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...

By Dr. Amanda Zetwo, Medical Director of Clinic Services As the summer weather continues to heat up over the next couple of months, you...

While many pet owners have heard of raw feeding, finding the right information about the products available can be difficult. That’s why...

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...