Blog - Howard Nelson PSPCA

• Dedicated to Emmy - by Howard Nelson My dogs are part of my family. Emmy is now 15 years old. Her fading eye sight, limited hearing and arthritic joints have taken a toll on her. Thanks to great veterinarians and medical care, Emmy is comfortable during these later years. ...
• Cost of Care Bill Passed by the Pennsylvania House and Senate - Howard Nelson An important piece of legislation has passed both the House and Senate in Pennsylvania and is poised for signature by the Governor.
• Philadelphia and Pennsylvania Pet Blog from the Philadelphia Inquirer Want to stay up to date on issues relevant to pets in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania? Check out Amy Worden's Pet Blog on Philly.com.
• I Have Become a Fan of the Philadelphia Union I am hooked! I've become a fan of the Philadelphia Union. Now a season ticketholder, I must say I enjoy each and every game from the non-stop action....
• Fox 29 Doggie Style and Operation Ava Summer Segment Check out our own Lisa Palmer and Ray Little on Fox 29. A great segment on summer fashions featuring Operation Ava Dogs for adoption.
• Cirque Du Soleil does it again Had the opportunity to see Totem under the big top on Camden's Waterfront. What a beautiful view of the Philadelphia skyline.
• A quiet summer morning in Philadelphia Had the opportunity to go for a long (defined as long by me!) bike ride in Center City Philadelphia at 8 AM last Sunday.
• Luna - my office cat - by Howard Nelson Luna is 10-12 years old and was rescued from the streets of Philadelphia. Her favorite past time is lounging on my desk and computer keyboard.
• Philadelphia Is A Hip City Lots of people are taking notice of Philadelphia these days. As a long time resident (twice!), I have often thought Philadelphia was underrated and am thrilled people are taking notice.
• Animal Abuse Still a Problem in Philadelphia - Howard Nelson PSPCA Sadly, severe animal abuse and dog fighting are a big problem in Philadelphia. The PSPCA works hard to tackle the problem of animal abuse...
• Pod in Philadelphia Last night we had dinner a Pod on Penn’s Campus. Great venue and highly recommended. What took me so long?
• Philadelphia is changing: South Street - Howard Nelson As I walked my dogs this morning down South Street in Philadelphia I realized what a transformation the 1400-2200 blocks of South Street In Philadelphia have been undergoing.
• Inspired by Jennifer Livingston I had the opportunity to watch the video of Jennifer Livingston as she stood up to a bully who emailed her about her appearance. I was inspired by her words and her courage.
• Legislative Front in PA Just heard that PA passed a law making Gas Chambers Illegal. Finally an end to that brutal practice in Pennsylvania. Another law helping animal cruelty groups called “cost of care” is up for consideration today.
• Priscilla - Howard Nelson For those of you who know me whether via my blog or via my work in animal welfare know that I love my dogs Priscilla, Emmy and Cali. I am dedicating three blog posts to each of my dogs and their story.
• Traveling with your pet - Howard Nelson Someone asked me the other day about travelling with your pet. We travel with our three dogs (three big dogs!) all the time, but it’s important to be prepared and safe.
• Parvo Virus increases in Philadelphia - Howard Nelson The PSPCA announced this week that there has been an increase in Parvo Virus outbreaks in Philadelphia. Please vaccinate your pets against this deadly disease.
• On my feet in Philadelphia - Howard Nelson Last night Marc and I trekked out to the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia for the latest Cirque De Soleil show: Michael Jackson.