Pets 4/4

north hills monthly magazine
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From Vet Appointments to Pet Adoptions, Apps Make Things Easier

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

Kitten Season: How You Can Help

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

Our Roadmap for Every Animal Friend

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...

Therapy Cat Provides Comfort, Life Lessons at Crisis Center North

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

Welcome, Marge! National Aviary Introduces Endangered African Penguin Chick

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...

Pittsburgh’s National Aviary Saving Endangered Species Around the World

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

Dressing Your Dog for Fashion and Function

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...