Pound Hounds & Friends, Inc.

04/22/2026

We share this Earth with many creatures. We should respect this. And make it a better place for all of us to share.

04/21/2026

Can you please share this beautiful girl?!??
She is looking for the right home.
She is young, needs guidance, and exercise for body and mind!
Email contact for anyone interested is included!

04/19/2026

Find a healthy height for your dog to eat!! It really can make a difference….

04/17/2026

Dog Bite Prevention Week!!!!!!!! Please, know the signs of a dog or YOUR dog if they feel uncomfortable. They cannot speak, they use body language and signals to cue you in. Far too many people are treating their dogs like “humans “ instead of canines which can lead to mixed signals, not understanding that they have different comfort levels, and often, do not like their personal space invaded. Pet ownership comes with respect, responsibility and rewards.

04/15/2026

Good information!!!!! Dogs, just like people can be receptive to different areas of touch. Know the best approach for the best interaction with your dog, and other dogs!

04/13/2026

The City of Buffalo Animal Shelter volunteers do a wonderful job of working with the shelter dogs to make them the best they can be.

Shelter life can be stressful, chaotic, and uncertain for the dogs… volunteers give so much of their time to make their stay the best possible, along with adding in training, fun time, and of course… some good ole fashioned snuggles and rewards of treats or praise.

They truly are amazing.

This is something really special 🥹

One of our volunteers, Anna Kate, who normally doesn’t write social media posts, wanted to handle this post herself because Hagrid means so much to her.

Please enjoy her words—and hopefully, we can find Hagrid a home this week 🤞

"Some dogs just know how to dog.

Hagrid… did not.

When he first arrived, he genuinely had no idea what to do with himself. So I worked with him.
Gave him structure, consistency, time—and just kept showing up.

And little by little… he figured it out.

And getting to watch that? Pretty incredible.

Hagrid is insanely smart—like, scary smart 😵‍💫. I’ve taught him “look at me,” stay, place, and spin… and I swear each one took under two minutes. Now we just keep building, and he gets it.

Put in a little effort with him, and he will meet you there, and then some!

He’s also ridiculously sweet. Big leaner. Fully convinced your only job is to pet him.
Hagrid takes treats like a polite little gentleman and happily accepts cuddles as payment.

And at adoption events?
He’s just… easy.

He sits or lays quietly right next to me, waiting his turn. If someone comes over, he leans in or gives you the classic “excuse me, butt scratches please.” If they’re not interested? He reads that instantly and moves on.

No chaos. Just good vibes.

He’s still just a puppy— around 11 months old —and watching him go from completely unsure to confident and engaged has been something really special.

He’s relatively housebroken, does well with calm, laid-back dogs (meet & greet required), and his opinion on cats is still under review.'

Anna Kate loves him, but she’ll love it even more when he’s finally someone's beloved pet again.

If you’re looking for a dog who’s smart, sweet, easy to work with, and ready to meet you halfway…

Hagrid’s ready ✅

04/12/2026

HAPPY SUNDAY!!!! 😂😂😂.

04/10/2026

Sending good vibes a safe return to the crew of Artemis II.

04/08/2026

All creatures have a way of communicating. Open your eyes, and your mind to see what they are saying….

04/07/2026

Dog ownership includes understanding dog body language along with signs of discomfort…… since they cannot speak, this is their way of communicating.
Since dogs are individuals, each dog may exhibit something different. But, overall, these are very typical signs….

04/05/2026

HAPPY EASTER!!!!

04/04/2026

IMPORTANT READ!!!!!