Gaydos-Behanna Kennel Animal Control

07/20/2024

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07/12/2024

🌟 Volunteer for Spay-A-Thon 2024! 🌟

We're excited to announce our 7th Annual Spay-A-Thon will take place on Monday, September 23rd, and we're seeking dedicated vet and experienced vet tech volunteers to join us! With many shifts available, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in our community.

📅 Date: Monday, September 23rd @ HARP's East Side Shelter
📧 Contact: [email protected]

Your expertise and compassion can make a real difference. We look forward to working with you!

Stay tuned for updates regarding the 2024 Spay-A-Thon event.

07/06/2024

07/03/2024

As part of the AKC Canine Good Citizen test, there are 10 essential skills that every dog should master. Learn more about the test items.

05/30/2024

05/28/2024

Join us on Friday, June 14 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Homewood YMCA for our Community Vaccine Clinic.

We're pleased to be offering FREE rabies, DHPP and FVRCP vaccines.

Plus we will have free pet food available while supplies last!

Additional services include:
Microchip - $10
Flea Treatments:
- Seresto Collars $55-$65
- ParaDefense (dog topical) $10
- ParaMonthly (cat topical) $10

No sign-up necessary! All cats must come in a secure carrier. All dogs must come on a sturdy, non-retractable leash.

Help us serve our community and their pets.

05/23/2024

UPDATE: Well, that was fast!! Sometimes, it takes a village. The finders, who weren't completely familiar with the area, had gone back home and had a little neighborhood pow-wow. They realized that there was indeed a pond close enough to where the turtle was found to probably be her home. While this reconnaissance was going on, we were contacted by several folks who knew where this painted probably came from. Turns out folks in and around that neighborhood are a bunch of turtle lovers and keep tabs on their chelonian friends. At 4:00 yesterday afternoon, the kind folks who brought the painted to us returned to pick her up and take her back to the exact spot she was found, rather than taking her back to the water. This placement was important because we don't know if she was on her way to, or coming back from, laying her eggs. In any case, this story had a very happy ending and we're grateful to all of the folks out there who care enough about their wild neighbors to take action on their behalf.

Wildlife Works is on the hunt for a girl/woman who wrote her name, "Kathi," on this painted turtle. Painteds are aquatic turtles and this one was found in a yard in Norvelt, in an area not close to water. Native turtles are very rooted to their home territories, so it is not an acceptable practice for us to simply release it in any old body of water. If we could find Kathi, we might be able to get a good idea where this painted came from. The female turtle is not injured in any way and is probably getting ready to lay her eggs. It is our hope that "Kathi," her mom or her friends will reach out to us with finders' information so that we can put this beautiful painted turtle back where she belongs.

05/16/2024

View K-9 Officer Eli Novacek's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

05/16/2024

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05/15/2024

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05/15/2024

It is was extreme sadness and a heavy heart we announce K9 “ELI” passed away today following a K9 demonstration.

K9 Eli started police service with Elizabeth Township Police Department in 2016 and has had hundreds of apprehensions and seizures since that time. In that same time, he has touched thousands of hearts.

Eli and handler Ofc. Novacek served our community and surrounding communities proudly and our hearts are heavy.

Eli will be escorted from Valley Vetenarian Hospital to Gilbert’s Funeral Home in Boston, PA at 1:15 today. We invite community members to line Rt 48 in honor of this brave selfless dog, who dedicated his life to public service and community outreach.

A formal memorial service will be announced later in the week.

05/12/2024

Join us June 22nd for training at Pet Supply Plus, in Bethel Park. This training will cover on what to do (and not do), who to report it to, and what to document if you believe an animal is being neglected or abused.

**Please note that this is a civilian information session on animal cruelty awareness and does not grant attendees the power to enforce animal cruelty law**

Email [email protected] for more details or to RSVP.

05/09/2024

Did you know?

In Pa.
Fines for running at large $500 - $1000
No Rabies vaccination up to $300 (includes cats)
No county dog license $100 - $300
Dog license run from Jan 1 till Dec 31 of a year

If your dog is picked up by animal control I suggest you search your counties treasures dept and apply online for a dog license before you claim your dog. It shows proof of ownership and saves you a $300 fine.

Stray holding facilities charge pet owners a reasonable boarding fee per day in addition to after hours fee and state fees that must be paid before your pet is released.

Furthermore, being responsible and courteous may make the difference between a "warning" to comply or hundreds of dollars in citations plus court cost and a day in court.

Citations maybe filed up to one year after the incident.

05/09/2024

05/07/2024

🔸️ ATTENTION: APPALACHIAN TRAIL DOG OWNERS & HIKERS 🔸️

Over the weekend, it was reported that a hiker found dog treats stuffed with fishhooks near the George W. Outerbridge shelter on the Appalachian Trail.

The incident occurred near the North Trail Loop leading to the shelter, on State Game Lands #217, in Washington Township, Lehigh County.

Items like these could prove deadly to any animal that consumes them, including wild and domesticated animals.

If anyone has any information about the incident or locates more findings, please call 1-833-PGC-WILD or 1-833-PGC-HUNT immediately.

05/06/2024

It’s Strangles Awareness Week!
Let’s talk about this highly contagious disease 🦠

What is “strangles”? Strangles is a highly contagious disease of equids including horses, donkeys, and ponies. It is caused by the bacteria Streptococcus equi, often abbreviated Strep. equi or S. equi. It is called “strangles” because of the strangles breathing sounds the ill horse makes as a result of profuse nasal discharge and the swellings that form in the head and neck region.

Is there a vaccine against strangles? Yes, there are vaccines available and they can be used to help protect horses from strangles. However, they may not fully protect every horse from infection. Your horse’s routine veterinarian can discuss titer (blood work) and vaccination options with you to determine what’s best for your horse.

How contagious is strangles? It is highly contagious. It can spread rapidly from animal to animal and is one of the more common bacterial infections of horses.

05/02/2024

Training is scheduled. Join us on June 1st at 12:00 for a virtual training. We will discuss how to handle neglect and cruelty cases. With the temperatures starting to rise now is the time to know how to handle those calls saying “this dog is tied outside and it’s hot.

Training is scheduled. Join us on June 1st at 12:00 for a virtual training. We will discuss how to handle neglect and cruelty cases with in Pennsylvania.

With the temperatures starting to rise now is the time to know how to handle those calls saying “this dog is tied outside and it’s hot.

04/24/2024

Did you know we offer rabbit services? Hop on over with your bunny friend and we'll get them taken care of!

All rabbit appointments must be at our home office in Allison Park, PA. Limited spay/neuter spots available per clinic. Email [email protected] or text/call (724) 201-9413 to inquire/schedule.

Surgery does not include the RHDV2 vaccine, but can be added for an additional $25. This vaccine will need to be boostered 3-4 weeks after the initial dose, and will cost $35 ($10 veterinary team fee, $25 for vaccine).

04/23/2024

Today is National Parvo Awareness Day! We have come a long way in the battle with this highly contagious disease, but sadly we do still see more cases than we should. The most important thing to remember in the battle against Parvo is to have your dog vaccinated between six to eight weeks of age and coming back for every booster appointment until fully vaccinated. If you have any questions about Parvo or your pet's vaccine schedule, please ask a member of our staff.

04/16/2024