For over 129 years the Western Pennsylvania Humane Society has been providing shelter & care for Pittsburgh’s unwanted animals. That’s why they are Feline Snoozers featured shelter of the month.
WPHS is on the go with many programs and events that benefit not just their animals but also the community they are located in. An example is their Super Seven program they have started. This special group of Pit Bulls has been chosen to promote the positive attributes of the Pit Bull. The extensive training course that the Pit Bulls go through will help bring about faith and hope in the breed. WPHS hopes to show that Pit Bulls can contribute to and be well mannered family friends.
Another great thing they do is visit local schools pre K-8 grade, they come with trained therapy dogs and talk to the kids about animal safety and humane education. The kids learn how to be kind and care for animals in every aspect and also how to prevent from being bit by animals. Their therapeutic program(Pioneer Pet Patrol) is another way to connect with children. Both the animals and the children with disabilities benefit greatly from this program.
We all either are in a bad way or know someone who is suffering with the bad economic times. Shelters across the United States are overwhelmed with abandoned or surrendered animals that families can no longer afford to feed. At WPHS Ellie’s Pet Pantry is trying it’s best to help out individuals with the cost of food for their animals. If you are in this area and are in need of help with your food costs for your beloved animal contact the WPHS. Also at the WPHS Pets for People is a program that offers low or no cost adoptions to senior citizens. Life can sometimes be very lonely for the elderly. Having a pet to care for and to keep you company helps lift that loneliness and is very therapeutic for both the animal and the person. Most elderly folks are on a fixed income that doesn’t allow for much extras so this is a great program to help them find some companionship. Thank you Western Pennsylvania for this wonderful program.
Two events happening in October are WPHS 3rd Annual Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest taking place on Sunday, October 11th. There are six different categories to enter for a howling good time. On Wednesday, Oct 28th the Pittsburgh Foundation will host Pittsburgh’s Day of Giving. Any donation of $50.00 or more will be matched 50 cents to the $1.00. What a great way to see your donations grow to help the Western PA Humane Society.
Now, for your gift giving this holiday season WPHS has available now a 2010 Cutest Critters Calendar. The public sent in their favorite pictures of their furry friends and now the top twelve winners were selected and are featured on these beautiful calendars. Check out the month with the two Chinese Crested dogs, these two were adopted from WPHS just this year. What a great gift for the animal lover in your life.
Go to www.wpahumane.org and check out all the programs and events this humane society has going on and to order your calendar.
As Feline Snoozers featured humane society of the month when you order and donate a large cat tower for WPHS you will receive a FREE! small tower for yourself. Simply go to the Cat-a-log page order the large cat tower just the way you want, select Western Pennsylvania Humane Society from the drop down list and that tower will be shipped to them along with a card enclosed with your name as the donor. Then, order a small cat tower for yourself or you can donate that one to WPHS also, it’s your choice. You will be charged for just the large tower plus shipping charges for both towers. Offer is only good October 15th thur November 15th 2009.
