United Animal Friends is the BEST!! We have two UAF alumni that we adopted at different times...one in 2021 and the other in 2022. They have become the closest siblings we have ever had. Every day they make us laugh and smile!! And we have UAF to thank for saving both of them.
Our first UAF adoptee, Kiva, was rescued in New Mexico. Our second adoptee, Mavrik (originally Pete) was rescued near the Grand Canyon. If not for the work of UAF, their wonderful volunteers, and their partners, these two amazing dogs could still be roaming around those areas. Thanks to UAF, Kiva and Mavrik now know what it is to be part of a pack that loves them more than anything, they know the safety and comfort of a forever home, and they know the joy of having a sibling to wrestle with and go through every day with!!
We are so thankful to UAF for all they do for dogs and cats in Prescott and the surrounding areas in Yavapai County.
This is also a very transparent 501(c)(3)! There are not many non-profits that post their financials/tax returns on their website. There is a lot of competition for donor dollars in this area and it is refreshing to see an organization sharing that info.
Thank you, UAF, for bringing the furry joy and love of Kiva and Mavrik into our lives!
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We have been adopting only senior dogs for many, many years. All of our seniors have brought us double the joy, even though our time with them has been shorter.
We lost our previous senior in October 2020 and adopted our first pack member through UAF in November 2020. She was a "super senior" (12 - 14 yrs old) shepherd mix named Hanalei. Such a sweet girl, but we sadly and unexpectedly lost her after only 5 months.
Having lost 2 pack members in 6 months, we decided our hearts needed a bit of a break. We decided we would wait until 2022 to adopt again....which was 8 months away. After a loooong 2 months, we decided we would never make it dogless to 2022! Having had such a great adoption experience the first time, we started looking on the UAF website again. After much discussion on a road trip, we decided that we were going to adopt a younger dog this time around so we'd be able to share more of their life.
It was no surprise that although we were going to adopt a younger dog, our hearts were drawn to a dog that might not get adopted as quickly as others. Kiva is missing her rear right paw (but she doesn't seem to know this!). We returned from our trip, set up a meet & greet with Kiva's foster mom, and adopted Kiva the next day! We were so impressed with all the positive work that her foster mom (Wendy...if we can mention names) did with her! Kiva had been a stray dog in New Mexico when she came to UAF. When we adopted Kiva, she knew "sit", "down", she played with toys, was getting daily walks and hikes, didn't mind having her paws and "nub" touched, etc. We felt like all of the work that her foster mom had done made her transition to a new home very easy. She was a VERY happy girl!
We cannot even put into words the joy that Kiva has brought to our hearts and our lives!!! We are thankful to share each day with her. We thank the all volunteer organization of UAF, all of the wonderful fosters who provide love and care to their animals, and especially Kiva's foster mom, Wendy, for bringing this amazing girl into our lives!
We intend to get Kiva a buddy next year. Because of the positive experiences we've had with UAF, we will return to them to find her a pal who needs their furever home!
I started volunteering at UAF about a year ago. I have volunteered at many animal rescue organizations in my life, but UAF is the best I've ever come across. Everyone is VERY dedicated to the animals!!!! They have amazing sponsors who help them in their work helping animals. Their recent support of providing a low-cost spay and neuter facility has been so rewarding and vital in reducing the number of stray cats in our area. I also adopted two cats from UAF, and they were so helpful in providing me with everything I would need to ensure a successful adoption. LOVE THIS ORGANIZATION.
Adopted Ridley, a small mixed breed love bug, earlier this year. He had been fostered and brought to good health by United Animal Friends of Prescott. He had been taken in after being left at the Four Corners Truck Stop. Under weight, covered in burrs and just a sad little 3 year old dog they gave him a new life. I was a recent widower who had also lost his dog to illness and really needed a buddy. Ridley has become my life. We now reside in Meridian Idaho and love our new life together !
My favorite cat had been an only child and was never going to learn to get along with my other 4 cats. United Animal Friends took him in and found the perfect new home for him as an only child. They kindly replied to my queries about his adoption status. I was so impressed and pleased that I have started to volunteer with them. I learned how thorough they are in vetting adopters to make sure that the pets get the best home possible. I also get to see how the shelter cats are given special attention when it is needed and delight in going in and finding that some have already found their forever homes.
United Animal Friends (UAF) is an amazing organization that not only rescues animals and finds loving homes for them, but also provides programs to assist the community of pet owners. These programs include a low-cost spay/neuter program, an emergency medical program, and a pet food bank. UAF is made up of dedicated volunteers who selflessly devote their time to the mission of the organization.
We often hear from an adopter that they have adopted the "best dog or cat ever." There are now over 7500 "best dogs and cats" in the area that have found new homes through UAF. I have had the pleasure of adopting a cat through UAF, and I have to agree that my cat, Scarlett, is "the best cat ever."
As story says. I'm the disabled woman who needed the help. I just recently moved in on property. Lots of strays and mom cat was showed up here I fed her and felt her tummy and I let her come in when she ready , she went in and out , getting her used to me so she can safely have her babies in a nice closet because we still occasionally had snow. I wanted to give them safe homes etc but close to 7-10 dats momma decided to sneak the white and grey kitten out and I caught her taking the next one out and I tried searching I got help from a nice young man out here and he came over couple times and the UAF came after I reached out to them. I couldn't take the chance on any more going out side. Uaf came searched in crawl space under house that if ya know country life yep ..dirt, mice droppings etc ..but they didn't find it so they got mom and remaining kittens and took them to care taker. I still searched and got upset I couldn't find it until next day and I heard it under vent. I started tearing up that vent then insulation after I tore skirting off, i got my friend back over and we got it and uaf rushed out and took her to her momma. ..UAF has my vote any day. They are amazing ..this is the story there's momma before she snuck the gray and white one out
One year ago, we adopted our 1st cat through UAF. We knew we wanted to adopt and were going to be first time cat parents. We appreciated UAF's mission and contacted them about a one-eyed cat listed as Popcorn. It was immediately apparent that these volunteers love the animals and truly care about them finding the best homes. A volunteer told us all about cats, what to expect, and set up a meeting with our potential furry friend. The rest is history. She remains the apple of my eye. This year, we decided to adopt a 2nd cat and knew we would go through UAF again. The volunteers are knowledgeable, friendly, and caring. They make sure their animals are healthy and ready to go to a loving home. UAF rescues these animals from bad situations, kill-shelters, and other unfortunate circumstances. We adopted a sweet black cat to add to our family. And we are so happy with both cats. They are healthy, happy, well-behaved, and at HOME. Popcorn and Midnight are great friends to each other and a wonderful combination to our family.
