Cruisin' Companions

MABEL

14 year old Border Collie mix
Mabel, a very sweet Border Collie mix, was brought to Animal Friends after she was found wandering the streets alone and homeless. 
Even though she has had some tough times, Mabel is very friendly and enjoys being around people. She likes to be petted, she sits nicely for brushing or bathing and she even enjoys a good belly rub every now and then. 
   Don’t let her age fool you! Mabel loves to take walks, play with squeak toys or go for car rides. She walks very nicely on leash and will sit quietly in the car as she watches the world go by. And if that weren’t enough, Mabel gets along well with other dogs too. 

Mabel is currently in a foster home. Her foster mom says that Mabel is very well behaved, is housebroken and is a pleasure to share a home with.
  Even though Mabel is no longer homeless and loves being in her foster home, she’s still looking for a home to call her very own. Won’t you be the one to give Mabel the forever home she so deserves? 

If you are interested in meeting her, please call  Animal Friends at 412.847.7002 ext. 1 so that an Adoption Counselor can contact the foster family to arrange for you and Mabel to meet.
The Machine

Spiders Force Recall of 52,000 Mazda Sedans

How about this one for FREAKY….
from KTLA.com
Mazda is recalling about 52,000 Mazda6 sedans in the U.S., because yellow sac spiders like to build their nests in part of the fuel system.
“A certain type of spider may weave a web in the evaporative canister vent line and this may cause a restriction of the line,” Mazda said in a letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The evaporative canister vent line runs from a charcoal-filled canister that cleans air coming out of the gas tank. Blockage of the line can prevent air from getting into the gas tank as the gasoline is used, resulting in negative air pressure inside the tank. That can lead to a crack in the gas tank and the possibility of a fire.
There have been 20 reported cases of spider infestation in the Mazda6 — all have been in cars with 4-cylinder engines, none with V6’s. No actual fires are known to have been caused by the spiders, according to Mazda’s letter.
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, repair the fuel system in the cars. A spring will also be installed to prevent spider intrusion, according to the letter.
Letters will be mailed to owners of affected vehicles beginning at the end of this month.
Cruisin' Companions

DRAGONFLY

3 year old tortie point and cream Siamese
I used to have a home, but one day, my owner moved and left me behind! The staff here at Animal Friends told me not to worry; these things happen sometimes and that a new owner will come find me.

I am a bit unsure of myself so it takes me a bit of time to warm up to people. I am also a little unsteady on my feet and I have a bit of a headtilt., and I can’t get enough of chasing those laser lights! but I’m always willing to spend some quiet time sitting on your lap. I like to snuggle sometimes, but everything in moderation — I’ll let you know when I’ve had enough. I like other cats, so if you have other cats at home, it won’t be a problem for me!

So what do you say? I could be the cat for you, please stop by Animal Friends and ask to meet me!