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Shelters Unite to Rescue Pets from Triangle Pet Control

October 8, 2012

Pittsburgh’s three major shelters – Animal Friends, the Animal Rescue League Shelter & Wildlife Center, and the Western PA Humane Society – have stepped up in a united front to save pets caught in the middle of a licensing suspension … →

Posted in adopt, arl, dog, rescue, triangle rescue, wphs

Maintaining Your Pet’s Dental Health

October 5, 2012

By the staff at Petagogy Good dental health is an important part of your pet’s overall health and well being. Too much plaque and tarter can erode your pet’s gums, creating pockets for bacterial infections. These infections can cause tooth … →

Posted in dental health, petagogy, teeth

Lady’s Family

September 26, 2012

Something was moving inside the crate. Annie, Animal Friends’ veterinary technician, stepped onto her porch. She’d only placed the empty crate down for a short time while she went inside to gather supplies for another night of TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return). Something … →

Posted in adopt, cat, donate, stray, TNR

Animal Friends Hosts MORE Low-Cost Vaccine and Microchip Clinics!

September 26, 2012

Keep your pet healthy and safe! Due to public demand, Animal Friends will host 5 more clinics to offer low-cost vaccine, microchip and flea treatments for dogs and cats. The following clinics will be held at Animal Friends at 562 … →

Posted in clinic, lcsn, low-cost, microchip, rabies, vaccine

Back by popular demand: Low-Cost Vaccine and Microchip Clinic

September 21, 2012

Since the last one went so well and filled up so quickly, we decided to do it again! Animal Friends will offer low-cost vaccines, microchip and other clinic services on Thursday, October 11 from 1 to 3 p.m. The clinic … →

Posted in cats, clinic, dogs, lcsn, low-cost, rabbits, rabies, vaccine

Introducing Your New Baby to Your Furbabies

September 19, 2012

By Ben Huber & Elsie LamplCo-owners, Petagogy This summer, we added baby Ada to our family of two dogs, Jack, a Labradoodle, and Bumble Bee, an American Bulldog. After the requisite 30 seconds of ooooing and aahhhing over the new … →

Posted in baby, baby ready pets, blog, classes, dogs, petagogy

Happy “Tails” Adoption Story: Jazzy

September 12, 2012

At Animal Friends, we follow up with each of our adopters 3 days, 3 weeks and 3 months after their adoption. Our goal is to make sure that our former residents are adjusting well to their new homes, and to … →

Posted in Animal Friends News

Find Your Match at the Sugar, Spice and Everything…Kitten! Event

September 7, 2012

Kittens will be in the spotlight at Animal Friends’ Sugar, Spice and Everything…Kitten! Event on Sunday, September 16. Animal Friends is ushering in Fall with a full-fledged feline frolic! Many kittens are returning from foster care and are ready and … →

Posted in adopt, adoption, kitten, kittens, special event

Animal Friends Offers Low-Cost Vaccine and Microchip Clinic

September 5, 2012

Animal Friends will offer low-cost vaccines, microchip and other clinic services on Tuesday, September 25 from 1 to 3 p.m. The clinic will be held at Animal Friends at 562 Camp Horne Road, Pittsburgh PA 15237. Necessary vaccines for dogs … →

Posted in Animal Friends News

John Weinstein, PNC Bank and Pirates Charities Help Animal Friends!

August 22, 2012

John Weinstein, Allegheny County Treasurer and long time Animal Friends supporter and board member, accepted a $5,000 PNC Achiever Award from the Pirates Charities prior to the first pitch of the season opener. When asked what charity would be the … →

Posted in donate, donation, john weinstein, pirates, pittsburgh pirates

Help Animal Friends provide music for our shelter residents!

August 15, 2012

We are all familiar with concept that animals respond to music and that it “soothes the savage beast.” (Not that any of our animals are savage, but you understand our point). It has been clinically shown that cats and dogs … →

Posted in donation, donation plea, music, radio

Animal Friends Hosts Temple Grandin, September 6, 2012 (NEW DATE!)

August 15, 2012

On Thursday, September 6 at 7:30 pm, Animal Friends will host an evening with Temple Grandin.Dr. Temple Grandin goes by many titles: doctor, professor, educator, researcher, author. But perhaps her most important title is animal advocate. On September 6, Animal … →

Posted in animal welfare, special event, temple grandin

Animal Friends Presents: Primo

August 13, 2012

Every dog that comes to Animal Friends has its own story. Some stories are happy but some have sad beginnings. Some examples include families moving and being unable to take their pet with them. Sometimes an animal was found as … →

Posted in adopt, dog, foster, primo, success story

Help the United Way help Animal Friends!

August 13, 2012

This September, Animal Friends is partnering with the United Way to bring much needed support to our Pet-Assisted Therapy Program. If you or your company contributes to the United Way, you can direct important support to Animal Friends. Animal Friends’ … →

Posted in donate, fundraiser, giving, united way

Food Intolerances and Allergies

August 3, 2012

By the staff at Petagogy Folks come into our store everyday complaining that their pets are suffering from any number of maladies: constant itching and scratching, frequent ear infections, poor coat quality, loose stool, chronic gas, or red bumps on … →

Posted in healthy pet food, pet food, petagogy

Jules the Cat: A Rescue Story

August 1, 2012

By Jeff Geissler, Communications Assistant For a feral cat colony caretaker, a routine case of TNR – Trap, Neuter and Release – turned into a lifesaving mission. Sarah McKean, a board member at Animal Friends, cares for two feral … →

Posted in By Jeff Geissler, cat, feral cats, jules, rescue, TNR

Go For The Gold: Celebrate the 30th Olympic Games with Animal Friends

July 27, 2012

Animal Friends, in celebration of the 30th Olympic Summer Games, is offering an adoption special of Olympic proportions. $30 requested adoption donations for all dogs, cats and rabbits aged 2 years and up, July 27 through August 12! Whether … →

Posted in adopt, adoption, cat, dog, olympics

Thanks to Linda Mitzel and our Photography Volunteers

July 25, 2012

Volunteers are the backbone of Animal Friends. Without their tireless efforts, dogs would go un-walked, cats would not be played with and there would be many bored bunnies sitting in cages. Volunteers work in all capacities at Animal Friends. Some … →

Posted in adoption, linda mitzel, one million hours, volunteer, volunteering, volunteers

Cats with Moustaches

July 25, 2012

Photos and blog by Jeff Geissler, Communications Assistant Some cats sport a striking white moustache, much like Albert Einstien and Hulk Hogan. Other cats go for a more sleek black look, like Salvador Dali and Clack Gable. Black or white, even or … →

Posted in By Jeff Geissler, cats

A Match Made in Heaven: BoPeep

July 23, 2012

Guest Blogger: Terry Kuehner Nine years ago a litter of kittens arrived at Animal Friends. One of them was a pretty little Tortie who was named BoPeep. It wasn’t long before the kittens, including BoPeep, were adopted. She went into … →

Posted in adopt, amazing animals, bopeep, By Terry Kuehner, cat

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“We got our baby girl Maya there over a year ago and had a wonderful experience!!! They were friendly and helped us adopt our fun, vocal, sassy beautiful girl as a member of our family.”