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(A dog up for adoption from the Pennsylvania SPCA gives health care workers at HUP a way to reduce stress, for a few moments at least. Credit: John McDevitt)

SPCA Dogs Bring Welcome Stress-Free Moments To Local Hospital Workers

These are therapy dogs of sorts for the caregivers who deal with high-stress situations every day and even experience the trauma of losing a patient from time to time.

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PSPCA: 15 Cats Rescued From Squalid Conditions Inside Philadelphia Home

Officers with the Pennsylvania SPCA rescued over a dozen cats Wednesday afternoon that were reportedly living in filthy conditions.

2013/06/12

SPCA Rescues At Least 5 Dogs From Suspected Dog Fighting Ring In Philadelphia

The Pennsylvania SPCA says they busted a dog fighting ring Saturday in the Lawndale neighborhood of Philadelphia.

2013/05/11

PSPCA: Kitten Set On Fire Found In Kensington

The Pennsylvania SPCA is asking for the public’s help regarding a kitten found Thursday that appears to have been intentionally set on fire.

2013/04/25

Pa. SPCA: Disheartening Week For Animal Lovers

Cases of animal cruelty in the Delaware Valley have been in the headlines over the past week and are a big concern for the Pennsylvania SPCA.

2013/02/24

Dog Found Frozen To Death In North Philly

Philadelphia Humane Society Law Enforcement officers are searching a property where a dog was left outside overnight and froze to death.

2013/01/27

Cat Rescued In Dramatic Fashion By PECO Worker

After a dramatic rescue, a cat that was stuck high on a telephone pole for four days is headed to a better life.

2012/09/12

Five Starving Dogs Rescued From Southwest Philadelphia Home

On Wednesday, the SPCA searched a home on the 1900 block of South Redfield Street, where they found five emaciated dogs.

2012/08/30

PA SPCA Humane Law Enforcement Officers Equipped With Bullet Proof Vests

Pennsylvania SPCA Humane Law Enforcement Officers got a much needed gift on Thursday — custom fitted bullet proof vests.

2012/06/28

Reward Offered For Information On Death Of Dog Set On Fire In Germantown

A young female pit bull set on fire Sunday in Germantown has now died.

2012/06/25

(A horse found tied to a fence last year in North Philadelphia.)

Malnourished Horses Being Nursed Back To Health At Bucks County Animal Rescue Ranch

The two abandoned, malnourished horses found in North Philadelphia on Wednesday are now being cared for by a Bucks County animal rescue.

2012/06/14

Malnourished Horses Found Tied To Fence In North Philadelphia

Officers with the Pennsylvania SPCA are investigating the discovery of two malnourished horses that were found tied to a fence in Philadelphia early Wednesday morning.

2012/06/13

(One of the puppies currently in the custody of the PSPCA that are being offered for adoption.)

SPCA Puts Puppies Rescued From Alleged Dogfighting Ring Up For Adoption

Nine puppies rescued from an alleged dog fighting and breeding operation in Kensington over the weekend are now up for adoption.

2012/02/28

Best Places To Adopt Puppies In Philadelphia

This Valentine’s Day, share your life with a new puppy.

2012/02/10

Puppy Bowl contestant at fuse Studios on January 27, 2012 in New York City. (Credit: Cindy Ord/Getty Images)

Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl VIII To Feature Puppies From Pennsylvania SPCA

Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl VIII will air on Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. The national broadcast puts the spotlight on adopting animals from shelters. Several puppies from the Philadelphia area are featured in the program.

2012/02/03