The Senior Cat Program at UAF
United Animal Friends created a win-win program to help senior cats find a new home after their human parent can no longer take care of them or pass on. Ending up in a shelter after living in a loving home is quite traumatic for elderly cats. Plus most people want kittens or young cats. I, for one, am a senior and wanted another senior kitty for Stevie, my 17-year-old male tuxedo. I wanted a mellow boy who is sweet and gentle to match Stevie’s sweet, loving disposition. I met Smokey, 12 years old, at the UAF cat shelter. He was shy and didn’t come out of his cage. I could feel his uncertainty and fear after coming from a loving home. He was so sweet and gentle, I somehow knew he would be the right fit. I took him as a foster first, then adopted him. It took me about six months, working with him, so he could feel comfortable and learn to trust me. He slowly came out of his shell. He became very affectionate. He loves to be brushed and kissed on the head. He is always up for a good chin scratch and a hug. He adjusted to my super friendly dog and Stevie. I changed his name to Mookie because he never responded when I called him Smokey. He turned out to be a perfect match for my 4-legged family and me. The United Animal Friends Senior Cat Program helps senior cats and senior people unite in love. It gives senior cats a second chance to live in a home and receive the love they need and deserve… UAF is a wonderful organization committed to helping animals find the perfect new home .
Lily was in bad shape. She had a face full of porcupine needles, and she was pregnant with 8 puppies. Only one survived, and I adopted that puppy. I named him Sebastian Bach. Lily was adopted by a woman in Prescott, and we get together with Lily and Sebastian about once a month for play dates. Sebastian has grown to be much larger than Lily. They love each other very much! I'm so grateful to UAF for going the extra mile to have Lily flown to Arizona from New Mexico to save her life, and Sebastian's life, as well.
I saw Tanner on the United Animal Friends Facebook page and fell in love immediately. I went to see him the next day and couldn't believe what a wonderful rescue facility this was! So clean, the puppies were so loved and well cared for. They were very thorough with making sure I was the right fit and that he'd be safe in my care. This is the best puppy I've ever had. EVER. I know it's because of the great start he had at UAF . Thank you for allowing me to bring this sweet puppy into my life. He's such a joy in my life. I look forward to bringing another home one day! Follow us @blueyetanner on Instagram
United Animal Friends has been working diligently to help us trap and sterilize our feral cat colony, by sponsoring the surgeries and lending us traps. My husband started feeding several feral cats that came into our yard searching for food. There are 11 cats in total and we recently were able to successfully trap 3 of them and get them sterilized. Thankfully 2 of the 3 we trapped were the breeding adults. We now have 8 kittens to trap and we believe they are all under the age of 6 months. We have scheduled appointments in 2 weeks and will continue to work on this until every kitten has been sterilized. We are grateful for the support from Debbie with UAF.
I have adopted two cats from UAF and both were great experiences. The kitties were happy, healthy and well-loved. UAF works hard to find homes for their animals. They spay/neuter the animals, give all their shots, give a free vet visit and even coupons for pet supplies to get your new friend off to a great start. I'd recommend UAF to anyone.
My UAF rescue dog Quinn and I are celebrating 2 years together this week! She is an absolute joy. I've had wonderful pets my entire life but Quinn is the dog of my dreams. She is super smart, funny and faithful. She was an obedience training star and now she is rocking the agility ring. Quinn was awarded her AKC Novice Trick Dog title this morning. I can't say enough about how wonderful UAF was to work with. Volunteer Anita went out of her way to make sure that Quinn and I would be a good fit. She even drove Quinn from Prescott to my home in Sedona for our meet and greet. Quinn was also a kind and gentle companion to my born-deaf English Cocker who, sadly, passed away recently at age 15. Quinn's the best and so is UAF!! Many thanks.
We adopted Connor (Nelson at UAF) in April of 2016. Our other boy Cooper (adopted in Ohio) was about 2 and really wanted a Brother and we always had 2 dogs, so I spotted Connor (1 year old) on the UAF website. He was just taken in from the Gallop N.M. area and had 'the look' and so we did a meet & greet at our house...These 2 boyz played NONSTOP for the next 3 hours! Obviously it was a perfect fit and to this day these boyz LOVE each other so much! Anita (foster) and UAF was great and are an amazing organization! We love our 2 boyz more than anything and I feel like I hit the lottery everyday to have these 2! Connor is an explorer who literally runs thru the house every morning just happy for a new day, while Cooper is Mr Laid Back 'Cool'! ADOPT-Don't Shop!!! Go find a GREAT dog @ UAF, they all need good, loving homes!
Our beloved dog Mickey passed away in July 2022. After a few months without our dog and our cat, Stella, appearing lonely, we decided it was time for another forever fur friend. I went to a few adoption events and being older, I was looking for a dog of a certain size that would be easy to handle (though we love big dogs!). I eventually hooked up with UAF and started looking on line at what they had available. I found a few, applied, but alas there were people ahead of me applying for the same dog. I was contacted by Anita and I told her what I was looking for but flexible. She told me about the many dogs they get from the reservation (s) and I was happy to have her look. I knew I wanted a rescue and the dog must like cats. Anita called me about our future dog, Bailey. I met her and fell in love. She is a Heinz 57, red hair, amber eyes, shortish legs, about 30 lbs. She came into our home on Sept 7, 2022. The first month was a challenge with trust and potty training. But she is smart, eager to please and after a short time, settled in quickly and she loves my cat! Bailey is the love of our lives, loves walks, all people, all dogs. She loves running in the childrens pool, playing with my friends Bichon Frisee, She is so good natured and likes food a little to much! She now trusts us fully and is happy playing in the yard having a ball thrown for her or cuddled up on the couch. I could not have asked for a more perfect dog.Thank you UAF for working with me and delivering my angel! Lorraine, Prescott Valley, AZ.
