Gemma is all set up at @philadelphiabrewing , hoping today will be the day she finally meets her family.
She’s there now for @animalleague 's Tour for Life alongside several other adoptable dogs and cats. They’ll be there until 3pm!
Gemma is a wonderful girl who is open to meeting other dogs and kids, and she’s more than ready to leave shelter life behind for a home of her own.
If you’re out and about today, stop by Philly Brewing and meet Gemma!
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🏠 The Pennsylvania SPCA
📍 350 E Erie Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19134
⭐️ Kennel #3079
Star was starstruck when she ran into @jordanmailata at @nbcphiladelphia recently. ✨
We’re hoping she gets lucky again today at @philadelphiabrewing where she’ll be searching for her forever home during @animalleague 's Tour for Life. She’ll be there from 12–3PM alongside several other adoptable dogs and cats, all hoping to find families of their own.
Don’t miss your chance to meet Star. You just might be the lucky one!
⭐️Star⭐️ really does live up to her name. This sweet baby is so pretty with golden eyes the color of… well, stars💫 She stole a lot of hearts in our news studio, AND made a new friend in @jordanmailata ! Adopt baby Star, one of her siblings, or another cat or dog in need of a home from 12-3 today at @philadelphiabrewing ! 🐈⬛ #adoptdontshop #cleartheshelters #pspca #catsofinstagram #phillynews
Breaking: Based on further investigation, the Pennsylvania SPCA’s Animal Law Enforcement team located Miracle’s littermates.
All of the puppies are safe and have been surrendered to the PSPCA. They will undergo forensic evaluations from our veterinary team. From there, if deemed healthy, they will go into foster care until they are old enough to find forever homes.
Miracle’s continue remains guarded.
Our Animal Law Enforcement team continues to investigate. #endanimalcruelty #endanimalabuse #huskypuppies
A puppy this young should never know pain like this.
Seeing Miracle injured and hurting breaks our hearts, but if there’s one thing we already know about her, it’s that she’s a fighter. She’s safe with us now, and we’ll do everything we can to help her heal.
Hang in there, Miracle. We’ve got you now.
Read her story in our previous posts.
It’s Law Enforcement Appreciation Week and we couldn’t be more proud of the dedicated officers on our Animal Law Enforcement team here at the Pennsylvania SPCA.
When our team responded to a home in Northumberland County in February 2025, they found several dogs living in horrific conditions. Three had already passed away, while the surviving dogs were severely emaciated, confined in stacked crates without food or water, and in desperate need of care.
Our officers made a promise to those animals that day - we would fight for justice.
Yesterday, after more than a year of persistence, the individual responsible was found guilty on 58 animal cruelty charges, including 22 felony counts. His co-defendant had already pleaded guilty.
Because of our officers’ dedication, the surviving animals are now thriving and in loving homes across the country.
To our Animal Law Enforcement team - thank you for your courage, compassion, and unwavering commitment to animals who cannot speak for themselves. Because of you, lives are changed every single day.
In all his time with us, Blurr hasn’t had a single adoption meet.
We understand why people might walk past his kennel. Living in a kennel is hard on him and it shows. The stress can make it difficult for people to see who he really is. But outside of that kennel? He is a completely different dog.
Away from the noise and chaos, Blurr shines. He loves his people deeply and is incredibly smart. He’s been wonderful on offsite adventures, visiting news stations, attending events, and spending quality time out and about with his volunteer buddies. Everywhere he goes, he shows us just how much potential he has - he just needs someone willing to take a chance on him.
We’re hoping more people get to see the real Blurr with the help of our friends at @new965philly , and this weekend at @animalleague 's Tour for Life Mobile Adoption Event. Head over to Philadelphia Brewing Company from 12–3 PM this Saturday, where he’ll be joined by several other adoptable dogs, cats, and kittens.
We know Blurr’s person is out there. They just have to see him the way we do.
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🏠 The Pennsylvania SPCA
📍 350 E Erie Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19134
⭐️ Kennel #3079
Meet Bach.
He was adopted from us 9 years ago...making him an 11-year-old senior pup today.
His owner died, and he ended up back here with us.
We often find him staring at the door. Is he waiting for his owner to return? Is he looking for a way out?
His calm spirit and gentle soul belong in a home taking relaxing naps in the sun. He is open to live with children or dogs.
Will you help us find this senior his final forever home?
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🏠 The Pennsylvania SPCA
📍 350 E Erie Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19134
⭐️ Kennel #3079
This week on #BennettsBuddies with the @pspca , meet Blurr! 🐾
Blurr is a friendly and active pup with a heart full of love. He can be a little shy at first, but it doesn’t take long for his sweet and playful personality to shine through. ❤️ he’s open to meeting other dogs, savvy kids, and YOU!
If you think Blurr is the pup for you, stop by the #pspca any day from 12-6:30 to meet him!
#dogs #dogsofinstagram #petoftheweek
These adorable faces will be at Philadelphia Brewing Co. this Saturday from 12-3pm for a very special North Shore Animal League America's Tour for Life.
Come meet them, along with many other cats and even some dogs, and bring home your new best friend.
Mark your calendars, Saturday promises to be a beautiful day!
Did you know that we rescue animals of all kinds?
It's not just about cats and dogs. In fact, we began to protect horses in the city of Philadelphia in 1867.
This beautiful steer is safe at our Pennsylvania SPCA Danville Center and is enjoying the good life.
Now, we will search for a permanent home for him to live out his life happily and healthily!
