This dog was found near 43rd and Spruce early this morning. He had no collar or tags on him, and no microchip was found when he was scanned. Please email us at editor@westphillylocal.com if you have any information about the dog’s owner, and we’ll connect you with the person who found the dog.

Project MEOW, a West Philly-based feline rescue group, is stepping up their efforts of helping stray and feral cats and kittens in the area. But they need your help. Check out this creative poster distributed in the neighborhood.

To help Project MEOW, which is a volunteer-run organization, and their rescues, we’ll be publishing a series of posts with information on cats available for adoption. Today, we are presenting the first adoptable kitty named Cricket.  Continue Reading

A small, white dog (a poodle/Maltese mix), went missing this morning when her owner was visiting a friend in the area. She was last seen near 49th and Warrington. The dog answers to Hazel, but may be scared. A “big reward” is offered to the person who finds her. Please call 215-262-2057 with information.

The Philadelphia SPCA is now offering monthly low-cost veterinary clinics at Drexel University’s Dornsife Center (3509 Spring Garden). The first clinic is on Monday, May 11, from 2 – 6 p.m. See the flier below for more information.

Many thanks to our reader Nadia Adawi who sent us this report of an amazing cat rescue that took place in the Chester Avenue Dog Park at 48th and Chester last night.

A cat was stuck at the very top of a tree in the dog park for some 36 hours before a heroic rescue by Red Paw Emergency Relief Team, the Philadelphia Fire Department, and Animal Care and Control Team of Philadelphia. It took five attempts, because the cat kept climbing higher. The cat is now safe at ACCT.

The family that runs Manakeesh Café Bakery at 45th and Walnut are looking for their missing cat. The cat is described as a female ginger and white cat (pictured).

If you find the cat please call (215-921-2135) or bring her to Manakeesh. A free smoothie and half-dozen baklava are offered for anyone who finds her!