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”
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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”
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”
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”
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