2024 PHILLY Pet Pages

SHE SNORES MORE THAN I DO, BUT I STILL LOVE MY HUMAN.

We are THRILLED to be back with a NEW issue, NEW website and NEW events! We can’t stress this enough: our success belongs to our amazing advertising Partners – many which have been with us since day one along with many brand new Partners we are welcoming with this issue. We are forever grateful for their loyalty and continued support.

A huge shout out to YOU, our passionate community of Pet Lovers, for supporting our advertisers. Now more than ever it’s critical to support our local businesses. Together you make it possible for us to continue to bring you PHILLY Pet Pages while helping even more homeless pets in our area.

What’s NEW!

PhillyPetPages.com - NEW website and online directory allows you to search by name, category, county, 'near me' features & more - the most advanced directory for pet resources in the region.

What you can always expect in print & online:

• A to Z directory for all your pet’s needs.

• Informative articles from our trusted Partners.

• Pet friendly rentals, café’s, restaurants, breweries & more.

• Adoption events, expos & fundraisers we sponsor and attend all year!

GREETINGS Pet Lovers

• Our extensive network of rescues, shelters, SPCA’s & animal welfare partners.

• Always active - and very passionatesocial media community.

• Enhanced mobile site so you can find everything you need on the go.

• Oh, and the most hilarious pet stuff in the Delaware Valley…and the WORLD!

The Tail End:

We consider it an honor and a privilege to serve our Partners, loyal fans and new friends! Our growing print, online and social communities are passionate about their pets...and we are passionate about being their #1 Trusted Pet Services Directory since 2009.

Chairman EMERITUS

Canine Executive Officer

CEO, FSD, CGS

Former Shelter Dog / Canine Good Citizen

Louie’s Legacy:

As a former shelter dog Louie knew how important it was to help his friends find their forever home. PHILLY Pet Pages remains dedicated to making that happen by providing FREE listings to rescues & shelters to make it easier for his homeless pals to get lucky…just like he did!

LOUIE

PHILLY Pet Pages

P. O. Box 16116

Philadelphia, PA 19114-0116

215.632.7442

Publisher/Editor: Jayne M. Peyton

Graphic Artist: Kasia Gądek

PHILLY Pet Pages sponsors and attends many events throughout the year. We have assisted in helping hundreds of homeless pets find their forever homes and we look forward to helping even more!

Excellent Service. Exceptional Skill.

Extraordinary

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2nd

Aardvark Animal Hospital

Central

“In order to keep a true perspective of one’s importance, everyone should have a dog that will worship him and a cat that will ignore him.”

— Derek Bruce

Animal

Animedic Veterinary Hospital 102-104 Jamestown Ave, Phila PA 267.297.7950

Ark

BluePearl

“Dogs teach us a very important lesson in life: The mail man is not to be trusted.”

— Sian Ford

BluePearl Pet Hospital - Langhorne 2010 Cabot Blvd W Ste D, Langhorne PA 215.750.2774

BluePearl Pet Hospital - Levittown 301 Veterans Hwy, Levittown PA

BluePearl

BluePearl

Compassion

Concord Pike Veterinary Hospital

County Line Veterinary Hospital

PA 215.675.0533

Coventry

Doylestown

Low

Fishtown

Emancipet — Low Cost. Big Heart.

Emancipet is a nonprofit on a mission to make veterinary care affordable and accessible to all pet families.

Emancipet operates two low-cost veterinary clinics in northeast Philadelphia - one on Adams Avenue, and one on Roosevelt Boulevard which is located inside the PetSmart retail store.

Our experienced team of licensed veterinarians and trained technicians help your pets stay healthy and happy. Our clinics provide access to preventative care office exams, vaccines/shots, spay/neuter surgeries, other surgeries, and more at low and discounted prices.

Healthy Pet Services, such as office exams, vaccines/shots, and diagnosis/treatment of skin and ear conditions are available on a

walk-in basis at both the Adams Avenue and Roosevelt Blvd clinics. Our clinics are open Monday through Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm.

Spay and neuter and other surgeries are available by appointment only, by calling: 267-774-4901. For a list of services and pricing, please visit: emancipet.org/services

Emancipet is able to offer its low-cost veterinary care services for dogs and cats through the generous support of donors. You can learn more about our mission and story through the voices of our clients, veterinarians and stakeholders in our short film, No Companion Left Behind, available at emancipet.org/documentary.

PROVIDED BY: EMANCIPET

WWW.EMANCIPET.ORG

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How to keep your dogs and cats safe in the car

Pets need to be transported in the family car for short trips, such as a veterinary appointment, or longer trips, such as family vacations. Proper car safety ensures that everyone will enjoy the trip.

Restraint and Positioning

It’s safest to keep pets in the back seat during car travel. A front seat airbag that deploys in a collision can severely harm a pet whether they are in a carrier or not.

There are several ways to reliably restrain a dog or cat in a car. In general, the safest way is in a crate or carrier. However, crates can break or bend during a collision, so it’s important to pick one with high safety ratings. A good resource is the Center For Pet Safety. Other dog restraint devices include harnesses, car seats, or hammocks. These can vary in safety and reliability of tensile strength in straps and buckles. Safety ratings and reviews are helpful when picking a device.

Temperature Safety

It’s vital to keep a safe temperature during car rides. Pets overheat easily as their fur keeps them well insulated, and they have limited sweat glands. Therefore, it’s important to keep the air conditioner running in warm weather, and they should not ride extensively in direct sunlight. Pets should never be left unattended in a closed car when the temperature outside exceeds 60 degrees. The interior of a car heats up quickly and can be extremely harmful or even fatal to pets. During cold weather the heat should be turned on.

Planning Ahead

Pre-existing health issues should be taken

into consideration when deciding if a car ride is safe. While a veterinary visit is important for an ill animal, a lengthy car ride can put a sick pet in danger. Frequent stops are helpful for a dog to take a water break and walk around outside to eliminate, and for a cat to be offered water.

What Not to Do

A pet should not go for a car ride without identification. In the event of an accident, or a door kept open too long, a dog may run away. They should have a collar with ID tag as well as a microchip implanted. Usually a cat will stay in their carrier – so it should be labeled with their information. If a cat is taken out during the ride they should have a collar or harness with ID tag.

A dog should never be able to hang their head out the window during car travel, as they can get injured or fall out of the moving vehicle. Pets should never ride on an owner’s lap. Additionally, a pet should not be fed while the vehicle is moving, as they are at risk of choking.

With proper preparation car rides for dogs and cats can be safe. If an owner is unsure how to proceed, they should contact their veterinarian with questions.

PROVIDED BY: METROPOLITAN VETERINARY ASSOCIATES

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Flowers

Girard Veterinary Clinic 2806 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia PA 215.232.0831

Greene Street Animal Clinic 5523 Greene St, Philadelphia PA 215.849.0117

“It all started when my dog began getting free roll over minutes.”

Hopewell

Indian

Indy

King of Prussia Veterinary Hospital 122 E Beidler Rd, King of Prussia PA 610.265.4313

Liberty Vet Pets

Liberty

Love City Vet

Ludwigs

Main

Media

Morrisville

Mt

Northern

PA 215.923.1838

One Love Veterinary Clinic 5524 Wayne Ave, Philadelphia PA 215.843.5952

Paoli Vetcare 1476 E Lancaster Ave, Paoli PA 610.644.5360

Perkiomen Valley Veterinary

Phoenixville Animal Hospital 1121 W Bridge St, Phoenixville PA 610.935.9071

Pocopson Veterinary Station 2100 W St Rd, West Chester PA 610.793.3200

Queen Village Animal Hospital 323 Bainbridge St, Philadelphia PA 215.925.5753

Rox Falls Vet 5708 Ridge Ave B, Philadelphia PA 267.996.8838

Thorns may hurt you, men desert you, sunlight turn to fog; but you’re never friendless ever, if you have a dog.

