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Happy Tails: Cindy Lou
Nov 27 2013
Guest Blogger: Carolyn AmorosoI met Cindy Lou when I volunteered at Animal Friends in Pittsburgh years ago. At first she was not eligible for adoption because she was being held for court. When I adopted her about a year later, …
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
Ruby’s Story
Aug 07 2013
Guest Blogger: Sharon Mariani Ruby’s story is filled with as much concern as it is human kindness. An American Diplomat was in a small village in Suriname, formerly known as Dutch Guiana. It’s on the northeastern coast of South America. …
Lost Dogs to be Rescued! Animal Friends’ Liberation Day, July 9
Jun 12 2013
What: On Tuesday, July 9, Animal Friends will hold the 16th annual “Liberation Day Rescue” to offer a second chance to lost and unclaimed dogs who are slated to be euthanized at animal control facilities. Because of loud noises and …
Posted in fireworks, Liberation Day Rescue, microchip, rescue, summer
And Then My Dog Showed Up
Apr 25 2013
By Jolene Miklas, Director of Communications I adopted a dog this year. It’s not a big deal, I know. Especially because I work at Animal Friends. You’d think I’d be tempted to adopt dogs every day. But I wasn’t tempted, …
Posted in adopt, adoption, Beagle, by jolene miklas, Happy Tails, rescue, staff
Animal Friends’ 16th annual New Years Eve Rescue
Dec 28 2012
Eeyore came to Animal Friends during the 2011 New Years Eve Rescue For the past 16 years, Animal Friends’ annual New Years Eve Rescue has been a Pittsburgh tradition—and a last-chance lifeline for pets. On Monday, December 31, Animal Friends …
Posted in candy, New Years Eve, rescue
Shelters Unite to Rescue Pets from Triangle Pet Control
Oct 08 2012
Pittsburgh’s three major shelters – Animal Friends, the Animal Rescue League Shelter & Wildlife Center, and the Western PA Humane Society – have stepped up in a united front to save pets caught in the middle of a licensing suspension …
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 …
Posted in By Jeff Geissler, cat, feral cats, jules, rescue, TNR
Animal Friends to hold annual Liberation Day Rescue on July 9th
Jun 15 2012
The Fourth of July is coming soon and for many that means picnics, outdoor barbeques and family get-togethers. Another big part of the Fourth celebrations are fireworks. For many dogs, the Fourth of July is a frightening day. Because of …
Posted in adopt, dog, event, fourth of july, Liberation Day Rescue, rescue, tips
My Dog Inspired Me to Change the World…at Animal Friends!
Mar 19 2012
Allie with one of her favorite toys By Katie Kurylo, Communications Assistant for Animal Friends Every little kid dreams about adopting a dog. My younger brother, Sam, and I were no different. However, many years passed without a pet, as …