Pets

A 14-month old sheepadoodle, taps a button on aboard in response to a question her owner asked. (Ellen M. Banner/The Seattle Times/TNS)

Dogs may be able to communicate by pressing buttons, research suggests

Ongoing research indicates that dogs are able to express themselves by pressing buttons in two or more word combinations that are neither random nor accidental.

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.

Life

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

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.

Pennsylvania

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.

Pets

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

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.

Nation & World

Dogs may be able to communicate by pressing buttons, research suggests

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

Euthanasia, understaffing, and broken kennels are rampant at Montco’s ultra-wealthy SPCA

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

Viral dog photography account the Dogist is in Philly. Here’s what we know.