— Douglas Malloch

VCA French Creek Veterinary Hospital 1424 Ridge Rd, Pottstown PA 610.469.9700

Viking Veterinary Services 840 Harleysville Pk #1, Harleysville PA 215.256.6001

Washington Ave Animal Hospital 1920 Washington Ave, Philadelphia PA 267.927.4838

Washington Crossing Hospital 1240 Route 532, Washington Xing PA 215.493.5986

Whitelands Animal Hospital 530 Lancaster Ave, Malvern PA 610.644.6996

ANIMAL HOSPITALS

ANIMAL HOSPITALS

Wissahickon Creek Veterinary Hospital 7376 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia PA 215.483.9896

Woodbourne Veterinary Hospital 7501 New Falls Rd, Levittown PA 215.547.9100

Wyncote Animal Hospital 6701 Wyncote Ave, Philadelphia PA 215.224.2764

“Reason number 106 why dogs are smarter than humans: once you leave the litter, you sever contact with your mothers.”

— Jodi Picoult

ANIMAL HOSPITALS · SPECIALTY

Hickory Veterinary & Specialty 2303 Hickory Rd, Plymouth Mtg PA 610.828.3054

METROPOLITAN VETERINARY ASSOCIATES

Excellent Service. Exceptional Skill.

Extraordinary Care.

2626 Van Buren Ave, Norristown PA 610.666.1050 www.Metro-Vet.com

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VRC Veterinary Referral Ctr 340 Lancaster Ave, Malvern PA 610.647.2950

BAKERY

GGC HEALTHY PAWS

All the Best for Your Best Friend!

Natural Dog Treats Made With Love in the USA www.ggchealthypaws.com 609.871.7989

HEALTHY PAWS

(609) 871-7989

SQUAREUP.COM/STORE/GGC-HEALTHY-PAWS

GIGGYBITES BAKERY & MARKETPLACE

Fresh Baked Treats, Store Made Jerky and Dog Birthday Cakes Our Specialty!

Olde Ridge Village, 100 Ridge Rd 4, Chadds Ford PA www.giggybites.com 610.358.DOGS (3647)

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BAKERY

The Bone Appetite 8517 Germantown Ave, Phila PA 215.247.4292

THREE DOG BAKERY – WEST CHESTER

The Original All Natural Dog Bakery!

Celebration cakes & treats made fresh on site. Full line of pet supplies; including food, toys & activity games. Voted Best Pet Supplies of Chester County 2022 & 2023 1502 West Chester Pk, West Chester PA 484.266.0151

www.instagram.com/threedogbakerywc

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BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION

DARE DEVIL DOG TRAINING

Tailored In-Home Programs

Making training stress-free for both dog and owner. info@daredevildogtraining.com

www.daredevildogtraining.com

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INVISIBLE FENCE® BRAND

Invisible Fence® Brand is the pioneer of the pet containment industry, protecting pets since 1973. 21 Plank Ave #212, Paoli PA 610.644.1334

www.invisiblefence.com/dealer/philadelphia

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BLOOD BANK

Mount Laurel Animal Hospital 220 Mt Laurel Rd, Mount Laurel NJ 856.234.7626

Ryan Hospital | 3900 Spruce St | Philadelphia PA 215.746.8911 | www.vet.upenn.edu

Phila Animal Specialty & Emerg 2100 Washington Ave, Philadelphia PA 267.727.3738

Vet Emerg Group 1213 Walnut St, Philadelphia PA 267.876.5801

“We’ve begun to long for the pitter-patter of little feet - so we got a dog - it’s cheaper and you get more feet.”

— Rita Rudner

Experience the Three Dog Bakery™ Difference!

At Three Dog Bakery West Chester, we love dogs and dogs love us! Voted Chester County’s Best Pet Supply Store in 2022 and 2023, we are West Chester’s most PUPular place for dogs!

Locally owned and operated, we specialize in making DROOLicious dog FURiendly PAWstries in our store using simple, all natural ingredients to bake and decorate each made from SCRATCH treat.

With deLEASHious delights like Pupcakes, Woofie Pies, Collie Cannolis, Cookies, and Celebration Cakes, our bakery captures the hearts of pet PAWrents and the tummies of their canine companions. If you are crazy about your dog, you and your dog will be crazy about us!

So, SNIFF out our bakery and FETCH a tasty treat or two from our PAWstry cases today!

THREE DOG BAKERY

Whether you are shopping for food, chews, toys, or treats, Three Dog Bakery West Chester is a WAG worthy experience your pup will BARK about!

PROVIDED BY: THREE DOG BAKERY, WEST CHESTER

1502 WEST CHESTER PIKE, WEST CHESTER, PA 19382 484-266-0151

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Aberdeen Kennels

1951 Hoffmansville Rd, Frederick PA 610.754.7731

Best Friends Pet Care 3914 Pyle Rd, Chadds Ford PA 610.459.2724

The place for healthy and happy dogs. Enrichment Dog Day Care, Boarding, Grooming, Training, Pet Products. 2501 Wharton St, Bldg F, Philadelphia PA www.centralbarkphiladelphia.com

267.861.BARK (2275)

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Coventry Animal Hospital 1620 New Schuylkill Rd, Pottstown PA 610.323.9454

“Life is a series of dogs.”

—

Where best friends play together!

Over 7,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor play space in a supervised cage-free play environment. 90 Rochelle Ave, Philadelphia PA www.lwddaycare.com

267.437.4215

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PABBY’S

Stay, Play & Train... It’s all here at Pabby’s!

101 Stewart Ln, Chalfont PA www.pabbys.com

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215.997.7888

Tiny Miracles Petcare & Farm 696 New Galena Rd, Chalfont PA 215.997.2844

CAT HOSPITALS

Cats Only Veterinary Hospital 1533 DeKalb St, Norristown PA 610.279.2287

Chester County Cat Hospital 108 S High St, West Chester PA 610.701.6369

Le Chat Cat Hospital

840 Penllyn Blue Bell Pk, Blue Bell PA 215.643.6313

The Cat Doctor 535 N 22nd St, Philadelphia PA 215.561.7668

The Cat Hospital of Media 422 E Baltimore Ave, Media PA 610.627.2287

“Did you ever notice that when you blow in a dog’s face he gets mad at you? But when you take him in a car, he sticks his head out the window.”

— Steve Bluestone

DAYCARE

Best Friends Pet Care 3914 Pyle Rd, Chadds Ford PA 610.459.2724

Best Friends Pet Care 1150 Easton Rd, Willow Grove PA 215.659.3441

Karen’s K9 Care

459 Lancaster Ave, Frazer PA 610.725.8973

Pit Stop HQ

838 Christian St, Philadelphia PA 215.944.4010

Tiny Miracles Petcare & Farm 696 New Galena Rd, Chalfont PA 215.997.2844

CENTRAL BARK® WHOLE DOG CARE

The place for healthy and happy dogs.

Enrichment Dog Day Care, Boarding, Grooming, Training, Pet Products. 2501 Wharton St, Bldg F, Philadelphia PA www.centralbarkphiladelphia.com 267.861.BARK (2275)

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CUBBY’S CANINE CASTLE

Where Your Pup Is Royalty!

Best of Montgomery County 2023 1265 DeKalb Pk (Rt 202), Blue Bell PA www.cubbyscaninecastle.com 610.272.0300

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If you’re looking for a place where your dog can exercise, socialize, and have fun, look no further than Little White Dog Doggie Daycare. Over 7,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space including rubber flooring in playrooms. We have small and individualized playgroups and dogs are matched according to temperament, play style and age in one of our four playrooms. This ensures that your dog gets the attention and interaction they need, without being overwhelmed or bored. And we provide more than just free play; we also offer a range of enrichment activities to stimulate your dog’s mind and body.

At LWD your dog is our family. Join the pack today!

PROVIDED BY: LITTLE WHITE DOG DOGGIE DAYCARE

DAYCARE

LITTLE WHITE DOG DOGGIE DAYCARE & BOARDING

Where best friends play together!

Over 7,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor play space in a supervised cage-free play environment. 90 Rochelle Ave, Philadelphia PA www.lwddaycare.com

267.437.4215

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PABBY’S ENRICHMENT CENTER

Stay, Play & Train... It’s all here at Pabby’s!

101 Stewart Ln, Chalfont PA

www.pabbys.com

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WHAT A GOOD DOG

215.997.7888

Boarding, Daycare, Training, Grooming, Swimming and more...

Over 35 years of experience, more than 30,000 dogs. Villanova – Training only. Frazer – All services.

www.whatagooddoginc.com

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610.296.9243

Enrichment Day Care: Doggy Day Care. Reimagined.

