June is Adopt-A-Cat Month, aptly occurring during the peak of “kitten season,” when animal shelters and rescues are overwhelmed with...

Humans are constantly bombarded by messages encouraging us to donate blood. We know it is important for saving lives, so many of us line...

Megan Charowski wasn’t thinking about her safety when her flight was detoured because of bad weather. She was thinking about her dogs,...

By Ann Ensminger, Senior Director of Impact & Programs It’s spring—my favorite time of the year—when the weather gets warmer, the sun...

By Kathleen Beaver, President & CEO Animal Friends does so much for so many. In our quest to engage, improve and save lives, we reach in...

According to Psychology Today, research shows that just looking into the eyes of a pet can lower a person’s heart rate. Their presence...

It’s a girl! In March, the National Aviary announced the sex and name of the newest addition to the flock: an endangered African Penguin...

So often when we hear about endangered species, we feel helpless. How can one person in Pittsburgh help save an animal thousands of miles...

I’ve always had big, long-haired dogs, so it’s never occurred to me to dress them in clothes. In fact, had I tried to outfit my overly...