I am a Board member and volunteer for UAF, but my role in this instance is that of an adopter. UAF and their volunteers made it possible for Scarlett to come to us, and because of their efforts, we now have a very special new family member. Volunteers bought puzzles for her, grew cat grass for her, took her for daily walks on her leash and harness and gave her extra playtime in the catio at the Rescue Ranch.Īlthough life is not always easy with Scarlett because of her pica and the special accomodations that we have had to make to "cloth-proof" her existance in our home, her stunning blue eyes and quirky personality light up our lives. UAF never gave up on Scarlett, and found unique ways to entertain her and keep her mind off of her obsession with cloth. Her snack of choice is cloth, so she eats bedding, towels, clothing, and anything else that is made of cloth that crosses her path. Scarlett has a condition known as "pica", wherein an animal eats nonedible objects. My husband and I adopted our beautiful lynx point Siamese mix, Scarlett, from UAF after she was deemed "unadoptable" by most people. UAF helps individuals find new homes for their companion animals in the event they can no longer care for them.Ĭommunity Stories 55 Stories from Volunteers, Donors & Supporters The pet must be spayed or neutered to qualify for assistance.Ĭourtesy Listing Program. In addition to feeding hungry pets, one of the primary goals of the food bank is to make sure pets are spayed or neutered, and that is one of the requirements for being eligible for food.Įmergency Medical Program: UAF helps low-income individuals who need emergency medical care for their companion animal but cannot afford the cost. Participating veterinary clinics reduce their fees and UAF pays a portion so that the pet guardian is responsible for only a small share of the cost.Ĭommunity Cat Program: UAF provides no-cost spay/neuter certificates so that colony caretakers can trap feral cats and take them to local vets for alteration and ear-tipping.Ĭommunity Pet Food Bank: UAF provides thousands of pounds of pet food each month to low-income individuals. Spay/Neuter Certificate Program: UAF helps low-income individuals have their companion animals altered at a very low cost. United Animal Friends finds forever homes for approximately 400 cats and dogs each year. In situations where an adoptable dog is at risk of being euthanized in an overcrowded shelter when no foster home is available, we may place them in temporary boarding until a foster home becomes available. Fostering allows us to train and get to know each animal, which helps us find the perfect match for their unique personality. Most of the animals in our care live in volunteer foster homes until they are adopted. We make sure each animal is vaccinated, spayed or neutered, and given any other necessary medical treatment. Programs: Rescue/Foster/Adopt Program: United Animal Friends rescues a large number of its animals from euthanasia at high-kill shelters. Geographic areas served: Yavapai County, Arizona
Target demographics: Animals and those who care for themĭirect beneficiaries per year: Last year, UAF rescued 463 dogs and cats, spayed/neutered 1,578 animals, provided 39,596 pounds of pet food to the low-income community, and provided financial assistance for emergency medical care of 289 pets of low-income people. Results: Since its inception in 2003, UAF has found loving homes for almost 6,000 animals covered part or all of the cost of spay/neuter for over 19,000 cats and dogs distributed tons of pet food to clients who otherwise couldn't afford to feed their animals paid for emergency vet services for almost 900 pets of low-income households and rehomed hundreds of companion animals. Relieving suffering and facilitating the compassionate treatment of animals Feeding hungry animals through our Community Pet Food Bank Reducing pet overpopulation through our spay/neuter programs
Finding the best home for each animal in our care Saving the lives of adoptable dogs and cats Our mission is to provide rescue programs and services to animals and those who care for them. Mission: United Animal Friends is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal rescue organization.
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