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vol. 29 no. 2
Spring/Summer 2014
Our Mission
To ensure the well being of companion animals, while ending overpopulation, abuse and unwarranted euthanasia.
About Us
Animal Friends is a non-profit organization serving the needs of pets and people since 1943. Our progressive programs have been nationally recognized and include pet rescue, shelter and adoption services, behavior classes, educational and therapeutic outreach and more. Most importantly, Animal Friends is leading the way towards ending pet overpopulation in western Pennsylvania through comprehensive, community-wide spay/neuter programming. Animal Friends is supported by donors, volunteers and a staff dedicated to ensuring the well being of companion animals, while ending overpopulation, abuse and unwarranted euthanasia. To learn more, visit www.ThinkingOutsideTheCage.org
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Compassion Tip
Animal Friends is transforming the month of May into “31 Days of Compassion.” The month will be devoted to raising awareness of homeless animals in our community, supporting programs that work to reduce pet overpopulation and abuse, and celebrating the many ways pets enrich our lives. We are asking everyone – “What has an animal done for you lately?” It’s time to return the favor. And at Animal Friends, we have a month’s worth of ideas!
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Adopt a Pet! Now is the perfect time to adopt from Animal Friends. Stop by and let us introduce you to your new best friend!
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Breaking Mews!……....................2 Spay it Forward…….....................3 Feline Purrsonals…….................4-5 Homeless Hoppers…...................6 Animal Friends University Catalog…….....…... 7-10 Calendar of Events................. 1 1 Soul Mutts…….....................12-13 Kids’ Corner………......................14 Re-TAIL Therapy…......................15 A Compassionate Community........................ 16-17 Therapets & Wishlist.............. 18 Wanted: Loving Homes.......... 1 9 Happy Tails............................. 20