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Delaware County Building New Animal Shelter
Delaware County is building a new million dollar animal shelter across from its Emergency Services Training Center in Darby Township. It’s meant to replace the county SPCA which, after December 31st, will no longer pick up stray dogs and cats in 49 municipalities.
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.
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.
Delaware County Devising ‘Plan B’ To Deal With Strays
The SPCA extended its deadline for helping communities with strays until year’s end when it was thought a new shelter and operator would be in place in Darby. But that is not going to happen, according to Tom Judge, Junior
SPCA Concerned About Euthanasia Provision In NJ Spay And Neuter Bill
The bill grants greater leeway for shelters in deciding whether and when to put an animal down. An SPCA spokesman says any early call on that front should be made by a veterinarian, not a shelter staffer.
15 Cats Taken From Elderly Animal Hoarder In Frankford
The two story home on Granite Street smelled so bad, neighbors complained constantly.
29 Cats Rescued, 17 Dead In Another Hoarding Case In Philadelphia
The PSPCA is investigating yet another case of animal hoarding in Southwest Philadelphia.
After Hoarding Cases, Pennsylvania SPCA At Maximum Capacity
Nearly every space possible is being used, but despite their best efforts the staff at the Pennsylvania SPCA is struggling, many animals could be euthanized if no homes are found.
Puppy Found Hanging In New Jersey, $3,000 Reward Offered
The dog’s name was Lily and she was just four months old. Her death was first deemed an accident but turned out to be something more sinister and criminal. That’s according to investigators with the New Jersey State S.P.C.A.
Delco SPCA Will Continue To Take In Strays Until End Of 2011
Under a recent extension agreement, the Delaware County SPCA will continue to take in stray animals until the end of the year.
Dog Beaten With Chain In Upper Darby, Owner Facing Animal Cruelty Charges
A man is in prison after admitting to beat a pit-bull with a heavy chain in Delaware County.
SPCA Returning To Site Of South Philadelphia Cat Hoarding Case
SPCA crews will be returning to a filth-infested South Philadelphia home, today, to resume the search for cats they believe are living in the debris. And this time, they’re bringing traps.
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.
Officers Investigating Act Of Animal Cruelty In Northeast Philadelphia Park
The Pennsylvania SPCA is investigating a horrific act of dog abuse in Northeast Philadelphia.
Delaware County Towns Developing Plans To Handle Stray Animals Without SPCA
Most localities in Delaware County have one month to find someone to handle stray animals, because the SPCA is getting out of that business.
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