Animal Friends

Lifesaving Operations-In 2022, Animal Friends rescued 1,744 animals through transport and admissions and provided superior veterinary care, behavioral training, and shelter while finding loving homes for 1,676 homeless animals. Our live release rate in 2022 was 96%. We also improved the lives of 2,056 through Humane Society Police Officer intervention. Contributions associated with this activity were $383,788.

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 2022, we engaged 3,082 young animal lovers with summer camps, classes, events and other offerings for youth, facilitated 59,430 interactions with the healing power of our Therapets teams, and served 550 veterans and active military members through specialized adoptions and other supportive services, and provided training to 3,701 on humane and positive reinforcement techniques. Contributions associated with these activities were $253,085.

Pet Retention-Provide the resources to those in need to enable them to keep their pets in their homes where they belong. In 2022, we provided 7,123 spay/neuter surgeries, bringing the total to over 168,000 surgeries since the program inception. We also provided 22,775 low-cost vaccines, 5,425 wellness appointments, 6,072 specialized serives, and 181,234 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 $151,740.