Local Lions team up with Mon Valley Paws
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May 12, 2026

Local Lions team up with Mon Valley Paws

Westmoreland County Lions Pennsylvania District 14-E and Mon Valley Paws, in conjunction with Pet Supplies Plus, held a Great Pet Food Challenge for the Lions District Convention and Spring Rally on April 18. Local Lions clubs collected pet food supplies and donations to help distribute to Mon Valley Paws-partnered animal shelters and rescues and their six distribution centers. Shown in the front, from left, are Mon Valley Paws Chairperson of Pet Wellness Cathy Taylor, Delmont Lion Alice Heasley, Lions District 14-E Gov. Amy Thompkins and Delmont Lion Anna Keller. In the back, from left, are Mon Valley Paws Vice Director Elmer Spiker, Paws director and Monessen Lion Randy Marino and past district governors Charlie McGrew and Chuck Thompkins. Submitted

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