We all know people who serve their family well,fostering a loving,healthy environment. Then there are those who go beyond,and reach out to others outside their circle. UAF embodies that mindset. Yes, they rescue animals,finding them forever homes. But it is also a support system for the community. UAF has a pet food bank, medical support for hardship cases,and now their spay/neuter clinic with the intent to expand for the public. I was impressed, when we had a surplus of supplies, rather than hoard them, UAF offered them to other rescues! Their forward thinking always expands to include others. I see all the volunteers working hard to uphold that credo. The UAF "body" exemplifies a caring,responsible person.
Teddy is our third UAF kitty. He brings joy everyday. His sister even loves him! My husband thinks he was raised by cat whisperers- he's perfectly behaved and even when he isn't, it only takes a single, 'no, Teddy' to get him to stop.
UAF, thier volunteers and fosters provide a sorely needed service in the Prescott area. I've seen UAF grow from a group of dedicated individuals to an organization able to place pets in safe loving homes.
Thanks to you all!
United Animal Friends is a wonderful animal rescue in Prescott, AZ. They not only rescue 100's of dogs and cats and find them great homes, they also give back to the community with so much more. They do low cost spay and neuter clinics, give away bags of pet food to those in need, and hold numerous community events. I so appreciate that this organization screens potential pet owners to be sure the animals are going to safe and responsible homes. I love this organization!
Hey! I'm Shay and a volunteer with UAF. I'm not too active with it, but here's a memory from when I first joined UAF:
Every Saturday we have adoption events at PetCo in Prescott. During one of my first visits to the event, I saw a little dog-- he was so cute! His name was Prince Tater Tot, and he was a teacup pomeranian. The poor thing had been abused all his life-- he barely had any hair, and was used for breeding purposes by his previous owners. Tater Tot had been brought to UAF, and was being fostered by a fellow volunteer, Gabi. When I saw him, he had just been taken in by UAF and was still pretty weak and malnourished-- the only hair on him was on the top of his head.
I saw him again, in May I believe. He looked so much better! He had been adopted-- he was just a little furball. He could walk more than he did when I saw him in December, and he was visibly much stronger, well-nourished. It was then that I could tell that UAF took amazing care of their animals.
I attached some photos-- I know that the first one wasn't very good, but I'm sure you can see the difference!
Abby, aka Abigail Waggy Tail (formerly Tabby) came into our life 1 1/2 years ago. We can't imagine our world without her huge smile lighting up the days. Mary and Sylvia of United Animal Friends drove a considerable distance to do an in person assessment of us and our home, prior to adoption approval, making sure that we would be a good fit! We are so grateful to UAF, Mary and Sylvia. Abby is a treasure and has found her forever home!
Our beloved 18 yr. old black, short haired cat Angel died May 12th, 2022 and after 3 months we went browsing everywhere to find just the right new angel. Scooter was at PetCo via UAF and he came right to Bob and I. He was born the same day Angel passed. We were going to go on a short trip and Scooter was held for us till we got back. Great instructions given on caring for him. As a kitten, wow, he was energetic, fun and entertaining. After 18 years with Angel, we just kept calling Scooter "Angel" and "she" instead of "him", he doesn't mind being Angel. His first year has blown by and we've enjoyed his uniqueness of initiating playing fetch with one of his toys. Who knew cats fetched.
I love United Animal Friends! They are the perfect organization to help animals. They are a non kill shelter and take the hurt animals quickly to a Veterinarian to hopefully save their life. The volunteers who work there are super wonderful people who obviously love and care for the animals. Their goal is to find every animal a forever home. What more could you ask for in a charity? Please help support them if you can.
My husband and I were ready for a new dog in our lives and a friend for our other dog, "Lucy" after losing our beloved "Dobbies". We happened to spot "Tucker" at a local adoption fair near our home. We fell in love with him and met with a volunteer and foster for United Animal Friends. She was so very helpful in helping us with the adoption paperwork, coming to our home to make sure the two dogs got along and we were a good fit for Tucker. She provided us with all of his known history, vet checks and everything we needed to adopt our new family member. We are so grateful and so impressed by how organized, kind and professional everyone was at United Animal Friends. Best experience in adopting a dog ever!
Our dog Cleo was very lonely after her buddy Cory had to go to the Rainbow Bridge. A friend was adopting a mama dog who had recently weened 8 puppies at the UAF Ranch. We submitted an application and got to come and pick out a baby pup! Cody has been so much fun and is very bonded with Cleo. The volunteer who helped us with the adoption was wonderful.
We lost 2 dogs in one year. They were 13 and 17 and well-loved. But we had one 10-year little dog that had never been alone. We looked online and saw Ginger’s picture and knew right away she was the one. For the first 6 months she hardly barked or talked to us. Then one day she started and hasn’t stopped yet. She is the most vocal dog we’ve ever had—she lets us know when it’s time to eat, go out, and go to bed, so we don’t really need a clock anymore.
We think she was quiet because she was afraid this wasn’t her forever home. Now she know we will always love her no matter how vocal she is. She snores and sighs like a person, it’s really funny and we laugh all the time
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My beloved 17-yr old beagle-jack Russell-mutt died and my other little rat terrier mix was so sad and we were also. Soon we started to find another rescue that was about 5 or 6. I was thinking another little dog when I saw Ginger’s picture. She is an 80-lb Dutch Shepard sort of.
When I met her she was so shy and seemed afraid she would never find a forever home. We loved her from the start and she was great with my other dog, Willie. We kept her and have had her over a year. She know she has found her forever home.
We know this because we thought she was a very quiet dog. Once she knew she was home she really started talking and being her real self. We are so happy she is part of our family now.
A friend recommended UAF because she got the 2nd best dog in the world. Highly recommend this non profit as the really care about the dogs. Thanks for Ginger
I LOVE UAF. I had fostered a dog during the COVID Period, UGH!. When the dog was adopted 3 times, then RETURNED to me again to FOSTER, United Animal Friends paid to have the dog professionally trained (well, ME! really!) After I spent 8 months with her during that period of time, I decided to adopt her myself! She has been one of the best dogs I have ever owned. She is a big girl with lots of love to give. She rescued ME during that period of time and I learned to face the reality that no animal EVER lives long enough as we would like them to, but they will forever live in our hearts and the RESCUE dogs are the best because I feel they "know" they have been rescued !!! Thank you for ALL of your support UAF and I will continue to Foster or Volunteer in whatever capacity I am able!
