Best Buds program helps local animals find their furever home Over the last seven months, 24 animals have found their forever homes with the "Samson was rescued by our Humane help of Best Buds, an adoptable pet of Society Police Officers from a neglectful the week program that publicizes avail- situation. He can be timid when meet- able dogs, cats and rabbits in the region. ing new people, so he will need to get In an effort to do more, The Healing Cen- to know his new family over several vis- ter partnered in February with Animal its to feel comfortable. Samson is a very Friends, located in Pittsburgh, and The smart, young dog and learns quickly, so Almanac to draw attention to animals in he would benefit from a family who is the region in need of a loving home. dedicated to working on positive rein- forcement training. He would prefer to "We laugh when we say 'Best Buds' be- go home with an adult-only family and cause of the marijuana connotation. The reality is they are always 'Best Buds' may be open to another canine sibling when given the opportunity. We love to help him settle in." our animals at The Healing Center, both adopted and unadopted," Chris Kohan, "Nothing gives us more joy than witnessing co-founder of The Healing Center, said. all of these amazing animals get matched with a home that will spoil them forever. Each year, the nonprofit rescues and re- We are extremely proud to partner with homes roughly 2,500 animals. Since the great organizations like Animal Friends pandemic began, they've had to alter their and The Healing Center to promote adopt- Samson adoption process. Exposure, especially able animals to our caring readers across from corporate partners like The Healing the South Hills," Chris Slota, the advertis- Center, has helped to create vital aware- ing manager of The Almanac, said. ness about the shelter and their services. To learn more about Samson and oth- Best Buds, visit thealmanac.net/ More importantly, dogs like Samson can er have a second chance at love. This in- bestbuds. To learn more about Animal telligent and shy three-year-old was res- Friends, the services they offer and their cued from a bad situation and is looking current adoptable companions, visit for his forever home. thinkingoutsidethecage.org. "Through this partnership, we have been able to extend our mission of cre- ating 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, An- imal Friends' chief community engage- ment officer, said. ADOPTED! Buddy Sponsored content brought to you by Best Buds will continue to be featured on ADOPTEDI The Almanac's website, newspaper, and Facebook page with the hopes of many more happy matches. The Healing Center Daisy Best Buds program helps local animals find their furever home Over the last seven months, 24 animals have found their forever homes with the "Samson was rescued by our Humane help of Best Buds, an adoptable pet of Society Police Officers from a neglectful the week program that publicizes avail- situation. He can be timid when meet- able dogs, cats and rabbits in the region. ing new people, so he will need to get In an effort to do more, The Healing Cen- to know his new family over several vis- ter partnered in February with Animal its to feel comfortable. Samson is a very Friends, located in Pittsburgh, and The smart, young dog and learns quickly, so Almanac to draw attention to animals in he would benefit from a family who is the region in need of a loving home. dedicated to working on positive rein- forcement training. He would prefer to "We laugh when we say 'Best Buds' be- go home with an adult-only family and cause of the marijuana connotation. The reality is they are always 'Best Buds' may be open to another canine sibling when given the opportunity. We love to help him settle in." our animals at The Healing Center, both adopted and unadopted," Chris Kohan, "Nothing gives us more joy than witnessing co-founder of The Healing Center, said. all of these amazing animals get matched with a home that will spoil them forever. Each year, the nonprofit rescues and re- We are extremely proud to partner with homes roughly 2,500 animals. Since the great organizations like Animal Friends pandemic began, they've had to alter their and The Healing Center to promote adopt- Samson adoption process. Exposure, especially able animals to our caring readers across from corporate partners like The Healing the South Hills," Chris Slota, the advertis- Center, has helped to create vital aware- ing manager of The Almanac, said. ness about the shelter and their services. To learn more about Samson and oth- Best Buds, visit thealmanac.net/ More importantly, dogs like Samson can er have a second chance at love. This in- bestbuds. To learn more about Animal telligent and shy three-year-old was res- Friends, the services they offer and their cued from a bad situation and is looking current adoptable companions, visit for his forever home. thinkingoutsidethecage.org. "Through this partnership, we have been able to extend our mission of cre- ating 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, An- imal Friends' chief community engage- ment officer, said. ADOPTED! Buddy Sponsored content brought to you by Best Buds will continue to be featured on ADOPTEDI The Almanac's website, newspaper, and Facebook page with the hopes of many more happy matches. The Healing Center Daisy