Home-to-Home Adoption Program: Ivy

April 17, 2024

Meet Ivy! Ivy is a 5-year-old sweet golden girl and who loves belly rubs. She has the cutest silent meow ever! Ivy will follow you everywhere you go and will absolutely love up on you; however, she does not particularly … →

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Home-to-Home Adoption Program: Sienna

April 17, 2024

Meet Sienna! Sienna is a 1-year-old female cat who is a special little girl. She loves her pets and has the loudest purr you would ever hear. She also loves her wet food and treats. She could be a little … →

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Home-to-Home Adoption Program: MooMoo

March 20, 2024

Meet MooMoo! MooMoo is a 40lb ~1.5y/o medium sized, Staffordshire Bull Terrier mix. His story with us began in early November 2023, when we found him abandoned in a crate in the alley behind our home. He was hungry and scared, … →

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Home-to-Home Adoption Program: Lucy

January 22, 2024

Meet Lucy! Lucy is a 2-year-old spayed female who is very social and friendly with a sweet personality. Lucy was rescued and her X-rays show bullet fragments in her jaw.  She has been vetted and has fully healed however, she … →

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Home-to-Home Adoption Program: Antonia and Ezra

January 22, 2024

Antonia and Ezra are a bonded pair looking for a kitten-patient, loving and kind forever home with great people!  Home must be kitten proof. Antonia is sweet but shows her spicy side around scary people or bossy cats.  She loves … →

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Home-to-Home Adoption Program: Murray

January 22, 2024

Sweet and handsome Murray is such a gentle soul. He is a 6 year old male, short haired tuxedo cat who lives exclusively indoors. Some of Murray’s favorite pastimes include being pet and scratched under the chin, cuddling on a … →

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Home-to-Home Adoption Program: Louie

December 12, 2023

Louie is 28lbs and 5 years old. He is a ” Mini Husky” – part Alaskan Klee Kai and part American Eskimo. If you love huskies, he is perfect for you. He is extremely intelligent and knows basic commands. He … →

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Home-to-Home Adoption Program: Nikki

October 17, 2023

“Nikki is a 10-year-old senior boxer. Although Nikki is 10 years old, she is full of energy! She loves attention. She needs a lot of playtime and love daily. Nikki does have some of the usual ailments of an aging … →

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Home-to-Home Adoption Program: Cash

October 10, 2023

Cash is a very special little guy! He is so incredibly sweet and lovable.  He gets so excited to see you after a long day at work and will sniff your entire face and will give you soft little head … →

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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: 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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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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