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Volunteer Therapy Dog Birdie Speaks about Animal Friends’ Cancer Caring Center

Apr 16 2014

Hi there! My name is Kaitlin Hilinski. I am the Therapeutic Services Program Assistant here at Animal Friends. One of the many programs I manage is our monthly visits with The Cancer Caring Center. Each month (when the weather’s nice!) … →

Posted in birdie, cancer, cancer caring center, therapy

Animal Friends’ Pet Therapy Teams Visit Veterans

Jul 10 2013

By Jeff Geissler, Communications Assistant A veteran clad in Steelers garb vigorously spun the wheels of his chair and glided down the hallway at the Southwestern Veterans Center in Pittsburgh. “Is that a dog I hear? Do we have a … →

Posted in By Jeff Geissler, dog, pet therapy, ricky, therapy, veterans, volunteer

“This is the most awesome shelter I've ever dealt with. The staff are so caring and kind. The educational programs are amazing”

Faith C.

“They were so helpful in the adoption process and made sure I knew all the details of the dog I adopted!”

Sydney Y.

“There are so many amazing things about Animal Friends! We are truly blessed with them. ”

Sari’ah K.

“Very caring and friendly staff! The dogs and I love it here!”

Alisa G.

“Excellent dog training classes!! Fun for doggies of all ages!”

Roseanne C.

“Love the staff! Wonderful facility. ”

Kara B.

“We got our baby girl Maya there over a year ago and had a wonderful experience!!! They were friendly and helped us adopt our fun, vocal, sassy beautiful girl as a member of our family.”

Leah C.

“Thank you to everyone who helped us to find and adopt loving Jack ... can't recommend you guys more.”

Cody M.

“Friendly, professional, affordable, compassionate!”

Vicki P.

“Very friendly staff! Affordable prices and very well maintained facility!”

Bruna M.

“Friendly staff! Reasonable prices!”

Stephanie M.

“I tell everyone that I know to check Animal Friends if they are looking for a pet.”

Randy M.

“I'm glad that we got our kittens from a place that loves animals as much as we do. Thank you!”

Annie C.

“Nebby is loving his new home with all his toys! Thanks Animal Friends for giving him a second chance!”

Michelle F.

“I volunteer here and the amount of time and care they take with the animals is above and beyond.”

Audra O.

“Animal friends is the best! I got my sweet girl Aspen there and the staff was so friendly and helpful.”

Ashley W.

“Awesome staff – they take great care of the animals and go above and beyond for veterans.”

J. Els

“ Absolutely wonderful place. We frequently return for classes and grooming!”

Thomas B.

“Great staff and volunteers!”

Victoria D.

“I had dropped off my cat to be spayed, very friendly staff, I am confident they will take excellent care of her.”

Lynette W.

“Such a clean, organized and loving environment! Beautiful campus and a very well run organization. ”

Kerry W.

“We adopted Nico after the meet and greet went well with the family! Everyone here was so helpful and kind!”

Anna W.

“Wonderful place to volunteer as well as help lower the stray pet population.”

Amy J.

“Highly recommend bunny yoga! Smoothly run event, super friendly and fun staff, great yoga class, annnnd BUNNIES!”

Nae B.

“All of the employees and volunteers are so dedicated to the welfare of the animals. ”

Gail F.

“We adopted a Ross dog from Animal Friends, and they gave us with our dog’s history and provided behavioral support after adoption!”

Missy T.

“Animal Friends is the most sophisticated place to adopt a new pet. If ever I plan to expand my furry family, I will go to Animal Friends to find him.”

Dana G.

“I start my puppy training class today and my cat training class tomorrow at Animal Friends! I’m so excited! ”

Madelyn S.

“Great, clean facility and friendly staff! ”

Christie B.

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