adoption

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 … →

Adopt A Senior Pet Month: Hershey

Photo credit: Linda Mitzel   You can teach an old dogs new tricks – but won’t have to with sweet Hershey, our 8-year–old Beagle/German Shepard mix. Hershey enjoys knowing and performing basic commands, especially for treats, and would enjoy a … →

Looking For A Home: Rickon

Guest Blogger: Lisa Bartel All of the adoptable animals at Animal Friends are wonderful, potential pets for the right family. One of those dogs is Rickon: a dog who stole my heart.  He came to Animal Friends as a puppy … →

Animal Friends presents Happy Tails: Layla

Guest Blogger: Patricia A My 11-year-old son, Robert, and I have wanted a dog for years.  I grew up with dogs, but worked such long chaotic hours as a hospital nurse that it didn’t seem fair to adopt.  Now that I … →

Animal Friends presents Happy Tail: Karma

Guest Blogger: Patty Gongaware It was a cold dark night in January 2012. Potty breaks were all done, so I decided to treat myself to some “puppy cuddling”. A litter of three-month-old collie-husky mix puppies had come in that day, … →

Animal Friends Shares the Love with Day Apollo Subaru and the ASPCA

Animal Friends recently hosted a two-day, multi-location event on December 13th and 14th through the ASPCA/Subaru Share the Love program.  This adoption extravaganza was successful in part due to additional shelters coming to Animal Friends including Greene County Humane Society … →

Animal Friends presents: Hellmuth: Special Working Cat for a Barn or Warehouse

EDIT: Hellmuth has found a home!  Thank you! Hellmuth is a muscular, handsome cat who was rescued from life as a stray when he was a kitten. Now, he is a strapping young tomcat who has proven to be a … →

Animal Friends presents: Santa’s Little Helpers

Animal Friends had a recent visit from Santa who stopped by for our annual pet photos.  During a break, Santa walked through the adoption floor and saw several wonderful dogs who have not yet found their forever homes.   Mistletoe (Glenda) … →

Pet Adoption is PRICELESS at Animal Friends Beginning Nov. 29!

On what is traditionally known as the biggest shopping day of the year, Animal Friends invites you to do something that’s truly priceless. Don’t shop—adopt! at Animal Friends’ PRICELESS holiday adopt-a-thon beginning November 29. If you’ve been considering pet adoption, … →

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, … →