H2H Rehoming Program

The best place for a pet is at with a loving family.

At Animal Friends, we believe the best place for a pet is with a loving family. Our H2H Rehoming program offers an alternative to surrendering by allowing families to actively participate in rehoming their pets.

This helps keep pets in their homes while awaiting adoption, allowing us to assist more animals even when our kennels are full.

The animals listed below are available for adoption through their current families. If interested, contact the owner using the details in their profile. The owner may request a separate application, vet references, home visits, or other information to ensure a good match.

Animal Friends is not responsible for adoptions through our H2H Rehoming Adoption program.

Dogs

Cats

Rabbits

Place Your Pet

To place your pet up for adoption through our H2H Rehoming program, complete this form and send it to our Admissions team. In order to be placed on our website, you must provide us with a photo and biography of your pet by emailing it to AdmissionsInfo@ThinkingOutsideTheCage.org.

Dogs

Ahri, 7 yrs.

Female

Ahri is a sweet and lovable 7-year-old Border Collie mix that enjoys being outside and is always ready for an adventure with her human companion, particularly long walks in the woods. She has lived comfortably with two cats for about 6 years. She is largely friendly with other dogs, and particularly enjoys a game of chase or fetch.

Ahri can be territorial when new pets are introduced to her home environment. Ahri has some anxiety that would mean she would best be suited in an environment where her human companion is able to provide focused support. She is very smart, and thrives when she has a routine established.

Ahri has been spayed, and also is microchipped. She is up to date on all vaccines.

Owner Contact:

Elle

724-986-7499

elleverne90@gmail.com

Ellie, 3.5 yrs.

Female

Meet Ellie!

Ellie is a spunky, 3.5-year-old Chihuahua mix, weighing 25 pounds. Ellie is spayed and up to date on her vaccines. She is black with white on the tips of her paws and tail, plus a white diamond on her chest. Her ears resemble those of a bat or Baby Yoda! Ellie has been the only pet in her current home, and does not like other dogs. She will do well in a home with adults. Ellie is crate trained and housebroken. She has some seasonal grass allergies that are easily treated with medicine, and takes her pill easily with her breakfast and dinner Spring through Fall. Ellie is a sweet and playful little girl, once she gets to know you. She loves getting a bath and blown dry with the hair dryer! Ellie does well on a leash and is happy to wear a coat or sweater during winter.

Interested in Ellie? Please contact her guardian for details!

Sara Hammel

412-496-2355

sara-hammel@verizon.net

Alouette, 2 yrs.

Female

Alouette is a two year old, pure bred Spanish Water Dog with American Kennel Club certified papers. She is very loving, and very high energy. We are looking for a family to adopt her who has a big, fenced in yard or farm and will play with her a lot and take her on adventures.

We are sadly putting her up for adoption because we do not have a fence, and she is very good at escaping the house and she won’t come back when we call her when she is loose. We are afraid she may get hit by a car.

She needs to be groomed. Spanish Water Dogs are typically groomed twice a year, down to 1 inch (they are sheared when the farmers shear the sheep.) These dogs can’t be washed and dried like a regular dog. This mats their fur. When you shampoo, you do not rub in the soap, just apply and run your fingers through and rinse. Also do not towel dry, squeeze their fur and let them air dry. She gets scared with the clippers. We put on her gentle leader while using the electric clipper.

It is helpful to get a book on Spanish water dogs and join a Facebook group for pointers if you are unfamiliar with the breed. This is such an interesting breed. They do everything, they are very intelligent, and they are beautiful dogs.

If interested, please email christinaangelafisher@gmail.com

Mika and Cups, 1 yrs.

Meet Mika! Mika is 35 lbs and 16 months old. She is all black, except for a white spot on her chest and back paw. She’s a lab mix, very sweet, affectionate, and a little timid at first. She’s not a big eater, and trains well if you take the time to do it. She’s very quick, loves to chase and be chased by kids and other dogs alike, and loves a tough chew toy. Mika has a bonded friend Cups!

