PITTSBURGH — Animal Friends is offering a special promotion Friday and Saturday in honor of the year they were founded.
The nonprofit companion animal resource center announced Tuesday that all animals age 6 months and older can be adopted for a $19.43 donation on Friday and Saturday. Animal Friends was founded in 1943.
On Tuesday, Animal Friends is holding their sixth annual "Liberation Day Rescue" to offer a second chance to lost and unclaimed dogs who are slated to be euthanized at animal control facilities.
Because of loud noises and outdoor activities, more dogs are lost around the Fourth of July than any other time of year, according to Animal Friends officials.
Those who are not claimed from animal control facilities are euthanized. Animal Friends' goal is to rescue as many as possible and remind the public that simple measures -- like tagging, licensing and microchipping -- can help keep your dog safe.
On Tuesday, rescued dogs will be named, vaccinated, bathed and groomed at Animal Friends.
In honor of Animal Friends' 70th anniversary, each of the rescued dogs will be given a '70s-themed name. Pending any necessary evaluation, the dogs will be spayed or neutered and readied for adoption into loving families beginning Monday.
For more information, visit the Animal Friends website.