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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Animal Protection & Welfare, Animals
Mission: The corporation is organized for the charitable purpose of promoting animal welfare via re-homing of lost/abandoned animals, development and operation of an area animal shelter, spay/neuter programs, and public education in re pet ownership.
Programs: In 2017, faithful friiends took in 473 lost/abandoned dogs and cats. All received care which included spaying/neutering, vaccinations, and any other necessary medical treatment. By the end of the year,331 animals had been adopted out to permanent homes, 98 had been transferred out to other rescue groups, and 16 had been reclaimed by owners. Over 100 volunteers (including several school groups) provided anywhere from a few hours per week to practically full-time involvement, frequently spending their own money and driving their personal vehicles around the area to provide care for rescued animals. Volunteers also helped with invididual fundraising events on an as-needed basis.