Mission & Values

We think outside the cage!

Our Vision Statement

A humane and compassionate future for every animal friend.

Our Mission Statement

To rescue, rehabilitate and rehome animals in crisis, ensure healthy pets through education, advocacy and affordable services, and inspire a community where the animal-human bond is celebrated and nurtured.

Animal Friends’ Core Values

We are: Solution-Driven | Resourceful | Compassionate

Driven by: Integrity

Committed to: Excellence

Core Values Defined

Solution-Driven

We are creative, curious and tenacious problem solvers who anticipate the future needs of our animal friends—the animals we love and our friends who love animals. We think outside the cage!
Resourceful

We are a resource for all, breaking down barriers through education and connecting with the community through our programs and services. We meet people where they are, customize their needs and do so in a sustainable and fiscally responsible manner.
Compassionate

We are thoughtful, passionate, responsive and steadfast caregivers for animal friends in our care and community.
Integrity

We are honest, reliable and transparent, and exceed the legal standards set forth by local, state and federal governing bodies.
Excellence

We are professional, qualified and devoted to our organizational duties. We continuously seek to improve our skills and approach to better serve our animal friends, each other and the community.

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Testimonials

Alexandra S.

We’ve gotten two of the sweetest cats from this rescue, and they are very good about making sure the animals go to the best fit home.

Cheryl J.

I've had Tuttie (Tooty) for a week today. She's settling in really nice. I'm starting to see some of her personality and it's adorable. She's a lover girl for sure.

She's smart as she has learned some commands and aims to please. I want to thank animal friends for giving me a chance to give Tuttie a second chance. You guys are amazing. She's bringing a lot of joy to our house and we love her very much. She found her forever home.

Angela B.

We adopted a 2-year old cat 6 months ago. I cannot say enough nice things about Animal Friends.

In addition to clinical history and recommendations, they included a behavioral assessment which proved to be accurate and pages of instructions for acclimatizing the new cat. Our Beanz has been a joy to our lives. Their fee was so low, we sent them a contribution.

Katelyn E.

I absolutely LOVE this place and what they're doing for these animals as well as those of us who come there to take one of these sweet babies to their forever home. Setting up a meet and greet was a breeze, the facility was beautiful and I will never ever get another pet from anywhere except for here!!

Denise L.

Wonderful place! I took my chihuahua to the small dog socials and it really helped his anxiety! The staff and volunteers are great!

Meg P.

I cannot speak more highly of this animal shelter. The volunteers and staff are amazing and show a true love for their work that they do. The kennels are in great condition and every time I stop by it is very clean. I donate regularly because I am impressed by the work the organization does on a daily basis.

Carol E.

Animal friends is a fantastic organization the staff and the doctors there are top-notch. They really care for your pet.. they try their hardest to keep prices down and make vet care affordable for everyone. I just love it there.

Stephanie H.

Animal Friends is an amazing place and much needed in this area. The low cost/no cost services they provide such as spay/neuter, rabies shots, initial immunizations, disease testing, flea treatment, etc. are essential for the public and their pets.

The staff is amazing, efficient and always willing to take the extra time to address a client's questions/concerns. The facilities are clean and very well kept up.
I travel an hour and a half each way to bring my pets here and will not take them anywhere else!