YDR Pets

Ribbon-cutting for Canine Meadows dog park is Saturday

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 03:30:02 -0500

By Barb Krebs, for York Daily Record/Sunday News:

It's quite a place to play.

Thirteen and a half acres. Fenced play areas. Free water. Everyone plays with others their size.

And it's all for the dogs.

Saturday will be the grand opening of Canine Meadows, a dog park at John C. Rudy County Park. It is the first of its kind in the area and allows dogs to play without being leashed.

PET GROOMERS

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:10:00 -0500

Adrienne's Pet Salon
Full-service pet salon
40 W. 11th Ave., York, Pa 17403
(717) 843-2772

AJ's Travelin' Groomer
Covering all of York County
717-845-2770

Alley Cat & Dog Grooming
711 Harrisburg Pike, Dillsburg, PA
717-432-3225

Himalayan cat needs home ASAP

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:32:01 -0500

A Red Lion man is seeking a home for his Himalayan cat because he has discovered he's allergic to her.

The cat is a spayed female, about 6 years old. She has a small "crook" at the tip of her tail blue eyes and a medium-long coat in shades of brown ranging from light beige to almost black. She weighs around 11½ pounds.

For details, e-mail callen2@wellspan.org or ann@heavenlypawsshelter.com.

Celebrities 'lend a paw' for Woofstock

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:10:50 -0500

The Central Pennsylvania Animal Alliance will host Woofstock, a groovy festival for people and their animals, on Sunday, September 28, beginning at 10 am on City Island. Local and national celebrities will be on hand to "roll out the red rover carpet" for the festivities.

At 10 am, the "tuff guys" from New York City's Rescue Ink will lead The Grateful Dog Walk beginning on City Island and continuing across the Walnut Street Bridge to Riverfront Park. Al Gnoza, news anchor for ABC 27, will walk "Bear Naked" with the guys from Rescue Ink. Jen Shade from 105.7 The X and Rich and Flick from RED 102.3 will also be on hand to lend a paw.

Woofstock will kick off promptly at 11 am at Riverfront Park with Bob Rudy from 98.5 The Peak emceeing this event featuring over 125 animal friendly vendors, bands, food, and contests. People and their animals can meet Jon Bannon from Animal Planet's "The Groomer Has It" throughout the day. Valerie Pritchett from ABC 27 News will host the Adoptables Rockin' Mutt Strut Pet Parade at high noon at Kunkle Plaza. At 3 pm, Diane Grey from MIX 106.7 will emcee The Funkytown Pet Costume Contest with Judges Jen Shade, Rescue Ink, and Sara Bozich from The Patriot News picking the best entries from several costume categories.

Woofstock is an important fund-raising event for CPAA, and profits benefit CPAA's "DeSex in the City" spay/neuter program, spay/neuter van, and vaccination clinics. To learn more about Woofstock 2008, visit http://www.cpaawoofstock.com.

From Woofstock 2006:

Shelter makeover contest

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 03:38:40 -0500

Zootoo.com, a networking site and resource for pet lovers, launched its second annual Zootoo.com Shelter Makeover Contest Sept. 18.

The grand prize in this contest, which will end May 1, 2009, is a shelter makeover valued at up to $1 million. 19 runners-up will share awards totaling $195,000.

Puppy Mill Awareness Day is today (Sept. 20)

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 03:29:49 -0500

Puppy Mill Awareness Day is 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at Intercourse Community Park, Old Philadelphia Pike, 500 yards east of Intercourse in Lancaster County, PA.

Guests and speakers include Chris DeRose, actor and founder of Last Chance for Animals; AnneMarie Lucas from Animal Planet's "Animal Precinct," the guys from Rescue Ink; Stephanie Shain, HSUS Puppy Mill Task Force; and more.

Come out and learn more about the puppy mill problem, or to show your support for those working to help the dogs.

For details, visit www.awarenessday.org.

Urge senators to pass Dog Law bill

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 21:24:05 -0500

House Bill 2525 passed the House of Representatives today, and now needs to get through the Senate.

To help it along, please contact the following members and urge them to pass House Bill 2525, 2532 and 499:

Dog law bill passes House

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 20:49:42 -0500

From Associated Press:

A bill designed to dramatically improve conditions for dogs kept in Pennsylvania's larger commercial kennels passed the state House of Representatives on Wednesday and was sent to the Senate.

The House voted 181-17 in favor of new regulations that would increase the size of cages, require annual veterinary checkups and crack down on what critics describe as inhumane puppy mills.

September events

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:08:06 -0500

Sunday, September 28

Woofstock will be 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, at Riverfront Park in Harrisburg, PA.

Take part in doggie demos hosted by OTCH; and ice-cream socials for the dogs, hosted by The Dogs Den and Brookline Lab. Visit the CPAA raffle tables and take a chance on winning a basket of goodies.

