By Jeff Geissler

Black Cats ARE Lucky: Zelda

Jun 12 2014

By: Jeff Geissler It was supposed to be a lighthearted story about black cats and why they’re such a part of Halloween folklore. But the story soon grew serious, and I ended up writing the article more as a warning … →

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Angels and our Animal Cops

Aug 16 2013

By Jeff Geissler, Communications Assistant As I write this, two small Yorkies in the Pittsburgh area are living in an empty house, not sure when their caregivers will show up again. Neighbors say the owners occasionally stop by – maybe … →

Posted in By Jeff Geissler, dog, dogs, humane investigations, humane officer, rescue

Animal Friends’ Pet Therapy Teams Visit Veterans

Jul 10 2013

By Jeff Geissler, Communications Assistant A veteran clad in Steelers garb vigorously spun the wheels of his chair and glided down the hallway at the Southwestern Veterans Center in Pittsburgh. “Is that a dog I hear? Do we have a … →

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Real Men Love Cats!

May 06 2013

By Jeff Geissler, Communications Assistant Real men love cats! Now I could explain what a “real man” is, but writers have spent millions of words trying to define men. (Just ask my boss Jolene) So I’m just going to stick … →

Posted in adopt, By Jeff Geissler, cat, cats, men, Real Men

Zeldas Ashes

Mar 06 2013

By Jeff Geissler, Communications Assistant Back in January I had to say goodbye to Zelda, my best furry feline friend for the past 17 years. But I’m not writing about sadness, but rather remembrance. For more than a week her … →

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Must Love Dogs: A Valentine’s Tradition

Mar 06 2013

Guest Blogger: Jeff Geissler Must Love Dogs has become a Valentines day tradition for me. For the second year in a row I joined in on Animal Friends’ speed dating event in search of romance. I was better prepared this … →

Posted in By Jeff Geissler, love, must love dogs, valentines

Happy Tails: Kasper went home with our own Jeff!

Jan 30 2013

By Jeff Geissler, Communications AssistantIt happened yet again. This morning while heading to my office at Animal Friends I walked past the cat condos ready to say good morning to my early bright eyes. One of them was gone. But … →

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Happy (and bittersweet) Tails: Woofer

Nov 21 2012

By: Jeff Geissler, Communications Assistant It happened again. This morning, I walked to my office at Animal Friends…past the cat condos and free roam rooms, ready to say good morning to my early bright eyes. One of them was gone. For … →

Posted in adoption, By Jeff Geissler, cats, Happy Tails, woofer

Who’s Who at this year’s annual Black Tie & Tails gala!

Nov 02 2012

By Jeff Geissler, Communications Assistant Some of our wonderful adoptable residents will be attending this weekend’s Black Tie & Tails gala! Homer, a happy yellow Labrador Retriever, will be sipping a Duff Beer and discussing philosophy. Gardenia, a gentle black … →

Posted in black tie and tails, By Jeff Geissler, fundraiser, gala, photography

Jules the Cat: A Rescue Story

Aug 01 2012

By Jeff Geissler, Communications Assistant   For a feral cat colony caretaker, a routine case of TNR – Trap, Neuter and Release – turned into a lifesaving mission. Sarah McKean, a board member at Animal Friends, cares for two feral … →

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