Pet Spotlight of the Month – December

MOLLY AND RICKI MOODY “The setting was the annual Mon Valley Paws in the Park and Vendor show in September. Each year the sponsored shelter/rescues bring their information for a meet and greet and sometimes bring adoptable pets. The rest is history! Our eyes met across the crowded park…. 🙂   Drews Crews had several dogsContinue reading “Pet Spotlight of the Month – December”

December Holidays & Celebrations

December wraps up the year with celebrations that bring warmth and connections for our pets or animals worldwide. From National Cat Lovers’ Month to Wildlife Conservation Day, December encourages us to spread kindness and appreciation. Also at this time we can pay a heartfelt tribute to the pets we’ve loved and lost, every holiday onContinue reading “December Holidays & Celebrations”

KAIAH’S BARK LIST

I’M GETTING READY FOR HOWLOWEEN! IN MEMORY Kaiah wishes to pay homage to the passing of Sammy, the therapy dog in Monessen. He made numerous visits to schools, hospitals and other facilities. The world could be a much better place if only we could see through the eyes of a dog. They say dogs don’tContinue reading “KAIAH’S BARK LIST”

RESCUE SPOTLIGHT

Mikayla and Benji at the park and Benji now smiling and happy! The Paws in the Park event had all four of their shelter/rescues represented and had pets available for adoption. This young girl, Mikayla, was checking out all the puppies and dogs when she spotted this adorable, smiling scruffy looking pup from the DrewsContinue reading “RESCUE SPOTLIGHT”

Pet Spotlight of the Month – October

Blue and Evie Yatchyshyn “My older son, who lives in Anchorage , Alaska with his family, had a silver Lab that competed in Dock Diving. Every year, for the last18 years they would come down to Libertyville Illinois to compete. The town holds a “Dog Days of Summer” festivale in the park. The entire weekendContinue reading “Pet Spotlight of the Month – October”

NATIONAL PIT BULL AWARENESS MONTH

October marks National Pit Bull Awareness Month, an essential time for dispelling myths and spreading knowledge about one of the most misunderstood dog breeds. This month-long observance aims to highlight the true nature of pit bulls through education and support, promoting a positive image that counters widespread stereotypes. Despite their portrayal in media and legislationContinue reading “NATIONAL PIT BULL AWARENESS MONTH”

October Holidays & Celebrations

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”

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”