At Animal Friends, we’ve always believed that rescue is more than a response—it’s a creative act of love that reimagines what an animal’s life can become. It’s a delicate, deliberate act of compassion that turns fear into trust and pain into possibility.

That’s why we are calling our 2025 Challenge The Art of Saving Lives.

Each of these stories is a brushstroke. Each life, a masterpiece in progress.

And none of it would be possible without people like you—or without champions like Bob Fragasso, who has stood by Animal Friends for years. Bob is turning his passion into powerful impact by pledging $100,000 and matching all donations made through September 28 at 50 cents to every dollar.

“If you could see what we see every day and witness the compassionate and often heroic action that Animal Friends takes to save and rehabilitate the lives of companion animals, I believe that you should join me in matching my fund-raising challenge described below. Please consider helping us save the lives of our area’s companion animals.” - Bob Fragasso