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Rabid Kitten Confirmed in Pennsauken
Information provided by the Camden County Board of Freeholders
The Camden County Health Department has been notified by the New Jersey Department of Health and Human Services (NJDHHS) that a stray kitten found in Pennsauken has tested positive for rabies.
Remembering Dr. Earl Rippie, Jr., Owner Of Pennsauken Animal Hospital
Dr. Earl H. Rippie, Jr., 74, owner and director of the Pennsauken Animal Hospital, passed away unexpectedly on June 24, 2016. A staple of the community since he opened his practice in Pennsauken 45 years ago, Dr. Rippie was known for his warm, engaging personality.
Almost Home Animal Shelter Looks To Close Final Chapter On High Note
For over ten years, the Pennsauken-based Almost Home Animal Shelter has served our local community, providing refuge and medical assistance to orphaned animals waiting for their fur-ever home. With the ongoing transition to the Animal Welfare Society of Camden County as Pennsauken Township’s animal shelter, Almost Home is working to make sure that all of the dogs and cats currently in their care get adopted before the facility closes its doors for good.
Throwback Thursday: Saying Goodbye To A Very Good Boy
It’s a horrible day for a pet “parent” when they lose one of their furry “kids.” Today is the two-year anniversary of Spot, beloved dog of AAP editor, Frank Sinatra, moving on to the Rainbow Bridge. Here’s the story that ran in the August 2013 issue. If you’ve just recently lost a pet, know someone who has, or still has a soft spot for a beloved animal companion from years ago, this is for you.
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
It was in October when they found the tumor in Spot’s lung, coming across it by shear dumb luck. The surgery saved his life, but in actuality, we just bought him some extra time. In April, we began to see the writing on the wall. And by June 4, on the day we all said goodbye to our beloved dog, the doctors said it was a miracle he lasted as long as he did, a true testament to his dedication to the family he loved.
Pennsauken Business Has The Inside “Scoop” On Dog Waste Removal
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Lifelong Pennsauken resident Le Ann Frost had a problem that, well… stunk.
Working as the Regional HR Manager for Macy’s didn’t leave a lot of time for Frost to clean up her dogs’… “deposits” in her backyard. “It was a struggle. You get home at night and it’s dark, and you have a list of things that you have to do. Getting outside to pick up the dog waste, it’s a challenge.”
Keep Your Animal Friends Warm And Safe This Winter
By Judith Kristen, AAP Columnist
When cold weather hits, we find ourselves all bundled up, with hats and gloves and boots to keep us cozy and warm until we’re back within the safe and heated confines of our home sweet home.
Millions of animals are not so lucky.
