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2023 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...
Winter 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...
Trapping 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....
Mitigating 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...
Ineffective 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...
Community 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...
You 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...
Foraging 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...
Cloudy Eyes
By Dr. Donald Consla, Lead Wellness Veterinarian As dogs and cats age they can start to develop changes in their eyes just like people. One...
Help! We’re Moving and the Cat is Stressed!
Guest Blogger: Chris Whyle, Behavior Wellness Coordinator Question: Hey, guys! I was wondering if you had any advice for an older cat who is stressed out...
Feline Leukemia Awareness
By Dr. Liz Mulhall, DVM, Director of Shelter Medicine Feline Leukemia awareness Day is July 15. A few months ago, our Medical team updated their...
The Yoga Dogs
Black Tie & Tails – It’s a Pittsburgh Thing, was held on September 28, 2024. During the event, we shared the inspiring story of The...