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Feral Q&A: Gotta catch ’em all
April 18, 2012
Q: I have successfully had every member of the colony spayed or neutered…except one. I am having a lot of trouble trapping the very last cat. Do you have any tips? A: Some cats can take up to a year …
Posted in feral cats, feral resource, q and a, TNR
Feral Q&A: Tamed Ferals?
April 18, 2012
Q. I am feeding a colony feral cats and would like to try to tame the cats. Is this a good idea? A. This is a common question that arises when we talk about Trap, Neuter, Return (TNR). Because they …
Posted in feral cats, feral resource, q and a, tame feral
Feral Q&A: TNR
April 18, 2012
Q. I know Trap/Neuter/Return (TNR) is supposed to be humane, but I worry about feral cats when they’re returned to the wild. How do they survive? A. Understand that feral cats don’t thrive in the same situations that pets do. …
Posted in feral cats, feral resource, q and a, TNR
Feral Q&A: Cat Prints
April 18, 2012
Q. I’ve noticed cat prints in the snow in my back yard. What should I do? A. It could be that a neighborhood cat is just taking a stroll, but more than likely, as is the case across the country, …
Posted in feral cats, feral resource, q and a
Notes from our Humane Officer: Faithful Animals — Amazing But True!
April 16, 2012
This is part two in an occasional series. By: Kathy Hecker, Humane Officer for Animal Friends I was recently reminded of the incredible, instinctual faithfulness of animals by Bailey, a Chow/Sheltie mix who ended up at another shelter. She was …
Posted in amazing animals, By Kathy Hecker, staff
Take action for animals!
April 16, 2012
Exciting news! McDonald Borough state representative Jesse White (D) is sponsoring legislation which will provide a tax credit of up to $300 for anyone who adopts a dog or cat from a shelter. White is planning to offer this credit …
Posted in animal advocacy, animal welfare, laws, pa law
Keep Your Pets Flea and Tick Free!
April 13, 2012
Brownie Boy says, “Say no to fleas and ticks!” Guest bloggers The Staff at Petagogy Spring is finally here, which means baseball, tulips, sunny weather and, unfortunately, the return of fleas and ticks! Thanks to the unseasonably mild winter, the …
Posted in flea and ticks, guest bloggers, natural, petagogy
One Adoption Counselor’s journey to Animal Friends
April 13, 2012
By Jill Harlan, Adoption Counselor One cold evening in December, my husband and I were shopping for equipment for his aquarium at PetSmart. Well, rather, he was shopping for the equipment. I stood there with the patience of a toddler, …
Posted in adopt, adoption, by jill harlan, cat, staff
Notes from our Humane Officer: Amazing Animals
April 6, 2012
This is number one in an occasional series. By: Kathy Hecker, Humane Officer I think that the staff here at Animal Friends are truly amazing people. Dedicated, kind, hardworking, attentive and happy to be doing what they are doing for …
Posted in blog, By Kathy Hecker, working at animal friends
Animal Friends’ Annual Easter Bake Sale…One Day Only!
April 4, 2012
For many, this time of year is particularly “sweet”. Chocolate bunnies, jelly beans, Reese’s Easter Eggs, Cadbury Eggs, Peeps, cakes and cookies…well, you get the idea. Basically any kind of delicious baked good or candy is popular around Easter time. …
Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear…Chow Wagon?
April 2, 2012
That’s right! Animal Friends’ Chow Wagon is celebrating its 5th birthday on April 16th. It seems like yesterday that the Chow Wagon made its first stop at Loaves & Fishes in Allison Park with a donation of 70 pounds of …
Posted in birthday, Chow Wagon, donate, pet food
When the Planets Align: An Adoption Story
April 2, 2012
Guest Blogger: Terry Kuehner Sometimes, the stars and planets line up in just the right pattern. That’s what happened in 1996 when I was adopted by an incredible dog. It was 1am and I had just come home from work. …
Posted in adoption, By Terry Kuehner
Grooming and other “paw”istively great ideas for spring!
March 28, 2012
Does the thought of spring put a “spring” in your step? Perhaps sunny days and blooming flowers are something to look forward to but what about opening the windows, dusting the shelves and cleaning out those closets? Fido surely needs …
Animal Friends’ Pet-Assisted Therapy Program Serves Nursing Home Residents
March 28, 2012
By Katie Kurylo, Communications Assistant Think of a time when you or a loved one were hospitalized or living in an assisted living center. Certain images and feelings come to mind like pain and illness, long hours, sleepless nights and …
Posted in by katie kurylo, dog, pet-assisted therapy, wellness
Animal Friends’ 7th Annual Telethon a Barking Success!
March 27, 2012
By Maria Briski, Animal Friends’ Communications Team The morning of Saturday, March 24 may have been raining cats, dogs and bunnies, but that didn’t stop us from kicking off our 7th annual Telethon! Despite the showers, the Caryl Gates Gluck …
Posted in By Maria Briski, Cris Winter, Jimmy Krenn, Monty, telethon
Animal Friends’ Pets are Getting Ready to Be Stars!
March 24, 2012
Robert Downey, homeless resident at Animal Friends By Jeff Geissler, Communications Assistant You may have noticed that many of our shelter residents are named after celebrities. We think all the star treatment has gone to their heads a little, but …
Posted in Animal Friends News
Working at Animal Friends: My Dream Come True
March 21, 2012
By Beth Mauder, Adoption Counselor for Animal Friends This morning a gentleman visiting the shelter asked me jokingly, “So, you get paid to do this?” His question made me think about all the experiences I have had over my almost …
Posted in adoption, blog, by beth mauder, staff, working at animal friends
In loving memory…Buddy
March 19, 2012
We adopted Buddy in 2000 from Animal Friends soon after buying our home. My husband and I were already a three cat family, but wanted a dog as well once we had the yard and home for him to …
Posted in Animal Friends News
Get Ready to Bid in Animal Friends’ Online Auction!
March 19, 2012
Animal Friends is hosting an Online Auction in conjunction with its Telethon, which airs from noon until 4 pm on Saturday, March 24th on WTAE-TV. An eclectic mix of items will be available on Facebookand eBay, with all proceeds benefitting …
My Dog Inspired Me to Change the World…at Animal Friends!
March 19, 2012
Allie with one of her favorite toys By Katie Kurylo, Communications Assistant for Animal Friends Every little kid dreams about adopting a dog. My younger brother, Sam, and I were no different. However, many years passed without a pet, as …