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A Journey Through the Animal Friends’ Animal Wellness Department

Part 1: AdmissionsBy: Rudy with help from Suzanne Denk, Behavior Wellness Liaison  Stray dog is what they called me. Stray? I had excellent manners, was affectionate, handsome, and had been neutered. Someone had loved me.  I was wearing a brightly … →

The Eyes Have It: Special Needs Animals are Special Indeed

By Jill Harlan, Adoption Counselor When I started working at Animal Friends, I confess that I didn’t immediately seek out the animals that are harder to adopt because of their age, or physical or medical challenges. I enjoyed spending time … →

A Celebration of Noses!

Photos and blog by Jeff Geissler, Communications Assistant Black or brown, up or down.  Pink and freckled, gray and speckled. A cat’s nose knows no normality. Bank Chikorita Lexi Tinkerbell Tamber Mahjong

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 … →

Cat Photography…the outtakes!

By Jeff Geissler, Communications Assistant   As one of the pet photographers for Animal Friends, I try to make each cat I photograph look as gorgeous, refined and adoptable as possible. Just like professionals who take portraits of babies, weddings, or … →

Big Surprises Sometimes Come in Big Packages Too

By: Stephanie Buckley, Adoption Counselor As a part of the adoption team at Animal Friends, I get to spend time with many different animals that have many different personalities. Two potential adopters stopped by the adoption desk today and asked … →

Adopt A Pet. It’s Good For Your Health!

By Jill Harlan, Adoption Counselor  We all love our animals and they love us back, but have you ever wondered why you feel so good hanging out with Fido in the dog park or cuddling with Fluffy on the couch?  … →

A Bittersweet Morning at Animal Friends

By Jeff Geissler, Communications Assistant Many of us say goodbye to our pets when we leave our homes to go to work in the morning. I sometimes even explain to my fuzzy felines that I need to earn a paycheck … →

Notes from our Humane Officer: Amazing Cats

By: Kathy Hecker, Humane Officer for Animal Friends  Time for a cat story! I was with another humane officer and we were investigating a case of alleged cat abuse and neglect.  But when we arrived at the property, we only … →

Meet an Animal Friends’ Spay/Neuter Veterinarian

By Dr. Karen Phillips  Even as a kid, there was no question. I was going to be a veterinarian.  But after I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1998, I struggled to figure out what direction I wanted my … →