Animal Friends

Lifesaving Operations-In 2023, Animal Friends rescued 1,232 animals through transport and admissions and provided superior veterinary care, behavioral training, and shelter while finding loving homes for 1,228 homeless animals. Our live release rate in 2023 was 95%. We also improved the lives of 3,065 through Humane Society Police Officer intervention. Contributions associated with this activity were $1,351,825.

Outreach Programs-Promote the animal-human bond by offering an array of programs that provide humane education, therapeutic support, and a helping hand to those in our community who are struggling. In 2023, we engaged 3,564 young animal lovers with summer camps, classes, events and other offerings for youth, facilitated 84,000 interactions with the healing power of our Therapets teams, and served 1,100 veterans and active military members through specialized adoptions and other supportive services, and provided training to 4,184 on humane and positive reinforcement techniques. Contributions associated with these activities were $273,046.

Pet Retention-Provide the resources to those in need to enable them to keep their pets in their homes where they belong. In 2023, we provided 4,218 spay/neuter surgeries, bringing the total to over 172,000 surgeries since the program inception. We also provided 13,377 low-cost vaccines, 4,977 wellness appointments, and 205,222 pounds of free pet food. Without these free and subsidized services, many families struggling financially could not have afforded to provide this level of care to their companion animals and many may have faced the very difficult decision of relinquishment. Contributions associated with these activities were $268,371.