America's Favorite Animal Shelter Contest

This organization does such wonderful work with resucing the animals, in placing them in loving and responsible homes. They have interesting and educational classes for all family menbers from the young children to adults never having a pet before. Knowledgeable lecturers give interesting talks that keep everyone informed about the need to care for all the animals. The no kill policy is what I believe in.

We adopted our boy from this shelter and he was in great shape and well taken care of. They do a beautiful job here and are NO KILL so we really need to help them keep it that way. I know the joy that we receive each and every day from our baby and the handsome man we had before we got when he was 4wks. old and we lost him just about a month short of 20 yrs. so they will bring more joy than you can ever hope to give them. Please help this wonderful shelter!

No Kill need i say more, they need help so that they can take in more animals they are always at max with waiting lists

They do GREAT things for all animals in need.

Animal Friends cares about animals. The shelter spays & neuters and microchips before adoption then carefully matches prospective adopters and animals. They offer classes, various programs, veterinary care and follow-up support. Caring, loving, professionals matching homeless pets with new families.

Animal Friends' reputation has traveled. I've heard wonderful things about the shelter and I'm impressed by the events that they hold.

Animal Friends Pittsburgh truly cares about the animals!

They are an amazing shelter! Great programs, clean facilities, and friendly people!

Caring, loving, wonderful friends to all animals!

Animal Friends in Pittsburgh, PA - has changed my attitude completely. I see care, concern and value of life. I never expected to own a dog. I cannot even imagine when I didn't have Donegal. I take the time each weekend to walk the dogs I could not adopt, after I walk Donegal.

I adopted the most adorable cat, Sidney, from Animal Friends in October and we are just having the best time with him. I'm very glad Animal Friends was able to help me to find my new 'baby'.

They give neglected animals a voice.

I used to work there and I am so proud of the work they do! They are the most progressive animal shelter I know of that is helping to change the face of how the public views animal welfare! They are truely making a difference in many animal and humans lives!

They speak for those without voices.

Fabulous no kill shelter that is dedicated to animal welfare.

All three of my Dogs are Rescued. 2 from Penn Animal Hospital and 1 found on the streets

My adopted animals......

they truly care about animals.

We got a wonderful "toto" dog at Animal Friends.

Animal Friends is the most amazing shelter...the staff is awesome, the animals are beautiful, and the building is amazing...great people, great pets, great shelter.

Both of my adult children and their spouses adopted dogs from the shelter. Both the dogs and their prospective owners were well screened and perfect matches. They are wonderful dogs with wonderful homes!

I just love to visit all of the animals, the shelter is beautiful and everyone there is very nice and friendly. They really make it a point to make sure that even if you are visiting that your interest are at heart.

First and most important, Animal Friends in Pittsburgh on Camp Horne Road is a 'no kill' facility. The animals are housed in a beautiful facility and very well cared by staff and their volunteers. It obviously is a great expense to care for the 'resident's of Animal Friends providing food, medicine, creature comforts, play toys, leashes, collars and even giving the animals a bath, combing/brushing, clipping nails, etc. I feel they should be awarded the $10,000; it would go a long way to help with their great effort to keep these animals safe and healthy and happy. Thank you...Nancy Kinney

IT's a NO KILL SHELTER!!Need I say more...When I was little we adopted a dog to go with our cats and now as an adult I have adopted a cat to go with my others cats and dog!

Because they are NO KILL. Love their "Oldies but Goodies" senior animal adoption events. Senior animals deserve a second chance, too!

My Vote is for Animal Friends because they are a no KILL shelter in the Pgh area... They have a wonderful facility that allows the animals to get proper exercise and care...

It's a no kill shelter.

Animal Friends is the nicest facility I have been to. I did not get my dog, Sammy, from Animal Friends but we always participate in different events that the facility has going on (including: Margaritaville, Pictures with the Easter Bunny and Santa, small dog socials, and the Halloween party). It's the perfect way to have Sammy socialize and donate to a great place!!!

