Monessen City Park It all began on a Saturday morning on the Monessen City Park Walking Track. Registration prepared for the multitude of pets and their owners to partake in a day of fun and educational activities. Vendors set up their merchandise and food trucks completed their menus in anticipation of their consumers. The DJContinue reading “PAWS IN THE PARK & VENDOR SHOW”
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ADOPT A SHELTER ANIMAL MONTH
October is adopt a shelter dog month but remember all animals in shelters are looking for their forever home. When you adopt a dog from a shelter, you are helping to stop the cruelty often found in commercial breeding facilities, commonly called “puppy mills.” Last month’s newsletter did an article on the cruelty and livingContinue reading “ADOPT A SHELTER ANIMAL MONTH”
October Pet Dates
October is here, and with it comes a month-long celebration of all things creepy, crawly, and scary. Decorations abound in yards, windows, and workplaces. Among all the embellishments, don’t forget to find/make the most unique pet-tacular costume for your best furry friend and join in the festivities. Halloween rules but don’t forget that October isContinue reading “October Pet Dates”
HAPPY HEALTHY CAT MONTH
National Cat Health Month is a full month dedicated to the physical and emotional well-being of your cat. Your cat’s physical health is just as important as her mental health. There’s a misconception that cats are incredibly self-reliant, and just don’t need the kind of coddling you find with dogs. The truth is that catsContinue reading “HAPPY HEALTHY CAT MONTH”
September Pet Dates
September is here and it’s time to kick-start a month filled to the brim with furry festivities! Get ready to mark your calendars because this month is jam-packed with pet holidays. We’re talking about everything from National Service Dog month, where we honor our loyal, hardworking service dogs, to raising awareness of the inhumane conditionsContinue reading “September Pet Dates”
NATIONAL FEED A RESCUE PET WEEK
National Feed a Pet Rescue Week is held to raise money to feed cats, dogs and other animals at local rescue shelters. One of the biggest expenses that animal rescue shelters and rescue groups have is the cost of feeding the animals they are trying to help. This event is designed to provide food toContinue reading “NATIONAL FEED A RESCUE PET WEEK”
NATIONAL PET HYDRATION AWARENESS MONTH
It’s incredibly easy for our pets to become dehydrated, especially if they’re cats, and National Pet Hydration Awareness Month aims to help increase awareness about this. When the weather is crazy hot, keep an eye on any animals in your home for any signs of dehydration. Try to counteract dehydration by ensuring there is plenty ofContinue reading “NATIONAL PET HYDRATION AWARENESS MONTH”
Rescue Spotlight
Pet Adoption League “Homeless No More: Inside the Heart of Pet Adoption League” Within the walls of an animal rescue lies a world of wagging tails, hopeful eyes and boundless love waiting to be shared. Pet Adoption League’s rescue serves as a beacon of compassion, offering refuge to countless homeless and abandoned animals in searchContinue reading “Rescue Spotlight”
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”
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