Wildlife Art Show

“The Beauty of Wildlife” art exhibit runs from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Black Forge Coffee House, 1206 Arlington Ave., Allentown. The $5 admission includes appetizers by Onion Maiden and Randita’s, with live music by Rachel B and David Strait.

The show is the kickoff for the Scrap the Trap Pittsburgh campaign. A group of animal lovers wants to stop the city program that loans free traps to taxpayers to trap groundhogs, raccoons and other wildlife.

State law prohibits releasing the animals elsewhere, so the animals are killed by the city’s Animal Control department.

From 5 to 6 p.m., there will be a children’s art project and an appearance by a “furry visitor” from the Verona wildlife rehabilitation center operated by Animal Rescue League/ Western PA Humane Society.

Puppies and Pizza

The Paws & Pizza event — from noon to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza in Monroeville — benefits the Paws Across Pittsburgh rescue organization.

Patrons can play with at least four puppies, and 20 percent of food proceeds will benefit the rescue animals. Matt Tichon will perform from 5 to 9 p.m.

Vegan Movie Message

“Eating You Alive” will be screened from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Hollywood Theater, 1449 Potomac Ave., Dormont.

The movie explains how a plant-based diet can improve people’s health.

Ticket are $12. Children 12 and younger get in for free. Go to https:// www.facebook.com/ events/ 114957535684019/ to get tickets.

McBark and Brew

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day a bit early with Animal Friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at the Ohio Township shelter, 562 Camp Horne Road.

Dogs can romp and play with other canines in the Outreach Center. Adults can taste a variety of beers. There’s also a raffle.

Cost is $20, but space is limited so registration is required. Go to www.thinkingoutsidethecage. and click on “events and classes.”

Paint Your Pet

A March 11 painting party benefits the Nose 2 Tail Cat Rescue. The event is at the SNPJ Midway, 1305 Grant St., Bulger. Arrive at 6:30 p.m. with snacks and drinks. Painting starts at 7 p.m.

Send a clear digital image of your pet to office@winealittlepaintalot. and the photo will be transferred to a canvas you can paint.

Cost is $40 for pet portraits or $30 for the “Winding Tree” image.

Register at https:// www.zapevent.com/reg/ personalinfo/12905.

Go to the Paint Your Pet Fundraiser page on Facebook for more information.

Save a Life

A free pet first aid class will be offered by Chartiers Custom Pet Cremation, but owner Deb Chebatoris needs to know if people would prefer a two-hour introductory course or a fourhour class that will certify participants.

The class will be at 1:30 p.m. April 29 at the Bridgeville Library. Call 412-220-7800 to sign up and to vote for a two- or four-hour course.

The shorter class would include how to help pets that are choking, heatstressed or poisoned. CPR and disaster preparedness will also be covered.

The four-hour class would also cover injury assessment, rescue breathing, fractures, bites and stings.