Meet Cups is a 65 lb, 16-month-old lab mix. He is brown and black. He’s happy, friendly, and loves to run and play. He’s very good with kids and adults alike and is learning how to be gentle with cats. He loves head and belly scratches, and a strong chew toy.

While we would love for these two to stay together, we would be open to splitting them up if the right fit comes along!

Contact Zachary Bryan at 3042908377 or zacharyfbryan@gmail.com for more information or to meet Mika and Cups!

Sokka, 1.5 yrs.

Meet Sokka!

Sokka is a spirited and affectionate 65-pound mixed breed. He's about 1.5 years old so he is still in the prime of his youthful energy, always ready for an adventure. Sokka’s enthusiasm for life is contagious and his boundless energy make him an excellent companion for active individuals or families.

Sokka has a warm and social temperament; he loves people (including kids) and gets along wonderfully with other dogs of all shapes and sizes. His favorite activities include long sniff walks, engaging in training sessions, and mental enrichment games like working through lick mats and Kongs.

Though he naps contentedly during the day, he thrives on attention, interaction, and space to roam and play. Sokka’s ideal home would be one where his energetic spirit can be matched—perhaps with a yard to explore and another dog to keep him company.

His heart is full of love, and he is happiest when surrounded by activity, care, and cuddles.

Please text (561) 900-5273 or email fabrizziorea@gmail.com

Tikaani, 6 yrs.

Meet Tikaani!

Tikaani is a 6-year-old neutered male who is up to date on his vaccinations. Tikaani weighs 105 pounds. He loves attention and being petted. He welcomes and greets new people. He is low-energy and house-trained but loves to be outside. He walks on a leash but will pull to chase small animals of which is common with this breed. He is pretty good with commands to 'speak', 'sit' and 'paw/shake.' I am his second owner and rescued him from a family who couldn't keep him. He is best suited for adults and older kids who aren't jumping on him. He would thrive with a large fenced-in yard or farm type of home and a larger adult family that is home often as he doesn't like being alone. This breed usually isn't great with other dogs as it can be hit or miss. He did live with two other small dogs and two toddlers which was just too much overload for him all at once with 4 other adults too - thus me adopting him. As great as this breed can be they can also be stubborn and are best suited for experienced dog owners who have patience.

Interested? Please get in touch with the owner listed below:

Owner Name

Edward Larson

Owner Contact Number

412-935-5161

Owner Email address

elarson68@outlook.com

Cats

Winston, 2 yrs.

Male

Winston is a wonderful cat and would be best suited in a home with no other pets because he wants all of the love for himself. He loves people and is okay with other cats as long as they are not in his personal space! If you want a cat but worry about tripping over them, Winston is perfect. He is not necessarily a lap cat but will hop up on the couch briefly to get a few pets.

He knows his name and will come to you when called. He loves full body pets, chin scratching and belly rubs. Winston is FIV positive which means his immune systems is weakened but he is able to live a full and healthy life just like any other cat. He is a gray and white tabby with the most beautiful face and is very stoic overall.

If interested, please contact the owner to request an adoption application which is separate from the Animal Friends application.

Owner contact: Brenda Rupert at 724.809.8578 or 1brendarupert@gmail.com

H2H, Winston

Peanut, 11 yrs.

Peanut is a very sweet little girl who was pulled from the street in pretty bad shape. She was nearly starved and very weak. Peanut is a survivor. She more than doubled her weight in 3 weeks and is very healthy. She loves to give rather forceful headbutts to let you know how much she loves you. She will also snuggle right up against you and sleep all night in that spot. Peanut is around 11 years old, just had a teeth cleaning and had several teeth pulled; therefore, she only wants her wet food but loves it. Please contact care taker for an adoption application.

