Yinzer

August 23, 2022

By Dr. Donald Consla, Lead Wellness Veterinarian Shortly after Christmas 2021, Yinzer, an 11-month-old Boston Terrier, became ill. At the time, he was experiencing vomiting and diarrhea and began to lose a considerable amount of weight. Several different treatments were … →

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From Rescue to Remembrance: The Robinette Family Gives Back

August 23, 2022

By Meredith Stafford-Chapman, Development Coordinator The Robinette family – Christi, Brian and their son Connor – have been supporters of Animal Friends for many years. Whether it was by adopting an animal, attending an Animal Friends event or making a … →

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Home is a Four-Legged Word

August 18, 2022

By Liz Moser, Community Resource Coordinator Think back on a difficult time in your life – was your pet right by your side, helping you through it all? If so, it shouldn’t be hard to imagine the sense of comfort … →

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Advocacy in Mt. Lebanon

August 18, 2022

By Carol Whaley, Director of Humane Programming Inspired by the recent passage of the Prohibition of Declaw in the City of Pittsburgh, a small but determined group of advocates is working to bring about the same compassionate change to Mt. … →

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Partnering Up to Save Even More Lives

August 9, 2022

By Lauren Leffakis, Chief Lifesaving Officer A short while ago, I jumped in to help with morning walks for our dogs and signed out one of our newest dogs, Cher. The friendly 2-yearold pup was transported to Animal Friends through … →

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Traveling with Pets

August 4, 2022

By Veronica Rigatti, VSA-CDT, Canine Behavior Specialist With the world finally opening back up and many people getting out and traveling again, you may think about taking your four-legged friends for a trip. Traveling can be very stressful for pets, … →

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Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease: What Every Rabbit Owner Needs to Know

August 4, 2022

By Natalie Shearer, Animal Friends Volunteer Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RHD) is a highly contagious, resistant and deadly disease that every rabbit owner needs to be aware of – it can infect both wild and domestic rabbits. While it is not … →

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A Grown-Up’s Guide to the New Humane Education & Engagement Center

July 28, 2022

By Ann Ensminger, Senior Director of Impact & Programs At Animal Friends, we envision a humane and compassionate future for every animal friend. Whether a person shares their life with a companion who is their animal friend, a person who … →

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Meet Our New Community Resource Officer, Humane Society Police Officer, Mark Jones

July 19, 2022

By Krista Koontz, Humane Investigations Coordinator Tell us about yourself. Growing up I always had a love for animals in all forms. Steve Irwin was my hero growing up and the Discovery Channel was always on my TV. I spent … →

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More Than Just a Breed

July 5, 2022

By Katie Vecchi, Director of Behavior & Placement As a supporter of Animal Friends, you have probably scrolled through our website to view our adoptable animals. Visitors and potential adopters can learn more about each animal on their individual profile … →

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Bonding for Life

June 28, 2022

By Corrie Whittemore, Adoption Coordinator In May of 2020, Animal Friends welcomed over 20 rabbits into our care. Their owner had purchased what they thought to be two male rabbits, but they quickly learned otherwise! As you can imagine, two … →

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Rescued from Neglect: What Happens Next?

June 23, 2022

By Krista Koontz, Humane Investigations Coordinator People often ask our Humane Society Police Officers what happens to animals seized as part of a Humane Investigations case. Many are concerned that these animals will be euthanized or required to spend the … →

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Tyson: His Legacy Continues

June 15, 2022

By Kathleen Beaver, President & CEO Tyson was one big cat. Big in stature and big in personality. I can’t remember exactly why Tyson landed at Animal Friends more than a decade ago, but I certainly remember his larger-than life … →

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A Shared Love and Lasting Legacy

June 14, 2022

By Cody Hoellerman, Chief Community Engagement Officer One of the many ways that generous animal lovers in our community support Animal Friends is through estate planning. By leaving a gift in a will, trust or other account, donors have the … →

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Spotlight: Mobile Resource Center

June 6, 2022

By Dr. Jessica Serbin, Clinic Services Associate Veterinarian Have you seen our truck out on the road? It’s actually much more than just a vehicle – we call it our Mobile Resource Center (MRC), and it’s a fully functioning surgical … →

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How to Transition Your Pet to a New Diet

June 2, 2022

By Liz Moser, Community Resource Coordinator While it is usually recommended that you maintain a consistent feeding regimen for your pets, you may find yourself needing to switch to a new food at some point. This may be due to … →

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A Place to Call Home: Porter’s Story

May 25, 2022

Donate Two brown eyes peer through the window of a room just across the hall from the dog adoption floor at Animal Friends. Porter, a young and affectionate dog patiently waits for a familiar face to come through the door … →

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It’s Just a Walk in the Park

May 25, 2022

By Veronica Rigatti, VSA-CDT, Canine Behavior Specialist One of the many highlights of adopting a dog is taking your new best friend for walks. The activity allows both of you to bond, exercise in the fresh air and explore different … →

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The Cat Lover’s Guide to Litter Box Aversion

May 19, 2022

By Suzanne Denk, Dip. FBST, Animal Enrichment Specialist Litter boxes are often located where don’t have to look at them, but sometimes that means we forget to scoop the box! When a medical issue is not the cause, litter box … →

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What Do Rabbits Eat?

May 9, 2022

By Erin Graham, Animal Friends Volunteer A first-time rabbit adopter may have questions concerning how best to care for your new family member. One of those questions may be what diet to feed a rabbit. First and foremost, a rabbit … →

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