pet-assisted therapy

From Shelter Dog to Theater Star

Jun 28 2012

Guest Blogger: Kathy Morrow, Animal Friends Volunteer Benji isn’t the only former shelter dog to become an adored actor. Topper, a dashing black and white Chihuahua adopted from Animal Friends a little over a year ago, landed a role in … →

Posted in By Kathy Morrow, chihuahua, dogs, Happy Tails, pet-assisted therapy, volunteer

Animal Friends’ Pet-Assisted Therapy Program Serves Nursing Home Residents

Mar 28 2012

By Katie Kurylo, Communications Assistant Think of a time when you or a loved one were hospitalized or living in an assisted living center. Certain images and feelings come to mind like pain and illness, long hours, sleepless nights and … →

Posted in by katie kurylo, dog, pet-assisted therapy, wellness

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Gail F.

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Thomas B.

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

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Bruna M.

“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.”

Dana G.

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

Faith C.

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

Nae B.

“Friendly staff! Reasonable prices!”

Stephanie M.

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

Sari’ah K.

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

Cody M.

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

Missy T.

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

Audra O.

“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.”

Leah C.

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

Amy J.

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

Roseanne C.

“Friendly, professional, affordable, compassionate!”

Vicki P.

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

Madelyn S.

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

J. Els

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

Randy M.

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

Lynette W.

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

Sydney Y.

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

Annie C.

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

Ashley W.

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

Alisa G.

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

Kerry W.

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

Anna W.

“Great staff and volunteers!”

Victoria D.

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