Mission & Values

We think 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. 

Testimonials

Audra O.

I volunteer here and the amount of time and care they take with the animals is above and beyond.

Leah C.

We got our baby girl Maya there over a year ago and had a wonderful experience!!! They were friendly and helped us adopt out fun, vocal, sassy, beautiful girl as a member of our family. 

Thomas B.

Absolutely wonderful place. We frequently return for classes and grooming!

J. Els

Awesome staff - they take great care of the animals and go above and beyond for veterans. 

Kerry W.

Such a clean, organized and loving environment! Beautiful campus and very well run organization.