Meet Waldo

We first met Waldo on a cold February day. A Good Samaritan called us after noticing that Waldo seemed to be outside every time he passed by his house – even on the coldest winter days. Our Humane Society Police … →

Cage Breaks

By Danny Rosenmund, Animal Handling Liaison For an animal, one of the most difficult things about living in a shelter environment is spending all of their time in one place until they are adopted. For the dogs, cats and rabbits … →

Home-to-Home Adoption Program: Two Kittens!

These two lovable kittens were born to a feral mother in late May. In September, the brother/sister duo was trapped and taken to a clinic by a Good Samaritan so they could be spayed and neutered and receive their vaccines. … →

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 … →