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Cats and Agility Training

They said the earth was flat.They said man would never walk on the moon.They said you cannot train a cat. They were wrong! A new form of competition is attesting to cats’ great ability to learn. Cat agility is popping … →

Adopting Two Cats Is Twice As Nice

When you adopt two cats, you soon find that you can’t imagine life without them.  There are many benefits to keeping two cats. • Having a constant playmate to chase and wrestle with helps keep cats lively, well-exercised and healthy.  … →

The Ins and Outs (and Overs and Unders!) of Cat Play: Why Cats Need Play Therapy

Cats need to play! As newborns, kittens play with littermates to test their skills and learn social behavior. When they’re around three months old, cats begin to play with objects. Kittens will play with just about anything they can kick, … →

Adventures of a Foster Fur Mom: Part 3

Guest Blogger: Susan GottfriedThe e-mail went out a few weeks ago from Chris Whyle, the foster coordinator here at Animal Friends. A bunch of kitties could use a cage break. I eyed Zenji. He’d been here over two months and … →

Happy (and bittersweet) Tails: Woofer

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 … →

Back by popular demand: Low-Cost Vaccine and Microchip Clinic

Since the last one went so well and filled up so quickly, we decided to do it again! Animal Friends will offer low-cost vaccines, microchip and other clinic services on Thursday, October 11 from 1 to 3 p.m.  The clinic … →

Cats with Moustaches

Photos and blog by Jeff Geissler, Communications Assistant Some cats sport a striking white moustache, much like Albert Einstien and Hulk Hogan. Other cats go for a more sleek black look, like Salvador Dali and Clack Gable. Black or white, even or … →

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 … →

Heart Songs: A Snapshot In Time

By Beth Mauder, Adoption Counselor There was a rainbow over Pittsburgh yesterday. I saw it on the news.  I wish I had been able to see it in person.  There are some things that cause us to stop and smile … →

Always Carry a Spare Cat and Other Important Lessons in Public Relations

By Jolene Miklas, Director of Communications I have one of the best jobs in town. As the Communications Director for Animal Friends, I have the fun –and sometimes hilarious– task of taking shelter animals on radio and TV appearances. As … →