dogs

Grouchy Canines: Dogs Who Growl or Snap

By: Lilian Akin, CPDT If your dog recently growled or snapped, you may be wondering why. After all, you may have done your research and made sure you adopted the best dog for your family. Does this sudden behavior change … →

Adopting Two Dogs is Twice as Nice

Adopting a dog can be one the biggest blessings in life. Imagine how much better that blessing would be if you took two dogs home instead of one! The staff at Animal Friends are always working hard to place all … →

Dominance vs. Leadership in Dog Training

Given the popularity of the Dog Whisperer, many dog lovers have many questions about the concept of “dominance”. Most of us who have championed positive methods of dog training are up in arms about Cesar Milan’s fame and continued use … →

Scrub-a-dub-dub…Dirty Dogs in our Tubs!

Calling all dirty dogs! Did you know Animal Friends holds a “Dog Wash” fundraiser every month? Our volunteers will bath, blow-dry, clean ears and cut nails on any size dog (or as much of these services that fit within the … →

A Love Story: Romeo and….Gucci?

By: Stephanie Buckley, Adoption Counselor We have a wide array of animals that come into Animal Friends. Some small, some large, and even some extra large! Right now, we have two very special little dogs that we like to refer … →

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 … →

Introducing Your New Baby to Your Furbabies

By Ben Huber & Elsie LamplCo-owners, Petagogy This summer, we added baby Ada to our family of two dogs, Jack, a Labradoodle, and Bumble Bee, an American Bulldog. After the requisite 30 seconds of ooooing and aahhhing over the new … →

From Shelter Dog to Theater Star

Guest Blogger: Kathy Morrow, Animal Friends Volunteer Benji isn’t the only former shelter dog to become an adored actor.  Topper, a dashing black and white Chihuahua adopted from Animal Friends a little over a year ago, landed a role in … →

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 … →

Charlene needs a home!

Charlene – “Char” to her friends — was adopted from Animal Friends many years ago as a healthy young dog. She developed insulin dependent diabetes earlier this year. Her adopter was caring for her until recently, when events in his … →