Despite his young age, Rodger displays a demeanor that defies his youth. Histhin, undernourished body is a stark reminder of his struggle for survival. Hespent most of his days roaming empty streets and nights huddled in tightcorners, trying to keep warm.Rodger’s solitude ended when an animal control officer picked him up. He spentnearly a monthContinue reading “Pet Spotlight of the Month – March”
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DO DOGS HAVE UNIQUE PAW PRINTS?
A dog’s paw pad is made up of fat, connective tissue, and collagen. The pads consist of thick, tough skin designed to protect a dog’s feet. The underside of a dog’s paws has pads that cushion their feet and provide traction. There are usually four main pads on the bottom of the paw – oneContinue reading “DO DOGS HAVE UNIQUE PAW PRINTS?”
NATIONAL ANIMAL POISON PREVENTION WEEK
National Poison Prevention Week, which President Kennedy launched in 1961, was originally meant to protect children from accidental poisonings. The effort has since grown to include pets. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) and the Pet Poison Helpline promote awareness and provide information to pet owners during the third fullContinue reading “NATIONAL ANIMAL POISON PREVENTION WEEK”
Rescue Spotlight
White Oak Animal Save Haven White Oak Animal Safe Haven, founded in 2003, is a nonprofit, no-kill animal shelter that has been dedicated to providing care and finding loving homes to cats and dogs in need for the last two decades. Laura Massie started early on as a committed shelter volunteer before serving on theContinue reading “Rescue Spotlight”
National Pet Dental Month
February is National Pet Dental Health Month in the United States. But what is it exactly? Well, it’s a month dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of dental health in pets. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) started this initiative to encourage pet owners to take care of their pet’s teeth and gums. Poor dentalContinue reading “National Pet Dental Month”
APPLE CHEDDAR DOG BISCUITS
If you want to make a special homemade treat for your dog on National Love your Pet Day, give this one a try. Ingredients: Directions:
NATIONAL LOVE YOUR PET DAY
National Love Your Pet Day is celebrated on February 20. Whether cats, dogs, birds, or even tigers, our furry friends are showered with love and affection on this day! The day encourages pampering our pets and focusing on the special relationships our companions hold in our lives. Most households have at least one pet, moreContinue reading “NATIONAL LOVE YOUR PET DAY”
Rescue Spotlight
Southwest PA Pugs with Special Needs They were founded in 2008 and are a non-profit organization who rescue older, disabled and special needs pug/pug mix running solely on donations. Most of the rescues are considered “unadoptable “having chronic issues making it difficult to find permanent homes or having limited time left. All the dogs areContinue reading “Rescue Spotlight”
PETS IN CARS DURING COLD TEMPERATURES
It is not safe to leave pets unattended in a car during cold weather. Even if the weather is cold, the potential for harm like hypothermia is still substantial. A car can act like a greenhouse in the summer, becoming much hotter than the environment outside. Likewise, in winter, cars without heaters running become rollingContinue reading “PETS IN CARS DURING COLD TEMPERATURES”
PET SPOTLIGHT OF JANUARY
Lisa Ward & Jackson “I got Jackson from the Humane Animal Rescue a few months prior to the pandemic. He was found as a stray dragging his hind legs behind himself and brought to the shelter. It was love at first sight. I adopted him myself immediately. Jackson is a pug with possible chihuahua mix. TheContinue reading “PET SPOTLIGHT OF JANUARY”
Mon Valley Paws 