Phillies Pup Rally
Come on out to the Phillies “Pup Rally” on Sunday, March 24th from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Schuylkill River Park, (located at Taney and Pine Sts., just west of 26th St). Show-off you and your pup’s Phillies spirit at this family-friendly event held in partnership with the Pennsylvania SPCA and Friends of Schuylkill … Continue Reading
St. Pitty’s Day Celebration at Del Co SPCA
Come to The Delaware County SPCA’s annual St. Pitty’s Day celebration of all things Pit Bull – being held THIS weekend – from 12-7 pm on Saturday, March 23rd, and 12-4pm on Sunday, March 24th. It will be a weekend-long celebration of all things Pit Bull!, including: • A bake sale • Cookout with hot dogs … Continue Reading
Two Dewclaws Up for Nutrident
Eddie observed Pet Dental Health Month with a cleaning! He hates February. Let’s face it, it’s almost impossible to brush dog’s teeth and the vet insists cleanings are safe, healthy and important for a healthy mouth. Eddie would disagree. I had to drag him into the vet’s office and practically shove him into the kennel. All … Continue Reading
How Far Should I Go?
Now that we have the technology veterinarians are inadvertently forcing pet owners to answer two unpleasant questions, “How much is my pet worth to me?” and ultimately, “How far should I go?”
Embark on Pet Health – Sergeant
You can help Sergeant donate one of these Pet Health Kits by heading over the the Pledge Site and signing up – each pledge will trigger the donation of a Sergeant’s Pet Health Kit, which with the help of American Humane Association, will be sent to one of the millions of animals waiting for their forever homes at local shelters nationwide.
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Pet Food Recall Alert!
In the month of March there have been a ton of pet food and pet treat recalls – is yours on the list?
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Give a Little Bit: Tips for First-Time Volunteers
While today’s oppressive gloominess may seem to suggest otherwise, springtime is set to arrive next week! With the fresh baby grass and first buds blooming typically comes a new crop of volunteers to area shelters. One of the most important roles a volunteer plays is that of a playmate; someone to initiate walks, toss a … Continue Reading
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Come On Get Happy – The Case of the Mondays Edition
Feeling a bit bleary-eyed this afternoon? Those sixty minutes of sleep we skipped might make for a raging case of the Mondays, so to combat your catatonia, here’s a special Monday edition of Come On Get Happy! On Friday, PAWS reached their $2,500 fundraising goal to renovate the dog play yards at the Spay/Neuter and … Continue Reading
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Vick Trains New Dog at PetSmart
Yesterday, the internet was on fire with reports that Michael Vick was seen taking his new dog to PetSmart for training classes. People are now calling for a boycott of PetSmart. Here’s why I think that’s just ridiculous.
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Why Does My Dog Hump?
*Names and breeds have been changed for privacy Three weeks ago, I met Charlie* the French Bulldog* for the first time. His owners called me, telling me they had a dominance problem and that their dog was humping things. Mostly pillows and stuffed animals; but the family’s concern came when Charlie humped their daughter’s friend … Continue Reading
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