While the cold weather might make you want to curl up under a blanket, it’s the perfect season to create special memories with your furry companion. This season, there’s no shortage of ways to keep your pet entertained and happy during the colder months. Whether you’re looking for unique outings, opportuni-ties to bond, or ways to keep your pet active, we’ve got you covered. Get ready to embrace the season with these fun and pet-friendly winter ideas! <br>
- PINTS, PUPS, & PAWTRAITS: 850 Pittsburgh St, Springdale, PA leaningcaskbrewing.com
What’s the holiday season without the opportunity to give back? Help support Joey’s Paw at Leaning Cask Brewing Co. on Saturday, December 7 starting at 2pm along with their ambassador, Boone. Joey’s Paw’s mission is to provides wheelchairs and prosthetics for special-needs dogs all around the world. Santa will be dropping in at 5pm and photographer Julie Kahlbaugh will be taking pics for those interested in professional pawtraits with Santa. - ENCHANTED LIGHTS: 282 Rochester Road, Freedom, PA | enchantedlightspittsburgh.com
Enchanted Lights is an outdoor holiday walk-through experience for the whole fam-ily! The event features a dazzling display of twinkling lights, festive decorations, and holi-day cheer that’s sure to get you and your pup in the spirit. Santa is on location every night from 6pm until 8pm and leashed dogs are allowed on select nights (be sure to check the calendar on their website!) Charity partners include Crisis Center North & Cross Your Paws Dog Rescue. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind holiday event. - SANTA MEET & GREET: 696 Washington Road, Pittsburgh | bowesandbones.com
More Pawtraits with Santa?! Yes, please! On November 23 from 11am until 2pm, join Bowes and Bones to give your pup the opportunity to meet Santa, ask for their favorite treats, and pose for an adorable holiday photo. This event benefits The Izzie Fund, assisting dog owners with the help
they need for their sick fur babies. - JINGLE BELL RUN: events.arthritis.org
The Arthritis Foundation’s original Jingle Bell Run is a fun way to get decked out and be festive, while racing to raise funds and awareness to cure Amer-ica’s #1 cause of disability. This timed 5K will be held rain, snow, or shine at the North Shore on December 7th. Bring your leashed dogs to walk/run the route with you! Let’s jingle all the way toward a cure!
