Study finds that dogs mirror their behavior with kids| Pet Project

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Many pet owners share a special bond with their furry friends, and a study has found that children and dogs make a very special pairing. Oregon State University published a study that found that dogs synchronize their behavior with children and their adult caregivers. As the animal advocate of Pennsylvania SPCA Carol … Read more

Pet Project: Expensive pet food may not actually be worth it, according to experts

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Do you have to spend more to get the quality food you need for your pet’s health? According to veterinary experts, the answer is not necessarily. As Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson explains, the higher price of premium pet food brands doesn’t necessarily mean the nutritional value is better. It is … Read more

Pet Project: PSPCA hosting adoption event for long-term shelter dogs

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – While some shelter dogs find their forever homes right away, others may spend weeks, months or even years waiting to be adopted. To help some of its longtime residents find their perfect family, the Pennsylvania SPCA hosts a “Lonely Hearts Club” adoption event. on Monday, February. 19 from noon to 6:30 pm … Read more

Front Street Animal Shelter’s free pet adoption for holidays is almost over

Bring on the bells and wag your tail, Front Street Animal Shelter is waiving adoption fees before Christmas. Families can still adopt a furry friend for free at Front Street Animal Shelter until December 23rd. The shelter launched its campaign out of necessity, announcing at the beginning of December that they were beyond the maximum … Read more

Miami-Dade Animal Services puts out plea for pet adoption as shelters reach ‘critical capacity’

WEST KENDALL – Pet Services of Miami-Dade put in a prayer to the community saying they are in “critical capacity”. They have almost 1,000 animals in their shelters. “Our capacity is 350 dogs, we’re at 800 dogs this week,” said Shelter Services Director Annette Jose about the Doral facility. That impacts the attention and care … Read more