AnlmalFriends The Heoting Center oE Eugene Healing Hearts winner Kurt (left) and Healing Center owner Chris Kohan (right) "We hope that this partnership and the resulting pieces will shed light on the amazing animals that can be found in a shelter and clear up any misconceptions about shelter animals," Cody Hoellerman, Animal Friends' chief communi- ty engagement officer, said. "We truly believe there is an animal for every family at the shelter." Smokey Carrot Top, a white Rex rabbit, will kick off the program. The seven-month-old rabbit was born in a foster home after the shelter accept- ed 30 rabbits from a single owner. "She's curious and energetic, but once she ex- pels that energy, she loves to snuggle and sit in iaps," Hoellerman said. To learn more thealmanac.net/bestbuds. about Animal Friends, their services and their current adoptable companions, visit thinkingoutsidethecage.org. about Best Buds, visit To learn more Best Buds will be featured throughout 2021. While Hoellerman is hoping for weekly suc- cess stories, he's optimistic this program will create a trickle effect for other animals at the shelter. Sponsored content brought to you by "We really hope that people have the oppor- tunity to reach out to us and let us know what they are looking for in a pet," he said. The Healing Center AnlmalFriends The Heoting Center oE Eugene Healing Hearts winner Kurt (left) and Healing Center owner Chris Kohan (right) "We hope that this partnership and the resulting pieces will shed light on the amazing animals that can be found in a shelter and clear up any misconceptions about shelter animals," Cody Hoellerman, Animal Friends' chief communi- ty engagement officer, said. "We truly believe there is an animal for every family at the shelter." Smokey Carrot Top, a white Rex rabbit, will kick off the program. The seven-month-old rabbit was born in a foster home after the shelter accept- ed 30 rabbits from a single owner. "She's curious and energetic, but once she ex- pels that energy, she loves to snuggle and sit in iaps," Hoellerman said. To learn more thealmanac.net/bestbuds. about Animal Friends, their services and their current adoptable companions, visit thinkingoutsidethecage.org. about Best Buds, visit To learn more Best Buds will be featured throughout 2021. While Hoellerman is hoping for weekly suc- cess stories, he's optimistic this program will create a trickle effect for other animals at the shelter. Sponsored content brought to you by "We really hope that people have the oppor- tunity to reach out to us and let us know what they are looking for in a pet," he said. The Healing Center