Pet Rock Festival

04/26/2025

In 1943, in a letter to his first wife, Hadley Mowrer, Ernest Hemingway wrote, “One cat just leads to another.” All these years later, the famed writer’s adage rings true, especially at his former estate in the Florida Keys, which is home to about 60 cats. Interesting story from InterestingFacts .

In 1943, in a letter to his first wife, Hadley Mowrer, Ernest Hemingway wrote, “One cat just leads to another.” All these years later, the famed writer’s adage rings true, especially at his former estate in the Florida Keys, which is home to about 60 cats. These feline descendants of Hemingway...

04/22/2025

04/16/2025

Shrewsbury pup—and Worcester County favorite—lands national spotlight for hilarious dinner table moment

04/16/2025

4/16/25 Scooby, missing from Worcester, has been found. He is pretty banged up but is happy to be home and getting the attention he needs. Welcome home Scooby! Feel better soon buddy!

Missing Male Pitbull - MA 4/15/25
Scooby is 1.5 yrs/75 lbs. He is Grey, White w/ Black Spots and wearing a collar. He is missing from the Belmont St/Gramby Rd area where he was hit by a car. He may be injured, DO NOT Call out to him or chase him!
call sightings into: 508-369-6470

04/16/2025

MISSING DOG Female, Shiba Inu X , MA, 04/15/2025

Nagyeop is Black & Tan , 6 yrs / 35 lbs, and is missing from the area of Grafton St & Rte 20 near Country Bank.

Nagyeop is SHY!!! DO NOT CALL TO OR CHASE OR TRY TO CATCH or post sightings on social media instead,

Call 774-276-1080 if you see, or have information about, Nagyeop.

04/13/2025

04/12/2025

Big news for our furry friends in Massachusetts 🐶🐱 — new laws to protect the welfare of cats and dogs just went into effect this week.

Thanks to legislation signed by Governor Maura Healey , these updated rules aim to ensure better treatment and safety for animals across the state. WBUR spoke with Kara Holmquist of the MSPCA to break down what’s changing and why it matters.

Thanks to WBUR 90.9 FM for breaking it down: https://www.wbur.org/news/2025/04/08/massachusetts-animal-welfare-laws-declawing-cats-puppy-kitten-sales-newsletter

From a ban on declawing cats to an eight-week age minimum for kitten and puppy sales, here's what Massachusetts' new animal welfare laws do and the reasons behind them.

04/12/2025

Happy National Pet Day, Pet Rock fans! What are you and your fur babies doing right now? This is Lewis and Cubby, watching “Love on the Spectrum.” They asked to watch “Homeward Bound” for the hundredth time but we said maybe tomorrow.

04/06/2025

🐾 We’re thrilled to welcome AmeriVet Veterinary Partners as our latest sponsor of Pet Rock Festival 2025! With a network of 200+ partner practices, AmeriVet is all about supporting veterinarians and championing high-quality care for animals. 🐶🐱

Want to join them as a sponsor? Email us at [email protected] to get involved. 💌

04/06/2025

Broken Arrow, Oklahoma - Leshon Eugene Johnson, a former NFL running back, has been charged in a large-scale dog fighting operation in Oklahoma. According to a March 25 news release from the U.S. Department of Justice, 190 "pit bull type" dogs were seized from Johnson in October 2024. The federal ag...

04/01/2025

FOSTERS NEEDED

Happy Cat Sanctuary, located in Medford NY, has burned down.

We need fosters asap. M
Our team is on the ground there trying to find survivors.

Please pray for these cats and for Chris.
This is a horrific tragedy.

03/16/2025

🐾 Paw-Affection Dachshund Rescue is the latest nonprofit to join Pet Rock Fest 2025! 🐶💛 Dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and re-homing dachshunds and other small breeds, this all-volunteer group works tirelessly to give pups a second chance. Meet them at the festival and learn how you can support their mission. 🏡🐕