WAYS YOU CAN HELP US . . .
Are you an Amazon Shopper?
If you are, check out Amazon Smile!
Same great products as are on Amazon,
but every time you shop thru Amazon
Smile, