Jingle Bun Run at Animal Friends

December 10, 2012

Animal Friends’ bunnies are used to having free-roam play times called “bun runs” frequently but they’ve never seen a bun run like this!  On Saturday, December 15, Animal Friends’ bunnies are welcoming the public to their holiday Jingle Bun Run … →

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Holiday Pet Hazards

December 10, 2012

Guest Bloggers: The Staff at Petagogy The holidays are a wonderful time filled with family, friends, decorations and good food, but the holidays and cold weather also bring some potential hazards that all pet owners need to be aware of. … →

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A Letter from our President & CEO

December 4, 2012

Dear Friend, I write to you today with a pressing matter. As I sit at my desk at Animal Friends, I have the exceptional privilege of watching our animals leave. I get to see them one last time…beside or in … →

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Animal Friends Celebrates 2013 with “Happy Neuter Year” Special

November 30, 2012

Make a resolution to keep your cat healthy this year with Animal Friends’ Happy Neuter Year special.  For only $25, you will receive a wellness package that includes rabies and distemper vaccinations, Frontline flea application and nail trim.  Purchase one … →

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Happy (and bittersweet) Tails: Woofer

November 21, 2012

By: Jeff Geissler, Communications Assistant It happened again. This morning, I walked to my office at Animal Friends…past the cat condos and free roam rooms, ready to say good morning to my early bright eyes. One of them was gone. For … →

Posted in adoption, By Jeff Geissler, cats, Happy Tails, woofer

Animal Friends’ Chow Wagon Needs Your Cat Food Donations

November 16, 2012

Animal Friends’ Chow Wagon was born 5 years ago to provide assistance to people and their pets. By partnering with local food banks, Animal Friends has been able to serve between 1,500 and 2,000 clients with monthly deliveries of food … →

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Kick-off the holidays with Animal Friends’ Holidays with Heart!

November 14, 2012

Local vendors and crafters will be at Animal Friends for the Holidays with Heart craft show on Saturday, December 1 from 10am – 4pm. Looking to finish (or start) your holiday shopping?  Browse an extensive collection of handmade items, which … →

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Celebrate Adopt a Senior Pet Month with Animal Friends!

November 14, 2012

By Amy Dukes, Adoption and Customer Service Coordinator As I tried to relax and drink my coffee Monday morning, sitting in my favorite chair, I was hit with a Pug bomb and spilled my coffee everywhere.  The Pug bomb was … →

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In Memory of Andrew Guzzi

November 14, 2012

Guest Blogger: Hannah Ketterman, Adoption Counselor I have been blessed with a life of little loss. Until recently, I had never encountered the passing of a close relative or good friend. My first experience came when I was a senior … →

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Who’s Who at this year’s annual Black Tie & Tails gala!

November 2, 2012

By Jeff Geissler, Communications Assistant Some of our wonderful adoptable residents will be attending this weekend’s Black Tie & Tails gala! Homer, a happy yellow Labrador Retriever, will be sipping a Duff Beer and discussing philosophy. Gardenia, a gentle black … →

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Adventures as a Foster Furmom: Part 2

November 2, 2012

By Volunteer (and foster mom): Susan Gottfried  After a year of fostering kittens, the kids told me they wanted to foster some adult cats. I tried to explain to them that it generally doesn’t work that way. That Chris Whyle, … →

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Halloween Pet Safety Tips

October 26, 2012

By the Staff at Petagogy Halloween is just around the corner! While you’re gathering together your costume, stocking up on candy and transforming your yard into a graveyard, remember that holidays like Halloween can be stressful times for your pets. … →

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Make a Double Difference with Animal Friends!

October 26, 2012

Make a DOUBLE difference! Tomorrow, October 27th, is National Make a Difference Day and you can help our shelter residents by giving them a double gift! The Retail Store at Animal Friends has partnered with several companies to match certain … →

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The Bunny Connection: Reflections of a Mom

October 24, 2012

Guest Blogger: Jane Miller, Volunteer     It was during the Chinese Year of the Rabbit in 2011 when our daughter, Beth, had a creative idea for a Girl Scout leadership project. She wanted to write parody lyrics to a popular … →

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How To Become a Foster (Fur)Parent in 10 Easy Steps

October 22, 2012

By Volunteer (and foster mom): Susan Gottfried   My journey into rescue began, really, in the spring of 1994. My sister, the vet, called me. She was still in vet school at the time and I was finishing up graduate school. … →

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Pumpkin Pie, Beer, and Jules the Cat

October 18, 2012

By Jeff Geissler, Communications Assistant Pumpkin Pie. This flavorful treat is synonymous with this time of year. Its nutmeg- and cinnamon-infused custard with a buttery crust makes the perfect hearty fall day delight. Pair a slice with a brisk and … →

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Animal Friends Offers Free Straw for Cold Outdoor Pets

October 17, 2012

In preparation for plummeting temperatures, Animal Friends is once again offering free bags of straw to anyone who cares for outdoor pets or feral cats. Animal Friends urges pet owners to make their pets part of the family and keep … →

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Join Team Animal Friends for the 2013 Pittsburgh Marathon

October 15, 2012

Do you love running? Do you love animals? Do something you love while helping homeless animals this year with the Pittsburgh Marathon and Animal Friends.  If you or a loved one are planning to participate in the May 5, 2013 … →

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Shelters Unite for “$30 @ 3” Dog Adoption Promo!

October 12, 2012

Pittsburgh’s three major shelters – Animal Friends, the Animal Rescue League (ARL), and the Western PA Humane Society (WPHS) – have stepped up in a united front to save pets caught in the middle of a licensing suspension at Triangle … →

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Scrub-a-dub-dub…Dirty Dogs in our Tubs!

October 12, 2012

Calling all dirty dogs! Did you know Animal Friends holds a “Dog Wash” fundraiser every month? Our volunteers will bath, blow-dry, clean ears and cut nails on any size dog (or as much of these services that fit within the … →

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