Best Buds successfully helping local animals find their furever home By Francesca Sacco "Giselle is a gorgeous 2-year-old gal who came to Animal Friends after she Over the last nine months, 36 animals have found their forever homes with the help of was rescued by our Humane Society Police Officers from a neglectful situ- Best Buds, an adoptable pet of the week pro- ation. She may be small but she certainly has a lot to say! Giselle is quite gram that publicizes available dogs, cats and the chatterbox and will often talk to anyone who will listen to her. When rabbits in the region. she's not busy exploring her surroundings, she enjoys snuggling up next In an effort to do more, The Healing Center to you. Giselle is a Feline Leukemia (FELV) positive cat and would do best partnered in February with Animal Friends, located in Pittsburgh, and The Almanac to living with other FeLV+ cats or as the only cat in a home. Looking for a new draw attention to animals in the region in roommate? Giselle may just be the perfect one for you!" 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 op- portunity. 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 rehom- es roughly 2,500 animals. Since the pandem- ic began, they've had to alter their adoption process. Exposure, especially from corpo- rate partners like The Healing Center, has helped to create vital awareness about the shelter and their services. ADOPTED! More importantly, cats like Giselle can have a second chance at love. This sweet and talk- ative cat is looking for a family to adopt her. "Through this partnership, we have been able to extend our mission of creating life- long matches, and with the help of our friends at The Healing Center, shine a pos- itive light on pet adoption and the amazing animal companions who are waiting at shel- ters and organization like Animal Friends," Cody Hoellerman, Animal Friends' chief community engagement officer, said. Samson Best Buds will continue to be featured on The Almanac's website, newspaper, and Facebook page with the hopes of many more happy matches. ADOPTED! "Nothing gives us more joy than witnessing all of these amazing animals get matched Giselle with a home that will spoil them forever. We are extremely proud to partner with great To learn more about Giselle and other Best organizations like Animal Friends and The Buds, visit thealmanac.net/bestbuds. To learn Healing Center to promote adoptable ani- mals to our caring readers across the South more about Animal Friends, the services they Hills," Chris Slota, the advertising manager offer and their current adoptable compan- of The Almanac, said. Shortie Sponsored content brought to you by The Healing Center ions, visit thinkingoutsidethecage.org. Best Buds successfully helping local animals find their furever home By Francesca Sacco "Giselle is a gorgeous 2-year-old gal who came to Animal Friends after she Over the last nine months, 36 animals have found their forever homes with the help of was rescued by our Humane Society Police Officers from a neglectful situ- Best Buds, an adoptable pet of the week pro- ation. She may be small but she certainly has a lot to say! Giselle is quite gram that publicizes available dogs, cats and the chatterbox and will often talk to anyone who will listen to her. When rabbits in the region. she's not busy exploring her surroundings, she enjoys snuggling up next In an effort to do more, The Healing Center to you. Giselle is a Feline Leukemia (FELV) positive cat and would do best partnered in February with Animal Friends, located in Pittsburgh, and The Almanac to living with other FeLV+ cats or as the only cat in a home. Looking for a new draw attention to animals in the region in roommate? Giselle may just be the perfect one for you!" 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 op- portunity. 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 rehom- es roughly 2,500 animals. Since the pandem- ic began, they've had to alter their adoption process. Exposure, especially from corpo- rate partners like The Healing Center, has helped to create vital awareness about the shelter and their services. ADOPTED! More importantly, cats like Giselle can have a second chance at love. This sweet and talk- ative cat is looking for a family to adopt her. "Through this partnership, we have been able to extend our mission of creating life- long matches, and with the help of our friends at The Healing Center, shine a pos- itive light on pet adoption and the amazing animal companions who are waiting at shel- ters and organization like Animal Friends," Cody Hoellerman, Animal Friends' chief community engagement officer, said. Samson Best Buds will continue to be featured on The Almanac's website, newspaper, and Facebook page with the hopes of many more happy matches. ADOPTED! "Nothing gives us more joy than witnessing all of these amazing animals get matched Giselle with a home that will spoil them forever. We are extremely proud to partner with great To learn more about Giselle and other Best organizations like Animal Friends and The Buds, visit thealmanac.net/bestbuds. To learn Healing Center to promote adoptable ani- mals to our caring readers across the South more about Animal Friends, the services they Hills," Chris Slota, the advertising manager offer and their current adoptable compan- of The Almanac, said. Shortie Sponsored content brought to you by The Healing Center ions, visit thinkingoutsidethecage.org.