Category Archives: Animals

Are you a Bird Nerd?

Bird - Blue Jay (Photo credit: blmiers2)

I would not really describe myself as a birder – but I have a few friends who are – and I have to say the bird watching stuff sort of rubs off on your. My sister and her good friend were visiting in Florida and have gone out of their way to look for certain birds. I have joined in on a few of these trips – I was more excited about seeing a dolphin than the pelicans. Last year when we were visiting some family in Florida, we went to the store (aka took a break from the family) – on our way to Target my sister shrieked and I almost ran the car off the road – turn out the elusive crane she had been hunting for just chilling in the Target parking lot.

And if you really, REALLY, really like birds and you find yourself in Venice, FL – you should stop and see the Venice bird rookery.

Anyhow, if you are a bird nerd or tend to hang around with bird nerds – then you might be interested in some of these events for the Great Backyard Bird Count.

Just want to check out some birds from your computer screen?

The Audubon Society of Western PA has a Live Bird Feeder Camera here.

PA Game Commission Encourages Participation in ‘Great Backyard Bird Count’ (prnewswire.com)
Tune in Sunday: Cornell Lab director talks GBBC on Bird Calls Radio (birds.cornell.edu)
The Great Backyard Bird Count (prairiebirder.wordpress.com)

Saturday is Sloth Day

We are not just saying Saturday is sloth day because maybe sometimes you are lazy on Saturdays. But Saturday is really International Sloth Day at the Pittsburgh Aviary.

You can spend the day – slowly hanging out with Wookiee the Aviary’s two-toed sloth. The sloth is the worlds slowest animal and spend most of the day sleeping.

There will be sloth themed activities and kids can make a sloth mask.

Sloth fun is included in the Aviary admission.

Pancakes with Pets – All You Can Eat Pancakes to Benefit Animal Rescue League

Join the Animal Rescue League for an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast at the Double Wide Grill on April 11, 2010. You can even bring your pets – they are welcome on the patio area. Live music by Bryan Cole.

Sunday, April 11, 2010 – 10am-2pm
Double Wide Grill
$10 – Benefits the Animal Rescue League of Western Pa

Howl-O-Ween Party for Pets, October 12, 2008

Image by faeryboots via FlickrI really do loves these pet events. Maybe I can borrow a dog and attend this because I would love to see how Pittsburghers outfit their four legged friends to celebrate Halloween.

Animal Friends Howl-O-Ween Party

Sunday, October 12 at noon @ Schenley Park, Oakland – Vietnam Veterans Shelter

The 14th annual Howl-O-Ween party will feature pet photos, a pet costume contest and parade, refreshments, games for the whole family and holiday goodies for pets and pet owners. Costumes for both pets and their people are strongly encouraged. Prizes will be awarded for best costumes in a number of categories. Call 412.847.7035 to register for this annual favorite.

Click here to check out some pictures from the party in 2005. Sponge Bob Square Pug is awesome.

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February Cocktails for Canines

Join us for a few cocktails Friday, February 22, from 5-9 p.m. at the Buckhead Saloon in Station Square. A $5 donation at the door entitles you to a $10 gift card for any food or beverage throughout the evening. Buckhead Saloon will also have half price appetizers from 5-7 p.m. and lots of raffles and fun! So come and enjoy a night out on the town where you can listen to your favorite tunes and meet some of our adorable animals from the Western PA Humane Society. Buckhead Saloon has a casual, classy atmosphere with room to dance! For more information, please visit our website at www.wpahumane.org . . . 100 % of all proceeds benefit the Western PA Humane Society. Hope to see you there!