Owner Name Brenda Rupert

Owner Contact Number 724-809=8578

Owner Email address 1brendarupert@gmail.com

Pipsqueak 2 yrs.

Meet Pipsqueak! Pipsqueak is a very lovable but shy cat. At adoption, in March 2024, he was around 21 pounds and around 2 years of age. He is mostly grey with white features. Pipsqueak is very shy and timid around adult males we've discovered. Through gentle introductions, Pip was socialized with three other cats in the household but prefers to live a solitude life. Because of this, I think he will thrive more so in a one-cat-only household. Pip is not aggressive and has no food issues. He really is the sweetest cat!! He is currently residing in one space and will quickly retreat back to it if we try to bring him out. So a smaller house or apartment may be beneficial to help him build confidence. Pipsqueak will vocally tell you when his kibble is running low and he enjoys catnip quite a bit. However, at his size, he is not food-motivated or aggressive in any way about food. We have not been very successful in getting him to play. He enjoys his big soft bed and cardboard scratcher boxes quite a bit. We are seeking someone who is very patient and has a calm demeanor as we feel this is what will truly help Pip live his best life. A quiet, smaller residence will also be ideal. Not much information was given about his previous family, however, we have learned that a quieter and solo cat residence may be what he needs most.

For more information or to meet Pipsqueak, please contact Chryssie at chryssie.219@gmail.com.

Lucy, 2 yrs.

Female

Meet Lucy! Lucy is a very good, loving, 2-year-old spayed female who is extremely affectionate and just wants to cuddle up next to you or lay in your lap. Also enjoys playing with her toys and interacting with you. When Lucy was rescued, her X-rays showed bullet fragments in her jaw. She has been vetted and has fully healed but also had several teeth removed. She does get messy when she eats or drinks. She will drool. Immediately after she eats, we use a soft wet cloth to wipe around the outside of her mouth. She is very compliant and used to it.

The ideal home for Lucy would be with someone very patient, kind, loving and willing to dedicate extra time caring for her. She gets along with other cats (we have 6 others in the house) but would suggest no other pets so you can control her eating area. Not sure how she would do around dogs. She likes to drink a lot of water and will slobber in it and makes it messy, so it does have to be changed frequently. She’s able to groom herself without any problems but occasionally does get a little messy and matted especially on her chest, so we will take her to the groomer as needed.

If interested, please contact the owner to request an adoption application which is separate from the Animal Friends application.

Owner contact: Jodi at 724-650-2138 or Jodigale68@aol.com

H2H - Lucy

Ivy, 5 yrs.

Female

Meet Ivy!

Ivy is a 5-year-old sweet golden girl and who loves belly rubs. She has the cutest silent meow ever! Ivy will follow you everywhere you go and will absolutely love up on you; however, she does not particularly like other animals, so she needs to be in a home with no other pets. Ivy is spayed, fully vaccinated, combo tested negative, microchipped, and just received a teeth cleaning. Blood work is perfect. Ivy is available through our Home-to-Home Adoption program.

The application process is through Sonya’s Hope for Felines which is separate from Animal Friends.

Please email Sonya’s Hope at sonyahope2023@gmail.com

Sonya’s Hope for Felines

724-809-8578

Sonyashope2023@gmail.com

Magoo, 7 yrs.

Sassy, 1 yr.

Female

Meet Sassy!

Sassy lives up to her name. She is a sassy little 14 month old girl (as of mid-June 2024) who loves her hoomans but is not so fond of other cats. Sassy gets along fine with her brother Skooter and they can go home as a pair. Otherwise, Sassy will need to be the only cat in the home. Sassy is the best lap cat and will snuggle with you as long as you let her. Sassy is as sweet as could be and will not disappoint! She loves her treats and is as healthy as could be.

Sassy is altered and up to date on her vaccines.

Owner contact:

Brenda Rupert Sonya’s Hope for Felines

724-809-8578

Sonyashope2023@gmail.com

Skooter, 1 yr.

