The LaMarr Woodley Show ~ Episode 6

In Episode 6 of the LaMarr Woodley Show, LaMarr shows us he has passion for more than just football. LaMarr and Michele visit the Western Pennsylvania Humane Society. Watch as LaMarr gets close with the animals, shares some Saginaw memories and establishes himself as “Dr. Doolittle.”

It’s been a good week for LaMarr, coming off a 17-13 win at Heinz Field against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

The Steelers improved to 4-2. LaMarr, who had two sacks, says the team has been taking care of business.

“A lot of players, a lot of analysts and a lot of people across the league and across the world have been doubting the Pittsburgh Steelers because we’ve been banged up and we’re this ‘old team,’ and I don’t know what’s ‘old’ in this football league, but we’re an ‘old team,’ but we continue to win,” he said.

The Steelers’ next opponent is Arizona. Although the Cardinals are 1-5, each team provides its own challenge.

“Every team is in your way of getting to the Super Bowl. We have one objective at the end of the year and that’s get to a Super Bowl – let’s get number 7,” LaMarr said. “That’s the only objective that I’ve had. Not only getting to the playoffs, but winning a Super Bowl.”

It’s the Western Pennsylvania Humane Society’s goal to find homes for thousands of animals it takes in each year – as many as 14,000. Gretchen Fieser, a spokeswoman for the WPHS, says there are many reasons why pets end up at the shelter.

“It could be financial reasons, it could be health reasons,” she said. “There is a wonderful dog here named Harley, an 11-year-old Chocolate Lab, and he came because his owner had surgery and his owner didn’t have anybody to take care of him or his dog. So, unfortunately the animal came here.”

The shelter not only takes in cats and dogs, but also rabbits, gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs, birds, reptiles and exotics.

If you’re interested in adopting a pet, come with an open mind – and heart.

“I tell people all the time – put your preconceived notions aside. Don’t come in and say, ‘I want this breed of dog’ because that’s what you’ve always had,” she told LaMarr and Michele. “You might just find your new best friend in a package that you never thought you would ever experience.”

The WPHS hosts events throughout the year to maintain the shelter, including their upcoming event “Cocktails for Canines” on October 28, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Buckhead Saloon at Station Square.

For more information, visit www.wpahumane.com.