'Rescue Dog Day' Pushed By Lower Bucks Lawmaker

LOWER BUCKS COUNTY, PA —State Rep. Kathleen "KC" Tomlinson wants every rescue dog to have its day.

The Lower Bucks County lawmaker will host a press conference in Harrisburg with members of the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), Women’s Animal Center, the Humane Society of the Harrisburg Area (HSHA), and PA PitStop on House Resolution 402, which recognizes May 20, 2024, as “Rescue Dog Day” in Pennsylvania.

The press conference at 2 p.m. on Tuesday on the front steps of the Pennsylvania State Capitol will feature HSUS PA Director Kristen Tullo; Cathy Malkemes, chief executive of the Women’s Animal Center; Aspasia Yeager, HSHA operations director; and Denise Klonis, co-founder of PA PitStop.

"Women’s Animal Center is thrilled to be a part of the first “Rescue Dog Day” and we thank Rep Tomlinson for initiating this important day in Pennsylvania," Malkemes said. "As America’s First Animal Shelter™ founded in 1869, we know all too well the importance of bringing attention to the many dogs and other animals who need homes in our State. We encourage anyone who is considering a new pet for their home to adopt from one of the many animal shelters or rescue organizations in our community. Adopting a Shelter Pet Saves Lives."