Category Archives: Animals

Cocktails for Canines

Join us for a few cocktails Friday, January 25, 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 WPHS.  Buckhead Saloon has a casual, classy atmosphere with room to dance!   For more information, please visit our website www.wpahumane.org —  100 % of all proceeds will benefit the WPHS.  Hope to see you there!

Party Animals

Here are 2 upcoming events for animal lovers in Pittsburgh:

Cats & Dogs Opening at the Warhol
Saturday, January 12 is the Warhol Musuem’s opening of the newest exhibit – Warhol’s Dogs & Cats. Andy Warhol painted a number of his pets and has many works about his dogs and cats. On Saturday January 12, Animal Friends will have a dog, a cat and a bunny that are in need of adoption at the museum for the opening. Artists will be painting pictures of the animals and workshops are available for the kids.

Hoppy Hour
On Thursday, January 17th from 6-10pm it is another Bark and Brew Happy Hour for Animal Friends at The Hophouse. $5 cover benefits Animal Friends and gets you a free appetizer. $3 draft beers. Continue reading

Black & Gold Steelers Pup Rally

For those of you that have met Bailey – you know he’s my #1 guy. (Black Chihuahua in case you haven’t met). Bailey’s idea of a Christmas party includes showing off his Steelers pride and hanging out with his dog friends. Join us for Bailey’s Black & Gold “Luncheon Pup Rally” Saturday, Dec. 15. With Christmas around the corner, you can find some great Christmas gifts at the silent auction, visit with some our Steelers, and show off you and your pups Steelers pride. Details are below. Hope to see you Saturday! Kids are welcome!

http://app.icontact.com/icp/loadimage.php/00/16/98/00169861/bf5416b70be7b66fc05a468db4015726.jpgSaturday, December 15 | Steelers ‘Lunchtime Pup Rally’
Celebrity Guest Judges – Great Prizes!
First 100 attendees receive a FREE Del Monte Steelers & Their Pets 2008 Calendar
Calling all dog lovers! Grab your favorite four-legged friend and join Fusion for a Black & Gold ‘Pup Rally’ at Calico Jack’s on the North Shore to benefit Animal Friends. Show off you and your dog’s team spirit with creative Black & Gold attire. Lots of prizes will be awarded. Guest judges will choose winners in the following categories: best owner/dog duo; best male; best female; best dog; and more. Enjoy complimentary food and football themed Snausages for your pups. Be creative and dress to impress! The charity auction will be great place to pick up some great Christmas gifts and includes signed Steelers jerseys, balls, dining coupons and more!!!

Location: Calico Jack’s | 353 North Shore Dr | North Shore (located in the Del Monte building)
Time: 12:00 – 3:00 pm
Cost: $20 in advance | $25 at the door (Proceeds benefit Animal Friends)

To order tickets – phone MarkIT Events & Promotions – 412.281.6560 or email info@markitevents.com. Credit cards are accepted.

Totally Rad, Totally Free!

RAD stands for Regional Asset District. Part of the taxes you pay in sales goes to funding great stuff in the region. This weekend is the last weekend of RADical days (Sept. 25-Oct.7), so a great opportunity to check out some of the best of Pittsburgh.

Thinking about the zoo – see it for free on Sat. How about the symphony – thats free too!

Here is what is free this weekend:

Saturday, October 6

Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium Continue reading

Dog Days of Summer

Well it isn’t actually the dog days of summer because we are past the hottest days of the summer.  According to Wikipedia, the dog days of summer are usually mid July to mid August.  But this event deserves the name dog days.  You and your favorite pet can enjoy one last splash of summer together at Sandcastle.

This is definitly the ultimate canine pool party.  All proceeds benefit Animal Friends.

Before the pools are drained for the summer and autumn leaves cover the park grounds, Sandcastle Water Park is throwing open its gates for the ultimate canine pool party. Hot dogs will find cool relief at Sandcastle, splashing around in the wave pool and feasting on chicken-flavored snow cones. Human guests will enjoy fun games and a canine bathing suit contest. We’ll also be offering a “kiddie pool” reserved for dogs 35-pounds and under to frolic with fidos of their own size!

Limited spaces are available, so register early! Admission is $15 per dog and benefits our homeless residents. Humans may attend for free. Don’t miss this guaranteed great time! Call 412.847.7056 to secure your spot for the 1:30 – 3:30 session today!

There are a couple of things mentioned in this event description that are worth repeating…

  • chicken-flavored snow cones
  • canine bathing suit contest
  • kiddie pool for smaller dogs

From the Trib website:

Dogs must be non-aggressive, over four months of age, current on shots and wearing an identification tag. Owners must accompany their dogs at all times and keep dogs leashed while outside of the pool. The swimming fun is exclusively for the canine crowd; humans are permitted in the pool only up to their knees.

Last Splash of Summer
Saturday September 8, 1:30-3:30pm
Sandcastle Waterpark
$15/dog, Humans Free

(via Black Tie Pittsburgh)