Our Challenge: Animal Admissions vs. the Crisis of Pet Overpopulation
On any given day, it’s the biggest challenge we face. But we do see it, each and every day…when someone needs to surrender a pet, and they can not wait. When it comes to the heartbreaking situation of surrendering a …
Franny needs a home!
I’m Franny, and I am a 4-year-old short-haired Tabby cat. I came to Animal Friends because my owner had too many cats to care for. I am on the shy side, so please do not waste your breath trying to …
Johnny needs a home!
Johnny is quite a lover boy around Animal Friends. Graceful, gentle and sweet, this beautiful white cat with soulful blue eyes will lavish you with attention. Mature cats make wonderful companions, as they have put those rambunctious behaviors of their …
Calypso needs a home!
Calypso is a very timid little girl, but with the help of her foster family, she grows a little more courageous every day. This 2-year-old petite Mini-Lop with a luxurious black coat is looking for someone who will help her …
Happy Tail Adoption Story: Fiona Espy
By Siri Espy, Communications Team I can only write this because cats can’t read. You see, I tell my four felines that I love them all the same, but like many parents, I have a confession to make: there’s a …
Animal Friends Offers Free Straw for Cold Outdoor Pets
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 …
Alexandria the Lab needs a home!
This gorgeous, very smart black Lab is currently living in a foster home. She is 2 years old and has her basic skills down pat – she’s housebroken and crate trained. But her talents extend farther. She can squat and …
Animal Friends Celebrates Adopt-a-Dog Month with Priceless Pooches!
If you’ve never loved and been loved by a dog, then you’re truly missing out. There, we said it! Dogs are always happy when you come home. They remind you to play, laugh, or just get down and cuddle. And …
Send in the clowns: Whipper and Wrangler!
Need more love and laughter in your life? Well, send in the clowns! Whipper and her kennel-mate Wrangler are a delight to behold when they play. A frenzy of paws and fur, these cats whirl around the floor to catch …
Katrina Kitty
Katrina Kitty Katie is an elegant domestic shorthaired tabby who was rescued from the 2005 Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. Believed to be about six years old, she has lived in a loving Pittsburgh home until recently when her owners …
Adopters Can Find Purebred Pets at Shelters
Guest Blogger: Siri Espy, Animal Friends’ Communications Team If you want a good old all-American mutt, go to an animal shelter. That’s the word on the street, and it’s certainly true. Shelters are overflowing with mixed-breed animals who will give …
Help us earn $214 more from Eyetique!
For the next 24 hours, Eyetique Animal Rescue Team will donate $1 for every NEW friend who writes “Thank you Eyetique Animal Rescue Team” on their Facebook wall! We earned $786 from round 1 of this challenge (thanks you YOU!) …
Bobsy the Beagle needs a home!
Bobsy is an amazing little dog. This sweet Beagle ended up homeless when both of his owners passed away. We know that he has received a lot of love in his short life because he is confident, sweet and very …
Help Animal Friends by donating your old car!
Guest Blogger: Maria Briski, Animal Friends’ Communications Team Yes it had peeling paint, the brakes were a bit wonky and the gas needed to be applied just so or it would stall out, but it was my car. And it …
Bunny Essentials: What You Need To Know About Rabbits
Guest Blogger: Mark McClure, Volunteer Rabbit Wrangler Rabbits are gaining popularity as pets, coming in only fourth to cats, dogs and birds. With this newfound popularity, rabbits have become a newly welcomed addition to families all over the United States. …
Exciting announcement!
Can’t buy me love! Weekday adoptions are priceless at Animal Friends! Wonderful, lovable pets are waiting at Animal Friends. Our goal is to see them living in loving, lifelong homes. Adopt a pet (age 6 months or older) any Monday-Friday …
Animal Friends’ Matching Pets with War Veterans
Animal Friends’ rich history dates back to World War II. In 1943, a small group of Pittsburgh citizens came together in to find homes for the pets left behind by soldiers serving in the war. After the war, still faced …
Animal Friends’ Golden Age Retriever Program matches Seniors with Senior Pets
Animal Friends’ unique Golden Age Retriever adoption program matches our mature neighbors with senior pets. The adopted animals thrive in responsible homes while the senior adopters benefit from the increased activity and companionship that accompany pet ownership. Golden Age Adopters …
And They’ll Live Happily Ever After: The O Pits
Guest Blogger: Becky DiLucia They came to Animal Friends as shattered souls—used and discarded. They left as dearly-loved friends and beloved members of new families. They are the O Pits, and this is their story. In September, 2008, Animal Friends’ …
Cats Live Longer, Healthier Lives Indoors
Guest Blogger: Linda Snyder, Animal Friends’ Communications Team To borrow a line from Shakespeare about cats: “To be [indoors], or not to be [indoors], that is the question.” The answer is clear when you realize that the average lifespan of …