Laura Stuart has a soft spot in her heart for what she calls, “rescue animals who get a bad rap.” It is a topic that she knows well—after...

Pet obesity rates have skyrocketed in recent years. In the last decade alone, veterinarians have documented a 169 percent increase in...

The number-one requirement when starting your own business is to follow your passion; tenacity and a can-do attitude are close runners-up....

Some campers prefer sports or the outdoors, while others want to have adventures with furry, feathered, and even scaly friends. Animal...

By Kathleen Beaver, President & CEO 2021 was yet another year that was anything but normal. And that's ok. It has urged us to chart a new...

By Dr. Jessica Serbin, Clinic Services Associate Veterinarian With spring just around the corner, it is likely that we will return to...

For those who love cats, you would think that kitten season would be a reason to celebrate—after all, who doesn’t want more adorable...

By Karen MacDonald, Animal Friends Volunteer Rabbits have a complex way of communicating, despite the fact that they have few...

Adopting a rescue animal at any age is a good thing, but for people 60 and over, there are certain advantages that come with age. Not...

By Kathleen Beaver, President & CEO, Animal Friends It always hurts when we lose one of our own. But losing a little dog named Rosie was...

Many companies start with the idea of making a good product, and once they’ve succeeded, begin to donate some of their proceeds to...

By Cody Hoellerman, Chief Community Engagement Officer Growing up, Carol Meal’s parents wouldn’t allow her to have a cat. But that didn’t...

Commissioning pet portraits and photos is a unique way to turn your love for your furry family members into stylish artwork for your...

According to the American Veterinary Association, 99 percent of Americans consider pets to be companions or members of their families....

Ask any dog owner and they will tell you how much their furry friend is part of the family. For some dog owners, their dogs are much more...

By Carol Whaley, Director of Humane Programming Tuesday, Sept. 28 was a big day in Pittsburgh as the City Council unanimously voted to...

By Kathleen Beaver, Animal Friends’ President & CEO We all have to make choices. It’s just part of life. We make choices every day when...

Samson was rescued by Animal Friends’ Humane Society police officers from a neglectful situation. He can be timid when meeting new...

Anyone who has pets can tell you about the comfort they provide when times are tough, and as the daughter of a veterinarian, Grace...

Meet Meet Buddy! Buddy came to Animal Friends after he was found as a stray by a good Samaritan. He loves the attention of staff and...