By Siri Espy

Volunteer Nancy Barylak: A Friend to Feral Cats

By Siri Espy  Many busy people manage to squeeze in some time to volunteer. But talking to Nancy Barylak, it’s hard to imagine how she fits the rest of her life around her volunteering.   Nancy has an unparalleled passion for … →

Every Pet’s Fairy Godmother: Volunteer Alda Walker

By Siri Espy  No, Alda Walker has not discovered the secret of human cloning! She really has worked in nearly every department of Animal Friends during her 11-year stint as a volunteer. Living out her childhood ideals, she got a … →

February is Adopt a Shelter Rabbit Month at Animal Friends!

By Siri Espy, Animal Friends’ Communications Team February is Adopt a Rabbit month, and Animal Friends is hopping with special events to celebrate bunnies! Last year, nearly 60 of these interactive, adorable, often misunderstood companions were adopted, up from only … →

A Happy New Year for Chester (and his mom!)

By Siri Espy, Animal Friends’ Communications Team For Chester the cat and his new mom, Christmas came a few days late. At 11:00 on December 30, right at shelter opening, a woman appeared at Animal Friends’ door, cat carrier in … →

61 Animals are Being Readied for New Homes!

By Siri Espy, Animal Friends’ Communications Team TV cameras and newspaper reporters caught the action at Animal Friends’ annual New Year’s Eve Rescue, where this year 61 animals were saved from euthanasia at other facilities and brought to a new … →

New Years Eve Rescue Saves 60 Pets’ Lives!

By Siri Espy, Animal Friends’ Communications Team Many of us have cried happy tears at the endings of Disney movies. Today, those fairy-tale stories came. true for 60 animals that were part of Animal Friends’ New Year’s Eve rescue. Each … →

This is the perfect week to adopt!

Bebe, pictured above, needs a home! Guest Blogger: Siri Espy, Animal Friends’ Communications Team This is the perfect time to adopt – we’re coming up on the last weekend before Christmas! Animal Friends will be closed on the 24th and … →

Most (un)Wanted: Poor Eponine Deserves a Chance

Guest Blogger: Siri Espy, Animal Friends’ Commuications Team Tis the season for holiday miracles. And poor Eponine is dreaming that her own special miracle awaits! This adorable, friendly cat came to us after being found as a stray with one … →

When a Family of Five (2 humans, 2 dogs and 1 cat!) Wants to Adopt…

Guest Blogger: Siri Espy, Animal Friends’ Communications Team Finding just the right pet can be a daunting task when several species are involved. But as gorgeous long-haired kitty Charlene discovered, at Animal Friends it can work out just fine. A … →

“We’re in this for the long haul.” Adopters grant a second chance to rescued cats!

Wyvern and Windchime By Siri Espy, Animal Friends’ Communications TeamLast Saturday, a young couple came to Animal Friends to adopt a new companion for their eight year-old cat, who was lonely after her buddy passed away. They had heard about … →