Pet Connections September – October Issue
Life in a shelter can be overstimulating and hectic for even the most mild tempered animals. Dogs specifically, deal with a variety of noise variables that they recognize and some they do not. Ongoing entry and exit from the kennels causes barking and shuffling around that can heighten anxiety for any animal. We can reduce […]
The Animal Rescue League Shelter & Wildlife Center
The Animal Rescue League Shelter & Wildlife Center is very proud of the commitment and dedication of our volunteers. Over 500 individuals have chosen to help us come to the rescue of thousands of animals per year. We have several opportunities if you’re interested joining them. At our shelter, we have an enhanced safety and […]
Fabulous Felines Desperately Seeking That Special Someone
Fabulous Felines Desperately Seeking That Special Someone Cats, the most entertaining and inquisitive of creatures, make exceptional companions to people of all ages. Thousands of cats currently sit in Pittsburgh shelters, patiently awaiting the arrival of their forever family. Particularly during spring and summer – the time dubbed ‘kitten season’ due to the large influx […]
The Western PA Humane Society
Open Doors ~ Open Hearts The Western PA Humane Society is Greater Pittsburgh’s center for pet ownership. Preventing cruelty to animals is at the root of our charter, but beyond that, we provide services every day for pet owners throughout their pet’s lifecycle. Life at an urban open-door animal shelter can be complicated because our animals do not have a […]
Great Pyrenees Rescue
By April Minech The Great Pyrenees club has been around for a long time – the late sixties to be exact. “It started as a confirmation club, where members that participated in shows got together and helped and mentored each other with things such as how to stack and groom dogs, what types of head […]
DogtoberFEST
By April Minech So, what is DogtoberFEST? Hosted by CARMAA (Coalition to Adopt, Rehome and Match Abandoned Animals) A FREE event that celebrates pets and provides everything you need to know about adoption in a festival environment. It’s dog friendly, so you can bring your non-aggressive pet along, and there’s over 100 shelters, rescues and […]
scea article
Second Chance Equine Association (SCEA) is a non-profit organization in Westmoreland County. It was founded in 2006 when Westmoreland County Humane Police Officer (HPO) Elaine Gower and horse owners Bryce and Chris LeJeune recognized two problems. First, complaints of neglect and abuse of horses in the area were increasing at an alarming rate. Second, when […]
Wheek Care Guinea Pig Rescue (WCGPR)
By April Minech Photo credits: Kim Lenz, Behind the Lenz Photography Did you know there was a rescue for Guinea pigs? Why yes, there is, and it’s amazing. Wheek Care Guinea Pig Rescue is celebrating their 17th year of helping and supporting these little puffballs in November. Started by Julene Robinson, it recently became the […]
HCMT Free and Low-cost Spay/Neuter Clinics January to June 2019
PRESS RELEASE/FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Between January and June 2019 HCMT has seven free and low-cost spay/neuter clinics scheduled for stray/feral and rescued/pet cats. Each spay and neuter reduces the number of homeless cats in the Pittsburgh region, and helps everyone be a part of the solution. Clinics fill up fast and registration well ahead of […]
Beaver County Humane Society
The Beaver County Humane Society was incorporated in 1950 and had several locations, including behind the Beaver County Mall before building its large, modern and current location in 2013 at 3394 Brodhead Road in Aliquippa. “We can care for about 250 animals at one time,” explains Executive Director Susan Salyards. Each year about 4,000 animals […]