Indraloka Animal Sanctuary in Dalton hosts arts and crafts for all ages on March 7

From a press release: Indraloka Animal Sanctuary in Dalton is hosting “Intuitive Art: Arts and Crafts,” an hour of creative art play for children and adults of all ages, on Monday, March 7 from 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Offering both structured group activity and independent time for participants to work at their own pace, the event […]
From singer to whisperer, Scranton musician Katie Evans starts dog training business

Since the coronavirus pandemic started shutting down music venues, bars, and restaurants in March, local musicians have had to make some big adjustments in their lives. Katie Evans has made one of the biggest – starting her own business. That’s not an easy thing to do in these uncertain times, but after working at PetSmart […]
NEPA Pet Food Pantry helping dog and cat owners in need with free distribution on Aug. 1

From a press release: Many people in Northeastern Pennsylvania have been economically impacted by COVID-19 and need help to continue to provide food for their pets in order to keep them in loving homes. The NEPA Animal Welfare Collaborative, comprised of over 40 individuals and organizations in the animal shelter, rescue, sanctuary, and welfare community, […]
Young cast (and ‘chihuahua’) performs in ‘Legally Blonde’ musical at Act Out Theatre in Dunmore Dec. 13-22

From a press release: “Oh my God, you guys!” Act Out Theatre Group is bringing the Broadway musical “Legally Blonde” to Dunmore on Friday, Dec. 13 through Sunday, Dec. 22. Elle Woods appears to have it all. Her life is turned upside down when her boyfriend Warner dumps her so he can attend Harvard Law. […]
Indraloka Sanctuary lets rescued farm animals feast in annual ThanksLiving event in Mehoopany

From a press release: For most Americans, Thanksgiving is a day off to gorge on turkey with all the fixings before putting their feet up and watching football. The staff and friends of Indraloka Animal Sanctuary in Mehoopany have a very different view of the season – which involves feeding and caring for turkeys and […]
Dog-friendly wine festival Pittie Palooza returns to Maiolatesi Wine Cellars in Scott Twp. on June 10

From a press release: Wine festivals are popping up more and more frequently in Northeastern Pennsylvania, but Pittie Palooza is the only one that you can bring your dog to. Hosted by the nonprofit Lehigh Valley Pitbull Awareness Club and Pittie Chicks, which sells apparel and accessories for pit bull lovers, the pet friendly festival […]
‘America’s Got Talent’ winners Olate Dogs perform tricks at Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on April 29

From a press release: The Olate Dogs, the adorable dog trick act that won Season 7 of “America’s Got Talent,” will perform at the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on Saturday, April 29 at 2 p.m. Tickets, which are $25 for general admission and $50 for a VIP meet and greet, are on sale now and […]
VIDEO: Watch PeeWee the pig paint a masterpiece at The Marketplace at Steamtown in Scranton
It was Santa’s pet photo day and rescue pet expo at The Marketplace at Steamtown in downtown Scranton on Sunday, Dec. 11, so we expected to see dogs, cats, and maybe a few reptiles, but a huge pig painting pictures? That’s a new one. We cover all types of artists on NEPA Scene, but PeeWee […]