Backyard BBQ, Sundae Meetup, vaccine clincs and more
Animal Events is a monthly feature in Weekend magazine that will list Pittsburgh area events for the upcoming month where pets are welcome or where adoptable animals will be featured. If you are interested in including an upcoming event that benefits animals and are a business or 501c(3) organization, please email abbykirkland77@gmail.com
The Kitty Take-Out Pantry
Nose 2 Tail Cat Rescue, Corner of Arabella Street and East Lincoln Avenue, McDonald, Pa., Open 24 hours
This is an easy way for community members to help other community members with pets who need food, litter or other pet items. Give what you can by placing pet food, litter or pet items inside the pet pantry. No gift is too small. A single can of cat food can help. Items should be unexpired and in good condition. Donors will be able to request a code for the lock to be able to safely drop off donations. If you need items that are inside, take items and know that others care. Volunteers will monitor the pantry daily to make sure none of the donated items are open or expired. For more information visit nose2tailcatrescue.org
Backyard BBQ & Ice Cream Social
Salty Paws, 4126 Butler St., Lawrenceville
Saturday, Sept. 9, noon-2 p.m.
Grab your pup and head to Salty Paws for an afternoon of fun with a portion of sales to benefit The Izzie Fund, which funds pets in need of specialty veterinary care. Enjoy the last bit of summer while your pups munch on BBQ-themed cookies and ice cream. Activities include games, raffles, bobbing for ducks and more Visit saltypawspittsburgh.com or theizziefund.org.
Wags & Woofles Brunch The Abbey, 4635 Butler St., Lawrenceville Sunday, Sept. 10, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Check out The Abbey’s new outdoor patio while enjoying Sunday Brunch with your pup. The Abbey’s chef is hard at work planning brunch for the humans that day, while Salty Paws Pittsburgh will be catering to the pups. On the menu, we will have pup friendly Woofles (plain or a la mode) turkey sausage and more; saltypawspittsburgh. com or theabbeyonbutlerstreet.com.
Sunday Sundae Meetup
Moon Township Dog Park, 1845 Beaver Grade Road, Coraopolis, and 3-4 p.m. at Kip’s Ice Cream, 1136 Thorn Run Road, Coraopolis
Sunday, Sept. 10, 2-3 p.m.
Join Pittsburgh Beagles and Hounds for a play date at the park and then drive over to Kip’s Ice Cream for ice cream treats for both pups and their owners. Kip’s is cash only. They have an ATM as well. More info at Facebook Pittsburgh Beagles and Hounds.
Low Cost Vaccine Clinic Humane Animal Rescue Pittsburgh North, 1101 Western Ave., North Side Monday, Sept. 11
HARP North will be offering low-cost canine and feline vaccines and vaccine packages, as well as Lyme disease testing. By appointment only. Two pets per clinic. To schedule, call 412-345-7300 ext. 211. Clinic scheduling opens two weeks prior to the event; humaneanimalrescue.org
Ellie’s Attic at HARP East Side 6926 Hamilton Ave., Homewood Wednesday, Sept. 13, 10 a.m.-noon
Ellie’s Attic offers new or gently used pet supplies like collars, leashes, crates. bowls and more to HARP’s neighbors in need and at no cost; humaneanimalrescue.org
Strut With Your Mutt
2023 Bairdford Park Baseball Complex, 80 Maple Ave., Gibsonia
Saturday, Sept. 16, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Join Paws Across Pittsburgh’s for the 5th Annual Strut with Your Mutt. Dogs and their families will participate in a onemile walk together celebrating the thousands of animals that the organization has helped since 2016. Strut with Your Mutt is more than a walk/run event. There will be music, 50/50 raffle, basket raffles, fun stations, games, vendors and more. This is a fun day filled with lots of activities for the entire family, all while supporting so many animals that need your help; pawsacrosspittsburgh.com
Low Cost Vaccine Clinic Humane Animal Rescue Pittsburgh North Monday, Sept. 25
HARP East will be offering low-cost canine and feline vaccines and vaccine packages, as well as Lyme disease testing. By appointment only. Two pets per clinic. To schedule, call 412-345-7300 ext. 211. Clinic scheduling opens two weeks prior to the event; humaneanimalrescue.org
Animal Adoption Saturday
The Creatures of the Creator, Unity Presbyterian Church, 1146 Greentree Road, Greentree
Saturday, Sept. 30, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
The COTC of Unity Presbyterian Church, known for the “Blessing of the Animals,” is hosting an adoption event in conjunction with area animal welfare organizations. The mission of the ministry is to share the awareness of the sacred nature of all animals and their caregivers and to advocate for their care and well-being. The following rescue organizations will bring their healthy, adoptable pets to the “rain or shine” event: Angel Ridge Animal Rescue; Animal Advocates; Cats N’At; 4 Walls Fosters; Furkids Rescue; The Great Pyrenees Club of Western Pennsylvania Rescue; People’s Animal Care & Rescue; Wishbone Pet Care/Animal Sanctuary. Each participating organization’s adoption policies, processes, fees and payment methods will be followed. Fees allow the non-profit organizations to provide the animals with necessary daily care, lifesaving medical treatment and behavioral intervention. Contact ckozlowski@unitypresbyterianchurch.org for further information on how you can help and find updates on the event on Facebook at https:// www. facebook.com/groups/605298404243848,
Pittsburgh Beagles & Hounds One Year Anniversary Party
SouthSide Works Dog Park, 2706 S. Water St.,
Saturday, Sept. 30, 5-7 p.m.
Join Pittsburgh Beagles & Hounds at SouthSide Works dog park to celebrate their one year anniversary. There will be party favors, yummy treats and fun hound games and contests! This is a paw-ty, so feel free to bring goodies and party hats to celebrate. For more information, check out Facebook Pittsburgh Beagles 7 Hounds.