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5 Ways to Celebrate National Dog Day

National Dog Day is on Fri., Aug. 26. Founded by an animal advocate in 2004, National Dog Day celebrates dogs of all ages, sizes and breeds. Whether you’re looking for a fun way to celebrate with your dog or you’re … →

10 Reasons to Adopt a Black Cat on Black Cat Appreciation Day!

 Adoptable cat, Capellini. Black Cat Appreciation Day is Wed., Aug. 17! To celebrate, we’re offering a one-day adoption special! Stop by Animal Friends on Wed., Aug. 17 to adopt one of our many beautiful black cats ages 2 and up and … →

Help Them Heal Challenge: Teddy

“What are you doing here fella,” murmurs a Good Samaritan. He found a 10-year-old Chow Chow mix, Teddy, on his porch on a frigid, winter evening. Teddy was wearing a collar without tags and dragging some-20 feet of cable. This … →

Animal Friends believes two cats are Twice as Nice!

When you adopt two cats, you soon find that you can’t imagine life without them. That’s why adopting two cats from Animal Friends is “Twice as Nice!” When you adopt one cat Aug. 8-16, your donation covers TWO feline adoptions! … →

Animal Friends’ 31 Days of Compassion presents: Magic

Magic, formerly Mulligan, first became a member of the Animal Friend’s family in March 2012 after he was confiscated from his previous owner.  Although the transition to a shelter environment can be difficult for a lot of our furry friends, … →

Animal Friends presents: Pai Pai and Bubbles!

Are you someone who is always looking for a good challenge? Do you find that you enjoy strange personality quirks in others? Do you think that one handful just isn’t quite enough? Then how about two?! With our dynamic duo, … →

Animal Friends presents: Boom Boom!

Are you seeking a little man with good looks and a big, booming personality? Well, look no further because Boom Boom is the one you’ve been waiting for! Boom Boom is confident and friendly with other dogs and can often … →

Animal Friends presents: Riggs!

Has having the kids away at school left home a little too quiet? Are you looking for a lively companion to energize your empty home? Look no further, we have an endearingly obnoxious companion to remind you that you are … →

February is Adopt-a-Shelter Rabbit Month at Animal Friends

Did you know that rabbits are the third most-adopted companion animal? And for good reason! To start, they are quiet and clean creatures making them an excellent roommate for apartment life. They can be litter-trained and roam freely throughout your … →

Why Adopt…Our Story

Guest Blogger: Joe Thornton, Volunteer Having grown up with animals, mostly dogs, my wife Michelle and I knew that oneday we would have a four-legged family member of our own. So in late 2005, we haddecided it was time to … →