Best Buds program helps local animals find their furever home
Over the last nine months, 36 animals have found their forever homes with the help of Best Buds, an adoptable pet of the week program that publicizes available dogs, cats and rabbits in the region.
In an effort to do more, The Healing Center partnered in February with Animal Friends, located in Pittsburgh, and The Almanac to draw attention to animals in the region in need of a loving home.
“We laugh when we say ‘Best Buds’ because of the marijuana connotation. The reality is they are always ‘Best Buds’ when given the opportunity. We love our animals at The Healing Center, both adopted and unadopted,” Chris Kohan, co-founder of The Healing Center, said.
Each year, the nonprofit rescues and rehomes roughly 2,500 animals. Since the pandemic began, they’ve had to alter their adoption process. Exposure, especially from corporate partners like The Healing Center, has helped to create vital awareness about the shelter and their services.
More importantly, cats like Giselle can have a second chance at love. More importantly, cats like Giselle can have a second chance at love. This sweet and talkative cat is looking for a family to adopt her.
“Through this partnership, we have been able to extend our mission of creating lifelong matches, and with the help of our friends at The Healing Center, shine a positive light on pet adoption and the amazing animal companions who are waiting at shelters and organization like Animal Friends,” Cody Hoellerman, Animal Friends’ chief community engagement officer, said.
Best Buds will continue to be featured on The Almanac’s website with the hopes of many more happy matches.
“Nothing gives us more joy than witnessing all of these amazing animals get matched with a home that will spoil them forever. We are extremely proud to partner with great organizations like Animal Friends and The Healing Center to promote adoptable animals to our caring readers across the South Hills,” Chris Slota, the advertising manager of The Almanac, said.
”Giselle is a gorgeous 2-year-old gal who came to Animal Friends after she was rescued by our Humane Society Police Officers from a neglectful situation. She may be small but she certainly has a lot to say! Giselle is quite the chatterbox and will often talk to anyone who will listen to her. When she’s not busy exploring her surroundings, she enjoys snuggling up next to you. Giselle is a Feline Leukemia (FeLV) positive cat and would do best living with other FeLV+ cats or as the only cat in a home. Looking for a new roommate? Giselle may just be the perfect one for you!”
To learn more about Giselle and other Best Buds, visit thealmanac.net/bestbuds. To learn more about Animal Friends, their services and their current adoptable companions, visit thinkingoutsidethecage.org.
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