My husband and I began volunteering over the past six months. We were extremely impressed with how the organization was run, the kindness and compassion of all the volunteers and people involved; most important, how the dogs and cats benefited by all of the this!
We ended up adopting one of the dogs, and she is the most amazing, new family member.
I started out as a dog walker, and after one day in I was asked to foster a special needs dog. That beautiful differently-abled dog started me on a wonderful journey with UAF, from fostering more dogs to adoption events, fund raisers, volunteer picnics and so much more. UAF offers so much to this community through spay and neuter clinics to pet food for people who are struggling financially. The animals UAF takes in and finds loving homes for have been given a second chance. The dedication from every person associated with UAF goes above and beyond, as each person shares a common goal in ensuring less homeless, abandoned and abused animals.
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I began volunteering as a dogwalker for UAF in Feb of 2021 and then began fostering. The tireless work that everyone at UAF puts in is all for the benefit and welfare of the animals. The screening process to volunteer and to adopt is stringent ensuring that the animals get the best possible care and furever homes. I am so impressed with everyone and we are a family with the same goals of getting homes for these wonderful fur babies, food and supplies for low income and at risk pet owners, training, and so many more services for the community. I am proud to be associated with UAF and they deserve to be recognized for all of the wonderful work they lovingly do!
I became involved with United Animal Friends to help with their annual rummage sale in 2019. My friend and neighbor encouraged me to sign up, which I did and I enjoyed helping out. When I lost both of my senior dogs in the next 18 months, my heart was empty. At that same time, UAF moved to their Rescue Ranch facility and I thought I would try dog walking a couple of times a week. That blossomed into attending adoption events, being an adoption counselor, fostering dogs, helping with fund raising and walking six days a week. My heart is now full again, thanks to UAF. The commitment of the board, our Ranch Manager and volunteers is inspiring. Interacting with so many grateful, fun, adorable and playful dogs has brought a new sense of purpose to my life. I encourage anyone that has even a small amount of time and wants to find a fulfilling activity to consider volunteering with UAF.
I am a volunteer with United Animal Friends. I recently responded to a need for a foster for a cute little dog, named Lizzie. We added her to the pack consisting of another UAF rescue Molly, and our rescue Shih-tzu, Zeus. The organization does an amazing job of training fosters, following up on on-line requests, and matching animals to the best home. My husband and I were "foster failures" and Lizzie is now ours! I told him that we were supposed to adopt her out, and he said no, we are to find her the best home which we did.
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My husband and I adopted our beautiful lynx point Siamese mix, Scarlett, from UAF after she was deemed "unadoptable" by most people. Scarlett has a condition known as "pica", wherein an animal eats nonedible objects. Her snack of choice is cloth, so she eats bedding, towels, clothing, and anything else that is made of cloth that crosses her path. UAF never gave up on Scarlett, and found unique ways to entertain her and keep her mind off of her obsession with cloth. 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.
Although 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 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.
I am a Board member and volunteer for UAF, but my role in this instance is that of an adopter. I am proud of the tireless devotion that our volunteers exhibit, and of the many ways UAF cares for both our animals and the people who care for them. Scarlett is just one story in a very large book of stories.......and this story has a very happy ending for both her and our family, thanks to the efforts of UAF's many volunteers.
We adopted a puppy, Ike, from this organization 10/31/2021. We went to Stephanie Whetten's house to see the puppies. She was so professional & it was a great experience. The only problem was deciding which puppy (or how many) to adopt! I would recommend this rescue for anyone looking for an animal to adopt.
Thank you,
Debbie Hurley
We only adopt rescued dogs and cats. UAF posted a picture of our future companion, a beautiful rez dog, who we named, “Opie”. After a warm introduction and inspection of our home and yard, the adoption papers were signed, such an easy process. We gave periodic updates and sent pictures to our new friends at UAF. This all took place in Dec 2019, right before the pandemic. Opie was and continues to be one of the best decisions we have ever made. A big “thank you” to UAF for making this possible.
2008 was a year of change. A break-up of a relationship and a move to a new house. Feeling lonesome I decided to foster a dog. UAF accepted my application, and I was assigned to foster "Martin". Needless to say, that only lasted a couple of days and Martin became Sam and my dog. For 11 years he was my best friend and companion. We went thru all kinds of joy and sorrow together. We added Little Joe, another UAF "foster" to the mix in 2011. I failed at this foster too. So, for 11 years we were a family of 3. Sadly, Sam developed diabetes and it got the best of him and he crossed the rainbow bridge last month. Little Joe and I are so sad, but without UAF we would not have had the wonderful years together.
We had a wonderful experience with UAF and would definitely use them again!! Our current dog, Golden Retriever, was diagnosed with bladder cancer and we were devastated. We decided to start a search for a companion for him and also help us during this difficult time. We looked online at UAF and found several dogs that fit our definition of the perfect dog for us!! We arranged for a visit for one of these dogs and fell in love with her immediately. The representative from UAF was very patient, kind and helpful during this transition. We decided that Annie, Aussie Mix, would be the perfect dog for our family and she has been great!! We love her dearly!! Thank you UAF for rescuing this beautiful dog and making our lives whole again!!
About 5 years ago we adopted a Lab from United Animal Friends that was running loos in Holbrook AZ, He was approx. a year old. Tama is a very gentle soul and I thought he would make a great Therapy Dog. After a few months we passed out test and evaluation with Pet Partners.
About 2 years ago we adopted another dog, Maggie , from United Animal and about 3 weeks ago she became a Therapy Dog with Pet Partners.
United Animals is a caring organization with dedicated people to help find the right home for these dogs
We rescued our Daisy in 2019 from UAF. We had a wonderful experience with them through Daisy's foster mom, Linda Smith. We recently attended the Woof Down at the downtown Courthouse Square and witnessed firsthand the obedience training demonstration from Sammi. Shortly thereafter, we have taken our Daisy to Sammi's classes to get a different perspective in training. Sammi has been so helpful, patient, and encouraging with all attendees. When we adopted Daisy, we didn't even know UAF offered these training classes. For all of the services that UAF provides to the community, they truly are a top notch organization. I recommend them often when people are looking for a new family member, or even to those who need to re-home. We are very grateful we've heard about UAF.
i adopted my Bindi baby from UAF in October ’21 & i’m grateful every day. ♥️ my girl is my best friend and everything i could have ever wanted in a fur baby!