Male

Meet Skooter!

Skooter is the quirkiest of cats on the planet. He sleeps in the most awkward positions, is extremely vocal, and has a lot of kitten energy. He is 14 months months old (as of the middle of June 2024) and is as healthy as could be. He will follow you everywhere you go and meow up a storm. He loves laps, cuddles, and gets along with other cats. He would love to be adopted with his sister, Sassy, but can also be adopted alone.

Skooter is altered and up to date on his vaccines.

Owner contact:

Brenda Rupert Sonya’s Hope for Felines

724-809-8578

Sonyashope2023@gmail.com

Hank and William, 5 mo.

Males

Meet Hank and William!

Hank and William were found abandoned by their mother on 3/10/24, the day they were born. They came to me that night and were bottle fed and raised in our home.

They are both special needs for their compromised immune system since they never received milk from their mama. I have been feeding them a raw food diet (Oma’s Pride mostly) since weaned to try to keep them healthier.

At 5 days of age, William had high fever and probably as a result of the unknown infection, developed severe uveitis and cataracts in both eyes. He was diagnosed at 2 weeks at PVSEC (Blue Pearl) ophthalmologist Dr Bagley. His inflammation has gone down but it is still there, and he needs eye drops and regular check-ups with Dr Bagley about every 6-8 weeks at this time.

William is completely blind, but that does not stop him from playing. He loves anything he can bat around and chase. He is as inquisitive and active as his brother and the two kittens wrestle and chase like any other. William maps and learns his surroundings, so it is important to leave things in the same place, as you would with any blind person or pet. He is a brave explorer and will climb anything his brother has climbed (following Hank’s scent).

Hank is your rambunctious gray tabby. Fast, bold, playful. Zooms through the house so you only see a streak lol – yet he loves to cuddle, and he melts into your arms purring very loudly when you hold him.

They will be adopted together and cannot be separated. They will be ready to go to their new home after July 20th.

Adoption fees apply, home check and vet references are necessary and adoption contract must be signed.

This adoption does not go through Animal Friends and the kittens are not located at Animal Friends.

Owner Contact:

724-494-8037

strixaurum@gmail.com

Hank

William

Hank & William

Mama Faye & Her Kittens - Sophie and Stella, 2 yrs. and 4 mo.

Mama Faye & her girls—Sophie & Stella

We met Faye when we got a call from a local VFW worker who informed us “this friendly cat had become a frequent customer”—harmlessly dropping in looking for food and pets. Unfortunately, the neighbor to this local establishment did not like cats, did not like her passing through his yard and declared he wanted to do something unmentionable to her. This man couldn’t be reasoned with, and the safest solution was for Faye to be pulled from her current outdoor living situation. This turned out to be a blessing on many levels because after a quick x-ray, we learned she was very pregnant. A few weeks later Faye gave birth and we were happy to not only save her life, but the lives of her little ones.

Mamma Faye is sweet, loves attention, sleeps on her foster dad’s shoulder and is an amazing mum to the kittens. She carries toys around in her mouth and cries as she brings you little gifts. She loves to be wherever you are—even if it’s on the handlebars while you ride the stationary bike. She’s around 2 years old and is part Abyssinian—a breed of cat with a distinctive “ticked” tabby coat, in which individual hairs are banded with different colors.

Sofie is around 4 months old and is the perfect mix of athlete and snuggle bug. She’s very happy showing off her aerial skills as she soars through the air chasing after toys connected to wands. But then she loves to settle in with her sister Stella on a comfy lap to be held and loved. She has the coolest tattoo sleeved arm that she proudly displays when she sprawls out. And she would be very happy in a home with another resident cat or her mom or sister for feline companionship.

Stella, also around 4 months old, is the ultimate lap cat and cuddler. She’s the first to snuggle in that cozy place on your lap or chest and settle in for a while. But after she’s done, she’s a ball of energy—always very curious to see what’s going on in the house and loves to interact with the other resident kitties. Stella has an ever so slightly hazy left eye and has been seen by an ophthalmologist at PVSEC. Despite the slight haze, she has a healthy eye and does not require any daily medication.

