Who is the Heir to Your Estate?
By Robert Fragasso, Board Chair Your state government is likely one of your estate’s heirs. It may be that the federal government is also. They tax estates at death. The…
Read MoreKeeping Pets Safe This Summer: A Guide for Pet Owners
Summer is a season of sunshine, barbecues, and outdoor fun, but for pet owners, it also comes with a few important responsibilities. From hot temperatures to fireworks and travel, the…
Read More2023 Impact Report
Thank you for the lifesaving work that you made possible through your friendship and generous support this past year. Click here to read our Impact Report. 2023 By the Numbers…
Read MoreWinter Care
Proper colony management includes providing a safe and warm shelter for cats during the colder winter months. Animal Friends offers DIY winter shelter kits for $5. The kit includes a…
Read MoreTrapping Tips and Tricks
Never ever trap a cat without first having a plan! Most veterinary clinics require an appointment for spay/neuter surgery or exams, even for community cats. It’s not difficult to establish…
Read MoreMitigating Nuisance Behaviors
It is important for the well-being of the community cats for you to listen to neighbors and resolve complaints. Here are some helpful tips for managing common nuisances: Cats are spraying,…
Read MoreIneffective Methods of Controlling Cat Populations
The term community cat includes feral cats (outdoor cats not socialized to humans), stray cats (social with humans but have been lost or abandoned) and owned cats with access to…
Read MoreCommunity Cat Colony Care
It is no longer enough to just set out food for community cats, a community cat colony caregiver must also actively practice Trap Neuter Vaccinate Return (TNVR) as well as…
Read MoreYou Adopted a Rabbit! Now What?
“She was so cute, I couldn’t resist! Now what do I do?” At Animal Friends, we frequently hear from callers who need guidance after bringing home their first bunny. Sometimes…
Read MoreForaging Games
By Suzanne Denk, CSB-C, Dip.FBST, Animal Enrichment Specialist With warmer weather finally here, there are easy foraging enrichment games you can play with your dog outdoors! Foraging and sniffing are…
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