The Best Gift of All

Tips for Giving a Shelter Animal a Home for the Holidays   The holidays are a great time of year for many reasons. Visiting with friends a...

"Almost" Doesn't Count

Two silken-coated puppies run circles around their foster family’s yard. The cocoa-colored blurs of bouncing ears and wagging tails were cha...

Animal Friends' Annual Straw Drop: Free Straw for Outdoor Pets and Feral Cats

To prepare for falling temperatures, we're hosting our annual Straw Drop . F ree bags of straw are offered to anyone who owns or cares ...

Holiday Pet Hazards: Keep Your Pets Safe This Season

By the staff at Petagogy ‘Tis the season for decorations, parties and food galore! It is a festive time with lots to smile about, but as you...

Top 10 Reasons Why #GivingTuesday is Better Than Black Friday

Taking place after popular shopping days like Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitab...

Volunteer Spreads Cheer on the Chow Wagon

By Rachel Martone Chow Wagon Volunteer Jim Stocker loads his van full of donated pet food to deliver to food pantries with the help of his d...

Happy Thanksgiving from Animal Friends

With the holiday season quickly approaching, the dogs, cats and rabbits at Animal Friends are getting excited for Thanksgiving! We encourage...

Home to Home Adoption Program: Sushi and Pop Tart

Pop Tart and Sushi aren't related, but are just as close as a mother and daughter. Sushi took Pop Tart under her wing when she was just ...

Pets for Vets Pittsburgh: Our First Match!

We are thrilled to share Don and Louie's story as the very first match through Animal Friends as the official Pittsburgh Chapter of Pets...

Positive Thinking

Animal Friends is committed to doing everything possible to find loving homes for each and every dog, cat and rabbit that comes through our ...

Home-to-Home Adoption Program: Aoife

  Aoife turned up a few months ago on the porch of some Good Samaritans. They immediately took her to be spayed before bringing her back to ...

Home-to-Home Adoption Program: Doyle

Doyle is a sweet little mutt who has been with the same family for the past 12 years since being adopted from a shelter. Unfortunately, due ...

Halloween Pet Safety Tips

Halloween is just around the corner! While you’re gathering together your costume, stocking up on candy and transforming your yard into a gr...

Home-to-Home Adoption Program: Phoenix

  Phoenix is an affectionate 5-year-old tabby. He found his way to his current home as a temporary foster, but is looking for a permanent re...

Home-to-Home Adoption Program: Brody and Sugar Rae

Brody and Sugar Rae have been best buddies since they were puppies and are in search of a family that has room in their home for two lovable...

It's Hip to Be Tipped

In honor of National Feral Cat Day Animal Friends will be hosting It's Hip to Be Tipped , an educational event for colony caregivers and...

Top 10 Reasons to Do the Muttster Mash!

At Animal Friends, we're so excited to be counting down to the spookiest day of the year. To help you get into the spirit we're thro...

Building Hope for Struggling Pet Owners

 By David Swisher, President & CEO, Animal Friends If you’ve been to the Animal Friends campus lately, you have undoubtedly noticed th...