<a href="https://thedogstop.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Dog Stop</a>, the all-inclusive and award-winning dog care brand based in Pittsburgh, is launching a citywide, multi-business campaign from April 20&ndash;26, timed around the 2026 Draft. The activation spans eight The Dog Stop locations across the Pittsburgh area alongside local partners throughout the city, encouraging pet owners to engage with multiple businesses through a Golden Ticket-style promotion in partnership with Sarris Candies. 100% of the proceeds from the Sarris bars will be donated to the Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh (HARP). 
Throughout the campaign, a total of 500 chocolate bars will be distributed across The Dog Stop and partner businesses (Headley&rsquo;s Brewing Company, Dog Penn, HARP, and Bacon Jam) with two bars containing Golden Tickets redeemable for a full year of free dog daycare at The Dog Stop. Winners will have until May 31 to claim the prize. 
In addition to the giveaway, The Dog Stop is offering a limited-time boarding package available April 20&ndash;26, which includes three days of boarding for $180, along with teeth brushing, a nail trim or grind, one <a href="https://thedogstop.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/delight-menu.pdf" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Delight</a>, and a limited-edition Burgh bandana.
&ldquo;We wanted to create something that feels exciting for both local pet owners and the influx of sports fans coming into Pittsburgh,&rdquo; said Jesse Coslov, CEO and Co-Founder of The Dog Stop.&ldquo;Whether someone needs a trusted place for their dog during Draft events or wants to explore the city with their pet, this campaign gives them multiple ways to engage while experiencing what our city has to offer.&rdquo;
Across participating locations, other campaign activations include:
<ul>
 <li>Headley's Brewing Co.: Those who purchase &ldquo;Mad Dog Mae&rdquo; will have a chance to win free daycare.</li>
 <li>The Dog Penn is hosting a gem and stencil event on April 18 and April 23, with half off the Hot Honey Pawgarita and a chance to win free daycare.</li>
 <li>Bacon Jam: People who purchase the &ldquo;First Round Fetch&rdquo; will have a chance to win free daycare.</li>
</ul>
&ldquo;This is a moment where the entire city is seeing an influx of visitors, and we wanted to create something that allows local businesses to benefit from that together,&rdquo; said Dave Sims, Chief Marketing Officer at The Dog Stop. &ldquo;By building a campaign that connects multiple locations and industries, we&rsquo;re able to extend that impact beyond a single business and into the broader Pittsburgh community.&rdquo; 
Owned and operated by dog people since 2009, The Dog Stop franchise has built a reputation as a leader in comprehensive pet care, with expert staff trained in dog behavior, grooming, and nutrition. Every product in its retail section is carefully selected to ensure quality, and every service is tailored to meet the unique needs of each dog.
For more information about The Dog Stop or its franchise opportunities, visit <a href="https://thedogstop.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">https://thedogstop.com</a>.
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About The Dog Stop
Founded in 2009 and franchising since 2013, The Dog Stop has been winning over dogs and their owners with their all-inclusive facility complete with playtime-focused daycare, spa-style grooming, year-round overnight boarding, individualized training and enrichment activities, and a natural pet retail store that carries the best products all run and managed by highly trained staff. Each component is catered to personally stimulate every dog&rsquo;s physical and mental needs, ensuring they leave happier and healthier. The Dog Stop currently serves dogs and owners in 44 locations across 17 states, with over 50 new locations coming soon. For more information, go to <a href="https://thedogstop.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://thedogstop.com/</a>.

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Oak wilt had moved in fast, the way it does with red oaks. And the fresh pruning cuts were exactly how it got there.

<h2>Why Timing a Pruning Cut Matters So Much?</h2>
Oak wilt is a fungal disease that spreads two ways: through root connections between neighboring oaks, and through sap beetles that carry spores from infected wood to fresh wounds on healthy trees. Those beetles are active from early spring through mid-summer, and they can find an open wound within minutes.
That window is not an exaggeration. Research out of Penn State shows that beetles can reach a fresh wound in under 15 minutes when conditions are right. A cut made in late April or May sits exposed right when beetle pressure peaks in Allegheny County.

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White oaks are more resistant. The disease still affects them, but it tends to move much more slowly, sometimes killing only a branch or two per season over several years. That gives more time to respond.
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<h2>When It Is Safe to Prune?</h2>
The safest window for pruning oaks in western PA is mid-winter, when the beetles are dormant and the trees are not actively growing. Late November through early March is the range I work within whenever possible.
If a branch breaks in a storm or needs attention outside that window, the cut should be sealed immediately with a pruning sealant. It is not something most tree work requires, but with oaks during beetle season, it matters. Homeowners around Harrison Township who want to understand what oak pruning work involves can <a href="https://solidoaktreeservices.com/tree-service-natrona-heights-pa/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">find out more</a> before scheduling anything.

<h2>What to Watch For on Your Trees?</h2>
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<li>Rapid leaf drop in mid-summer while other trees are still full</li>
<li>Brown leaves that stay on the branches well into late summer instead of falling</li>
<li>A single large branch going bare while the rest of the canopy looks normal</li>
</ul>
The last sign is common with white oaks. A branch here, a branch there, each season a little more. It can look like normal die-back for a year or two before the pattern becomes clear.

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