Monthly Archives: September 2010

Low-cost vaccine and microchip clinic in Enola

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Rose Hayes

Compassionate Hearts Animal Rescue will offer a low-cost vaccine and microchip clinic for cats and dogs from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, at Pet Valu, 384 E. Penn Drive, Enola. Available vaccines include rabies, distemper/parvo and bordetella for … Continue reading →

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Rabies vaccine clinic at Community Animal Hospital (York, PA)

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Rose Hayes

A rabies vaccine clinic will be offered 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct., 2, at Community Animal Hospital, 400 S. Pine St., York, PA. Cost is $15 for rabies vaccine; $45 for rabies/parvo/distemper combo. To receive a 3-year rabies vaccine, … Continue reading →

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Agriculture Secretary urges farmers, pet owners to prepare for potential flooding

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Rose Hayes

From the PA Dept. of Agriculture: Harrisburg – Agriculture Secretary Russell C. Redding today urged farmers to prepare for the potential of flooding in some areas of the state. “Today’s heavy rain has the potential to cause damage to crops … Continue reading →

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Reminder: Open house at Puppy Tails Friday and Saturday (Oct. 1 and 2)

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Rose Hayes

Puppy Tails Boutique & Spa will hold an open house Friday and Saturday, Oct. 1 and 2. A ribbon-cutting ceremony with the York Chamber of Commerce will take place at 8:30 a.m. Friday. On Saturday, Cramer’s Pet Photography will take … Continue reading →

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Give Flo the gift of freedom for her 53rd birthday

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Rose Hayes

From Project R&R (Release and Restitution for Chimpanzees in U.S. Laboratories): Flo, one of the oldest chimpanzees in a U.S. laboratory, has spent nearly all of her life in a lab. She turns 53 today, September 29th. Project R&R’s elder … Continue reading →

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Halloween pet parade at East York Vet

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Rose Hayes

A Halloween pet parade will take place from noon to 1 p.m. Oct. 30 on the lawn at East York Veterinary Center, 1997 Industrial Highway, Springettsbury Township. Prizes will be awarded for the best dog and cat costumes. For details, … Continue reading →

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Tailwagger’s Trot benefits Humane League of Lancaster County

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Rose Hayes

The Humane League of Lancaster County’s 21st annual Tailwagger’s Trot will be Sunday, Oct. 10. Registration will be 10 to 11 a.m., and the walk will begin at 11:15 a.m. at Clipper Stadium and end at Buchanan Park, where you … Continue reading →

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How to choose the best shelter dog for your family

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Rose Hayes

As part of Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog Month (October), Dr. Diane Pomerance wants to show everyone how to make your family happier — and save a life at the same time. Pomerance, an activist who has owned more than 40 shelter dogs in … Continue reading →

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Pitties in the Park

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Rose Hayes

Humane League of Lancaster County’s Pitties in the Park will be 1 to 5 p.m. Oct. 3 in Lancaster County Park, Pavilion 21. Meet adoptable pit bulls, attend short info sessions for pit bull owners, learn about the KPETS pet … Continue reading →

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World Farm Animal Day is Oct. 2

Posted on September 26, 2010 by Rose Hayes

From Farm Animal Rights Movement: World Farm Animals Day is Oct. 2. It’s a day for compassionate people to expose, mourn and memorialize the more than 58 billion cows, pigs, turkeys, chickens and other land animals who are brutalized and … Continue reading →

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