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Alex, a blind GSD, needs your help!

Alex, a blind GSD, needs your help!

Alex is a handsome blind 6 yr old German shepherd who was living in an isolated and neglectful situation in Ohio.

New Flu Vaccine for Dogs Approved

Department of Agriculture announced that it had approved the first vaccine for the H3N8 dog flu.

PITTSBURGH'S FOUR-LEGGED FOOD DRIVE

Helping Keep Pets At Home

Can You Help Bring Willow to Her New Home?

Willow has a a forever home in the U.S. - we just need to get her off the streets of Rowanda

Please help Home At Last Rescue to save Snowball!

A special dog that touched the hearts of many needs your help

Officials close Lehigh County kennel, seize 250 dogs

Animal welfare officials, acting under a new law, moved in today and shut down a Lehigh County dog breeding kennel with a history of abuse and filthy conditions.

3 Dogs Abandoned in Parking Lot

This morning when I came into work here at the Humane League the first thing I saw was a scared, dirty, matted dog hiding under a bench in our front office.

Wonder-FOAL!

Update to the February Action Alert - 30 Horses in Dire Need

Philadelphia’s Four Legged Food Drive is gearing up

Helping Keep Pets At Home

Adoption Alert: 3 Legged Roxie Needs a Home!

Q: What is black, white, and brown, wiggles when it is happy, and only has three legs?

FDA Approves First Drug to Treat Feline Hyperthyroidism

The Food and Drug Administration announced the approval of Felimazole (methimazole), a new drug for the treatment of hyperthyroidism in cats.

Stumped on a Father's Day Gift?

To be a father is to be a guardian.

Urgent Appeal to the Pennsylvania Community -- Fosters Needed ASAP

The Pennsylvania SPCA (PSPCA) is making an urgent appeal to the community to provide foster homes for our dogs in need.

The Pennsylvania SPCA is Open for Adoptions and Hospital Visits

As of today, June 5, 2009, dog adoptions have resumed at the Pennsylvania SPCA (PSPCA) located at 350 E Erie Avenue and the Rutherford Memorial Animal Hospital has reopened. The PSPCA’s two Philadelphia facilities were temporary closed due to the recent canine deaths caused by Streptococcus zooepidemicus (commonly referred to as "strep zoo"). The organization's cat adoption program has remained open.

Hope for three puppies after they were found in the trash

Update: Sadly, it has been reported that all of the puppies have died of pnuemonia from being exposed to the elements while they were in the trash.

Pennsylvania SPCA Confirms Cause of Illness at Shelters

Streptococcus equi (“Strep Zoo”) Responsible for Recent Canine Deaths

FDA Update: First Drug to Treat Cancer in Dogs Approved

The US Food and Drug Administration today announced the approval of Palladia (toceranib phosphate), the first drug developed specifically for the treatment of cancer in dogs.

Pennsylvania SPCA Seize 19 Dogs from Philadelphia Home; Owner Faces 66 Counts of Animal Cruelty

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Summer Fun can be a Season of terror for pets…

Fireworks and even Thunderstorms can be a terrifying time for some pets.

Bowling Green KY: Over 1,000 intakes in 1 month! MASSIVE EUTHING! Rescues desperately needed!

Transport coming to northeast on 6/6 and shelter is licensed to work with PA rescues.

Rescued Chows Are Headed Home!

We recetly told you about 90 Chow Chows that were seized from a well meaning rescue in East Lampeter Township.

SUPER PET ADOPTION DAY at THE ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL TEAM’S OPERATIONS CENTER

The Animal Care and Control Team powered by the PSPCA (ACCT) will open its Operations Center at 111 W Hunting Park Avenue (Front Street and Hunting Park Avenue) for a Super Pet Adoption Day on Saturday, May 30th.

June is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month


June 6th - Vigil for Philadelphia's Carriage Horses

Please join us for a peaceful protest / vigil on June 6th from 11:00 am to 12:30.

Chow Chow Rescue Closed, 90 Dogs Seized

In cooperation with the Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement, the Humane League of Lancaster County took possession of 90 dogs last evening from 87 Linda Ave in East Lampeter Township.

Summer Pet Safety Tips from the Pennsylvania SPCA

Memorial Day Weekend is almost here and that means the Dog Days of Summer are just around the corner.

Pennsylvania SPCA Announces 11 New Canine Good Citizens®

Animal Farm Foundation Providing $1,050 in Incentive Awards for Pit Bulls

A Little Piece of Heaven!

Just take a look at this gorgeous special needs dog, Bobble.

URGENT: Tell PA Senate to pass HB 39 to protect dogs

In February we told you about an important bill before the Pennsylvania General Assembly that would make it illegal for non-medical personnel to perform invasive surgical procedures - like cesarian sections - on dogs. Sadly, that's not already against the law in PA.

It's a Super Day to Adopt an ACCT Pet!

Looking for a super new dog or cat for your family? The Animal Care and Control Team has wonderful new canine and feline friends of all breeds, ages and sizes looking for loving forever homes.

Canine Good Citizen Test at PSPCA

Show the world how wonderful your dog is by completing the American Kennel Club’s (AKC) Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test.

Best Friends Pennsylvania Steps Out for Arthritis

It was like summer in April, with temperatures set to be in the 90’s in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, but that didn’t discourage the 300+ participants in the 2009 Arthritis Walk…and it didn’t deter Shelli Ebright and Jennifer Warfield, Pennsylvania Ambassadors, from spreading the good news about Best Friends.

It’s Be Kind to Animals Week—Celebrate by Adopting from the PSPCA

PSPCA Adoption Centers are Filled with Animals Waiting for Loving Forever Homes

Lycoming County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty Animals Needs Your Help!

Adopt or foster dogs rescued from local 'busted' breeder.

“Stars” of Animal Cops: Philadelphia Looking for New Homes

Dogs featured on Animal Planet program available for adoption at the PSPCA

Animal Planet Exposes Pennsylvania Puppy Mill

Tune in Monday April 27, 10:00 PM ET/PT

We Love our Human Caregivers, but Mom is Best!

PSPCA warns those whose cats and dogs have had litters to keep mother and babies together for the babies’ sake

Kitten Season is Here — Help the PSPCA by Becoming a Foster Volunteer

Spring is here and that means kitten season has started.

This Saturday, April 11, Peaceful demonstrations against bird stores!


At 76, she has a nose for troubled kennels

Now Helen Smith is expected to provide key testimony against a veterinarian who serves some of Pennsylvania's big dog-breeding kennels and who has been charged with animal cruelty on allegations that he mutilated a puppy's tail.

April is “Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month” – can you help a victim of cruelty in Pennsylvania?

“Hey, you wanna dog? There's one by the dumpster,” someone yelled at Johnny Miceri, the auto mechanic who runs “Johnny's Auto & Truck Repair” at Front and Reed in Pennsport.

Philadelphia Pet Owners Embrace New Law Office’s Focus on Animal Related Cases


'Give the Gift' This Holiday Season

Hate to shop but love to find that perfect holiday gift?

Ratchet is Flying the Friendly Skies

Iraqi dog is coming home to be with his soldier and savior

Why Are We Still Breeding and Buying Pets?

575: A number to remember

"It's Not Cool to Be Cruel" Campaign


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