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Happy Tails: Cindy Lou

Guest Blogger: Carolyn AmorosoI met Cindy Lou when I volunteered at Animal Friends in Pittsburgh years ago. At first she was not eligible for adoption because she was being held for court. When I adopted her about a year later, … →

Happy Tails: Trinity!

It is an honor to have volunteered and adopted with Animal Friends over the years. As a 93-year-old widower, the true value of my relationship with Animal Friends has been the love and companionship I have received from the dogs … →

Adventures of a Foster Furmom: Constance and Claire

Guest Blogger: Susan Helene Gottfried The past few months have been a whirlwind over at Casa Foster Furmom’s. After we lost Pete, we raised Clarabelle and Pluto to adoption age. They found homes after a great kitten shower, and my … →

Happy Tails: Freestyling Disc-Jockey Salvador!

Guest Blogger: Shawn Schrag I just wanted to send out another update about our Animal Friends alum, Salvador! So far, we have competed in 4 disc dog competitions through the Mid Atlantic Disc Dogs and Appalachian Air Canines and have … →

Ruby’s Story

Guest Blogger: Sharon Mariani Ruby’s story is filled with as much concern as it is human kindness. An American Diplomat was in a small village in Suriname, formerly known as Dutch Guiana.  It’s on the northeastern coast of South America. … →

A new city, a new job, and a new butt: The tale of two journeys

Guest Blogger: Sarah Krut A dream job for my husband took us and our two K-9 kids to Phoenix, AZ.  Shortly after arriving it became clear the pups had different opinions of the Valley of the Sun. Our little /Chi mix … →

They call me the Clover Ninja…

Guest Blogger: Ann Ensminger, Director of Animal Wellness It was1:00 in the morning, and I was sitting up with my foster bunny, Cerulean, worrying that she had not eaten that day that as she should have.  This is a pretty … →

Volunteering at PetCo South!

Guest Blogger: Kathy Poulton, Volunteer I am a volunteer Adoption Counselor at Animal Friends’ offsite location at Petco South, and I love it! I connect with like-minded people who want to make a difference in the world by actually doing … →

Ten was Adopted, and we Can Tell!

By Jeff Geissler, Communications Assistant Ten found his forever home, so I can finally get some work done. Ten, who was the tenth cat rescued by our wonderful volunteer Diane Friske, is the most playful 2-year-old tabby you’ll ever meet. … →

PRICELESS Cat Adoptions at Animal Friends! June 1-30

Animal Friends is celebrating Adopt a Cat Month with priceless cat adoptions and more!Look for feline festivities such as: Priceless cat adoptions! From June 1-30, cat adoption is priceless! Animal Friends will waive the $75 adoption donation for all cats … →