At Central Bark we blend socialization, enrichment and exercise to promote a healthy balance of play, learning and rest. We want to share with you why this blend of activities can be crucial for dogs to live healthy and happy lives!

"A tired dog is a good dog". You've likely heard this phrase before, but did you know that it's a bit misleading? There is a fine line when looking at just enough or too much exercise. In part because a dog needs to have energy to make socially healthy choices! When you're overtired after a social event, an intense workout, or a long day of work/travel, inadequate rest means that you're likely less sociable; less likely to seek out social interactions and less tolerant during them. You probably just want some time to chill at home and recover!

To have the best social experience, it's important for dogs to rest throughout the day. Keep in mind it’s healthy for most dogs to get about 12+ hours of sleep each day, with a few more hours spent being awake but inactive or passively engaged (e.g. self-entertaining with toys, self-grooming, observing their environment).

At Central Bark, we have strategically scheduled rest periods throughout the day. This practice is just like nap time for kindergarteners. It fosters appropriate play behaviors, better retention and rehearsal of skills, and healthier bodies. In addition to impacting their social behavior, without adequate rest, dogs, just like people, are more susceptible to physical injury due to decreased coordination and motor control. Our structured rest periods aim to facilitate relaxation and promote positive associations with rest and confinement. That’s why

each dog attending day care receives an enrichment item with a bit of food frozen inside of it. This enrichment item allows dogs to wind down, decreasing heart rate and respiratory rate through the act of licking, which is a self-soothing behavior.

More is not always better! With our small group play model we can prioritize building and practicing useful skills such as recall, sits, stationing, and play pauses, the building blocks for emotionally and socially healthy day care participants. These playgroups are carefully structured, with considerations for the energy level, playstyle, and physical size of each dog in the group, to create the most appropriate social atmosphere possible, prioritizing safety above all else.

Since every dog loves different activities and has the capacity to solve problems and learn tricks, we also have add-on options that stretch their brain, helping to strengthen that powerful organ through dynamic enrichment activities.

Supporting dogs in living their happiest, healthiest lives is our foundation. We delight in seeing new pups blossom into dogs who bound through the front door each week, eager for their day! We require a weekly participation commitment of all our daycare clients. This allows us to get to know every dog’s unique personality, their likes and dislikes, who their best friends are, their favorite games, and their favorite spot to receive petting. By getting to know each dog, we’re not only able to set them up to be successful in our environment, we can also offer tailored recommendations when it comes to grooming, training, and enrichment.

PROVIDED BY: CENTRAL BARK PHILADELPHIA

DOG PARKS

DOG PARKS

Bark Park Montgomery 1130 Camphill Rd, Fort Washington PA

Chester Avenue Dog Park Philadelphia 48th St & Chester Ave, Philadelphia PA

Columbus Square Dog Park Philadelphia 1200 Wharton St, Philadelphia PA

Core Creek Off Leash Dog Park Bucks

Tollgate Rd Entrance, Langhorne PA

Curtis Dog Park Philadelphia Church Rd & Ashbourne Rd, Philadelphia PA

Falls Twp Dog Park

Wheatsheaf Rd, Levittown PA

Bucks

Hartford Park Delaware 260 Gulf Creek Rd, Wayne PA

Horsham Dog Park Montgomery 1013 Horsham Rd in Kohler Park, Horsham PA

Kent Dog Park Delaware 3900 Bridge St, Upper Darby PA

Mario Lanza Park Philadelphia 2nd & Catherine Sts, Philadelphia PA

Market Street Dog Run Philadelphia 1 Delaware Ave, Philadelphia PA

Monk’s Dog Run at Monkiewicz Playground 3201 Richmond St, Philadelphia PA Philadelphia

Montgomery Bark Park Montgomery Bell Run Plaza, Lansdale PA

DOG PARKS

Morrisville Dog Park

S Delmorr & E Philadelphia Ave, Morrisville PA

Bucks

Orianna Hill Dog Park Philadelphia 900 N Orianna St, Philadelphia PA

Palmer Doggie Depot Philadelphia

Big Green Block Park, Philadelphia PA

Penn’s Landing Dog Park Philadelphia 1 N Delaware Ave, Philadelphia PA

Pretzel Park Philadelphia 4300 Silverwood St, Philadelphia PA

Reservoir Dogs Park Chester 600 Franklin Ave, Phoenixville PA

Reynolds Dog Park Montgomery 100 Longford Rd, Oaks PA

Roonie’s Canine Corner Chester Greenhill Dog Park

Pottstown Pk & Greenhill Rd, West Chester PA

Roxborough Dog Park Philadelphia 4125 Mitchell St, Philadelphia PA

Schuylkill River Park Dog Run Philadelphia 25th & Spruce Sts, Philadelphia PA

Seger Park Philadelphia 11th & Lombard Sts, Philadelphia PA

Tucker Dog Park Philadelphia

N Water St & Vine St, Philadelphia PA

Louie’sLounge

Teddy Big Paws

Benny

Rosie

Sonya

Miss Peaches

Willy Sugar

Willow Ty

Bear Ryan Captain Ron RIP

Scruffy RIP

Dexter RIP

Olivia

Oaty

Ozzie

Louie, CEO Chairman Emeritus ∙ Canine Executive Officer ∙ Former Shelter Dog

DOG TRAINING

Tailored In-home programs, making training stress-free for both dog and owner.

Board & Train

Jump-Start Program: Your pup will stay in the comfort of our trainer's home and will receive individualized attention to solve specific issues you experience at home. In this 12-day intensive program, your dog will learn essential skills for day-to-day life.

Dream Dog Program: This program will allow you to confidently walk your dog through crowded streets, hike offleash or play fetch at the park. Enjoy the city with a dog that is walking calmly on leash while attentive to it's owner!

Perfect Pup: This program is ideal for dogs and owners who are dealing with some type of major behavioral issue such as reactivity or aggression.

Boarding

A special perk to our graduates! While you're away, your dog will stay in the comfort of our trainer's home and receive regular training to brush-up on all the skills they learned.

PROVIDED BY: DARE DEVIL DOG TRAINING

DOG TRAINING

BARK BUSTERS OF COLLEGEVILLE

2018 Bark Busters Dog’s Best Friend for Outstanding Community Service Award Winner dogtraining-westmont-chester-pa.com

610.898.3890

DOG TRAINING

DARE DEVIL DOG TRAINING

Tailored In-Home Programs

Making training stress-free for both dog and owner. info@daredevildogtraining.com

www.daredevildogtraining.com

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INVISIBLE FENCE® BRAND

Invisible Fence® Brand is the pioneer of the pet containment industry, protecting pets since 1973. 21 Plank Ave #212, Paoli PA 610.644.1334

www.invisiblefence.com/dealer/philadelphia

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K-9 Training & Behavioral

Philadelphia Metro, Philadelphia PA 215.551.5254

“I had been told that the training procedure with cats was difficult. It’s not. Mine had me trained in two days.”

— Bill Dana

PABBY’S ENRICHMENT CENTER

Stay, Play & Train... It’s all here at Pabby’s!

101 Stewart Ln, Chalfont PA

www.pabbys.com

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THE POSITIVE POOCH

215.997.7888

Small Group Classes, In-Home Training, Behavior Modification. Twenty years experience working with families and their dogs.

www.ThePositivePooch.com

POSITIVE POOCH

CUBBY’S CANINE CASTLE

Best of Montgomery County 2023

Where Your Pup Is Royalty!

1265 DeKalb Pk (Rt 202), Blue Bell PA www.cubbyscaninecastle.com

See our ad on page 19

610.246.3410

WHAT A GOOD DOG

Boarding, Daycare, Training, Grooming, Swimming and more...

Over 35 years of experience, more than 30,000 dogs. Villanova – Training only. Frazer – All services.

www.whatagooddoginc.com

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610.296.9243

610.272.0300

Womens Animal Center

3839 Richlieu Rd, Bensalem PA

215.750.3100

Does your dog REALLY know it’s name?

The foundation of a solid recall (i.e. “Come”) command is for your dog to know and respond to his name. But as owners, we frequently skip an important step. While we start calling the dog by their name, we neglect to do anything to actually add VALUE to their name. So while they may perk their ears up and look at you when you say their name in the house, they completely blow you off when they are out and about in the world and there are far more interesting things going on. Here are some tips on how to make your dog love and respond to their name….