It has a terrific environment, everyone there is amazing and passionate about making the lives of animals better. Every time I volunteer there, animals are being adopted into their forever homes! I love going to Animal Friends! It is the BEST animal shelter ever!!

Shirley Dog

I work for Animal Friends and I am amazed everyday by everyone that I work with. The staff and volunteers have such a passion for helping animals and I am honored to be near them. The animals at the shelter receive top notch care and are so loved while we look for their forever home!! I couldn't imagine working anywhere else!! <3

My shelter is brand new and the animals have it great.

This is easily my favorite shelter!

Shirley

Animal Friends is an absolutely amazing place! I got both of my dogs there and would recommend anyone to go there and adopt!

Animal Friends does a world of good for abused and homeless animals!!

I have been volunteering for over a year now and not only do the animals make my days special, but the staff and other volunteers are just super!

Animal Friends brought me together with Beau and Wallace - they are the best!

Our dog Shirley (called Christy when she was with Animal Friends) was rescued from a house in Forward Township, where she was kept in a basement with 70 other abused animals. Animal Friends nursed her back to health and, in October, 2005, my wife and met her. Due to a lack of nutrition, lack of room in a small cage, or a break that was never set, Shirley's left paw is deformed. When we met Shirley, she was shaking and cowering in her kennel. After seeing her big brown eyes and hearing her sad tale, we knew we were meant for each other. Shirley did not bark for eight months. One day she barked, looked at us and wagged her tail--which she never did. Shirley had awakened from her nightmare. Although she is still shy around strangers more than four years after her adoption, Shirley loves other animals; probably because they kept her company in that house of horrors. She is kind and polite, loves the sofa and tolerates her feline siblings, Nick and Nora. Thanks to Animal Friends, we have the best friend we could ever imagine.

I love animal friends cause they treat their animals very well. I love the fact that they are a no kill shelter. I got my cat Otis there and he is the best cat in the world.i got him with quite a few medical problems and animal friends still care enough to continue to check up on him

Animal Friends has great volunteers and a team of animal caregivers that work hard to give the animals such a clean and pleasant stay. Animal Friends is spreading the word about the importance of spaying and neutering - the solution to Pittsburgh's pet overpopulation problem!

I love animal friends because they are a no-kill shelter that provides so much love to animals in need. I used to volunteer there for a year and a half so I know first hand the anazing work that they do!!!!

We adopted our cat, Amanda, in 2002 when she was 5 years old. Amanda was an important part of our family's lives until this passed July when we had to have her put down due to kidney failure. Since Amanda was older when we adopted her, I believe that if it were not for Animal Friends being a no-kill shelter we would have never had this opportunity to have Amanda in our lives.

Best place the world...

My two socially awkward dogs come out of their shells and have the time of their lives at Animal Friends' events.

Animal Friends does wonderful work for the homeless animals. I'm proud to be a volunteer!

The new shelter on Camp Horne Road is AMAZING, and I'm so excited that the animals have a new safe and healthy environment.

Excellent care & always there for the community!!

I adopted a "Red Collar" kitty there this past summer and was pleasantly surprised to learn what a wonderful facility it is! Every staff member and volunteer I spoke with was knowledgeable and friendly, the facility is clean and attractive, and the animals are clearly well cared for. I wish I had met my little Theodora sooner, but thanks to their no-kill policy, she was kept there, safe and sound, until our introduction. Plus, they do free nail trims for adoptees... a huge plus to us cat owners! THANK YOU, ANIMAL FRIENDS!

It's a beautiful facility and more like home for animals for for their forever homes. If you find a stray or need to surrender an animal, this is the BEST place. No-kill and they truly love the animals there.

I have two best friends from here.

Animal Friends offers progressive shelter, adoption and outreach programs. But, they also know that shelter and adoption are reactive solutions to pet overpopulation. Through their comprehensive spay/neuter programming, Animal Friends is leading the way to drive pet overpopulation out of our region! Join Animal Friends to end overpopulation, abuse and unwarranted euthanasia!

