Animal Friends Inc

Safety Net -Provide the resources to those in need to enable them to keep their pets in their homes where they belong. In 2024, we provided 4,600 spay/neuter surgeries, bringing the total to over 176,000 surgeries since the program inception. We also provided 16,943 low-cost vaccines, 5,078 wellness appointments, and 203,487 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. This program also nurtures and promotes 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 2024, we engaged 4,549 young animal lovers with summer camps, classes, events and other offerings for youth, facilitated 96,933 interactions with the healing power of our Therapets teams, and served 2,323 veterans and active military members through specialized adoptions and other supportive services, and provided training to 4,705 on humane and positive reinforcement techniques. Contributions associated with these activities were $413,601.