news July 2, 2009

Dr. Ravi Murarka Returns to Medical Director Post

Philadelphia, July 2, 2009—The Pennsylvania SPCA today announced that Dr. Ravi Murarka will return to his post as Medical Director, effective July 7, 2009. Dr. Murarka joined the PSPCA in June of 1992 and left in March of... Read More >

news June 9, 2009

URGENT Appeal to the Public: Foster Homes Needed

The Pennsylvania SPCA (PSPCA) is making an urgent appeal to the community to provide foster homes for our dogs in need. The Animal Care & Control Team shelter (111 W. Hunting Park Avenue) and the PSPCA Adoption Center (350... Read More >

news June 5, 2009

The Pennsylvania SPCA is Open for Adoptions and Ho

Philadelphia, June 5, 2009— As of today, June 5, 2009, dog adoptions have resumed at the Pennsylvania SPCA (PSPCA) located at 350 E. Erie Avenue and the Rutherford Memorial Animal Hospital has reopened. The PSPCA’s two... Read More >

news June 3, 2009

Pennsylvania SPCA Confirms Cause of Illness at She

Philadelphia, June 3, 2009—This afternoon the Pennsylvania SPCA (PSPCA) received test results from the Department of Pathobiology at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn) confirming the cause of... Read More >

news June 2, 2009

Philadelphia Man Faces 66 Counts of Animal Cruelty

Philadelphia, June 2, 2009-On Sunday, May 31, the Pennsylvania SPCA (PSPCA) Humane Law Enforcement team seized 19 Pit Bulls from a house located at 923 Wynnewood Road in the Overbrook neighborhood of Philadelphia. The... Read More >

news June 1, 2009

Shelters Report Isolated Cases of Canine Illness

Philadelphia, June 1, 2009—The Pennsylvania SPCA (PSPCA) and the Animal Care & Control Team (ACCT) have reported isolated cases of severe canine illness resulting in six (6) deaths in their shelters, respectively located at... Read More >

news May 28, 2009

Summer Safety Tips from the PSPCA

The Dog Days of Summer are just around the corner. The Pennsylvania SPCA (PSPCA) offers the following tips to keep your hot dogs and cool cats safe as the weather heats up. Before you head to your vacation destination,... Read More >

news May 28, 2009

June is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month

Flip, a one-and-a-half year old, was rescued by humane law officers from a home where he wasn’t being given the love and care he needed and deserves. Eight-year old August was surrendered because the people she called family... Read More >

news May 26, 2009

PSPCA Announces New Chief Executive Officer

Philadelphia, PA (May 26, 2009) – The Pennsylvania SPCA is pleased to announce the hiring of their new Chief Executive Officer - Susan Cosby. Former Executive Director of the Animal Welfare Association (AWA) of Voorhees,... Read More >

news May 20, 2009

PSPCA Danville Adoption Branch to Host Food Bank

Danville, May 20, 2009— The PSPCA is committed to helping all animals in need, especially during times of economic struggle. To further that mission, the PSPCA’s Danville Adoption Branch will host a food bank on Sunday, May... Read More >

news May 19, 2009

Investigation Results in Arrest of Dog Fighter

A call to the PSPCA's animal cruelty reporting hotline has led to the arrest of a previously convicted dog fighter. On Saturday, May 16, PSPCA humane law enforcement officers were called to a dogfight in progress on the... Read More >

news May 18, 2009

PSPCA Announces 11 New Canine Good Citizens

Philadelphia, May 18, 2009—On May 11, the Pennsylvania SPCA (PSPCA) hosted the Canine Good Citizen® (CGC) exam at our Philadelphia Adoption Center and we are pleased to announce that 11 dogs passed with flying colors. This... Read More >

news April 28, 2009

“Stars” of Animal Cops Looking for New Homes

Dogs featured on Animal Planet program available for adoption at the PSPCA The first week of May is designated as Be Kind to Animals Week. Animals that need a little extra kindness are waiting at the Pennsylvania SPCA’s... Read More >

news April 15, 2009

Keep Mom and Babies Together for Babies’ Sake

You didn’t get your dog or cat spayed, she got out and now she’s had a litter. You want to keep the mother, but not the babies, so you drop off the days’ old animals to the local shelter. After all, they have staff,... Read More >

news April 10, 2009

Make a Difference--Be a PSPCA Foster Volunteer!

Spring is here and that means kitten season has started. In the coming weeks, the PSPCA will see an increase in the number of pregnant cats and kittens that enter its shelters. The PSPCA needs foster volunteers to help... Read More >

news April 6, 2009

PSPCA Clinic ER Open Seven Days a Week

It’s 7 p.m. and your dog is suddenly limping and yelping in pain. He’s obviously experiencing intense discomfort, but your veterinarian’s office is closed for the day. Where do you go to help your canine companion? Thanks... Read More >

news February 25, 2009

PSPCA Opens Food Bank for Animal Guardians in Need

The PSPCA is committed to helping all animals in need, whether it be those in need of new homes or medical treatment at its low cost animal hospital. To further that mission, the PSPCA is launching a biweekly food... Read More >

news February 23, 2009

Danville Branch Offers Low-Cost Spay and Neuter

Danville, February 23, 2009— Spay Day USA is Tuesday, February 24, 2009. The Pennsylvania SPCA’s Danville Adoption Branch reminds all pet owners to prevent unwanted litters by having their pets spayed or neutered. Each... Read More >

news February 11, 2009

Older Dogs Rule

PSPCA is the temporary home of many “senior” companions like 10-year old Westminster champ When 10-year old Sussex spaniel Stump was named “Best in Show” at Westminster, he proved something that staff at the PSPCA already... Read More >

news February 6, 2009

PSPCA Animal Care and Control Team Status Update

Numbers Show Animals Receiving Better Care than Ever Since taking over the City of Philadelphia’s animal control contract on January 1, the Animal Care and Control Team Powered by the PSPCA (ACCT), has made major... Read More >