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Stray Cat Strife on the Main Line Over Radnor Ordinance
By Victor Fiorillo 5/09/2013
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It's been quite a month for our fine furry friends in the Philadelphia region. First there was the wild turkey who was running around West Philadelphia. (He has his own Twitter account, naturally). Then there were the rat sightings. Then there were more rat sightings. (Surprisingly, the rats don't have their own Twitter account, although @ThePhillyRat is currently available ... just saying). And now, it's stray cats that are the subject of much hand-wringing.
Six Months After Sandy, Cat Returns Home
By Joel Mathis 5/07/2013
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During Hurricane Sandy, Porsche the cat—yes, that's really the cat's name—from home in Chadwick Island, Toms River to Point Pleasant, eight miles away. The cat escaped. Now the Philly Daily News reports she's back home with her owners, having somehow made the journey over the last few months.
"I never gave up hope," said Uranie Roberts, 86, Porsche's owner. She returned to the house in Chadwick Island only at the end of April herself. The cat appeared on the porch two days later, apparently none the worse for the wear. What's extraordinary about this already-extraordinary event? To get home, Porsche had to
You Know Who Is Going To Hell? People Who Set Cats On Fire.
By Joel Mathis 5/01/2013
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The Daily Record reports that in Clinton Township, N.J., a tiny kitty named Justin is recovering from severe burns—somebody in Philadelphia apparently set the kitten on fire last week. He was taken to Jersey for care.
“He has some burns on his back and his head,” said Dr. Wendy E. Ross, owner of Crown Veterinary Specialists in Lebanon, adding that Justin has first-, second- and third-degree burns and has lost the tip of one of his ears. “Someone apparently set him on fire in Philadelphia, and Animal Alliance brought him to us for care.
“He’s doing well. He’s a feisty little guy,”
Would You Swear There’s No Vomit on Your Living Room Carpet?
By Sandy Hingston 4/01/2013
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Like most of the rest of the women in America, I read the recent New York magazine essay on “The Retro Wife” with my mouth wide open in disbelief. In case somehow you missed it , "The Retro Wife" tells the story of the brave new anti-feminist wives and moms who are turning their backs on careerhood and instead digging deep down into the pleasures of being a stay-at-home mom. Yes, we’re back to that war again. What I like most about the piece is that its brave poster-mom, Kelly Makino, turns out to have actually been a stay-at-home mom for less than a year—and confesses she’s, well, a little bored. I’m sure things have picked up for her since the story appeared in mid-March, however, since it’s now spring-cleaning time.
Puppy Love Valentine’s Party
By HughE Dillon 2/13/2013
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Last night, Smokin’ Betty’s and Devil’s Alley hosted the Puppy Love Valentine’s Party to raise money for the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PSPCA). Nearly 100 four-legged friends walked their two-legged friends to the event at the 23rd Street Armory to munch on doggie treats, drink water and sniff each other … I mean make friends. Below: Angela Perfetto with Livy (Pomeranian-Bichon), Julie Dorenbos, Susie Celek, with Bruiser her Bernese Mountain Dog, and Maria Papadakis, who was event hostess.
Monopoly Makes Grave Error, Adds Cat Piece to Game
By Simon van Zuylen-Wood 2/06/2013
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After an intense period of Facebook voting, the people have chosen. And they've chosen terribly. Monopoly, for the first time ever, decided to let the silly people have a say in how the game is played, letting them trade one piece for another. So the schlubby, wrinkled-pants-wearing cat-lady Monopoly fans of the world chimed in and replaced the almighty IRON with a whiny, irritable CAT. Here's the cat being unveiled on the TODAY Show, looking super creepy.
And here are some sample Facebook comments from all the hard-core Monopoly fans following this.
Animal News: Cute Beached Whale Found in Longport; Horse Died on Rider in Bucks Co.
By Simon van Zuylen-Wood 1/21/2013
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Earlier today, I informed you of a cat who tripped a wire and caused a power outage for 100 people. To continue an Inauguration Day tradition over here at the Scoop, here's some more news from the animal kingdom.
Today in Longport, a small, cute, beached whale was found on Dog Beach, recovering from what appears to be cuts from a boat propeller. It has been taken to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center in Brigantine.
And in Upper Black Eddy, a woman was walking her horse (or maybe the horse was walking her), when it keeled over and died, trapping her underneath. She
Cat Causes Power Outage for 100 West Philly Residents
By Simon van Zuylen-Wood 1/21/2013
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This is what we know: Sunday night, a cat caused a short in a transformer at a West Philly housing complex, leading to a power outage. About 100 people had to be evacuated to a nearby high school. Things appear to be fine now. That is all. [CBS 3]
Gettysburg Racehorse Also Accomplished Painter
By Simon van Zuylen-Wood 12/20/2012
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There's a former racehorse in Gettysburg, who like many retirees, likes to paint.
"Metro," the steed, makes $40-$300 per painting. Justin, the Indiana-bred "Jackson Pollock of Quadrupeds," is whinnying in mockery right now. His paintings sell for as much as $2,500. [WHP]
"He used to just bob his head up and down when we first got him off the track," said [the owner]. After leaning how to grasp a brush, Metro took it from there. "You can see how impatient he gets when he doesn't have a brush."
PHOTOS: Adorable Dogs Are Better Than Black Friday, Cyber Monday
By Janine White 11/26/2012
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Unlike Black Friday, the increasingly popular NBC-televised National Dog Show (brought to you by the Kennel Club of Philadelphia) is a Thanksgiving tradition you can get behind without waking up at 4 a.m. and punching people. (Bonus: You can be a fan and still drink out of the toilet.) The event takes place the weekend before Thanksgiving and then airs after the Macy's parade. Here, pics from the winners in each group along with the Best in Show.
Best in Toy Group: Joe (Affenpinscher)
Best in Non-Sporting Group: Tenzin (Tibetan spaniel)
Best in Sporting Group: Ginger (Field spaniel)
Best in Working Group: James
