July is a fireworks filled month, but it’s also one to reflect on the safety and well-being of our pets. With long summer days to enjoy together, this month offers everything from pet photo contests to awareness days focused on keeping animals safe from the heat and noisy festivities. Whether you’re soaking up the sunContinue reading “July Holidays & Celebrations”
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KAIAH’S BARK LIST
MUTT MARCH IN MONONGAHELA The day was rainy, but it didn’t stop the dedicated Mutt walkers showing off their adorable pets. Thanks Corrine for having Mon Valley Paws be a part of your event. DID YOU KNOW…. Mosquitoes spread heartworms so to help eliminate them, fill a bowl with Apple Cider Vinegar and set outside.Continue reading “KAIAH’S BARK LIST”
UGLIEST DOG DAY
Ugliest Dog Day on June 20 celebrates the pups out there with a face only a mother could love. But when it comes to man’s best friend, is there really any dog that can’t be deemed adorable? We honor the facially challenged ones on June 20, Ugliest Dog Day. What started as a fun contestContinue reading “UGLIEST DOG DAY”
NATIONAL PET WEDDING WEEK
This week is important because it celebrates the bond between pets. It’s a chance for pet owners to express their love and commitment to their pets festively. People participate by arranging mock wedding ceremonies for their pets, which can include everything from outfits to officiants. The idea is to create a fun, loving experience highlightingContinue reading “NATIONAL PET WEDDING WEEK”
June Holidays & Celebrations
Summer officially kicks off in June, and what better way to welcome the sunshine than by celebrating the pets who make life more vibrant? From National Adopt a Cat Month to Take Your Pet to Work Day, this month highlights how our pets enrich our lives. An important way to celebrate and nurture a petContinue reading “June Holidays & Celebrations”
Pet Spotlight of the Month – June
Callie – Lori & John Vivio “After losing our 18-year-old affectionate, refined short-haired Calico cat (that we inherited from my mother), my son and I surprised my husband with another Calico cat. When we learned from her foster mom that the cat shared the same name as our previous cat, Callie, we felt it wasContinue reading “Pet Spotlight of the Month – June”
Pet Memorial Mile
Losing a pet who is a beloved member of your family and brought so much joy to your life is one of the hardest things that you will have to go through during your life. Mon Valley Paws (After raising money for the Puppy Up Foundation for a couple years) was founded by Randy MarinoContinue reading “Pet Memorial Mile”
Pet Spotlight of the Month – May
Roxie and Dan Harkins “I would like to introduce everyone to my new dog, Roxie. I had to have Molly, my last dog, put down on Christmas Eve, 2024, and had her cross the Rainbow Bridge before her time. Needless to say, her death left a big hole in my life. I knew I wouldContinue reading “Pet Spotlight of the Month – May”
CHIHUAHUA APPRECIATION DAY
Chihuahuas are the smallest dog breed. They’re also one of the oldest, though we don’t know exactly when they were first bred. They can trace their roots back to ancient dogs in Mexico, which have been around since at least the 9th century. Despite its ancient origins, these dogs were relatively rare until the 20th century. Today, Chihuahuas areContinue reading “CHIHUAHUA APPRECIATION DAY”
Pet Rescue Spotlight of the Month – May
ALL BUT FORGOTTEN PET RESCUE SPOTLIGHTMAJOR AND KYA “Major and Kya’s story started with an urgent plea for any rescue to step up for these young pups whose lives were spent crated for hours – each and every day. Days turned into weeks as they continued to live this way – we couldn’t let thisContinue reading “Pet Rescue Spotlight of the Month – May”
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