Step 1 – Have a lot of treats handy. While your dog is looking at you, just say their name and give them a treat. Do that many, many, many times. You can easily do this with your dog’s dinner! That bowl full of kibble gives you a great opportunity to do this a hundred times a day. With dog training, it’s all about repetition.

Step 2 – When your dog is facing away from you, say her name. As soon as she turns her head towards you, reward. Again do this many, many times.

Take it outside to your back yard or patio, start over with Step 1. Then move onto Step 2. Remember, dog training is all about repetition. The more times you do this, the better your dog will get.

By the way, while we frequently start with puppies, these same techniques can be used for dogs of any age.

Blue

Blue Pearl - Langhorne 2010 Cabot Blvd, Langhorne PA 215.750.2774

Blue Pearl - Levittown 301 Veterans Hwy, Levittown PA 215.750.7884

Blue Pearl - Philadelphia 1114 S Front St, Philadelphia PA 267.800.1950

Quakertown Veterinary Clinic 2250 N Old Bethlehem Pk Quakertown PA 215.536.6245

Ryan Hospital at Penn 3900 Spruce St, Philadelphia PA 215.746.8387

VRC

EQUINE SERVICES

Paws

NJ

Penn Vet 382 W Street Rd, Kennett Square PA

EVENTS

PAWS MUTT STRUT

Saturday October 5th, 2024 (Rain date: Oct 6th)

The Navy Yard, 4500 S Broad St, Philadelphia PA www.pawsmuttstrut.org

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NORTH

Patriotic

8th

Dogs

Bell PA 484.231.8816

Dogs & Cats Rule 140 Veterans Ln, Doylestown PA 215.340.1110

Fins, Feathers, Paws & Claws 436 Main St, Harleysville PA 215.256.1455

All the Best for Your Best Friend!

Natural Dog Treats Made With Love in the USA www.ggchealthypaws.com 609.871.7989

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GiggyBites BAKERY & MARKETPLACE

Fresh Baked Treats, Store Made Jerky and Dog Birthday Cakes Our Specialty!

Olde Ridge Village, 100 Ridge Rd 4, Chadds Ford PA www.giggybites.com 610.358.DOGS (3647)

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Monster Pets 1946 S Columbus Blvd Philadelphia PA 215.336.9000

Protecting Pets Since 1973

For more than 50 years Invisible Fence® Brand has provided freedom for pets while giving our customers peace of mind that their furry family members are safe within their boundaries.

Serving the Delaware Valley and Greater Philadelphia Area, our expert teammates provide professional installation and training to our indoor and outdoor solutions. With an outstanding level of support, care, and professionalism that continues to set us apart from others, we offer patented technology and an exclusive training protocol that is customized for every pet we meet. Our priority is protecting pets in a safe, stressfree way so you can spend more time with them doing all the things you love. Please contact us at 610-644-1334 or 800-578-3647 to schedule a free Consultation today.

PROVIDED BY: INVISIBLE FENCE® BRAND

FOOD & SUPPLIES

Pet Supplies Plus 1726 DeKalb Pk, Blue Bell PA 610.277.4261

Pet Supplies Plus

700 Nutt Rd #650, Phoenixville PA 610.933.8166

Pet Supplies Plus

1661 Easton Rd #B1, Warrington PA 215.491.2052

Pet Supplies Plus

959 Paoli Pk, West Chester PA 610.696.8042

SALTY PAWS RITTENHOUSE SQUARE

Pooch Tested, Owner Approved!

Doggie Ice Cream Bar, Bakery, Birthday Parties, Social Events & More!

211 S 17th St, Philadelphia PA 304.780.9037

www.instagram.com/saltypawsrittenhousesquare

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Tailwaggers Pet Supply

1510 Dekalb Pk, Blue Bell PA 610.292.0440

THREE DOG BAKERY – WEST CHESTER

The Original All Natural Dog Bakery!

Celebration cakes & treats made fresh on site. Full line of pet supplies; including food, toys & activity games.

Voted Best Pet Supplies of Chester County 2022 & 2023

1502 West Chester Pk, West Chester PA 484.266.0151

www.instagram.com/threedogbakerywc

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The Total Animal Shop 38 Peddlers Village, Lahaska PA 215.794.3464

Tobins Feed and Seed 1176 N Middletown Rd, Media PA 610.459.2305

FOOD: PREMIUM & NATURAL

GiggyBites BAKERY & MARKETPLACE

Fresh Baked Treats, Store Made Jerky and Dog Birthday Cakes Our Specialty!

Olde Ridge Village, 100 Ridge Rd 4, Chadds Ford PA www.giggybites.com 610.358.DOGS (3647)

See our ad on page 22

THREE DOG BAKERY – WEST CHESTER

The Original All Natural Dog Bakery!

Celebration cakes & treats made fresh on site. Full line of pet supplies; including food, toys & activity games. Voted Best Pet Supplies of Chester County 2022 & 2023

1502 West Chester Pk, West Chester PA 484.266.0151 www.instagram.com/threedogbakerywc

See our ad on page 11

FUNERAL SERVICES

THE LAURELS – PET CENTER, CEMETERY & AQUAMATION CENTER

For the Love of Our Pets

Laurel Hill West

225 Belmont Ave, Bala Cynwyd PA 610.668.9900

laurelhillphl.com/cemetery-funeral-offerings/pet-services

See our ad on page 29

GROOMING

Aberdeen Kennels

1951 Hoffmansville Rd, Frederick PA 610.754.7731

Bow Wow and Meows

801 N 24th St, Philadelphia PA 215.763.3213

CENTRAL BARK® Whole Dog Care

The place for healthy and happy dogs. Enrichment Dog Day Care, Boarding, Grooming, Training, Pet Products.

2501 Wharton St, Bldg F, Philadelphia PA

www.centralbarkphiladelphia.com

267.861.BARK (2275)

See our ad on page 15

Coventry Animal Hospital

1620 New Schuylkill Rd, Pottstown PA 610.323.9454

CUBBY’S CANINE CASTLE

Best of Montgomery County 2023

Where Your Pup Is Royalty!

1265 DeKalb Pk (Rt 202), Blue Bell PA

www.cubbyscaninecastle.com 610.272.0300

See our ad on page 19

Pupperazzi Grooming 1502 West Chester Pk, West Chester PA 484.497.0981

The Pet Snobs Boutique 534 S 4th St, Philadelphia PA 215.922.7662

WHAT A GOOD DOG

Boarding, Daycare, Training, Grooming, Swimming and more...

Over 35 years of experience, more than 30,000 dogs. Villanova – Training only. Frazer – All services.

www.whatagooddoginc.com 610.296.9243

See our ad on page 20

Wyncote Animal Hospital 6701 Wyncote Ave, Philadelphia PA 215.224.2764

“To err is human—to forgive, canine.”

—

1. You ask your dog sitter to hold the phone up to your dog’s ear so they can hear your voice when you’re on vacation.

2. When you come home, you kiss the dog before greeting the human members of your family.

3. At night, you cling to the edge of your bed like a professional mountain climber to not disturb your snoring pup.

4. You make a healthy, multi-ingredient, high quality expensive gourmet meal for your pooch while you eat a frozen burrito.

5. You sometimes mistakenly call your significant other by the dog’s name.

6. You’ve turned down invitations to parties to stay home and watch Netflix with your dog.

7. You create a clever and elaborate Halloween costume for your dog. But don’t have time and/or inclination to make or even buy one for yourself.

8. Your phone is filled with nothing but pictures of your dog.

9. Your friends get gifts for your dog’s birthday – not yours.

10. Your friends talk about their babies, and you reply, “My dog does the exact same thing.”

Pet Stats

Forget about destined star-crossed lovers — over half of Americans agree their soulmate is their pet.

A recent poll found that 32% of pet parents believe they’re so in sync with their pets, that their zodiac signs are even compatible with each other.

As of 2024, 66% of U.S. households (86.9 million homes) own a pet.

Millennials make up the largest percentage of current pet owners (33%), followed by Gen X (25%) and baby boomers (24%).

Dogs

• Dogs only sweat from the bottoms of their feet, the only way they can discharge heat is by panting.

