Best Buds program helps local animals find their furever home By Francesca Sacco "Boy came to Animal Friends after Over the last five months, 21 animals his previous owner could no longer have found their forever homes with the help of Best Buds, an adoptable pet of care for him. When he first arrived, the week program that publicizes avail- he was very shy and kept to himself able dogs, cats and rabbits in the region. most days, so he went to stay at a In an effort to do more, The Healing Cen- foster home where he could receive ter partnered in February with Animal some one-on-one attention. While Friends, located in Pittsburgh, and The he slowly starts to come out of his Almanac to draw attention to animals in shell, Boy has returned to our cam- the region in need of a loving home. pus so he can start his search for a "We laugh when we say 'Best Buds' be- new family. Boy is an FIV-positive cause of the marijuana connotation. The cat and would benefit from experi- reality is they are always 'Best Buds' enced cat owners who will contin- when given the opportunity. We love our animals at The Healing Center, both ue to be patient with him as he be- adopted and unadopted," Chris Kohan, comes more comfortable in his new Boy co-founder of The Healing Center, said. home. In return, Boy will shower you with affection!" Each year, the nonprofit rescues and rehomes roughly 2,500 animals. Since the pandemic began, they've had to al- Best Buds will continue to be featured ter their adoption process. Exposure, on The Almanac's website with the especially from corporate partners like hopes of many more happy matches. The Healing Center, has helped to cre- ate vital awareness about the shelter "Nothing gives us more joy than wit- and their services. nessing all of these amazing animals get matched with a home that will spoil ADOPTEDI ADOPTED Deacon Haddie More importantly, cats like Boy can them forever. We are extremely proud have a second chance at love. This to partner with great organizations like sweet and affectionate six-year-old was Animal Friends and The Healing Center abandoned at Animal Friends. to promote adoptable animals to our "Through this partnership, we have caring readers across the South Hills," been able to extend our mission of cre- Chris Slota, the advertising manager of ating lifelong matches, and with the The Almanac, said. help of our friends at The Healing Cen- ter, shine a positive light on pet adop- To learn more about Boy and other Best tion and the amazing animal compan- Buds, visit thealmanac.net/bestbuds. Lucy & Ethyl ions who are waiting at shelters and To learn more about Animal Friends, organization like Animal Friends," Cody the services they offer and their current Hoellerman, Animal Friends' chief com- adoptable companions, visit thinking- munity engagement officer, said. ADOPTEDI ADOPTEDI Yoda Sponsored content brought to you by outsidethecage.org. The Healing Center Best Buds program helps local animals find their furever home By Francesca Sacco "Boy came to Animal Friends after Over the last five months, 21 animals his previous owner could no longer have found their forever homes with the help of Best Buds, an adoptable pet of care for him. When he first arrived, the week program that publicizes avail- he was very shy and kept to himself able dogs, cats and rabbits in the region. most days, so he went to stay at a In an effort to do more, The Healing Cen- foster home where he could receive ter partnered in February with Animal some one-on-one attention. While Friends, located in Pittsburgh, and The he slowly starts to come out of his Almanac to draw attention to animals in shell, Boy has returned to our cam- the region in need of a loving home. pus so he can start his search for a "We laugh when we say 'Best Buds' be- new family. Boy is an FIV-positive cause of the marijuana connotation. The cat and would benefit from experi- reality is they are always 'Best Buds' enced cat owners who will contin- when given the opportunity. We love our animals at The Healing Center, both ue to be patient with him as he be- adopted and unadopted," Chris Kohan, comes more comfortable in his new Boy co-founder of The Healing Center, said. home. In return, Boy will shower you with affection!" Each year, the nonprofit rescues and rehomes roughly 2,500 animals. Since the pandemic began, they've had to al- Best Buds will continue to be featured ter their adoption process. Exposure, on The Almanac's website with the especially from corporate partners like hopes of many more happy matches. The Healing Center, has helped to cre- ate vital awareness about the shelter "Nothing gives us more joy than wit- and their services. nessing all of these amazing animals get matched with a home that will spoil ADOPTEDI ADOPTED Deacon Haddie More importantly, cats like Boy can them forever. We are extremely proud have a second chance at love. This to partner with great organizations like sweet and affectionate six-year-old was Animal Friends and The Healing Center abandoned at Animal Friends. to promote adoptable animals to our "Through this partnership, we have caring readers across the South Hills," been able to extend our mission of cre- Chris Slota, the advertising manager of ating lifelong matches, and with the The Almanac, said. help of our friends at The Healing Cen- ter, shine a positive light on pet adop- To learn more about Boy and other Best tion and the amazing animal compan- Buds, visit thealmanac.net/bestbuds. Lucy & Ethyl ions who are waiting at shelters and To learn more about Animal Friends, organization like Animal Friends," Cody the services they offer and their current Hoellerman, Animal Friends' chief com- adoptable companions, visit thinking- munity engagement officer, said. ADOPTEDI ADOPTEDI Yoda Sponsored content brought to you by outsidethecage.org. The Healing Center