Best Buds program helps local animals find their furever home Over the last six months, 22 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' be- cause 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 re- Davenport homes roughly 2,500 animals. Since the pandemic began, they've had to alter their "This handsome young guy is Davenport. He is originally from the sunshine adoption process. Exposure, especially state, but he's ready to start his new life in the 'Burgh! Davenport can be a from corporate partners like The Healing little shy when meeting new people, but once he feels comfortable, he is a Center, has helped to create vital aware- very friendly and social dog. He enjoys going for long leisurely walks where ness about the shelter and their services. he can spend some time sniffing around. Davenport loves to play (especially with tennis balls!) but is learning some basic commands as well, like "drop More importantly, dogs like Davenport can it" and other good canine manners. If you think Davenport is the missing have a second chance at love. This energet- piece to your family, come meet him today!" ic and affectionate three-year-old has been in and out of shelters his whole life. He was "Nothing gives us more joy than wit- transferred from a shelter in Florida. nessing all of these amazing animals get "Through this partnership, we have been matched with a home that will spoil them able to extend our mission of creating life- torever. We are extremely proud to part- long matches, and with the help of our ner with great organizations like Animal friends at The Healing Center, shine a pos- Friends and The Healing Center to promote itive light on pet adoption and the amazing adoptable animals to our caring readers animal companions who are waiting at shel- across the South Hills," Chris Slota, the ad- ters and organization like Animal Friends," vertising manager of The Almanac, said. Cody Hoellerman, Animal Friends' chief To learn more about Davenport and community engagement officer, said. ADOPTED! other Best Buds, visit thealmanac.net/ Smokey Best Buds will continue to be featured on bestbuds. To learn more about Animal The Almanac's website, newspaper, and Friends, the services they offer and their Facebook page with the hopes of many current adoptable companions, visit more happy matches. Sponsored content brought to you by thinkingoutsidethecage.org. The Healing Center Best Buds program helps local animals find their furever home Over the last six months, 22 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' be- cause 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 re- Davenport homes roughly 2,500 animals. Since the pandemic began, they've had to alter their "This handsome young guy is Davenport. He is originally from the sunshine adoption process. Exposure, especially state, but he's ready to start his new life in the 'Burgh! Davenport can be a from corporate partners like The Healing little shy when meeting new people, but once he feels comfortable, he is a Center, has helped to create vital aware- very friendly and social dog. He enjoys going for long leisurely walks where ness about the shelter and their services. he can spend some time sniffing around. Davenport loves to play (especially with tennis balls!) but is learning some basic commands as well, like "drop More importantly, dogs like Davenport can it" and other good canine manners. If you think Davenport is the missing have a second chance at love. This energet- piece to your family, come meet him today!" ic and affectionate three-year-old has been in and out of shelters his whole life. He was "Nothing gives us more joy than wit- transferred from a shelter in Florida. nessing all of these amazing animals get "Through this partnership, we have been matched with a home that will spoil them able to extend our mission of creating life- torever. We are extremely proud to part- long matches, and with the help of our ner with great organizations like Animal friends at The Healing Center, shine a pos- Friends and The Healing Center to promote itive light on pet adoption and the amazing adoptable animals to our caring readers animal companions who are waiting at shel- across the South Hills," Chris Slota, the ad- ters and organization like Animal Friends," vertising manager of The Almanac, said. Cody Hoellerman, Animal Friends' chief To learn more about Davenport and community engagement officer, said. ADOPTED! other Best Buds, visit thealmanac.net/ Smokey Best Buds will continue to be featured on bestbuds. To learn more about Animal The Almanac's website, newspaper, and Friends, the services they offer and their Facebook page with the hopes of many current adoptable companions, visit more happy matches. Sponsored content brought to you by thinkingoutsidethecage.org. The Healing Center