Jace's "Gotcha Day" was Sept 12, 2021. We are so happy to have Jace as part of our family. We have never had a dog together in the 37 years we have been together. Stephanie with United Animal Friends was so kind, knowledgeable and patient during our adoption process. She spent time with us making sure we had our list for everything Jace needed so he could settle into his new home.
Stephanie Whetten & United Animal Friends ROCK!
Regards,
Donna & Herb Hutchinson
Had a great experience adopting our puppy from United Animal Friends. Stephanie was very communicative and supportive throughout the whole process! She even had us bring our first dog down to meet her in advance to ensure that they would get along well. We got her as a heathy puppy at around 10 weeks, and she grew into a big, happy dog.
We adopted Sasha, a beautiful Golden Sheppard that Stephanie at United Animal Friends was fostering while she found her her forever home. Stephanie was generous enough to take her in while she was nursing a puppy and suffering from multiple foxtails. Her previous shelter was full and would likely only be able to keep her a very short time.
When we adopted her, Sasha was well adjusted, housebroken and perfect in just about every way. Within weeks she became a member of our family and we have Stephanie at United Animal Friends to thank.
We are very grateful to UAF and especially Stephanie. She walked us through the adoption process and provided all the necessary information we needed to adopt our first puppy. She was open and willing to field our inquiries regarding feeding and training. We adopted Cookie nine months ago and are so happy to celebrate her 1st birthday this week. Thank you so much, United Animal Friends!
I love United Animal Friends - My husband and I have adopted 3 cats from them. We adopted Oden when he was 16 maybe 18 years old. We knew he was not going to be with us long but we had him for 3 wonderful years. When Oden passed away UAF called us to see how we were doing and if there was anything they could do for us. That phone call meant a lot to us. This is a picture of Oden's first night with us. He was such a confident cat that just wanted a nice place to sleep.
We adopted Archie from UAF six months ago. Stephanie was great to work with. She was very knowledgeable and gave us so much helpful information to make the transition as smooth as possible. We loved our experience working with UAF and are so happy with our healthy, happy dog.
We adopted "Annabelle" from Prescott, Arizona United Animal Friends. We are satisfied with the smooth adoption process, but even more, we have adopted a smart, loving addition to our family, who has been a real blessing to us, especially during this pandemic situation.
Annabelle, now two years old, is a loving part of our family and companion. She loves being with us and in the center of family activities. She loves to be spoiled, which is the case here.
We thank United Animal Friends of Prescott, Arizona and Stephanie for the professional help in our adoption.
United Animal Friends (UAF) is an awesome animal rescue organization! They are so focused on pairing up homeless dogs and cats with homes in need of that extra love that only animals can provide. We adopted our mischievous Buster two years ago from UAF--he was a puppy of a homeless mother-dog. He's not only brought lots of additional love into our home, but plenty of laughs too! Our Labrador Jake (Buster's older adopted brother) even likes Buster now that he's past the biting stage. Jake's legs were Buster's favorite chew toys for a while. UAF deserves so much praise--we're lucky to have them in our community!
We adopted Abbey after meeting her at a UAF adoption event at Petco a little over two years ago. She has been a wonderful addition to our family.
2 years ago I was looking on petfinder and found some chihauhaus through united animal friends. I filled my application and soon got a call from them to discuss my options. They lead me to a little chi named honey. Before I knew it I was contacted by email of her foster and made plans to meet her. In a few days her foster named Angela brought her to my house to check my home and yard and to see if she got along with my other dogs. That day I got one of the greatest gifts my new baby now called harper. I would recommend uaf to anyone who is thinking of adopting a rescue. I could not thank them enough for my baby. Thank you for considering uaf for their dedicated work
We were looking to adopt but did not want to fall victim to a for profit dog breeder. We knew there were plenty of rescue opportunities, but did not believe in the safety and health of most dogs found in public shelters. I am so glad we found UAF. Stephanie took the time to get to know us and even let us bring our dog to meet the puppies before we picked our new family member. I know all proceeds are going straight to the animals with this group. We love you Stephanie and thank you for giving us Cowboy!
I knew I wanted a little friend. It had been 4 yrs since my precious PV passed away. So I started my search first going to my local humane society, day after day, I didn’t find a little friend. Then, I went to petfinder online & saw the cutest little Chihuahua/Doxie mix 1 yr old female. She was perfect, but she was being fostered by United Animal Friends in Prescott, which is about 1 1/2 hrs away from my residence. I decided right then & immediately called to make arrangements to come for a visit. I saw my little Lexi & it was love @ first sight! It was the best thing I have ever done, to adopt little Lexi. We have been together 3 months & we have bonded beautifully. United Animal Friends have been wonderful. They are doing great things with rescuing dogs from abandonment & abuse. They make sure all the dogs are socialized, checked out with a veterinarian getting their proper shots, procedures such as spay or neuter & they make sure they are healthy, ready for adoption. I am so happy I adopted from UAF.
I was introduced to UAF through a family member. Communication was great from day one, with Stephanie laying out clear expectations on what to expect when we visited. While looking at the dogs available to adopt, we were given details on where the dogs came from. The facility was clean and well maintained, and the puppies we looked at were very happy, playful, and already accustomed to people and other dogs. We quickly made the decision to adopt our dog, and when we return two weeks later to pick him up, we were provided with clear instructions for care, expectations for next several months, detailed medical history, and other helpful info. The experience showed me this is a well run rescue placing puppies in homes that are deserving and loving.
Adopted our 3rd dog from UAF. They were great and even recommended a different dog than the one we requested because the dog we were interested in wasn’t a fan of other dogs and since we had 2 dogs, she suggested another litter mate. We met Dilly and decided he’d be a great fit! Since then he’s been an amazing addition to our family.
We have adopted 2 dogs from United Animal Friends. Most recently, following the home visit we have our sweet little Chiweenie, Mollie. The UAF bring dogs that are socialized and that quickly adapted to our environment. It’s very obvious that the dogs receive love, attention and training with their fosters.
