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”
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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”
KAIAH’S BARK LIST
Pet hydration is being celebrated this month but should be seriously practiced all year long. Water is needed for the many functions within our bodies as well as our pets. Kaiah understands the importance of water and overheating in the hot summer month due to her brachycephalic, flat face, syndrome. During the hot months ofContinue reading “KAIAH’S BARK LIST”
Pet Spotlight of the Month – July
Kim Cope’s Daisy Mae “I have three dogs, Maggie May,14 years old, Snoopy who is 11 and Max coming in at 10. Maggie May and Snoopy are Shorkies which are a mix breed of a Shih Tzu and a Yorkie. Max is a full bred Yorkie. Somehow, I still felt the need for a puppyContinue reading “Pet Spotlight of the Month – July”
NATIONAL DOG PHOTOGRAPHY DAY
JULY 26, 2025 SAY DOG TREAT! National Dog Photography Day can be a real blast for you and your dogs. Do you have a smartphone or camera? I’m sure when you are asked about your pet, the first thing you do is retrieve your cell phone and show off the countless photos you have takenContinue reading “NATIONAL DOG PHOTOGRAPHY DAY”
NATIONAL LOST PET PREVENTION MONTH
JULY 1-31, 2025 July is not only the height of summer, but it’s also National Lost Pet Prevention Month! This month-long observance was created to raise awareness about the importance of keeping our furry friends safe and sound. Did you know that approximately 10 million pets go missing each year in the US alone? InContinue reading “NATIONAL LOST PET PREVENTION MONTH”
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”
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