Pets

Bernadette Creedon holds a picture of Chase, the pit bull she rescued and took to the Montgomery County SPCA. She was furious when she learned that Chase had been euthanized.

Euthanasia, understaffing, and broken kennels are rampant at Montco’s ultra-wealthy SPCA

Carmen Ronio, 79, its decades-long executive director, and board members spend comparatively little on animal welfare operations, given the nonprofit's $67 million in assets.

The Philadelphia Zoo presents Jambi, a male baby Sumatran orangutan, to the public on Wednesday. He clings to his mother Tua, who birthed him in June.

Pets

Philadelphia Zoo introduces Jambi, the first Sumatran orangutan born there in 15 years

The Dogist, a viral dog photographer with more than 9 million followers, is meeting fur babies in Philly this week. Here's what we know and who he's met so far.

Nation & World

Viral dog photography account the Dogist is in Philly. Here’s what we know.

FILE - This undated photo provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows a blacklegged tick, also known as a deer tick. Another mild winter and other favorable factors likely means the 2024 tick population will be equal to last year or larger, some researchers say. (CDC via AP, File)

Health

Ticks love hot weather, too. How to avoid these common tick diseases.

Toronto Animal Services is rolling out its "Good Dogs, Bad Names" adoption campaign, imploring potential pet parents to re-home — and re-name — the shelter dogs. Names include Danny DeVito, Garlic Bread, Mothball, SHRIMPS SHRIMPS SHRIMPS, and more.

Pets

Euthanasia, understaffing, and broken kennels are rampant at Montco’s ultra-wealthy SPCA

Philadelphia Zoo introduces Jambi, the first Sumatran orangutan born there in 15 years

Viral dog photography account the Dogist is in Philly. Here’s what we know.

Ticks love hot weather, too. How to avoid these common tick diseases.

Toronto animal shelter launches unhinged ‘good dogs, bad names’ adoption campaign