We found our perfect family member through UAF. Coco is the most gentle and kind dog we have ever met. She loves everyone she encounters and is playful and friendly with other dogs. She is wonderful with our children.
Working with UAF was easy, but I could tell they work hard to make sure animals go to great homes. We had a yard inspection to make sure everything was ready for Coco. Our family was vetted over email and phone calls to make sure we could meet Coco's needs. I appreciate everything they do to make sure their animals end up in good homes. Thank UAF.
We were looking to get a small mixed breed dog when our Molly passed on at 18. We decided to go with UAF because they screen potential owners, and volunteers foster dogs so they can get use to regular life. Foster mom Anita was great. She told me about the dog and asked me questions. She came and visited my house and my other dog to make sure we were a good fit. The new little girl worked out great and settled right in and is best friends with our other dog. Thanks UAF!
Our Lucy came from a remarkable UAF foster, Anita, who made sure that we were the best match for a dog many had applied for. UAF was professional and compassionate every step of the process. Lucy has become such a part of the family that we don’t recall what our days without her were like. Anita says that Lucy “came good,” but foster-based rescues are the bridge from one life to another. We’ll always be grateful to UAF and Anita.
We were happy to take in a rescue dog from United Animal Friends when he was in need of medical attention. Jack needed to have his right rear leg amputated due to an unattended injury, probably hit by a car. He would need a quiet home to recoup in. He was a foster fail. We fell in love with him right away.
He has become our daily hiking buddy sometimes hiking 5 miles several times a week. He’s an awesome travel companion having been camping around the southwest, up through the Pacific Northwest, and to Alaska twice so far.
Over the last six years he has been the best thing ever! We intend to have him with us for many years to come.
We adopted both of our dogs from United Animal Friends this year. On January 2, we adopted Inge ( spotted paws in the pics), and every step of the way, the UAF volunteers were responsive, kind, and supportive. They spent time getting to know our family, answered all of our questions, and made sure Inge was the right dog for our home. I was so impressed by how dedicated and caring the UAF team is that we reached back out to them when we decided to adopt a second dog.
In May, we adopted our pup, George. From the first moment, we introduced the two pups to each other, they have been inseparable, and our hearts have been full. I am deeply appreciative of Rosita, Karen, and everyone at UAF.
With gratitude, Susan, Michael, Finn, Inge, and George.
I became acquainted with United Animal Friends in 2009 when we adopted our first dog and have been a passionate advocate of the organization ever since. United Animal Friends not only rescues and finds loving homes for homeless cats and dogs, but also provides needed programs to community pets. The UAF Pet Food Bank distributes over 4,000 pounds of food each month for pets of low-income households and the Emergency Medical Program pays over $75,000 each year to provide critical veterinary care for pets of low-income households. In addition our Spay/Neuter Program has altered tens of thousands of cats and dogs in our community. I am proud to be associated with United Animal Friends and will be forever grateful for our first rescue dog, Olive, and the three more who came into our family through UAF.
Casey is a beautiful black and white cat who was taken in by UAF when her owner could no longer care for her. She spent a lot
of time by herself, because she had not been around many cats. Everything was proceeding well until she had a dental. When she came back from that, she wouldn't eat. The caregivers tried every kind of food but she just turned away. After a few days of this,
the cat's system can begin to shut down, and if that goes far enough, the cat will die. As a last effort measure, Casey was placed with one of our kitten fosters, in hopes that a different environment might help. The foster spent a lot of time with Casey, talking to
her and petting her, and showing her different foods, with no pressure to eat. On the 3rd day, Casey decided to try the tuna. She almost gobbled it up when she tasted it! Then she had a long drink of water, and curled up for a nap. She has been eating on her own since.
She still is a bit shy about other cats, but it seems that while one cat upsets her, 3 or 4 don't bother her. She sits and watches them, seemingly curious about them, but doesn't growl or seem at all upset. A bit more progress and she will be ready for adoption. UAF volunteers take their time and really, really try to help a pet!
I adopted Maverick, a dog, in June. He was housed in an apartment in a cage and he was 4+ yrs old. He is now on 2 acres, never in a cage and is the happiest boy! Thank you to United Animal Friends for taking him in. He was fully vetted and fixed before I adopted him. He is the greatest dog! Very funny also!
Hi ... My name is Steve Godla I would like to express my appreciation to the U.A.F. for such a great and worthwhile program it helps so many mommies and daddies care for their fur babies. I have 7 cats and 3 dogs that I have rescued and if it weren't for the U.A.F. it would be difficult to feed them especially with the rising cost of EVERYTHING these days.
Thank You very much for all you do
Respectfully doggie & kitty daddy
Steve "Joe" Godla
Wow! I lost my Levi in 2019...only to have his soul find me in 2020. Yes, he found me! Reincarnation!
This is Luciana...I adopted her in May 2020.
She has filled the void, he left me with. GRATITUDE!
I have used n recommended UAF, for years! They have helped me when required, on many levels! So Grateful! Now I got to turn around n Help! Thank You! She is My Prescious! ❤
Last year, we adopted our little mischief-maker, Buster, from United Animal Friends (UAF). We weren't looking for a puppy, but this guy was too cute to resist. Stephanie, Buster's UAF foster mom, was so helpful. She gave us a great puppy book, which we needed since it had been forever since we had a puppy in the house. She also was very supportive when Buster stopped eating; he apparently really missed all of his litter-mates. I was so appreciative of her advice and understanding.
Buster is now more than a year old and he has brought so much laughter and excitement to our home (and some grief because he learned to open almost all of the doors in the house). Thank you, UAF! You score Four Paws Up!
A match made in heaven - that’s how we would describe the compatibility of our new rescue, Gidget with our lives. Through thoughtful, intentional screening and interviewing, United Animal Friends not only saved another dogs life, but enriched our’s in the process. Anita, after years of fostering and placing animals, seemed to know exactly what pet we needed. UAF walked us through every step of the process to achieve a successful adoption. We have been involved in nonprofit organizations in the past, but have found UAF and it’s team of volunteers to be a cut above, as they are well trained, dedicated and compassionate professionals. They understand the seriousness & importance of their mission: to find a loving, forever home, for both the adoptee and the adopter, because both deserve that! Prior to our adoption, Stephanie cared for and loved our sweet Gidget through the delivery of Gidget’s 3 puppies. She nurtured Gidget’s pups and prepared them until the time was right for them all to find their forever homes. We are truly grateful for the personal support and knowledge we have received, and continue to receive, from UAF, as we enjoy everyday with our amazing rescue.