Everyone is spayed, vaccinated, micro chipped, combo tested and has been treated for fleas and parasites.

Please reach out to Dena if you would like to meet any Sophie and Stella and their beautiful mama, Faye.

412-512-3563

secondactcats@gmail.com

Miami Kittens - Dixie, Daphne, & Duke, 5 mo.

Miami Kittens — Dixie, Daphne & Duke

Ever dream of moving to Florida, but the hurricanes are holding you back? Or it’s too hot and humid in the summer? Or it’s just too far away from family? Well, now you can have a little bit of FL right here in Pittsburgh, PA.

Meet Dixie, Daphne and Duke. These three, 5-month-old siblings, were previously part of the estimated over 500,000 stray and homeless cats living in Miami Dade County—the most populous county in Florida. We’ve been traveling to Miami to take care of a sick family member and figured we’d put ourselves to use while we were there and do some TNVR (trap/neuter/vaccinate/release). Well, little did we know we’d meet what we call a “personality plus” kitten family. They were so perfect that we just could not put them back outside and unfortunately the hurricanes made all the shelters impossible to get into. So, to Pittsburgh, they came. Dixie, Daphne and Duke are all just the sweetest and happiest little kittens. Go figure—they grew up in sunny Miami.

Dixie is the daredevil, the ringleader, and the most dominant personality of the group. She is very vocal and loves her wet food more than anything. She likes to play with mice and rope and with water in the sink. Dixie enjoys the other resident cats and is the most purring kitten we’ve every fostered. She also has unique black spots on both her back and belly.

Daphne is a little more soft-spoken than her sister but is still very outgoing. She is the first to come up and rub on your legs in a figure-eight pattern with a “look at me” gaze. She likes things that roll best and when she’s not playing you can often find her snuggled up with her brother Duke. Like Dixie, Daphne is also a purr machine. I think these kittens start purring as soon as they make eye contact with you.

Duke is the perfect mix of both of his sisters. He not only looks like Dixie, but he goes bananas when it’s time for his wet food and plays really hard like she does. But he’s also a lot like Daphne in that he is a little more soft-spoken at times. But how is he similar to both of them? You guessed it—the purring. And these kittens purr loud. It’s remarkable

Everyone is spayed/neuter, vaccinated, microchipped, combo tested and has been treated for fleas and parasites.

Please reach out to Dena if you would like to meet any of these little purr machines to see if they would be a good fit for your family.

412-512-3563

secondactcats@gmail.com

Carly, 4 yrs.

Meet Carly!

Carly is a 4-year-old spayed female who is up to date on her vaccines. Carly has come so far. She was living in a home with 20 other cats and 5 dogs in an environment that was not conducive for any animal. She was taken into our rescue, is so grateful, and shows her love and appreciation. Her foster says that she is one of the most affectionate cats she has ever had and will climb in bed with her for some good snuggles.

Interested? Please contact the owner listed below.

Owner Name

Brenda Rupert / Sonya's Hope for Felines

Owner Contact Number

412-328-8118

Owner Email address

sonyashope2023@gmail.com

Caroline, 3 yrs.

Meet Caroline!

Caroline is a very sweet, lovable, and affectionate green eyed beauty. She will rub all over you and can't get enough of her hoomans! Caroline is three years old, came from barn life, and is so ready to be someone's mushy little house cat. Let’s get the happily-ever-after show on the road for this lovable little girl. Caroline is fully vetted, current on vaccines, spayed, combo tested negative, and fully vetted.

Interested? Please contact the owner listed below:

Brenda Rupert - Sonya's Hope for Felines

412-328-8118

sonyashope2023@gmail.com

Steve, 5 yrs.

Meet Steve!

