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Community Ask!We are in need of a fridge for our enrichment supplies for the shelter. Life in a shelter can be very stre...
11/25/2024

Community Ask!

We are in need of a fridge for our enrichment supplies for the shelter. Life in a shelter can be very stressful. To relieve this stress, we offer a variety of enrichment to our animals. This allows the animals to use their senses and enjoy a tasty treat. This fridge will be used to house enrichment food items for our animal population. This means that Mulligan can enjoy his egg treats with the use of a new fridge.

We have sourced the fridge that suits our needs and we have listed it on our Amazon Wish List.

If you are feeling generous and would like to help us out please visit our Amazon Wish List at:
www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/10JH8Z5DHT0DR/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1

We would be extremely egg-cited to have this addition for Enrichment!

Animal Friends
562 Camp Horne Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Kennel License #: 1042

11/25/2024

It's Time for a Monday Minute - Meet Luna!

This sweet five-year-old girl came to us as an owner surrender when she was no longer a good fit for the household. Luna is a nervous girl who will take some extra time to get used to new people and surroundings. Once she is comfortable, she is an attention seeker who just wants pets and to steal all of your time! Luna would do well in a calm environment with an adopter who would let her settle in at her pace therefore, she would do well in a home with children 13 years and up. She would like to be the only pet in the home so she can soak up all of the attention to herself. If you have any questions about Luna please feel free to reach out!

Interested? Fill out an application at ThinkingOutsideTheCage.org

Let's help Luna meet her match.

Animal Friends
562 Camp Horne Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Kennel License #: 1042

Happy Tails Update!From Sue and Dave, "One year ago today we met a dog at your facility.  His name was Zuper Duper.  Tod...
11/25/2024

Happy Tails Update!

From Sue and Dave, "One year ago today we met a dog at your facility. His name was Zuper Duper. Today his name is Max. He was a friendly ball of energy and we hit it off right away. Today he is a happy, healthy, and most of all a very well-loved dog. He makes me smile each and every day. Today was his gotcha day and I wanted to thank you for our special gift. Enclosed are pictures for you to see. The first picture was when we brought him home, and how he looks today. Thank you again for all that you do for pets."

This is a wonderful update! Thank you for adopting!

11/23/2024

Happy Caturday!

Meet a few of our newly adoptable feline friends.

Interested in adopting? Fill out an application at ThinkingOutsideTheCage.org

All of our animals are altered, microchipped and up to date on vaccines before being made available for adoption.

Let's help spread the word and get our friends adopted!

A Happy, Happy Boy!This spry, little guy is Tucker. Tucker is a five-year-old medium mixed breed pup that came into our ...
11/22/2024

A Happy, Happy Boy!

This spry, little guy is Tucker. Tucker is a five-year-old medium mixed breed pup that came into our care as an owner surrender. We have found that this little guy is talented. He can dance and surely make you go 'Oh he's so cute!' His charm comes out once he gets to fully know you. Tucker would do best in an Adult-Only home. He is also not able to live with cats, so no feline friends for him.

Look at that smile! Interested in Tucker? Fill out an application online at ThinkingOutsideTheCage.org

Animal Friends
562 Camp Horne Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Kennel License #: 1042

Thank you!Shout out to this lovely group from Aimbridge. They participated in a Day of Service here at Animal Friends. T...
11/22/2024

Thank you!

Shout out to this lovely group from Aimbridge. They participated in a Day of Service here at Animal Friends. They helped complete projects for Enrichment, Development, Communications and maintenance.

M&M loved meeting everyone. Thanks for spending the day with us!

You will be lost without Kuchi Kopi!This lovely bun was named after Louise's obsession in the show Bob's Burgers. She ma...
11/22/2024

You will be lost without Kuchi Kopi!

This lovely bun was named after Louise's obsession in the show Bob's Burgers. She may not be lime green like her namesake, but she would love to brighten up your life with her wonderful presence.

Interested in Kuchi Kopi? Fill out an application at ThinkingOutsideTheCage.org

Cris’ Critter of the Week: KUCHI KOPI

Meet Animal Friends Kuchi Kopi! She is a charming and gentle rabbit with a pure white coat that makes her look as if she's just stepped out of a winter wonderland. Affectionate and sweet-natured, she adores being petted and thrives on human interaction. Kuchi Kopi loves to roam freely around her house, where she explores every nook and cranny with curious enthusiasm. Her favorite activities include lounging on soft blankets, indulging in fresh veggies and performing joyful binky’s when she's particularly content.

Interested? Fill out an application at ThinkingOutsideTheCage.org

Animal Friends
562 Camp Horne Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Kennel License #: 1042

Saturday Morning Behavior Series Keepin’ the Peace: Managing a Multi-Dog Household   To help keep the peace in a multi-d...
11/22/2024

Saturday Morning Behavior Series
Keepin’ the Peace: Managing a Multi-Dog Household

To help keep the peace in a multi-dog household, it is important to understand group dynamics, complex relationships, how to handle conflict, management strategies and key foundational skills all of the dogs should know. This class will review not only these but also some considerations we guardians should weigh, when deciding about adding another dog to the equation. This is a human-only workshop; please leave your canine companion at home!

Date: Saturday, December 14

Time: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

Tuition: $30 per dog family (dog family members 16 years of age or older are welcome to attend!)

