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Nine Yorkshire terriers peeking from a cluttered North Philadelphia room with warm light from a grimy window and dog beds

Nine Yorkies Rescued After Owner’s Death in North Philly

Jordan M. Lewis December 30, 2025No Comments

At a Glance Nine purebred yorkies rescued from a North Philadelphia home after the owner died. Owner was an illegal breeder with more unaltered dogs...

Eight rescued puppies look up from a faded Target bag in dark grey shopping cart with golden streetlamp light and brick wall

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Eight Newborn Puppies Found in Target Bag Rescued by Local Animal Groups

Sarah L. Montgomery December 21, 2025No Comments

Eight newborn puppies discovered inside a bag in a Target shopping cart in South Philadelphia have been rescued by ACCT Philly and Outcast Rescue,...

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Dog Found in Sealed Box Outside Pennsylvania Shelter Adopted After Rescue

Jordan M. Lewis December 18, 2025No Comments

A dog left abandoned in a sealed box outside a Pennsylvania animal shelter has found a new loving home.\nThe dog, later named Tangi, was found in a...

Dog walking on leash held by hand with Delaware wristband near a Delaware Day festival with red white blue balloons

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PETA Pushes Delaware to Mandate Three Daily Dog Walks

Jordan M. Lewis December 15, 2025No Comments

In Time for Delaware Day In time for Delaware Day on December 7, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has sent a proposal to state...

Reign show dog sits in car with sun through tinted windows and ears folded back wet nose glowing and newspaper report nearby.

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Reign’s Tragic Death Sparks Legal Action and Pet‑Safety Campaign

Jordan M. Lewis December 14, 2025No Comments

In August 2025, a 2‑year‑old show dog named Reign met a tragic end after being left in a hot car. The Tragic Loss Reign was a decorated show dog...

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Abandoned Dog Found in Taped Box, Now Under Care at Pennsylvania SPCA

Jordan M. Lewis December 13, 2025No Comments

A dog was discovered abandoned in a taped-up moving box outside a Pennsylvania SPCA shelter on Tuesday, with temperatures dropping below 30...

Forrest the escaped lab monkey stands triumphantly in a green meadow at Popcorn Park Animal Refuge with warm sunlight and vib

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Rhesus Monkey Named Forrest Escapes Mississippi Crash, Finds New Home in New Jersey

Jordan M. Lewis December 13, 2025No Comments

In late October, a truck carrying 21 rhesus monkeys crashed in Jasper County, Mississippi, sending one monkey named Forrest on an unexpected journey...