• Dogs have about 100 different facial expressions, most of them made with the ears.

• Contrary to popular belief, dogs aren’t color blind; they can see shades of blue, yellow, green and gray.

• Most domestic dogs are capable of reaching speeds up to about nineteen

miles per hour when running at full speed.

• Using their swiveling ears like radar dishes, experiments confirmed that dogs can locate the source of a sound in 6/100ths of a second.

• The dog was one of the first animals domesticated by humans more than 10,000 years ago.

Cats

• Cats do not have sweat glands.

• A cat can jump as much as seven times its height.

• Cats have five toes on each front paw, but only four toes on each back paw.

• Cats have over one hundred vocal sounds, while dogs only have about ten.

• An adult cat can run about 12 miles per hour, and can sprint at nearly thirty miles per hour.

• The nose pad of each cat has ridges in a unique pattern not unlike a person’s fingerprints.

SALTY PAWS RITTENHOUSE SQUARE

Pooch Tested, Owner Approved!

Doggie Ice Cream Bar, Bakery, Birthday Parties, Social Events & More!

211 S 17th St, Philadelphia PA 304.780.9037

www.instagram.com/saltypawsrittenhousesquare

SALTY PAWS

Rittenhouse Square 211 S. 17th Street Philadelphia PA 304.780.9037 LASER

Doggie Ice Cream Bar

Bakery ∙ Birthday Parties Pet Store ∙ Events & More!

Fishtown Animal Hospital 233 E Girard Ave, Philadelphia PA 215.834.6993

Northern Liberties Veterinary Center 622 N 2nd St, Philadelphia PA 215.923.1838

Rhawnhurst Animal Hospital 7905 Bustleston Ave, Philadelphia PA 215.883.8286

LOW-COST PET CLINIC

ACCT Philly

111 W Hunting Park Ave, Phila PA 267.385.3800

EMANCIPET

Low Cost. Big Heart.

Making spay/neuter services and veterinary care affordable and accessible to all pet owners. 575 Adams Ave, Unit 2, Philadelphia PA 11000 Roosevelt Blvd, Philadelphia PA www.emancipet.org 267.774.4901

See our ad on page 7

Morris Animal Refuge 1242 Lombard St, Philadelphia PA 215.735.9570

PAWS – Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society

Low Cost Spay/Neuter and Wellness Clinics 2900 Grays Ferry Ave, Philadelphia PA 215.298.9680 1810 Grant Ave, Philadelphia PA 215.545.9600 www.phillypaws.org

Pennsylvania SPCA 350 E Erie Ave, Philadelphia PA 215.426.6300

The

Avery’s Mobile Pet Styling 8503 West Chester Pk, Upr Darby PA 877.528.3797

The Pampered Pet Philly Philadelphia Area, Philadelphia PA 267.667.5869

Waggin Tails 932 Broad St, Darby PA 610.461.6878

OPHTHALMOLOGY

Metropolitan Veterinary Associates 2626 Van Buren Ave, Norristown PA 610.666.1050

“The problem with cats is that they get the exact same look on their face whether they see a moth or an axe-murderer.”

— Paula Poundstone

PET CEMETERY

THE LAURELS – PET CENTER, CEMETERY & AQUAMATION CENTER

For the Love of Our Pets

Laurel Hill West 225 Belmont Ave, Bala Cynwyd PA 610.668.9900

laurelhillphl.com/cemetery-funeral-offerings/pet-services

See our ad on page 29

“If I have any beliefs about immortality, it is that certain dogs I have known will go to heaven, and very, very few persons.”

— James Thurber

PET CREMATION

Abbey Glen West Chester 126 Turner Ln, West Chester PA 610.430.7978

THE LAURELS – PET CENTER, CEMETERY & AQUAMATION CENTER

For the Love of Our Pets

Laurel Hill West

225 Belmont Ave, Bala Cynwyd PA 610.668.9900

laurelhillphl.com/cemetery-funeral-offerings/pet-services

See our ad on page 29

Paws To Heaven Pet Crematory

9140-B Pennsauken Hwy Pennsauken NJ 800.910.8138

The Laurels

Pet Center, Cemetery & Aquamation Center

Laurel Hill West Cemetery in Bala Cynwyd, PA has proudly served families for nearly two centuries. In June of 2018, Laurel Hill West was pleased to announce the grand opening of The Laurels – Pet Cemetery, Services, and Aquamation Center. The Laurels is a beautifully designed cemetery and service center specially created to honor the memory of pets. The Laurels offers unique pet services, including pet packages, which provides dignified services and a final resting place for pets, as well as Aquamation – a water-based process which is a gentle and environmentally-friendly alternative to flame cremation.

We know your pet has given your family years of joy and unconditional love, so we understand how deeply you love your pet and are honored to serve pets in the same loving, respectful and exceptional way we serve families.

“We are known for providing unrivaled

support for families in memorializing their loved ones, and we’re proud to say that includes their pets,” says Nancy Goldenberg, President and CEO of Laurel Hill Cemeteries and Laurel Hill Funeral Home. “Once again, we are demonstrating our edge by offering highly valuable and innovative services, in a beautiful setting with state-of-the-art technology.”

Conveniently located on the grounds of Laurel Hill West in a distinct area, The Laurels is a private serene sanctuary; a perfect resting place for your special family member. This three-acre landscaped and wooded property includes a walking trail for loved ones to enjoy while visiting and remembering.

You’re there for them – we’re here for you. To learn more about The Laurels Pet Services and Cemetery, visit laurelhillphl.com or call 610-668-9900.

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PET FRIENDLY RENTALS

HERITAGE AMITY COMMONS

600 Lake Dr, Douglassville PA

See our ad on page 32

HERITAGE CRYSTAL SPRINGS

Countryside Apartment Living

N. Church St, Parkesburg PA

See our ad on page 32

If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.

— Will Rogers

HERITAGE GREENE

Luxury Townhome Rentals 807 Ridgeview Ct, Sellersville PA

See our ad on page 32

HERITAGE HOUSE

In-Town Apartment Living

212 East Mount Vernon St, Lansdale PA

See our ad on page 32

HERITAGE ORCHARD HILL

PA

See our ad on page 32

HERITAGE POINTE

Luxury Townhome Rentals Village Way, Chalfont PA

See our ad on page 32

HERITAGE SUMMER HILL

Luxury

See our ad on page 32

CHESTNUT

Craft Beer + Wood-Fired Neapolitan Pizza + Vegan-Friendly Pub Fare.

Dog friendly patio is heated in winter. Pups love our spent grain treats!

8221 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia PA www.chestnuthillbrewingcompany.com 215.247.0330

See our ad on page 30

Devon

900 S Front St, Philadelphia PA 215.462.2230

Four Dogs Tavern 1300 W Strasburg Rd, West Chester PA 610.692.5702

Gold Standard Café 4800 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia PA 215.727.8247

Parc

227 S 18th St, Philadelphia PA 215.545.2262

Rouge

Shake

Shake Shack 2000 Sansom St, Philadelphia PA 215.809.1742

Square 1682 121 S 17th St, Philadelphia PA 215.563.5008

Station

Stogie

PA 610.687.1931

PET LOSS SUPPORT

Penn Vet

3900 Spruce St, Philadelphia PA 215.573.7222

PET MEMORIAL PRODUCTS

THE LAURELS – PET CENTER, CEMETERY & AQUAMATION CENTER

For the Love of Our Pets

Laurel Hill West

225 Belmont Ave, Bala Cynwyd PA 610.668.9900 laurelhillphl.com/cemetery-funeral-offerings/pet-services

See our ad on page 29

“I have found that when you are deeply troubled, there are things you get from the silent devoted companionship of a dog that you can get from no other source.”

