PHOTO GALLERY FOR SUN., DEC. 2, 2018

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Dr. Hisham Ibrahim owner of Good Shepherd animal hospital in Adams Township shows a baby toy that a dog swallowed and had to be taken out of its stomach on Wednesday November 28, 2018. He suggested that pet owners keep festive foods and decorations away from their pets. JUSTIN GUIDO/Butler Eagle

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Megan Byers of Butler holds her 15-month-old son Rowan as the rest of her children, from left, Aedyn, 10; Vayda, 6; and Ben, 4; visit Santa at the Butler Public Library’s fourth annual Light Up Night Friday. Steve Ferris/Butler Eagle

Lori Hinderliter, executive director of the Butler Public Library, dressed up like an elf Friday to welcome children and adults to the library’s fourth annual Light Up Night.Steve Ferris/butler eagle

South Butler Primary Students won a chance for Principal Gregory Mandalas to get hit by big pie as he waves to the kids on the video camera after because they reached a reading goal with 81,747 minutes read and $15,773.77 raised on Friday November 30,2018. JUSTIN GUIDO/Butler Eagle

Paul Scanlon, Slippery Rock University director of sustainability, takes a personal hand in recycling. Slippery Rock University’s new Green Leaves Sustainable Department Certification Program includes initiatives and activities such as recycling electronics to raise awareness for sustainability and climate change.

Dr. Hisham Ibrahim owner of Good Shepherd animal hospital in Adams Township examines a cat on Wednesday November 28, 2018. Cats like to jump into trees, where they may eat ornaments. JUSTIN GUIDO/Butler Eagle

Lucy, a 9-month-old Yorkie, is going to need extra attention in December because the holiday season brings a multitude of hidden dangers to pets from decorations to holiday foods to overstress. JUSTIN GUIDO/Butler Eagle

Dr. Hisham Ibrahim owner of Good Shepherd animal hospital in Adams Township examines a cat on Wednesday November 28, 2018. Pet owners should change the water under a Christmas tree daily to avoid illnesses for pets that drink the water. JUSTIN GUIDO/Butler Eagle

Dr. Hisham Ibrahim owner of Good Shepherd animal hospital in Adams Township shows a needle that was taken out of a cat on Wednesday November 28, 2018. Pets and cats can get intestinal disorders from being fed table scraps. JUSTIN GUIDO/Butler Eagle