2026 has become a particularly cold winter for humans and pets alike. The following safety tips will keep them warm and safe: Protect their paws. Use pet-friendly ice melt products. Salt and other chemicals used to melt snow and ice can irritate a pet’s paws. Wipe their paws with a damp towel before your petContinue reading “COLD WEATHER PRECAUTIONS”
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Pet Spotlight of the Month – February
Lorie Guthrie and Junie “We purchased our Red Doberman from a reputable breeder. She was born on June 10, 2015. We later realized that that was Mark’s father’s birthday. His nickname was Junie, so we decided to name our new pup Junie in memory of Mark’s dad. Junie has been a wonderful dog. She isContinue reading “Pet Spotlight of the Month – February”
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Pet Spotlight of the Month – January
Duke, Brynn and Luca Turkovich “After a lot of conversations and discussions, we decided we wanted to add another member to our family. We decided on a fur baby and named him Duke! We originally wanted a female dog; however we settled for a male. We searched for boxer puppies nevertheless we needed the puppyContinue reading “Pet Spotlight of the Month – January”
VISIT THE ZOO DAY
An early form of the zoo or zoological garden was called a ‘menagerie’. It is said to have been much smaller than the more modern zoo. The first iterations of zoos were private collections and acted as a show of power. Excavators discovered remnants of a menagerie in Egypt, which they believe dates back toContinue reading “VISIT THE ZOO DAY”
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”
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”
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”
Mon Valley Paws 