— Doris Day

PET PHOTOGRAPHY

NAYANA PHOTOGRAPHY

Pet + Portrait Photographer

Serving Philadelphia & S. Jersey In-home and on location sessions. www.instagram.com/ngpawpics

724.619.1468 www.nayanaphotography.com (text preferred)

Pet Imagery by Lauren Kaplan www.PetImagery.com

610.324.1755

REHABILITATION ∙ THERAPY

PENN VET

We speak animal like no one else. Ryan Hospital, 3900 Spruce St, Philadelphia PA www.vet.upenn.edu 215.746.8387

Pleasant Valley Animal Hospital 1945 State Rd, Quakertown PA 610.346.7854

Veterinary Rehabilitation Services, LLC

Mainline Area, Greater Philadelphia PA 484.238.0074

VRC

340 Lancaster Ave, Malvern PA 610.647.2950

Whole

2010 Cabot Blvd, Langhorne PA 267.568.2838

Whole

611 S 2nd St, Philadelphia PA 215.839.9244

A Cat Called “Room 8”

A stray cat wandered into a classroom at Elysian Heights Elementary School in 1952. After coming back to the classroom several mornings in a row, the children decided to name him after their room number “Room 8.” He was loved and cared for by the students.

When “Room 8” came back to school after each summer vacation, he suddenly became famous. Newspapers sent reporters and photographers to the school. Television stations told the story of “Room 8.” He was featured in Look Magazine, Cats Mag azine, and the Weekly Reader. His picture was taken every year with the 6th grade graduating class.

“Room 8” never missed a day of school in 16 years until his death in 1968. His estimated age was 22 years. He is buried under a beautiful headstone in the Los Angeles Pet Memorial Park in Calabasas, California.

In 1972, Hettie L. Perry founded Room 8 Memorial Cat Foundation and named it after “Room 8” and it is now a cat rescue shelter.

www.room8cats.org

DOG BREED RESCUES A - B

Adopt A Boxer Rescue www.AdoptABoxerRescue.com

American Bulldog Rescue www.americanbulldogrescue.org

Beagle Rescue League, Inc www.beaglerescueleague.org

Beagle Rescue, Education, & Welfare (BREW) www.BrewBeagles.org

Big East Akita Rescue www.BigEastAkitaRescue.net

Bully Breed Rescue www.bullybreedrescueIncorg

“Everyone thinks they have the best dog. And none of them are wrong.”

— W.R. Purche

Heaven Sent Bull Dog Rescue www.HeavenSentBullDogRescue.com

Mid-Atlantic Border Collie Rescue www.MABCR.org

Mid-Atlantic Bulldog Rescue www.midatlanticbulldogrescue.com

New Life Boxer Rescue www.newlifeboxerrescue.com

New Spirit 4 Aussie Rescue www.ns4ar.org

Penny Angels Beagle Rescue www.facebook.com/PennyAngelsBeagleRescue

SOS Beagle Rescue, Inc www.SOSBeagles.org

Tri-State Basset Hound Rescue www.TriStateBassets.org

DOG BREED RESCUES C - D

All American Dachshund Rescue www.AllAmericanDachshundRescue.org

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Rescue www.cavalierrescueusa.org

DOG BREED RESCUES C - D

Coast to Coast Dachshund Rescue www.C2cdr.org

Col. Potter Cairn Rescue Network www.cairnrescue.com

Corgi Aid, Inc www.corgiaid.org

Dachshund Rescue of Bucks County www.doxierescue.com

Delaware Valley Doberman Pinscher Assistance, Inc www.DVDPA.org

Doberman Pinscher Rescue of PA www.dprpa.org/

Oodles of Doodles Rescue www.doodlerescuecollective.com

Willing Hearts Dalmation Rescue www.whdr.org

Such short little lives our pets have to spend with us, and they spend most of it waiting for us to come home each day.

— John

Grogan

DOG BREED RESCUES E - G

A Better English Setter Rescue www.abetteresetter.org

Above & Beyond English Setter Rescue www.ESRescue.org

Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue www.dvgrr.org

First State Greyhound Rescue, Inc www.FirstGreys.org

French Bulldog Rescue Network www.FrenchBulldogRescue.org

German Shepherd Rescue www.gsr-sp.com

German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue PA www.gsprescuepa.com

DOG BREED RESCUES E - G

Italian Greyhound Rescue PA www.igrescuepa.com

Mid-Atlantic English Springer Spaniel Rescue www.MAESSR.org

Save a Shepherd Rescue Alliance www.saveashepherd.org

DOG BREED RESCUES H - I

Save our Setters - Irish Setter Rescue www.saveoursetters.org

“The vital function that pets fulfill in this world hasn’t been fully recognized. They keep millions of people sane.”

— Eckhart Tolle

DOG BREED RESCUES J - L

American Lhasa Apso Rescue Network www.LhasaApsoRescue.org

Brookline Labrador Retriever Rescue, Inc www.brooklinelabrescue.org

MidAtlantic Jack Rescue www.majr.org

DOG BREED RESCUES M - O

Newfoundland Rescue Group www.NewFRescue.com

DOG BREED RESCUES P - Q

Delaware Valley Pug Rescue www.dvpr.org

Papillion Haven Rescue www.PapHaven.org

DOG BREED RESCUES R - S

Adopt-A-Setter / Irish Setter Rescue www.irishrescue.com

MaPaw Siberian Husky Rescue www.sibes.com

Mid-Atlantic Samoyed Rescue, Inc www.samrescue.com

DOG BREED RESCUES R - S

NJ Schnauzer Rescue Network Inc www.njsrn.org

Rat Terrier Rescue - New Rattitude www.newrattitude.org

Saintly Bernards Rescue www.saintlybernards.org

Siberian Husky Rescue www.siberianhuskyrescue.org

Tails of the Tundra Siberian Husky Rescue www.siberescue.com

DOG BREED RESCUES T - Z

Cardigan Welsh Corgi www.cardiganrescue.org

Save A Yorkie Rescue, Inc www.saveayorkierescue.org

Tri-State Weimaraner Rescue www.TriStateWeimRescue.org

West Highland Terrier Rescue www.westierescue.com

Whippet Rescue www.whippet-rescue.org

“Cats regard people as warm-blooded furniture.”

— Jaclyn Mitchard

LOCAL RESCUES & SHELTERS

A Tail to Tell, Inc Philadelphia Philadelphia PA www.atailtotell.com

All 4 Paws Rescue Inc Chester Downingtown PA www.all4pawsrescue.com

Almost Home Dog Rescue, Inc Bucks Doylestown PA www.almosthomedogrescue.rescuegroups.org

Animal Friends of Lansdowne Delaware Lansdowne PA www.animalfriendsoflansdowne.org

LOCAL RESCUES & SHELTERS

Animal Rescue Foundation Southeastern PA Media PA Delaware www.arfsepa.com

Blind Dog Rescue Alliance Philadelphia Philadelphia PA www.blinddogrescue.com

DogsHome Chester Paoli PA www.dogshomepa.org

Don’t Bully Us Rescue Philadelphia Philadelphia PA www.dontbullyus.com

Faith’s Hope - Philadelphia Special Needs Rescue Philadelphia PA Philadelphia www.faithshope.org

Finding Shelter Montgomery Norristown PA www.findingshelter.org

“Sometimes losing a pet is more painful than losing a human because in the case of the pet, you were not pretending to love it.”

— Amy Sedaris

Focus on Homeless Animals Bucks New Hope PA www.focusonhomelessanimals.org

Francisvale Home for Smaller Animals Delaware Radnor PA www.francisvalehome.org

Furever Yours Montgomery Hatfield PA www.fureveryoursrescue.org

Happy Tails Rescue Bucks Morrisville PA www.tailsrescue.org

Harley’s Haven Montgomery Souderton PA www.harleyshavenrescue.com

Helping the Helpless Pets Rescue Chester Coatesville PA

www.facebook.com/HTHPets

LOCAL RESCUES & SHELTERS

Hope for the Animals Bucks Fairless Hills PA www.hopefortheanimals.com

Logan’s Heroes Montgomery East Greenville PA www.lharIncorg

Love Four Paws Philadelphia Philadelphia PA www.lovefourpaws.org

Lucky You Animal Rescue Philadelphia Philadelphia PA www.luckyyouanimalrescue.org

Lulu’s Rescue Bucks Point Pleasant PA www.lulusrescue.com

1149 Pike Springs Rd Phoenixville PA 19460

www.mlar.org

610-933-0606

Main Line Animal Rescue Chester Chester Springs PA www.mlar.org

Make Peace with Animals Bucks New Hope PA

www.MakePeaceWithAnimals.org

MaPaw Siberian Husky Rescue & Referral Service Lansdale PA Montgomery www.sibes.com

“Dogs come into our lives to teach us about love, they depart to teach us about loss. A new dog never replaces an old dog. It merely expands the heart.”

