Pets Becoming Welcome Part of Senior Living Communities
For many people, pets are a part of the family, so it can be a very difficult decision to move into an independent or retirement living...
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Vanessa Orr
- Nov 1, 2022
Visiting Animal Sanctuaries Encourages Awareness, Funding to Save Lives
As someone who loves and rescues animals, I’ve always enjoyed reading stories about how people open sanctuaries to help abused or...
Animal Friends
- Nov 1, 2022
Laser Therapy for Pain Management
By Dr. Donald Consla, Lead Wellness Veterinarian, Animal Friends Laser therapy, also known as Class IV laser or cold laser, is an...
Kathleen Ganster
- Nov 1, 2022
Local Organizations Match Veterans with Service Dogs, Shelter Pets
It is often said that dog is man’s best friend, and for many local veterans—both male and female alike—there are no truer words. In fact,...
Vanessa Orr
- Nov 1, 2022
Eisler Landscapes Partners with LINEAGE to Restore 1909 Monument
While Eisler Landscapes is known for creating stunning outdoor spaces with the most modern conveniences, they recently worked on a...
Animal Friends
- Sep 30, 2022
Living Outside the Cage: A New Home for Rabbits
By Katie Vecchi, MSc, MA, KPA-CTP, Director of Behavior & Placement, Animal Friends Throughout the year, Animal Friends has been making...
Vanessa Orr
- Aug 31, 2022
Pet-friendly Weddings Growing in Popularity
One of the most special things about a wedding is that the bride and groom are surrounded by everyone they love…and in some cases, that...
Animal Friends
- Aug 31, 2022
Together, Let’s Adopt Local
By Kathleen Beaver, President & CEO, Animal Friends “Alone we can do a little; together we can do so much.” We know this applies to any...
Animal Friends
- Jul 30, 2022
More Than Just a Breed
By Katie Vecchi, Director of Behavior & Placement If you are interested in adopting a pet, you have probably scrolled through our website...
Animal Friends
- Jun 30, 2022
Traveling with Pets
By Veronica Rigatti, VSA-CDT, Canine Behavior Specialist With the world finally opening back up and many people getting out and traveling...
Hilary Daninhirsch
- Jun 30, 2022
Reward Your Pet with Locally Sourced Specialized Treats
Rewarding your dog with yummy treats is part of the fun of owning a dog. But your dogs don’t have to be limited to grocery store boxed...
Kathleen Ganster
- Jun 30, 2022
Helping Pets Hear: Animal Audiologists Assess Hearing Loss in Dogs, Horses
When you call your dog, does he or she come? If not, your dog may be ignoring you…or there could be another problem that might require a...
Kathleen Ganster
- Jun 30, 2022
Rehabilitative Medicine Helps Animals Maintain Mobility, Recover from Surgery
Talking about physical rehabilitation usually brings to mind a person who has been injured playing his or her favorite sport or...
Vanessa Orr
- Jun 30, 2022
Tail Waggin’ Tutors Program Benefits Children, Pups
Dogs may be known as “man’s best friend,” but children at the Shaler North Hills Library are learning that they also make really good...
Animal Friends
- May 31, 2022
It’s Just a Walk in the Park
By Veronica Rigatti, VSA-CDT, Canine Behavior Specialist One of the many highlights of dog adoption is taking your new best friend for...
Animal Friends
- May 10, 2022
Rescued from Neglect: What Happens Next?
By Krista Koontz, Humane Investigations Coordinator People often ask our Humane Society police officers what happens to animals seized as...
Kathleen Ganster
- May 9, 2022
Local Artist Uses Skills to Raise Awareness, Funds for Rescue Animals
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...
Shari Berg
- May 8, 2022
Healthy Pet Products Expands Locations, Introduces Podcast
Pet obesity rates have skyrocketed in recent years. In the last decade alone, veterinarians have documented a 169 percent increase in...
Shari Berg
- Apr 30, 2022
Persistence, Passion and Personal Touch Help Female Entrepreneurs Succeed
The number-one requirement when starting your own business is to follow your passion; tenacity and a can-do attitude are close runners-up....
Shari Berg
- Mar 30, 2022
Animal Camps Attract Kids Looking for Furry and Feathered Friends, Careers
Some campers prefer sports or the outdoors, while others want to have adventures with furry, feathered, and even scaly friends. Animal...
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