Steve is a 5-year-old, neutered male and is up to date on his vaccines. Steve started life as one of the community cats we feed. Over time and after TNR he became friendly and eventually made his way to inside cat. He is laid back and very sweet once he gets to know you. He loves Churu and being the little spoon. He doesn't have a mean bone in his body even when put upon by others.

Owner Name

Heather

Owner Contact Number

4123787546

Owner Email address

Kittystevesmom@gmail.com

Katie, 6 yrs.

Female

Meet Katie. Katie is a unique, dilute calico with beautiful green eyes and is a sweet, shy, quiet, and cuddly girl who loves pets and being near you but is just as content alone. She is also spayed, up to date on all vaccines and has tested negative for FeLV.

It will take time for Katie to trust you and come out of her shell. However, once she does, she will be rubbing up against you and curling her tail around you, all while soaking up the pets and purring away. She likes to play and loves whack-a-mole type of games. Also, once she does open up, you’ll get to hear the smallest, cutest meow of all time AND she’ll want to sleep in bed next to (and often on) you!

Katie was rescued from a lifetime outside in August 2024 and while I don’t know her exact story, I expect she was someone’s outdoor cat that was allowed inside occasionally, and they moved away. We moved into our house in August of 2020. We would see her on occasion throughout the next 4 years, but she never came to our house. In May 2024, she started coming around every day, and it didn’t take long for her to come up to me and ask for pets. She was hanging around all the time and was even sleeping on our porch – where we have cat shelters for the feral cats. Then she started coming into our house! No one was looking for her, and she was not microchipped, so we decided to bring her inside, get her vaccinated, and find her a home. While we would think about keeping her, and she does get along with 2 out of 3 of our cats, she is terrified of one our more dominant cats and would not have the best life in a household because of that.

Katie doesn't like much noise or too much going on but after all that time outside, it's no surprise she is a little shy and reserved and wants to live a safe, comfy life now. She would do best in an adult-only, quiet home with an experienced cat owner and only one or two people in the home. Katie can go to a home with non-dominant cats or she can be your one and only! Whatever her past, she is a loving, playful, independent, shy and sweet girl.

To watch a video compilation of Katie, click here.

Interested? Please contact Katie’s owner for more info!

Owner name: Jess Berad

Owner phone number: 724-931-0702

Owner email: Jess.berad@gmail.com

Emmy, 6 yrs.

Love is in the air and her name is EMMY. Emmy is a playful six-year old striking red patch tabby with beautiful green eyes that LOVES to be petted and will jump up in your lap for cuddles. Emmy does well with other cats and did we say she loves attention? She purrs like a freight train and will follow you as she rubs her head on you. Emmy is up to date on vaccines, spayed, fiv/felv negative, and microchipped!

Owner contact:

Brenda Rupert Sonya’s Hope for Felines

724-809-8578

Sonyashope2023@gmail.com

Ty, 4 yrs.

Ty is a big, beautiful, chonky tomcat waiting for someone to love. He will come to you for head butts and loves chin scratches. He loves to be petted so much that if you stop, he will grab your sleeve and pull it back and push it into his head. It is really funny. Ty is about 3-4 years old, healthy, and fully vetted. Ty is FIV-positive, but FIV-positive cats, in today’s world, it is inconsequential as FIV-positive cats live long, fulfilling lives and can outlive even the healthiest of cats and FIV cannot be passed on to others by casual contact.

Apply for Ty today!!

Owner contact: Brenda Rupert at 412-328-8118 or sonyashope@gmail.com.

Honeypie, 1 yr.

Hi hi! I'm Honeypie! My current house is great, it was so nice to find a warm bed after being out in the cold. I love the human people, but I get too excited around the current kitties living here and we aren't the best match. I love to hang out and just be with you, or gaze out the window at the world. Check out my flyer for more info or contact Andie Grey at 412-413-0869 or agreysky23@gmail.com.

Honeypie H2H