Home-to-Home Adoption Program: Mac N Cheese

September 25, 2023

Mac N Cheese or more lovingly referred to as just ‘Mac’ is a one-of-a-kind guy. His hobbies include long walks anywhere he can get them and snacking. He’s never one to pass up a snuggle and his purr is a … →

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Home-to-Home Adoption Program: Hailey

September 6, 2023

Hailey is 2-3 years old and looking for her forever home. We don’t know what breed she is, just mixed. She is crate-trained, house-trained, up-to-date on vaccinations, and spayed, but is still working on meeting new people calmly (just gets … →

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Home-to-Home Adoption Program: Riley

August 17, 2023

Hello, my name is Riley, a stray no more!!! I am around 7 or 8 and I am looking for a new, loving home. I am very shy and skittish at first so I need someone who is kind, loving … →

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Home-to-Home Adoption Program: River

August 8, 2023

River is a very sweet girl, she is also expressive and has a big personality. She is half Lionhead and half Holland Lop. She is litter trained and very calm. She is great around small children and is good with … →

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Home-to-Home Adoption Program: Luna

August 4, 2023

Meet Luna, an 8-month-old Golden Labradoodle, who is looking for her forever home. Luna is an energetic, playful pup who loves exploring the outdoors, playing with other dogs and engaging in long games of fetch and tug-of-war. She is crate-trained, … →

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Home-to-Home Adoption Program: Aurora

August 1, 2023

Aurora (Rory) walked into our lives November of 2022. She was found without tags or a chip. We posted everywhere without results. In the interim, we got her to the vet got her microchipped, spayed and her vaccinations up to … →

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Home-to-Home Adoption Program: Mama, Charlie, CowCow and Lily

August 1, 2023

Mama: Mama is a friendly black and white lady who enjoys chin scratches and playing with strings. She isn’t a lap cat, but loves pets once she’s warmed up to you. She seems to be enjoying her new indoor life, and … →

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Tank: Animal Friends Alum and AKC Tracking Dog

August 1, 2023

By Thomas Snee, Maintenance Coordinator There is a saying, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” I can tell you, that is not true. Especially when it comes to rescue dogs. Almost a year ago, I met Tank while … →

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Volunteering for My Very Own Animal Friend

July 31, 2023

By Kristyn Miller, Volunteer Program Manager Animal Friends has over 1,800 volunteers who collectively donate more than 300,000 hours of volunteer service each year. Animal Friends volunteers touch every part of our organization with their hard work, dedication and passion … →

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Hot x Buns

July 24, 2023

By Jade Perry, Behavior Specialist For some of us, summer is a long-awaited time of year, and we dream of lounging under the sun in the blissful heat. Something to consider though, is that your four-legged friends may not feel … →

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How I’ll Spend My Summer Vacation

July 20, 2023

We all know that time off is better spent with friends. Here’s how to entertain your pets this summer by using items from around the house and by simply spending time together. Scent Games Dogs are great at detecting smells! … →

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Envigo Beagle Update

July 18, 2023

By Kathleen Beaver, President & CEO Last summer our news feeds were filled with images of beagles being rescued from a breeding facility in Virginia that serves the laboratory industry. Upon several inspections by the US Department of Agriculture and … →

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There is Change. And There is Transformation.

July 12, 2023

By Kathleen Beaver, President & CEO Change is one of those tricky little words. It strikes fear in some and energizes others. But transformation is the deep end of the pool. It’s not just tweaking this and that. It’s big, … →

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Home-to-Home Adoption Program: Jareth

July 11, 2023

Jareth is a gentle soul at about six years old. He has spent too much time outside and is now wanting to spend his life being pampered. He absolutely loves attention and does not have an aggressive bone in his … →

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Foraging Games

June 23, 2023

By Suzanne Denk, CSB-C, Dip.FBST, Animal Enrichment Specialist With warmer weather finally here, there are easy foraging enrichment games you can play with your dog outdoors! Foraging and sniffing are both natural behaviors for dogs and the opportunity to use … →

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We’re 80!

June 13, 2023

By Kathleen Beaver, President & CEO Happy birthday to Animal Friends! This year we are proudly celebrating our 80th birthday. First, a quick history lesson – Animal Friends was founded in 1943 at the height of World War II. Several … →

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Home-to-Home Adoption Program: Trigger and Little Miss

June 11, 2023

Trigger and Little Miss are a package deal! Trigger loves to play fetch especially with a ball. He is a very playful and happy dog who loves children and people. He is also very intelligent and affectionate. He loves Little … →

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Home-to-Home Adoption Program: Geno, Sidney and Jake

June 6, 2023

Meet the city kitties. Found in an abandoned lot across the street from PPG Paints Arena, on 5th Ave in downtown Pittsburgh—hence the Pittsburgh Penguins themed names—these kittens were destined for more than life in a concrete jungle. Plush, pampered … →

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Ask the Vet: How Can I Know if My Pet is in Pain?

June 6, 2023

By Dr. Donald Consla, Lead Wellness Veterinarian This question is so important to be able to answer as a pet owner. Oftentimes, most of the pain that our pets experience can go unnoticed but not out of negligence. Animals simply … →

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Chronic Kidney Failure in Cats

June 1, 2023

By Dr. Donald Consla, Lead Wellness Veterinarian As cats age, there are several diseases that are more commonly seen in this species like hyperthyroidism, diabetes mellitus and alimentary lymphoma, just to name a few. One condition that many are familiar … →

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