In May 2015 it had been one year since we had to euthanize our 16 YO dog. I longed for another furbaby to love. While checking our mailbox, I looked up and saw a lady walking 4 dogs. One was a small brown and white dog, whose eyes met mine. Anita Kast, UAF foster mom, told me little Joey was up for adoption. The vet said he was about 5 yrs old, and apparently had had a tough start to life. He had just had 8 teeth pulled. We of course adopted him, and I looked him in the eyes and promised to care for him, and to love him as long as God would allow me.
About a year after the adoption, I called Anita and said we needed to find a little sister for Joey. It wasn't long afterwards that she rang the doorbell and brought us a small little gal. It has been 4 1/2 years since then. Both dogs love each other, and we spoil them. Anita has always been available to answer any of my questions. Someday we will adopt a senior dog and make the remainder of his/her life amazing. Thank you UAF. We will no doubt be your friend for a long, long time.
I want to thank United animal friends for helping me with my cats and dogs. They helped me out with food. And they are so awesome they are helping me and my family out so much. I want to say thank you so much.
In April of this year (2020) I adopted 2 dogs from 2 different foster homes. One, a 2+ year old male Corgi-dachshund mix (Jack). The other, a 1+ year old beagle-dachshund mix (Lilly). The entire experience was lovely from start to finish! I was able to take my 3 grandkids & daughter to Anita's home to check out BOTH dogs as she had invited the other foster mom, Sumico, to bring Jack. Anita had fostered Lilly. It was a delightful visit & all of us knew these were the dogs for us!
A few weeks later, Anita drove down from Prescott Valley to Surprise, AZ where I live (2 hours!), with BOTH dogs to make sure my home & yard were well suited for them. She took the time to take the dogs on a walk with me & gave me many tips as to their food, likes, dislikes & habits etc. She left a toy & blanket that were important to Lilly & the leashes & collars for both of them. Anita also gave me a "diaper" for Jack to use until he learned not to pee in the house.
Both Jack & Lilly were best friends immediately!
I have & will highly recommend United Animal Friends to many who are looking to rescue precious dogs!! These foster parents are AWESOME!!!
united animals friends has been a great help to me and my furry family. I take in rescue animals that people no longer wants to have around their place for some reason or another; and I can not see them spend the rest of their life or be put down for no reason or even their age and i give them a loving home here with me either to their end of their life or until I find another loving home that they can be wanted ; i dont get money to do this and now a days the prices of dog food and medical for shots or get them fixs has gone up alot and if it wasn't for United Animal Friends helping me onces a month with food or helping a little with the Vet. I wouldn't be able to afford it on my monthly check I receive .
People should all realize with inc like this people like me can keep taking in our fury friends and help them for they can not help them self and alot of us need a little extract helping hand to help them.
My husband and I adopted a rescue pup from United Animal Friends in Prescott AZ four years ago. She has been a joy in our lives. Since we've always had two dogs in our pack, I recently went back to the same rescue organization asking for another young dog. I really love the way this group gets to know you. They want the best home for their dogs and the best fit for you. We now have two dogs, very different and very special.
Our new 7 month old looks a lot like a doodle of some kind. I get asked all the time. I'm proud to tell them where I got her. She is a dog of many breeds, a very special dog.
Our pack is complete. Thank you UAF
My name is Christina and on September 3rd, 2019 I adopted sweet Beau from United Animal Friends! Our family had just lost 2 sweet dogs. Their absence was painful. I Knew I wanted to rescue a dog and when I saw Beau's picture on UAF's website I immediately contacted them. I spoke to Stephanie for quite a while. She told me all about Beau and I could tell how much she loves what she does. UAF was professional and very thorough in their entire process. Beau is my hero! Beau had many fears and anxieties when he came to us but I knew that with love and patience he would know that he is safe and in his forever home! I work with him and train him daily and he just gets so happy and proud of himself. I have Multiple Sclerosis and there are days that things are more difficult. Just this last week I had a severe MS flare up. Beau knew immediately that something was wrong. He would not leave my side and did whatever he could to protect me. When I am weak he will lick my leg, like he is telling me that I can do it and that helps me to push through it. He is my MS hero and I am so thankful everyday for him. He may be small but his heart is huge. While I may have rescued him, I think he is the one who rescued me! I am so thankful for UAF! UAF rescues so many animals and really takes the time to make sure they find good homes. I recommend UAF to anyone who is looking for a wonderful animal to add to your family. Beau is my best friend and my hero! I can't imagine not having him here every day. I just love him! Thank you United Animal Friends for everything you do! Thank you for Beau!
I adopted Kitsey on Jan 1st of this year. The process was easy and all happened very fast. I visited her foster mom on New Year’s Eve for a meetup and she was brought to my house on New Year’s Day...no holiday for these folks! And we’ve been going strong ever since.
Cryssie Shay, as I call her now, is a beautiful, unusual Aussie, blue heeler mix. Smart, playful, wonderfully athletic...a perfect match for me. We walk/run the open prairie every day outside of Prescott Valley AZ. I couldn’t be happier with my new forever friend! What a blessing...
We are new empty nesters who lost our elderly fur babies within months of our youngest child going off to college. We decided we were not ready to adopt and were still in mourning until one March evening when I dreamt of our elderly puppy, Gidget running free in a field. The next day we happen to come upon a United Friends ad on Petfinder for a doppelgänger for our beloved Gidget in a precious pup named "Patsy." Since we started communicating with Stephanie Whetten and United Friends she was understanding, kind and patient while we vacillated, cried and finally decided to go visit Patsy to see if she would be a good fit. I want to say that this is our third rescue fur baby in 21 years and the best rescue we have ever dealt with! Stephanie was so knowledgeable and helpful. Of course as soon as we saw "Patsy" it was love at first sight. We renamed her Ginger and has been the light of our eyes! We hadn't realized how much happiness and laughter we had missed!! She is our constant companion and is smart as a whip! We nickname her Genius Ginger as she was leash trained, crate trained and house broken within a week. We love her so very much! She is adored by every member of a family and is the apple of our eyes! I am so grateful to United Friends for rescuing Ginger and especially grateful for loving care Stephanie showered on her to get healthy and make her so sweet. She is still the most loving doggie ever! I would recommend this rescue to anyone and have happily given the number to many people who ask about were we got our Ginger !- Jon and Lina Bowers
Kylo, our adopted dog, became part of our family in July. Our two little boys had been aching for dog when we found this sweet guy at United Animal Friends in Prescott, AZ.
