Check out our rundown of pet-related events in the coming month.
Pet 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.
Spring Themed Photo Shoot Salty Paws, 4126 Butler St., Lawrenceville Saturday, April 13, noon-2 p.m.
Salty Paws welcomes professional photographer Paul, with Scrimshaw Media, for a spring-themed photo shoot. Grab a picture of your pets and then spoil them with a treat. $10 at the door. First come, first serve — no reservations required. For more information, go to www. saltypawspittsburgh.com.
Kitty Socialization Session Animal Friends, 562 Camp Horne Road, Ohio Township Saturday, April 13, 12:30-2:30 p.m. (time slots offered in 15-minute increments)
Join Animal Friends for some weekend family “we time” with some friends that may include cats, dogs and rabbits. Learn to interact safely and respectfully with animals and how to welcome a new furry family member home. Registration includes time to play with a cat or kitten who is learning about humans, exploring the Humane Education & Engagement Center, viewing animals on the adoption floor and a free activity bag. No cost to attend. One adult (required) and up to two children 4 and older. For more information and to register, contact Humane Education at Animal Friends (h t t p s : / / w w w . t h i n k i n g o u t s i d e t h - ecage.org/).
Pet-Assisted Literacy Program
Animal Friends, 562 Camp Horne Road, Ohio Twp.
Sunday, April 14, 12:30-2:30 p.m. School-age children are invited to read to a trained Therapet in Animal Friends’ Pet-Assisted Literacy Program. Reading to companion animals has been shown to improve a young reader’s motivation, confidence and fluency and gives them a sense of purpose and responsibility. The visit also includes exploration time in the Humane Education & Engagement Center and activities focusing on healthy pet nutrition and food safety. While there is no cost to attend, families are encouraged to bring a pet-food donation to contribute to the Donation Station, which benefits the Chow Wagon at Animal Friends. For more information and to register, visit Humane Education at Animal Friends (https://www.thinkingoutsidethecage.org/).
Lookalike Day at Lolev with Senior Hearts Rescue & Renewal Lolev Brewery, 5247 Butler St., Lawrenceville Saturday, April 20, noon-3 p.m.
Are you and your dog lookalikes? Does your dog look like a celebrity or famous character? Join the fun on National Lookalike Day with Senior Hearts Rescue & Renewal. There will also be fun contests, the chance to meet adoptable senior dogs, a 50/ 50 raffle, raffle baskets and Senior Hearts Rescue & Renewal merchandise.
Learn how you can make a difference and save the life of an at-risk senior dog by fostering. Foster volunteers will be on site to answer any questions.
The BoonSeek food truck will serve Korean-style Korndogs and street food. Proceeds go toward medical and surgical renewal of the rescue’s senior dogs — an average expenditure of $1,400 per dog.
For more information, visit www.seniorhearts.org.
Tails of the Steel City Book Party Salty Paws, 4126 Butler St., Lawrenceville Sunday, April 21, noon-3:00 p.m.
Join Jessica Waski of Bark & Gold Photography to celebrate the completion of her first fundraiser book benefiting Bridge to Home Animal Rescue. Meet the pups featured throughout this beautiful coffee table book, enjoy delicious dog and human goodies and enter to win fun gift baskets in support of BTHAR. For more information, visit www.saltypawspittsburgh.com.
Butler County Humane Society Annual Fur Ball Butler Country Club, 310 Country Club Road, Butler Saturday, April 27, 6-11 p.m.
Come mingle with four- and two-legged friends and enjoy cocktails at the Yappy Hour with BCHS animals before a gourmet meal prepared by Chef Wagner. There will be silent and basket auctions and many other surprises. Tickets are $150. RSVP at aterek@butlercountyhs.org.
Strikes for Strays Meadows Lanes Bowling
210 Racetrack Road, Washington, Pa. Sunday, April 28, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4-7 p.m.
The Washington Area Humane Society presents Strikes for Strays, an event right up your alley. Choose between two afternoon sessions. Tickets include bowling, shoes, pizza, pop and a good time led by WDVE’s Val Porter. Guests will enjoy raffles, 50/50 and bowling contests. Adoptable dogs will also be there to visit with bowlers. Tickets are $40/single bowler, $225/reserved lane of six or $25/spectator ticket. For more information, visit www.washingtonpashelter.org.