Music will be provided by Loose Canon Band, Julie Schreiber Band,Tropical Soul ,Sky Dog, The Cruise Control Duo- Erin Cruise & Ken, Jo Braithwaite, Julie Moffitt, Pat Cusick, Brooks West, Maria Wilson, Jimbo Sage, Karen Dalton, CH Lehr and more.

Enter your dog in the Funkytown Pet Costume Contest, and homeless rescued animals will be strutting their stuff at the Rescue Me Rockin' Mutt Strut with Valerie Prichett, ABC 27 anchor, announcing each dog.

Meet the guys from Rescue Ink, a NY group of tattooed tough talkers with a soft spot for feral kitties and abandoned puppies. Other features of the event include low-cost pet vaccines and microchipping, Extreme Doggie Makeover/K-9 Edition for some lucky homeless rescued dogs, free nail clippings, animal-friendly merchants and yummy food.

Admission is free. For details, visit www.cpaawoofstock.com.

Reptiles available for adoption

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 20:19:08 -0500

This Burmese Python came to Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary from a local animal rescue, so not much is known about the snake's history. It is believed to be a confiscation or abandonment.

The snake is fairly docile and a great eater; currently only 2 to 3 feet long.

For more information, visit forgottenfriend.org.

Mid Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League Annual Raffle

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:43:50 -0500

Mid Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League is holding its annual raffle.

There are three cash prizes: $500 first place, $300 second place and $100 third place. To buy tickets, visit www.magdrl.org/sweepstakes.htm or e-mail kristeenk@verizon.net.

Olympic athlete and his dog

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 15:07:14 -0500

Luv My Pet vaccination clinics at Petco

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 02:01:36 -0500

Luv My Pet low-cost vaccinations will be offered 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 6, 13 and 20; and Oct. 4, 11 and 18 at Petco, 905 Loucks Road, York, PA (717-699-2825).

Services include:

Luv My Puppy Pack -- $49, includes 6-in-1 (DH4LP and parvo), corona, bordatella, dewormer for hookworms and roundworms.

Luv My Dog Pack -- $49, includes rabies, 6-in-1 (DH4LP and parvo), corona, bordatella.

Super Dog Pack -- $64, includes rabies, 6-in-1 (DH4LP and parvo), corona, bordatella, heartworm test.

Luv My Kitty Pack -- $41, includes 4-in-1 (FVRCPC), feline leukemia, dewormer for roundworms and hookworms.

Luv My Cat Pack -- $41, includes rabies, 4-in-1 (FVRCPC), feline leukemia.

Super Cat Pack -- $56, includes rabies, 4-in-1 (FVRCPC) and feline leukemia with FeLV test; or $66, includes 4 in 1 (FVRCPC) and feline leukemia; with FeLV/FIV test.

Rabies vaccination -- $15. Rabies vaccination is free with purchase of a package other than the puppy or kitten package.

Microchip -- $39 (includes lifetime registration).

Bring pet's prior vaccination records, if possible. All vaccines are available individually. Frontline, Advantage, Interceptor and other products are available for purchase. There will be a $2 medical waste disposal fee per pet.

Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers.

For details, visit www.luvmypet.com or call (301) 604-2670.

Children and Animals - Teaching Kindness

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 17:16:29 -0500

In the weeks preceding PA Week for the Animals, teachers and students in participating classrooms across the state are invited to take part in a children's Art and Essay contest on the subject of the book "Buddy Unchained."

Through their artwork and writing, children are asked to have Buddy the Chained Dog explain how he feels being chained outside all alone, and why he wants to come inside and live with the family.

The artwork and essays will be displayed at Adams County SPCA in Gettysburg, PA. Three winners will be selected from the art entries and three winners will be chosen from the essay entries.

Each of the six winning children will be recognized Monday, Sept. 22, at an awards ceremony and open house.

Each child will also be awarded a copy of "Buddy Unchained," from the nonprofit organization Dogs Deserve Better (dogsdeservebetter.org).

Please send all artwork and essays (one-page only) to:

Adams County SPCA
11 Goldenville Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325
Phone (717) 334-8876, ext. 29
Fax (717) 334-1338

Deadline for entries is Thursday, Sept.18.

Seeking a 'mom' cat to nurse newborn kittens

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 20:39:30 -0500

Two newborn kittens (approximately 24 hours old) were found in York, PA, and the woman who found them is hoping to find a mother cat who's currently nursing to care for them.

If you can help, please call Barbara at (717) 855-6630 or e-mail crafty@825@hotmail.com.

Barbara said she'd be willing to take the kittens back after they're older and stronger, to find them good homes; but she's afraid they won't survive without a "mom" cat right now.