—

Unknown

MORRIS ANIMAL REFUGE

Helping Philadelphia’s Homeless Pets Since 1874 1242 Lombard St, Philadelphia PA www.morrisanimalrefuge.org 215.735.9570

See our ad on page 39

& SHELTERS

LOCAL RESCUES & SHELTERS

Mostly Muttz Montgomery Gilbertsville PA www.mostlymuttz.org

Pals For Life Delaware Wayne PA www.palsforlife.org

PAWS – PHILADELPHIA ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY

Working to make Philadelphia a place where every healthy and treatable pet is guaranteed a home.

100 N 2nd St (at Arch) Philadelphia PA 215.238.9901 www.phillypaws.org

See our ad on page 43

Paws to Heart Rescue, Inc Bucks Bensalem PA www.pawstoheart.org

Pawsibilities Animal Rescue Montgomery Harleysville PA www.pawsibilitiesrescue.org

Pet Adoption & Lifecare Society (PALS) Delaware Broomall PA www.palspets.org

Peyton’s Place Animal Rescue Philadelphia Philadelphia PA www.peytonsplaceanimalrescue.org

Philadelphia Community Cats Council (PCCC) Philadelphia PA Philadelphia www.phillycats.org

Philadoptables Philadelphia Philadelphia PA www.philadoptables.org

Royce’s Rescue Bucks Richboro PA

www.roycesrescue.org

“Heaven goes by favor. If it went by merit, you would stay out and your dog would go in.”

— Mark Twain

Sam’s Hope Montgomery Wyndmoor PA www.samshope.org

LOCAL RESCUES & SHELTERS

Saved Me Philadelphia Philadelphia PA www.savedme.org

Spay and Save, Inc Montgomery Lafayette Hill PA www.spayandsave.org

Street Tails Animal Rescue (Star) Philadelphia Philadelphia PA www.streettails.org

The Crossings Animal Sanctuary Bucks Washington Crossing PA www.thecrossingsanimalsanctuary.org

“When my cats aren’t happy, I’m not happy. Not because I care about their mood but because I know they’re just sitting there thinking up ways to get even.”

— Percy Bysshe Shelley

The Rescue Express Delaware Media PA

www.facebook.com/TheRescueExpress

Tiny Paws Rescue Philadelphia Philadelphia PA www.tprescue.org

To Love a Canine Rescue, Inc Chester Kimberton PA www.TLCrescuePA.com

Wags Rescue and Referral Bucks Feasterville PA

www.wagsrescue.com

Wet Nose Rescue Bucks Feasterville PA www.wetnoserescue.org

womensanimalcenter.org 3839

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

A Buddy For Life Inc

New Castle PA

www.abuddyforlife.org

ALLEY CAT ALLIES / AC BOARDWALK CATS PROJECT

Answer The Call For Cats In Need!

MAIL CHECKS TO:

7920 Norfolk Ave 600, Bethesda MD 20814

OR EMAIL: donate@alleycat.org www.alleycat.org

See our ad on page 43

“You think dogs will not be in heaven? I tell you, they will be there long before any of us.”

— Robert Louis Stevenson

Animal Lifeline Bucks Warrington PA www.animallifelinepa.org

Beagle Freedom Project National National National www.beaglefreedomproject.org

BISSELL PET FOUNDATION

Empty the Shelters™ Adoption Events!

The largest funded adoption event in the country, helping hundreds of thousands of pets find loving homes since 2016.

www.bissellpetfoundation.org

BLIND DOG RESCUE ALLIANCE

Blind Dogs See With Their Hearts!

Dedicated to helping blind/visually impaired dogs of any breed.

www.blinddogrescue.org

“It’s tough to stay married. My wife kisses the dog on the lips, yet she won’t drink from my glass.”

— Rodney Dangerfield

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

CPL is dedicated to training service and companion dogs to assist individuals with disabilities.

Canine Partners for Life

610-869-4902

334 Faggs Manor Rd, Cochranville, PA 19330

www.k94life.org

Chester County Pet Food Pantry Chester Pottstown PA

www.animalhouseproject.org

CITY OF ELDERLY LOVE

Saving and Enriching the Lives of Adoptable Senior Pets in the Philadelphia Area. www.cityofelderlylove.org

“grow old along with me, the best is yet to be” – john lennon

www.cityofelderlylove.org

“Dogs feel very strongly that they should always go with you in the car, in case the need should arise for them to bark violently at nothing right in your ear.”

— Dave Barry

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

CNKP (CITIZENS FOR A NO-KILL PHILADELPHIA) www.phillynokill.org

Helping make Philadelphia a no-kill city.

www.phillynokill.org

Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency National www.epi4dogs.com

FLYING FUR ANIMAL RESCUE

Saving animals, one rescue flight at a time. We fly rescue animals in need, to shelters and furever homes, to save them from euthanization. www.flyingfur.org 267.935.9387

Saving animals, one rescue flight at a time. www.FlyingFur.org

Hand2Paw Philadelphia www.hand2paw.org

Happy Tails Rescue Retirement Home Bucks www.htrrh.org

PINUPS FOR PITBULLS

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

Horse Power For Life Chester Glenmoore PA

www.horsepowerforlife.org

Monkey’s House Dog Hospice & Sanctuary Vincentown NJ Burlington www.facebook.com/monkeyshouse.org

Paw it 4ward Foundation Cherry Hill NJ

www.pawit4wardfoundation.com

Paws & Affection Narberth PA www.pawsandaffection.org

Pennsylvania Animal Response Team Harrisburg PA www.paanimalresponse.org

PINUPS FOR PITBULLS, INC

“Take my Leash, Not My Life.” ™ www.pinupsforpitbulls.org

See our ad on page 40

The Cat Collaborative Philadelphia www.thecatcollaborative.org

THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

To Report Dogfighting Call 1-877-TIP-HSUS

The HSUS offers up to $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in dogfighting. 1-877-847-4787 www.humanesociety.org

See our ad onpage 41

How to Walk a Human — A Dogs Guide

Humans need exercise. If they don’t get it they become “chubby”. It’s up to you to save them.

• Allow your human to leash themselves to you. This keeps them from wandering off or running away.

• Your human probably needs breaks. Be considerate and let them stop and sniff often.

• Bark frequently. Humans have a short attention span.

• When you need to go to the bathroom, just go… then walk away. If you have trained your human correctly, they will pick it up. Strangely, they seem to enjoy this part.

• Periodically drag your human as fast as you can. This is called interval training and it will help build their strength and endurance.

• Do not allow your human to shorten the walk. They are being lazy. Sit in protest if you must… and don’t budge.

• Once you are home, allow your human to remove their leash, then lick their face many times. This is positive reinforcement for a job well done!

Greyfriars Bobby

Edinburgh’s Most Loyal Dog

Over 160 years ago, a wee Skye Terrier was about to become the most famous dog in Scotland’s history.

Bobby, born in 1856, was a Terrier who spent over 14 years guarding the grave of his beloved owner. John – a dedicated nightwatchman for the Edinburgh City Police Force – carried out his duties with his trusty companion night after night. After John’s untimely death in 1858, Bobby refused to leave his master’s grave until the day he died himself.

The rumours about this little dog began to spread far and wide, and Bobby soon had quite the fan base. In 1867, the Lord Provost of Edinburgh presented him with his very own collar. This gesture signified that Bobby was a licensed dog, meaning that he was protected against the new law that had recently been enforced, which stated that all unlicensed dogs would be destroyed.

Bobby passed away in January 1872 and as a final token to his loyalty, was buried

close to his much-loved John, ensuring that the pair’s astonishing bond would never be broken.

The engraving on the headstone reads: Greyfriars Bobby – died 14th January 1872 – aged 16 years – Let his loyalty and devotion be a lesson to us all.

