October is full of creepy, crawly, spooky things that go bump in the night. It is a time for tricks and treats—both for humans and pets! With events like Adopt a Shelter Dog Month and National Pet Wellness Month, there are plenty of ways to make this scary season a time of love and care.Continue reading “October Holidays & Celebrations”
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KAIAH’S BARK LIST
Kaiah wishes to thank the following two for their participation at the Pup Arena. Officers Joe Spinola and Duvall Elsa Getz Dog Trainer YMCA DOGGIE PADDLE WAS A SPLASHING GOOD TIME! DID YOU KNOW??People always ask how old their dog is in human years. I’m 3 and one half years old so that makes meContinue reading “KAIAH’S BARK LIST”
Pet Spotlight of the Month – September
Wookie and Tristan Todd “When we decided we wanted another dog, we looked at many different humane societies. While searching, we came across this picture of a small puppy at the Greensburg Humane Society. When we saw him sitting for the picture with his little tongue sticking out, we knew he was the one forContinue reading “Pet Spotlight of the Month – September”
NATIONAL PET BIRD DAY
Have you ever wondered why your parrot bobs its head to music or why your canary sings at dawn? Or perhaps you’ve marveled at how a tiny budgie can mimic human speech with surprising accuracy? Welcome to National Pet Bird Day, where we ruffle some feathers in the best possible way! Mon Valley Paws celebratesContinue reading “NATIONAL PET BIRD DAY”
September Holidays & Celebrations
Did someone say Doggie Dash? Hang on tight, pet pals, because September is here and it’s time to kick-start a month filled to the brim with furry festivities! Get ready to mark your calendars because this month is jam-packed with pet holidays. We’re talking about everything from National Service Dog month, where we honor ourContinue reading “September Holidays & Celebrations”
KAIAH’S BARK LIST
NATIONAL IMMUNIZATION AWARENESS MONTH Each August, the United States observes National Immunization Awareness Month, including a special focus on National Pet Immunization Awareness. This campaign encourages pet owners to make sure vaccinations are up to date before the start of fall. It’s a great opportunity to check your pet’s health records, and schedule booster appointments.Continue reading “KAIAH’S BARK LIST”
Pet Spotlight of the Month – August
Carolyn Farrier, a cat lover “For anyone who knows me, they know that I am a huge cat lover. Don’t get me wrong…I am an animal lover, but I have a special affinity for the feline variety. I have had cats as pets pretty much my entire life. Growing up, my parents tolerated my loveContinue reading “Pet Spotlight of the Month – August”
RAWGUST DAY
RAWgust is an annual celebration of the many incredible health benefits of feeding your pet a raw diet. It’s a time of awareness and education, and a chance for pet parents who still have questions to learn all they can about going raw. A raw dog food diet or raw cat food diet is exactly what it sounds like: a dietContinue reading “RAWGUST DAY”
RAINBOW BRIDGE REMEMBERANCE DAY
Deborah Barnes, an author, and a blogger, originally dedicated August 28th as a day to allow pet owners to share memories of their pets, whether cats, dogs, horses, ducks or even snakes after they have left this earth. A little-known fact about Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day is that it is based on a Poem, titledContinue reading “RAINBOW BRIDGE REMEMBERANCE DAY”
August Holidays & Celebrations
August sizzles with summer fun and offers plenty of ways to celebrate the animals in our lives. This month has several dates to admire and spoil all of our black cats. Black cats are often depicted as sly, sneaky and always the witch’s cohort at Halloween. If you are a lover of cats, you knowContinue reading “August Holidays & Celebrations”
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