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Chessie, a 12-year-old boxer mix with the PSPCA, is one of many dogs the agency hopes to find a home for the holidays.

Want a dog just for the holidays? These pets are looking for homes.

Area animal shelters are hoping people will step up and become temporary fosters for homeless animals this holiday season.

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

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.

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

Beatrice Forman

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.

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)

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

Marlene Cimons, Washington Post

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