Sumo, style, and Samoyeds: Japanese Street Festival takes over Pennsylvania Avenue
Over 40,000 people were expected to attend the 64th annual Sakura Matsuri Japanese Street Festival hosted by The…
‘The perfect balance’: Pitt students find companionship through pets
When Anna Lozito, a junior biology major, moved off campus, she knew she wanted to adopt a cat…
Couple face charges after allegedly leaving 7 dogs behind
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Seven dogs, one crate, no food, and no water: That is the condition…
Pittsburgh canine wellness fair helps dogs stay healthy
IMMENSELY GRATEFUL FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY FOR US TO CORGIS. ALL DOGS ARE WELCOME AT FREE CANINE WELLNESS FAIR.…
Deceased yellow Labrador retriever found in ditch in Armstrong County
Humane police officers are asking for the public’s help in identifying the person responsible for shooting and killing…
Shih Tzu mix rescued from support beam for SEPTA’s Market-Frankford Line
A small dog was rescued from support beams on the Market-Frankford Line tracks in West Philadelphia on Sunday…
Rescue dogs to join Pittsburgh-area urban search team | Local News
Dogs trained to sniff out people trapped in rubble are coming to Southwestern Pennsylvania for the first time…
ACCT to enforce new ban on unlicensed dog breeding in Philadelphia
In three months, the Animal Care and Control Team of Philadelphia will start enforcing a newly approved three-year…
Philadelphia Council approves bill calling for hold on dog breeding
The ACCT Philadelphia shelter is not a “no kill” shelter, meaning sometimes animals are euthanized because of capacity…
Philly considers banning unlicensed dog breeding for three years to help overcrowded shelters
A temporary ban on unlicensed dog breeding and sales is being considered by City Council as a way…
Slushy wet sidewalks could spell trouble for dogs
On a chilly wet day in mid January, Angela and Karl Wagner were out walking their 4-year-old Samoyed…
Philadelphia researchers train dogs to detect “silent killer” canine cancer
There is new hope in the fight against a devastating cancer in dogs that is often deadly. Researchers…