond, who was critically injured during a violent incident that left three people dead, as she undergoes treatment and faces a long recovery.
The Chester community is supporting a family dog named Diamond, who was critically injured during a violent incident that left three people dead, as she undergoes treatment and faces a long recovery.
Sugar the surfing dog, beloved wave-riding champion and therapy hero, dies at 16
Sugar, a beloved surfing dog from California and the first canine inducted into the Surfer’s Hall of Fame, has died at age 16 after battling cancer.
Sugar, a beloved surfing dog from California and the first canine inducted into the Surfer’s Hall of Fame, has died at age 16 after battling cancer.
Dog survives being shot 3 times in own backyard
A family in Kasson-Mantorville is searching for answers and support after their dog, Rival, was shot multiple times while in his own backyard.
A family in Kasson-Mantorville is searching for answers and support after their dog, Rival, was shot multiple times while in his own backyard.
Cat trapped in recliner while dodging vet visit rescued by firefighters in Kansas
A Kansas cat’s attempt to avoid a trip to the vet led to an unexpected rescue after it became trapped inside a reclining chair.
A Kansas cat’s attempt to avoid a trip to the vet led to an unexpected rescue after it became trapped inside a reclining chair.
Most pampered pets in the US: See the top 10 states
A recent analysis compiled data that ranked the states with the most pampered pets in the U.S. See the top 10 states and where they ranked.
A recent analysis compiled data that ranked the states with the most pampered pets in the U.S. See the top 10 states and where they ranked.
Mayfair dog missing for 11 years reunited with owner thanks to microchip
A pitbull named Forty Cal was reunited with his owner, Jourdyn Koviak, 11 years after going missing from Mayfair, thanks to an updated microchip and ACCT Philly.
A pitbull named Forty Cal was reunited with his owner, Jourdyn Koviak, 11 years after going missing from Mayfair, thanks to an updated microchip and ACCT Philly.
America’s 10 most popular dog breeds revealed: See the list
The American Kennel Club’s 2025 rankings highlight the most popular dog breeds in the U.S., with the top spot remaining unchanged for a fourth consecutive year.
The American Kennel Club’s 2025 rankings highlight the most popular dog breeds in the U.S., with the top spot remaining unchanged for a fourth consecutive year.
Norristown dog rescue’s kennel destroyed by storm, halting emergency animal care
A dog rescue in Norristown, run by the nonprofit Philly Bully Team, is seeking help after their emergency kennel was destroyed by a fallen tree during a storm.
A dog rescue in Norristown, run by the nonprofit Philly Bully Team, is seeking help after their emergency kennel was destroyed by a fallen tree during a storm.
Friends horrified after finding and removing snake from Airbnb bed
A group of friends was staying at an Airbnb in the Punta Gorda area when they discovered a snake curled up under the covers.
A group of friends was staying at an Airbnb in the Punta Gorda area when they discovered a snake curled up under the covers.