Animal Friends is a really passionate and mostly volunteer no-kill shelter. I love how they have different "think outside the cage" community events to educate the public and raise funds. I've gotten 2 dogs and 6 cats there and cannot say thank you enough to this organization for adding so much happiness to my life!

Adopted my cat from here five years ago, and I haved loved every minute with him!

They are big on fostering animals, educating the community, trying to help eliminate the overpopulation of animals through their spay/neuter program.

Just about all of the animals that I have had have been from Animal Friends. They are so loving and caring with the animlas.

Over the last 25 years I found myself with 100+ cats and numerous dogs that found their way to my yard.Animal Friends became my lifeline for low cost spay/neuter as well as coming out and picking up as many as 20 young cats to place in forever homes..This was sometimes once or twice a year. They stayed in touch with me and let me know when the animals left the shelter.Their kindness was beyond anything I expected and I'll always be greatful for all their help over the years.

I adopted a cat from this shelter and the volunteers really seemed to be familiar with the different cats' personality as well as likes/dislikes. He is so sweet and got along great with my mom's dogs because he had been fostered with dogs and cats. I also really like the fact that Animal Friends is a no-kill shelter.

Animal Friends shelter is very clean, very friendly and I love how you can give the dogs some dog food to interact with them while they are in the kennel. The place is very big and beautiful. They do wonderful job keeping all pets happy.

animal friends was a real life saver this past year by providing low cost spay/neutering and rabies vaccines to several feral cats who were living under my porch. without their help, i would probably have about 15-20 more cats to feed plus the added expense of having to have them all trapped and neutered. this service is invaluable in helping to keep the feral cat population under control for those of us who care for ferals. they also provide their residents a clean, comfortable environment in which to live until they are adopted.

A beautiful place, full of love & hope for those we have let down.

Animal Friends puts the animals first and makes sure their residents are always happy, healthy, and placed in loving homes.

They truly love the animals that are in their care They take good care of them and also provide kindness and cuddles.

The Employees and volunteers love their jobs and they have 24 hour care . They don't treat you bad or ignore you if you aren't a member or forget about you like some other places I've taken my animals to them over the years . They understand that people love their animals and all animals ,but they may not extra money to donate at certain times .

Animal Friends is simply a great group of two- and four-leggeds! They are pioneers in animal welfare and are truly making a difference for animals in the region.

Animal Friends does so much in the Pittsburgh community to educate the public about pets, pet adoption, etc. They are also a no-kill shelter.

The shelter is just beautiful...the animals are the most importantfactor.fter having to put my princess to rest, we found a new one, a rottie puppy who is just a ball of fire.

I got my beautiful siamese kitty from them, they are caring, no-kill, animals are well cared for, clean, and happy...i love the place, they really try to find the best homes for their animals

they take in animals and treet them with respect. its a no kill shelter.

They are a no-kill shelter and they truly care about all the animals there. Everytime I have been there, the facility is clean and well-maintained.

They are a no-kill shelter that does wonderful things for all kinds of animals. They also have training sessions for pet owners and "Bun Runs" where people can come see homeless bunnies do their thing. They have a large base of volunteers who give their time there because they truly believe in this shelter.

they are a beautiful no kill shelter who does amazing work for cats, dogs and rabbits!

They truly care about saving these animals and have a lot of volunteers to try and keep up.

They deal with all aspects of the problem of homeless pets.

They have very good facilities which make the environment pleasant for all the rescued animals. They have a dedicated team and a large group of volunteers.

They seem to go all out for the homeless and make life special for them. There seems to be plenty of vol. to make them feel like they have a home.

I have three dogs from Animal Friends, and they are the best! Rescue dogs rock....

They save a lot of animals and do great work in the community to reduce the number of unwanted pets. They also have services like a pet food bank and pet therapy, which help the people of Pittsburgh.