{"id":152589,"date":"2026-03-30T19:37:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T19:37:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/152589\/"},"modified":"2026-03-30T19:37:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T19:37:10","slug":"pittsburgh-pet-of-the-month-chopper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/152589\/","title":{"rendered":"Pittsburgh Pet of the Month: Chopper"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/april-17-pet-of-the-month-feature-chopper-1000x667-harp.png\" data-lb-width=\"3124\" data-lb-height=\"2084\" class=\" photoswipe gtxlightbox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-356857 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/april-17-pet-of-the-month-feature-chopper-1000x667-harp.png\" alt=\"April 17 Pet Of The Month Feature Chopper 1000x667 Harp\" width=\"3124\" height=\"2084\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">PHOTO PROVIDED BY HARP<\/p>\n<p>At Humane Animal Rescue\u00a0of\u00a0Pittsburgh (HARP), every animal has a story, but some stay with you a little longer. Chopper, a 10-year-old gentle giant, is one of those unforgettable souls. After spending more than\u00a0200 days\u00a0in HARP\u2019s care,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/humaneanimalrescue.org\/animals\/chopper-114709\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">he\u2019s\u00a0finally ready to find the forever home\u00a0he\u2019s\u00a0been patiently waiting for<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Chopper arrived at the shelter in early summer 2025 in need of medical care, and since then, HARP\u2019s dedicated veterinary team has helped him every step of the way. That time has allowed staff and volunteers to truly get to know him, and to fall completely in love. Described as sweet, calm, and endlessly affectionate, Chopper is the kind of dog who forms instant bonds with everyone he meets.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Now in his golden years, Chopper prefers\u00a0the simple\u00a0things in life: a soft place to rest, a patch of sunshine, and the company of his favorite people.\u00a0He\u2019s\u00a0not one for long hikes or high-energy play\u2014he\u2019d\u00a0much rather lounge by your side and soak up affection. Despite his age, he still enjoys getting\u00a0out and about, as shown during a recent adventure through HARP\u2019s\u00a0Barks &amp; Rec\u00a0program.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>During his field trip, Chopper took a car ride to Bakery Square and made a stop at Starbucks, where he calmly greeted new friends and charmed everyone he\u00a0encountered. He especially enjoyed taking in the sights and even showed a little curiosity about heading inside for more! These outings are part of HARP\u2019s\u00a0Barks &amp; Rec\u00a0program, which gives adoptable dogs a chance to experience life beyond the shelter, helping reduce stress and\u00a0providing\u00a0valuable insight into how they might adjust in a home environment.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Chopper may be considered a senior, but he still has so much love to give. He has lived successfully with cats and may do well with other low-energy dogs following a meet and greet. Like many older pets, he does have some manageable medical needs, including deafness and osteoarthritis, but HARP\u2019s team is committed to supporting adopters every step of the way.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For the right person or family, Chopper\u00a0won\u2019t\u00a0just be a pet\u2014he\u2019ll\u00a0be a loyal companion, a steady presence, and a reminder that love only grows stronger with time. After more than\u00a0200 days,\u00a0he\u2019s\u00a0more than ready for his second chance.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0looking for a devoted friend to share quiet moments and unconditional\u00a0love, <a href=\"https:\/\/humaneanimalrescue.org\/animals\/chopper-114709\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chopper might just be your perfect match<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh<br \/>6926 Hamilton Avenue<br \/>Pittsburgh, PA 15208<br \/>Kennel\u00a0License#:\u00a01043\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>1101 Western Avenue<br \/>Pittsburgh, PA 15203<br \/>Kennel\u00a0License#:\u00a01121\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Sponsored content is created and paid for by the marketer.\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"PHOTO PROVIDED BY HARP At Humane Animal Rescue\u00a0of\u00a0Pittsburgh (HARP), every animal has a story, but some stay with&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":152590,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[73,75,74],"class_list":{"0":"post-152589","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-pittsburgh","8":"tag-pittsburgh","9":"tag-pittsburgh-headlines","10":"tag-pittsburgh-news"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/152589","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=152589"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/152589\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/152590"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=152589"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=152589"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=152589"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}