Why Your Help Matters So Much
Funding for our shelter comes primarily from fund raising events, donations, adoption fees, and some limited grants. Our general operating expenses can run up to $10,000 per month.
Animals come to our shelter from the County Animal Shelter, where they would be killed if we didn’t take them to our facility; owner surrenders and strays that we find or that are brought to us.
Some of the pets are sick or injured, and we provide any care that is needed to help them recover and go on to be adopted. The vet bills for this care can be staggering, but we don’t refuse to care for a pet that needs our help.
A normal day sees us caring for an average of 300 dogs and cats. Some pets stay with us for months, or even years until they are adopted. Some wind up living out their lives with us. All are loved and cared for by our dedicated volunteers.
We care for pets that are considered to be ‘senior’ in age. Senior pets can be wonderful companions, but are most often overlooked for adoption simply because of their age. We are committed to providing a happy, healthy environment for these pets and that includes tending to their senior health issues. Veterinary care for senior health issues can be very expensive. When the needed funds are not available and we aren’t able to provide the necessary treatments, we can find ourselves having to make heartbreaking decisions.
We Care About Your Pets
Animal Friends works with Audubon Animal Clinic in Philippi and Appalachian Animal Hospital in Elkins who offer a discount to assist with the cost of spaying and neutering cats or dogs.
For more information, or to obtain a spay/neuter discount, call 304-823-2012 and leave a message. Your call will be returned!
Chewy Wish List
Chewy’s Wish List program is a feature that allows non-profit animal shelters and rescues to create customized lists of needed items from Chewy’s inventory. Donors can purchase items on Chewy and have them shipped directly to the organization.
Flaps for Pets
“Flaps for Fido” is a program, created by PetDoors.com, where a portion of the proceeds from the purchase of their pet doors are donated to animal rescue organizations. This initiative helps both pet owners and rescues by providing pet owners with a discount and supporting the rescues with donations.
Our Thrift Store on Facebook
Animal Friends Has Joined the Kroger Community Rewards Program
If you already have a Kroger Plus card and use it when you shop at Kroger, you’re already halfway there to helping us. If you don’t yet have a Kroger Plus card, you can get one at the Service Desk at your favorite Kroger store. Learn More!