Animal Friends News
Autumn Enrichment Treats
By Suzanne Denk, Animal Enrichment Specialist The arrival of fall brings cooler weather, comfort foods and (of course!) the desire to cuddle with our pets. Comfort foods aren’t just for people, though. Our pets can enjoy the tastes of fall …
A Perfect Match: Bubba, Joe and Kathy
By Eric Stieglitz, Pets for Vets Coordinator As the Pittsburgh Chapter of Pets for Vets®, we are honored to work with veterans and active members of our military who have many different stories and backgrounds. We take great pride in …
Grizzly: Home-to-Home Adoption Program
Grizzly is a 2-year-old Black Lab/German Shepherd mix who will steal your heart! He’s still a puppy in many ways – extremely playful, curious and energetic. Despite his mixed breed, Grizzly’s temperament leans toward his Shepherd side. He loves nothing …
Ross Township Rescue
We’re proud to welcome a total of 117 Australian Shepherd, Border Collie and Golden Retriever mixes to Animal Friends. Each one of our newest residents was removed from a single residence in Ross Township on Wednesday, Sept. 11. Donate Now …
Mamacat: Home to Home Adoption Program
Mamacat is a sweet and loving girl who was found as a stray by her current family. Her fosters originally thought she was going to be a case of Trap Neuter Vaccinate Return, but she quickly made it clear that …
Queen Caroline Finds Her Castle
Caroline is a sweet but sassy feline who first came to Animal Friends after her previous family could no longer give her the care she needed. When our staff and volunteers met this spirited little lady, they knew right away …
Penelope: Home to Home Adoption Program
A beautiful and intelligent brindle pit bull, Penelope is sweet and energetic who loves cuddle time and long walks. She can be a bit shy and nervous at first but once she gets to know you, you have a friend …
Garfield: Home to Home Adoption Program
Garfield was a semi-feral cat who was taken in by an elderly neighbor for 3 years, lived in a home and became a loving pet. When the neighbor had to relocate, Garfield was put outside in the middle of January …
Meet Dontez!
By Sharon Stern, Animal Friends Volunteer Dontez has been on a journey to find a loving home for a very long time. And, I have had the privilege of becoming part of his circle of close friends. He is one …
Gandalf and Galadriel
By Karen and Olivia MacDonald, Animal Friends Volunteers Everyone knows that two is better than one! And, that’s especially true when it comes to Gandalf and Galadriel. These sweet Lionhead mixes are a bonded pair. While they’re very comfortable with …