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Animal Remains Discovered In Pennypack Park In NE Philadelphia

Pennsylvania SPCA officers were called out to Pennypack Park Saturday after animal remains were discovered.

2012/01/28

(The cast of "Philly Undercover." Credit: Pa. SPCA)

Philadelphia’s Undercover Animal Cops Get National TV Show

The fight against animal cruelty in Philadelphia is getting national exposure in a cable TV show airing Monday evenings at 9 pm.

2012/01/16

Police Discover Suspected Illegal Breeding Operation In Olney

Police executed a warrant late Thursday at the home on the 4800 block of N. 8th Street in the Olney section of the city, where they discovered eighteen adult dogs and eight puppies.

2011/12/23

Owner Of Abandoned Horse Identified, Charged

Following several good tips from the public, the Pennsylvania SPCA identified the owner of the malnourished horse that was abandoned in Hunting Park.

2011/12/01

Chester County SPCA Issues Warning After String Of Brutal Cat Attacks

Animal welfare officials in Chester County are urging cat owners to keep their pets inside after several incidents of feline abuse.

2011/11/26

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SPCA Officials Say Keep A Close Eye On Your Cat As Halloween Approaches

SPCA officials in Chester County are asking cat owners to keep their animals indoors as officials investigate three separate incidents of animal cruelty.

2011/10/26

Delaware County SPCA Takes Custody Of Several Neglected Cats, Dogs Inside Brookhaven Home

Delaware County SPCA officials took custody of several cats and dogs they say were neglected in a Brookhaven home.

2011/10/06

Woman Finds Dead, Mutilated Cats Near Her Coatesville, Pa. Home

The Chester County SPCA is asking for the public’s help in finding who is responsible for maiming, killing and dumping several kittens at a home in Coatesville.

2011/09/29

Quakertown Man Accused Of Shooting Dog 32 Times With Pellet Gun

A Quakertown, Bucks County man is facing misdemeanor animal cruelty charges for allegedly shooting his dog last week on the grounds of the Doylestown Country Club.

2011/08/01

Alligator, Iguanas And Turtles Discovered In ‘Strange’ S. Philadelphia Hoarding Case

No one on the 900 block of Shunk Street could have imagined the strange case of animal hoarding that was uncovered Tuesday evening in South Philadelphia.

2011/07/26

Dog Tied To Car & Dragged For More Than 500 Feet, Officials Investigate Cruelty

Authorities in Bucks County are investigating another case of possible animal cruelty.

2011/07/14

Chase And Jen Utley Dedicate ‘Kindness To Animals’ Mural In North Philadelphia

Phillies second basemen Chase Utley and his wife, Jen, have helped dedicate a “Kindness to Animals” themed mural in North Philadelphia, with the help of students from the Pratt Elementary School.

2011/06/12

SPCA: Dead Animal Found In Bridesburg Park Is Not A Dog

The SPCA says, based on results of forensic tests, the animal was a severely decomposed raccoon that was dead before being placed in the tree.

2011/06/03

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SPCA Rescues Animals From Frigid Weather

The Pennsylvania SPCA says they receive five to 10 cats and dogs each week that have been left out in the frigid temperatures and need food and medical attention.

2011/01/23