A granite fountain with a statue can be found in Edinburgh Scotland – a permanent memorial to this faithful pup. Greyfriars Bobby is one of Edinburgh’s most popular tourist attractions

A Person is the Best Thing to Happen to a Shelter Pet… Be that Person! www.theshelterpetproject.org

See our ads on pages 2 & 75

RESCUE ∙ BIRDS

A Helping Wing Parrot Rescue Blairstown NJ www.ahelpingwing.org

For The Love of Birds Belford NJ ftlob.rescuegroups.org

Jojo The Grey-Adoption & Rescue for Birds Upper Darby PA Delaware www.jojothegrey.org

RESCUE ∙ CATS

Brenda’s Cat Rescue Philadelphia Philadelphia PA www.brendascatrescue.com

Catnip Cats Delaware Springfield Twp. PA www.catniprescue.org

Cats Angel Network Chester Pottstown PA www.catangel.org

CATS Bridge to Rescue

Bucks Trevose PA www.catsbridge.org

Cat Tales, Inc.

Bucks Warrington PA www.cattalesinc.org

City Kitties Philadelphia

West Philadelphia PA www.citykitties.org

RESCUES & SHELTERS

RESCUE ∙ CATS

Forgotten Cats, Inc. Philadelphia Willow Grove PA www.forgottencats.org

Fosterlings, Inc. Montgomery Pottstown PA www.drygonwings.com

Here Kitty Kitty Cat Rescue Philadelphia Philadelphia PA www.herekittykitty.org

Kitty Cottage Mongomery East Norriton PA www.kittycottage.org

Northeast Animal Rescue Philadelphia Philadelphia PA www.facebook.com/NARcats

PURR Phila Urgent Rescue & Relief, Inc Philadelphia Philadelphia PA www.purrphilly.com

RESCUE ∙ FERRETS

Father Natures Ferret Rescue Middlesex Woodbridge NJ www.fathernaturesferretrescue.com/main

PA Ferret Club & Shelter Limerick PA www.ferretclub.com

Scales & Tails Exotic Pet Rescue Morris Randolph NJ www.scalesandtails.org

RESCUE ∙ HORSES

Last Chance Ranch Equine Rescue Bucks Quakertown PA www.LastChanceRanch.org

Mid-Atlantic Horse Rescue Philadelphia PA www.midatlantichorserescue.org

Ryerss Farm for Aged Equines Montgomery Pottstown PA www.ryerss.com

Standardbred Retirement Foundation Mercer Cream Ridge NJ www.adoptahorse.org

RESCUE ∙ PIGS & POT BELLIED PIGS

Gress Mountain Ranch Lehigh Orefield PA www.gressmountainranch.org

Pig Placement Network Gloucester Sewell NJ www.pigplacementnetwork.com

PIGS Animal Sanctuary

Shepherdstown WV www.pigs.org

RESCUE ∙ RABBITS

Luv-N-Bunns Rabbit Rescue Philadelphia Philadelphia PA

www.luvnbunns.org

Animal Coalition of Delaware County Inc Delaware Newtown Sq PA www.acdc.ws

For Bunny Sake Rabbit Rescue Burlington Maple Shade NJ www.forbunnysakerabbitrescue.org

RESCUE ∙ RATS

Philly Rat Rescue Philadelphia Philadelphia PA www.phillyratrescue.com

St Francis Rat Sanctuary Philadelphia Philadelphia PA www.stfrancisratsanctuary.com

RESCUE ∙ REPTILES

Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary Philadelphia Philadelphia PA

www.ForgottenFriend.org

SPAY & NEUTER SERVICES

ACCT Philly

111 W Hunting Park Ave, Phila PA 267.385.3800

EMANCIPET

Low Cost. Big Heart. Making spay/neuter services and veterinary care affordable and accessible to all pet owners. 575 Adams Ave, Unit 2, Philadelphia PA 11000 Roosevelt Blvd, Philadelphia PA www.emancipet.org 267.774.4901

See our ad on page 7

Is Your Dog in Pain?

Pets instinctively try to hide pain. A dog’s pain can become evident through physical, behavioral and/or mobility changes. These can be subtle so stay vigilant and never be afraid to tell your vet about anything out of the ordinary.

Physical Symptoms

When a dog is experiencing pain, you may see subtle physical changes in how they carry their body including:

• Tight or twitching muscles

• Shaking or trembling

• Arched back

• Holding their head below their shoulders

• Panting

Behavioral Changes

A dog in pain tends to behave different than usual. Just like us, dogs tend to be crankier if in pain. Behavioral signs include:

• Not wanting to be touched

• Excessive licking and/or vocalization

• Restlessness

• Aggression

• Changes in sleeping habits

• Mobility Issues

If a dog has sustained an injury or is dealing with arthritis, you may notice mobility changes. Common signs include:

Limping

• Walking slower or refusing to walk

• Reluctance to jump or use stairs

• Difficulties lying down or rising

How to Help a Dog in Pain

First, get an appointment with your vet. They will perform a physical exam, diagnostic tests including X-rays, blood work or ultrasound.

Stop or Modify Physical Activities

If your pet only shows signs during an

activity, avoid it until you see your vet. Pain-reducing modifications include:

• Shorter walks

• Using a ramp or steps

• Raising food/water dishes to a more comfortable height

Keep a Record of Signs

We’ve all been through the scenario, we see certain signs at home, but when we get to the vet, everything looks fine. It can be very helpful to take pictures/video of your pet when they are showing signs of pain or discomfort. Write down when they occur and what your pet was doing.

Explore All Treatment Options

There are many treatments to eliminate/ reduce acute or chronic pain including:

• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories, opioids, ice or heat packs

• Surgery or laser therapy

• Physical rehabilitation and/or chiropractic treatment

• Regenerative medicine such as stem cell therapy

• Massage, acupuncture, supplements and herbal therapies

If your pet is injured, ill, or showing multiple or severe signs of pain, don’t hesitate – immediately take them to the emergency hospital. You are your dog’s best health advocate.

Morris Animal Refuge

1242 Lombard St, Philadelphia PA 215.735.9570

PAWS – PHILADELPHIA ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY

Low Cost Spay/Neuter and Wellness Clinics

2900 Grays Ferry Ave

Philadelphia PA 215.298.9680

1810 Grant Ave (at Bustleton) Philadelphia PA 215.545.9600 www.phillypaws.org

See our ad on page 43

“You can say any foolish thing to a dog, and the dog will give you a look that says, ‘Wow, you’re right! I never would’ve thought of that!’

— Dave Barry

Pennsylvania SPCA

350 E Erie Ave, Philadelphia PA 215.426.6300

The Spayed Club

800 Chester Pk, Sharon Hill PA 484.540.8436

PA SPCA

HEADQUARTERS

350 E Erie Ave

Philadelphia (215) 426-6300

info@pspca.org

FISHTOWN CENTER 1546 Frankford Ave Philadelphia (215) 309-6851

fishtown@pspca.org

Report Cruelty & Neglect: 1-866-601-SPCA cruelty@pspca.org

WWW.PSPCA.ORG

SPCA

PA SHELTER: 610.692.6113

ANIMAL HEALTH CENTER: 610.482.4289

DELAWARE CAMPUS: 302.516.1000 www.bvspca.org

UPPER

MONTGOMERY COUNTY SPCA

Conshohocken Branch (610) 825-0111

Abington Branch (215) 886-8802

Perkiomenville Branch (610) 754-7822

The Advocate for Animals Since 1867.

Headquarters:

350 E Erie Ave, Phila PA 215.426.6300

Fishtown Center: 1546 Frankford Ave, Phila PA 215.309.6851 www.pspca.org See our ad on page 46

“When your children are teenagers, it’s important to have a dog so that someone in the house is happy to see you.”

— Nora Ephron

AT FIRST WAS EMBARRASSED.

AT FIRST I WAS EMBARRASSED.

AT FIRST I WAS EMBARRASSED.

A CAT, LIVING WITH SINGLE GUY. BUT WHEN WATCH HIM PICK SOMETHING WITH HIS HANDS AND EAT IT, CAN’T HELP BUT LOVE HIM.

ME, A CAT, LIVING WITH A SINGLE GUY. BUT WHEN I WATCH HIM PICK SOMETHING UP WITH HIS HANDS AND EAT IT, I CAN’T HELP BUT LOVE HIM.

ME, A CAT, LIVING WITH A SINGLE GUY. BUT WHEN I WATCH HIM PICK SOMETHING UP WITH HIS HANDS AND EAT IT, I CAN’T HELP BUT LOVE HIM.

MARU adopted 01-10-10

— MARU adopted 01-10-10

— MARU adopted 01-10-10