Instructor: Rebecca Hilbert, CPDT-KA, FDM, CCDT, MBA

Register online at: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/anifri/event/ktpmamhm14dec2024/

Oh, MaMas!This cuddle monster is MaMas. MaMas is a playful and friendly four-year-old girl. She loves toys, attention an...
11/22/2024

Oh, MaMas!

This cuddle monster is MaMas. MaMas is a playful and friendly four-year-old girl. She loves toys, attention and blankets! She enjoys nestling herself under a nice cozy blanket. She would love a home willing to use positive reinforcement to work on her leash manners. She can go to a home with children six and older and would like to be the only pet in the home so she can be spoiled endlessly! Are you looking to share your blanket on a cold day with this lovable pup?

Interested? Fill out an application -> thinkingoutsidethecage.org
All of our animals are altered, microchipped and up to date on vaccines before being made available for adoption.

Animal Friends
562 Camp Horne Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Kennel License #: 1042

Let's help MaMas find her future home that will spoil her with lots of cozy blankets!

The Holiday Season is just around the corner! Get that last-minute order IN!Start prepping for the holidays now - purcha...
11/21/2024

The Holiday Season is just around the corner! Get that last-minute order IN!

Start prepping for the holidays now - purchase Sarris Candies using Animal Friends' Group ID # 10-0375 and a portion of your order will go directly toward the care of our animals.

Orders can be placed until TODAY. Online purchases will be shipped directly to your home. Don't miss out on this delicious and lifesaving opportunity!

Get those sweet treats here: sarriscandiesfundraising.com/

Tis' the Season for Santa!Pet Photos with Santa are available on Sunday, November 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Mis...
11/21/2024

Tis' the Season for Santa!

Pet Photos with Santa are available on Sunday, November 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Misty Pines Pet Company!

It is only $25 and all proceeds will benefit Animal Friends' Save My Pet Fund.

You MUST RSVP to [email protected] and please put 'Pet Photos with Santa' in the subject line.

If you have any questions please contact Bonnie at 412.915.0038

A special thank you to Bonnie Loya - Pittsburgh Realtor for creating this event.

We ho-ho-hope to see you there!

Join us for Littlest Animal Friends!Nurture your child’s love of four-legged friends while engaging in animal-themed act...
11/21/2024

Join us for Littlest Animal Friends!

Nurture your child’s love of four-legged friends while engaging in animal-themed activities from story time to singing to artmaking. This special four-day experience will feature different activities daily, with visits from real-life furry friends along the way. Little ones will experience how to safely meet and interact with dog, cat, and rabbit friends in a joyful and playful environment.

This program is recommended for children ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

Please Note:
· This program is 45 minutes long and held Tuesday through Friday
· Only six children per program with caregivers

To schedule this program, please email [email protected]

Meet Hershey!Hershey is a two-year-old male who was transferred from another shelter as support from the recent Hurrican...
11/21/2024

Meet Hershey!

Hershey is a two-year-old male who was transferred from another shelter as support from the recent Hurricanes in the South. He is a wonderful boy who is just as sweet as his namesake. He is a medium-energy pup who would like long walks, but could definitely benefit from positive reinforcement training. He can live with children six and older and would prefer to be an only pet in his future home.

Interested? Fill out an application at ThinkingOutsideTheCage.org
All of our animals are altered, microchipped and up to date for vaccines before being made available for adoption.

Animal Friends Inc.
562 Camp Horne Road, Pittsburgh PA 15237
PA Dog Kennel #: 1042

Photos by Linda Mitzel Photography

Merrymaking with Animal Friends - There are only THREE spots left! Bring your holiday spirit and come celebrate kindness...
11/20/2024

Merrymaking with Animal Friends - There are only THREE spots left!

Bring your holiday spirit and come celebrate kindness to animals! Meet some real-life furry friends in our special one-day winter camp! Learn about animal behavior, create art, and even set up a winter photoshoot for one of our resident animals. In the season of giving, participate in a service project to help animals in our community. Engage with staff and guests while learning about Animal Friends. Space is limited to twelve campers per session.

Date: Friday, December 27

Time: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Tuition: $75 per camper

Register online at https://secure.qgiv.com/for/anifri/event/mwafg12c/

Registration deadline: Thursday, December 19

It's Whiskers Wednesday!Meet Cassoulet! This cutie is waiting for his future home. He came to Animal Friends as part of ...
11/20/2024

It's Whiskers Wednesday!

Meet Cassoulet! This cutie is waiting for his future home. He came to Animal Friends as part of a mass surrender of 55 cats. All of these cuties were given 'C' names and became known as our group of 'C-Cats.'

Interested? Visit our website at ThinkingOutsideTheCage.org to learn more about our 'C-Cats.'

Cassoulet is just one of our many 'C-Cats' who would love to find their future families.

The Holiday Season is just around the corner!Start prepping for the holidays now - purchase Sarris Candies using Animal ...
11/19/2024

The Holiday Season is just around the corner!

Start prepping for the holidays now - purchase Sarris Candies using Animal Friends' Group ID # 10-0375 and a portion of your order will go directly toward the care of our animals.

Orders can be placed until Thursday, Nov. 21. Online purchases will be shipped directly to your home. Don't miss out on this delicious and lifesaving opportunity!

Get those sweet treats here: sarriscandiesfundraising.com/

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562 Camp Horne Road
Pittsburgh, PA
15237

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Thursday 11am - 7pm
Friday 11am - 7pm
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