by jill harlan

A Perfect Match: Adoption Counselors Help Families Find Their Perfect Companion

Jul 09 2012

By: Jill Harlan, Adoption Counselor One of our tasks here at Animal Friends is to ensure a clean living area for our dogs, cats and bunnies. While assisting someone who was cleaning the rabbit habitats one day, I simply picked … →

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The Eyes Have It: Special Needs Animals are Special Indeed

Jun 11 2012

By Jill Harlan, Adoption Counselor When I started working at Animal Friends, I confess that I didn’t immediately seek out the animals that are harder to adopt because of their age, or physical or medical challenges. I enjoyed spending time … →

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Adopt A Pet. It’s Good For Your Health!

May 04 2012

By Jill Harlan, Adoption Counselor We all love our animals and they love us back, but have you ever wondered why you feel so good hanging out with Fido in the dog park or cuddling with Fluffy on the couch? … →

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One Adoption Counselor’s journey to Animal Friends

Apr 13 2012

By Jill Harlan, Adoption Counselor One cold evening in December, my husband and I were shopping for equipment for his aquarium at PetSmart. Well, rather, he was shopping for the equipment. I stood there with the patience of a toddler, … →

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by jill harlan

A Perfect Match: Adoption Counselors Help Families Find Their Perfect Companion

The Eyes Have It: Special Needs Animals are Special Indeed

Adopt A Pet. It’s Good For Your Health!

One Adoption Counselor’s journey to Animal Friends

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“We got our baby girl Maya there over a year ago and had a wonderful experience!!! They were friendly and helped us adopt our fun, vocal, sassy beautiful girl as a member of our family.”

“This is the most awesome shelter I've ever dealt with. The staff are so caring and kind. The educational programs are amazing”

“I had dropped off my cat to be spayed, very friendly staff, I am confident they will take excellent care of her.”

“Love the staff! Wonderful facility. ”

“I'm glad that we got our kittens from a place that loves animals as much as we do. Thank you!”

“Friendly staff! Reasonable prices!”

“Awesome staff – they take great care of the animals and go above and beyond for veterans.”

“They were so helpful in the adoption process and made sure I knew all the details of the dog I adopted!”

“Wonderful place to volunteer as well as help lower the stray pet population.”

“Very friendly staff! Affordable prices and very well maintained facility!”

“Thank you to everyone who helped us to find and adopt loving Jack ... can't recommend you guys more.”

“Excellent dog training classes!! Fun for doggies of all ages!”

“Great, clean facility and friendly staff! ”

“I start my puppy training class today and my cat training class tomorrow at Animal Friends! I’m so excited! ”

“Very caring and friendly staff! The dogs and I love it here!”

“I tell everyone that I know to check Animal Friends if they are looking for a pet.”

“Animal Friends is the most sophisticated place to adopt a new pet. If ever I plan to expand my furry family, I will go to Animal Friends to find him.”

“Friendly, professional, affordable, compassionate!”

“We adopted a Ross dog from Animal Friends, and they gave us with our dog’s history and provided behavioral support after adoption!”

“Animal friends is the best! I got my sweet girl Aspen there and the staff was so friendly and helpful.”

“Nebby is loving his new home with all his toys! Thanks Animal Friends for giving him a second chance!”

“I volunteer here and the amount of time and care they take with the animals is above and beyond.”

“Highly recommend bunny yoga! Smoothly run event, super friendly and fun staff, great yoga class, annnnd BUNNIES!”

“Such a clean, organized and loving environment! Beautiful campus and a very well run organization. ”

“Great staff and volunteers!”

“We adopted Nico after the meet and greet went well with the family! Everyone here was so helpful and kind!”

“All of the employees and volunteers are so dedicated to the welfare of the animals. ”

“There are so many amazing things about Animal Friends! We are truly blessed with them. ”

“ Absolutely wonderful place. We frequently return for classes and grooming!”