Monthly Archives: August 2010

Pet adopt-a-thon at U-Stor-It

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Rose Hayes

Heavenly Paws Animal Shelter and West York Stray Animal Recovery will hold a pet adopt-a-thon for cats and kittens from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 11 on the grounds of U-Stor-It, 1331 N. Sherman St. and Route 30 in … Continue reading →

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Calling all look-alikes

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Rose Hayes

E-mail photos of you and your pet looking like each other to bmeiss@humaneleague.com, and they’ll be posted on the Humane League of Lancaster County’s website and Facebook page for everyone to enjoy. Official voting will take place at the Tailwagger’s … Continue reading →

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Volunteers needed for pit bull awareness table

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Rose Hayes

The Humane League of Lancaster County needs volunteers to cover the pit bull awareness table Oct. 17 to 23 at That Fish Place. The shifts are broken into two-hour segments, and HLLC hopes to have two people per shift. Volunteers … Continue reading →

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Woofstock 2010 is Sept. 19

Posted on August 29, 2010 by Rose Hayes

Central Pennsylvania Animal Alliance’s Woofstock 2010 will be 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19, at Riverfront Park in Harrisburg, PA. The event will be held rain or shine. There is a $1 suggested entrance donation. The event includes … Continue reading →

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Pilots N Paws seeks help

Posted on August 29, 2010 by Rose Hayes

Editor’s note: If you can help with transport, shelter or overnight, please e-mail pilotsnpaws@gmail.com. From Pilots N Paws: Hello Pilots and Volunteers! We need your help! Last year we were very successful in working together to move thousands of animals … Continue reading →

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Walk for Farm Animals is Sept. 25

Posted on August 29, 2010 by Rose Hayes

From Farm Sanctuary: On Sept. 25, compassionate people will gather for the Walk for Farm Animals in Baltimore to raise awareness about the plight of farm animals and vital funds for Farm Sanctuary’s lifesaving rescue, education and advocacy work. Will … Continue reading →

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Puppymill Awareness Day is Sept. 18

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Rose Hayes

Puppymill Awareness Day 2010 will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 18 in Intercourse Park in Lancaster County, PA. This year’s special guests include Tamira Thayne, president of Dogs Deserve Better; and Scotlund Haisley, president of In Defense of … Continue reading →

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Doggie daycare busted for neglecting boarders

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Rose Hayes

On Wednesday, Aug. 25, ASPCA Special Agents arrested Matthew Soto, co-owner and daily manager of Bark & Play, a dog-boarding and day-care facility in Brooklyn, NY. He was charged with five counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty for severely neglecting several … Continue reading →

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Purina publishes Facebook game for pet lovers

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Rose Hayes

Pet lovers who enjoy the thrill of building and managing fun places in online games will have an opportunity to test their skills on the new Purina Pet Resort game. Players can become the manager of their own virtual pet-themed … Continue reading →

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Furry Friends’ Race for Their Lives is Sept. 18

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Rose Hayes

Furry Friends Network will hold its annual Race for Their Lives fundraiser Saturday, Sept. 18, at Gifford Pinchot State Park, Conewago Day Use Area. The event includes a 5K Trail Run and 2-Mile Fun Walk for individuals and teams, and … Continue reading →

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