Meet Cooper! He is a Lab mix owned by Jeff and Joyce Vivio of Monessen. Cooper came to us in March of 2012 after we lost our beloved Rocky, a Shepherd/Lab mix rescue. Jeff found Cooper’s picture on a local shelter site and within a few days he had his new home with us. WeContinue reading “Pet Spotlight of June – Cooper”
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Pet Spotlight of May – Lilly
Lilly, a long-haired miniature dachshund, came to me as an unexpected “gift” when I was 19 years old. She was only a few weeks old and barely bigger than the palm of my hand. At the time I was in business school and working full time to survive, but I fell in love instantly. DuringContinue reading “Pet Spotlight of May – Lilly”
Deli Delights
Are you the adventurous type? Want to make a healthy treat for your dog? The following recipe is sure to please. For a healthy biscuit the ingredients needed are: 3 cups of wheat flour, one half of apple, one and ¾ cup fennel bulb, 5/8 cup of low-fat yogurt, one tablespoon honey, one teaspoon sesameContinue reading “Deli Delights”
Petals
The most recent emergency grant was issued in the amount of five hundred dollars towards the Pet Adoption League. They became a caretaker of a six-month-old puppy named Petals. Petals had the misfortune of being stricken with Parvo. Canine parvovirus is a highly contagious virus mainly affecting dogs. CPV is spread from dog to dogContinue reading “Petals”
PET FIRST AID KIT
How prepared are you to handle any unexpected accident or event involving your pet? Having first aid supplies readily available in case of an emergency benefits both your pet and your peace of mind. Depending on your pet’s lifestyle and age can determine best what to have in your kit. Compiling a kit with theContinue reading “PET FIRST AID KIT”
Pet Spotlight of April – Bernie
Bernie is a Mini Bernie Doodle owned by Dave and Judie Burdis. Bernie came to us quite byaccident so to speak. It was Randy Marino’s fault. Randy is the founder and dedicated leader of the Mon Valley Paws. I too, am an active member of MVP and Randy had e-mailed me a request looking forContinue reading “Pet Spotlight of April – Bernie”
Who and What Does Mon Valley Paws Represent?
Our newsletter is sent to approximately 700 e-mails and our Sponsors numbers are nearly 50. Still, so many people ask who we are and what do we do? The following information should answer all your questions. Grant Monies Issued We at Mon Valley Paws will continue to review the applications to award grants to qualifiedContinue reading “Who and What Does Mon Valley Paws Represent?”
Heartworm Awareness Month
April showers bring May flowers. It is the beginning of the Spring season, and the emergence of mosquitoes has begun. Mosquitoes acquire the parasite while feeding on an infected host which develops into a mature infective larva. The larva is deposited when a bite occurs, and the life cycle of the heartworm begins. As heartwormsContinue reading “Heartworm Awareness Month”
Pet Supplies Plus Donation
Thank you to Pet Supplies Plus for the donation and to Antonio Rhome for the use of his truck! The store and many generous neighbors shared in making donations that will benefit local shelters and the food bank pickups that we have been running. Please check out some of our events at Pet Supplies PlusContinue reading “Pet Supplies Plus Donation”
2020 New Organization
After the 2019 Walk, we held exit meetings to discuss how the event went, what could’ve been better, and plans for the future. There was one central point that kept coming to the surface from all of our volunteers. We all felt similarly that we wanted more say about where the money raised was goingContinue reading “2020 New Organization”
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