Happy Paws Happy Homes
Canine Care / Shelter Outreach

 

Pit Bull Awareness Day 2011 is a family-friendly, free event which  will take place October 22 from 12-4 at the gazebo across from State College PETCO (Collonade Way off of North Atherton Street). Leashed, fixed dogs that get along with other dogs and kids are welcome at the event.

 

Meet pit bull ambassadors!
Great giveaway items!
Doggie and human massage!
Lots of free information about pit bulls!
Information about local adoptable pit bulls!
Dog-related items available for sale!
Educational video!
Find the Pit Bull game!

Thanks to our sponsors for 2011's PBAD: Hickes Associates of Alexandria, Dragonfly Therapeutic Massage and Day Spa of State College,  Touch and Go Canine/Equine Massage of State College, Spoiled Rotten Pets of Huntingdon, Western Auto of Huntingdon, PETCO of State College

 

Thanks to the media entities who have helped spread the word about our event: Central PA Live, Froggy 98, Tyrone Daily Herald, Centre County Gazette

 

Help spread the word about the event by telling a friend or posting a "blurb" on your Facebook page.

 

Thanks to everyone who made our 2008, 2009, and 2010 Pit Bull Awareness Day events successful!

 

PBAD is a National Initiative begun by Bless the Bullys of Nashville,Tennessee. Please visit their website for a comprehensive list of events happening all over the country to help restore the reputation of the pit bull breeds.

 

Meet Belle, our first investment in time and energy as an organization. Belle, a sweet and gentle dog, spent several weeks of her life in an animal shelter. She had been returned once and no new adoption prospects were on the horizon. Then a rescue group offered to take Belle in, and thanks to your support, we were able to transport her to a foster family. The family was so taken by Belle, that they immediately adopted her. Belle lived a good life with her family, complete with rhinestone-studded collars, a fenced-in yard, and children to cuddle with every night. She recently passed away unexpectedly due to cancer. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her, but we are grateful that she was able to spend the last few months of her life in a place that she was comfortable and well cared-for.
Who's that busy little bee? It's Carmel, and she's all dressed up in time for her first Halloween! Carmel was adopted after several months of shelter life. Now she's enjoying her daily neighborhood walks, squeaky toys and general pampering from mom and dad. Way to go, Carmel!	We've been busy visiting elementary schools to present animal welfare topics to school children in our area. Recently, we spoke to a group of students about how to safely approach an animal and myths/opinions about animals.
They've done it! Our favorite beagles, Redds and Hammer, have found a home....TOGETHER! They have come a long way from the hot July day when they were brought to the shelter in the bed of a truck, sitting tightly in makeshift chicken-wire crates in the scorching heat. Redds and Hammer have never known what it's like to live in a house, since their former "family" kept them outside. Now, this father and son canine duo are learning to live INSIDE, where they can be part of their new family. Oh, and did we mention that have a fenced in yard to romp and play together in?	In September we had a booth at Woofstock in Harrisburg, and all-day dog-centered event. We brought shelter dogs (from left-right) Sydney, Rusty, and Maisy along for the day out. They enjoyed pets from visitors to our booths and met lots of other dog friends. We wish Sydney, Rusty, and Maisy the best of luck in their new homes....they are all very special dogs!