Having never adopted a dog, we were a bit nervous; But, his foster, who contacted us for a meeting, led us through the adoption process, and even follow-up, has been extremely helpful, friendly, and responsible. She made sure Kylo was the right fit for our family and us for him. She was quick to answer any questions we had and never made us feel pressured or uncomfortable. A few days after our initial meeting in Prescott, she went out of her way to drive Kylo two hours to see our home and check that it was appropriate for him. She printed us heartfelt guidance for helping Kylo feel at home and even left him with a blanket, toy, and food he was familiar with to get us started. It was clear his foster truly cared for his future well-being. The experience could not have been any better.
Kylo has been such a joy in our home! It is amazing to see the transformation he has made from the nervous, shy puppy stranger to the happy, playful family member he is today. Everyone, human or dog, that meets him has a positive reaction to him. We get comments such as “He is such a sweet dog”, “Our dog never plays this well with other dogs”, “I wish our dog behaved this well”. It is honestly very fulfilling to know we gave this innocent puppy the good home he deserved.
Kylo LOVES his two little boys, playing outside, going on adventures, and just being near his new family. After the getting to know each other and all becoming more comfortable together, we can truly say we love him too!
Thank you UAF, and especially fosters like Anita. We very much appreciate what you do for animals.
I have had dogs all my life and when I lost my 15 year old dog in October, 2015, I knew I had to get another one. I looked at websites of various organizations and found United Animal Friends right here in Prescott. I filled out the application and went to several foster parents' homes to see dogs. Everyone was so friendly, but I could tell those dogs were not right for me. Then, on December 23, I saw the ad for Sissy and was able to meet her when Anita brought her to the parking lot of the Civic Center in Prescott Valley. I knew right away she was perfect for me! Anita offered to continue to foster her for a few days when I was in Phoenix and when I returned, she became my new companion and friend! Her name is now Sheba, and we have really bonded--we take many walks and she is such company especially during these difficult times of the pandemic! Thank you United Animal friends for helping this dog get a good home and me to be able to have her!
I adopted Buddy, now Little Guy, about two years ago, and about eight months ago I adopted Francis, now Sweet Pea. Little Guy is missing a rear foot possibly due to a leg trap. I live alone, and both animals bring so much joy to my life. They instantly bonded. They have been training me since the day I brought them home and now have me almost trained to their liking. I want to thank UAF for providing these joyful and well adjusted creatures for me.
I adopted my dog through United Animal Friends. I have previously adopted dogs from other rescue groups over the years. This has been the most professional and caring group of volunteers that I have come across. Anita went above and beyond to get the prior medical records for me that had not been given to them. She also kept me informed on her condition after dental cleaning. Marlene, her foster mom, went through her daily routine with me so that the transition to her new home would be easier. I appreciated that because I could see she truly cares about her foster dogs. If you are reading this, and thinking of adoption, don't hesitate to contact them and start the process to find your new best friend. Linda A.
I reached out to them for medical help for a cat. i am low income. the vet bill estimate was between $500 and 600. I was asked if i had care credit which i do so i was told to call and get my limit raised when i told them i had already tried that I was told they could not help me because I had care credit. I did say I could pay part of the expenses but that didn't matter I had care credit so they couldn't help she then told me to check with Vet to see if they do pmts when I said they don't I was told there was nothing she could do. She didn't care that taking my cat home and let her die was my only other option.....I wish this had negative stars.
As a senior citizen that survives on a very small social security income, I have used the pet food bank in Prescott for over two years. For awhile, I was able to attend in person, but my food requests have been delivered to my home for awhile due to significant health issues that prevent me from attending the pet food bank and not having a car in Prescott on the last Sunday of each month. I have become quite sorrowful over the lack of professionalism on the staff that I have dealt with over time. I have had one staff member come to my home and proceed to chew me out because other staff found my assertive messages to be offensive and as a result hurt their feelings. As a person that has spent 30+ years in healthcare, my firm, assertive. professional demeanor goes with the territory, and if anyone should feel offended about harsh tones, it should be me.
Secondly, the fact that the listening skills of staff that answer the messages are sorely lacking due to the fact that on numerous occasions I have requested that two specific brands of dog food not be delivered to me due to severe issues with uncontrolled diarrhea in my dogs. However, they continue to deliver those brands causing undue stress to myself and my dogs with ruined carpets and towels that had to be tossed in the trash after cleaning up numerous messes.
I have observed many times, while attending the pet food bank a large variety of formulas of dog food donated, yet my requests go ignored time after time. I find it very difficult to believe the volunteer that they only have the brand that causes severe diarrhea in my dog or the fact that my tiny min pin cannot fit large kibble in her mouth to chew. What I get in return are a variety of unacceptable options on how to make it to where she can chew dog food designed for large dogs. I'm certain that no one in this nonprofit organization is going to reimburse me for carpet damage or large towels that had to be thrown away.
My strong recommendation is to retrain staff in what it means to act in a professional manner and develop a thicker skin if their feelings are hurt by a person that leaves a frustrated message on their phone lines. I have never once yelled at anyone, used swear words or threatened them in any way, but this is exactly the manner that I am spoken to when that volunteer comes to my home and reprimands me. As a result, I am now forced to forgo relying on your organization for support in feeding my dog, 3 indoor cats and 4 ferals in my yard and find some way to feed them on my small income. Which means that I will have to go hungry in order to feed these innocent animals. I find the actions and attitudes of your volunteer staff reprehensible, and this is the exact language and tone I have used in the past when trying to relay my frustration of not being heard. As a nonprofit organization, I would expect your volunteer staff to conduct themselves with more maturity and professionalism.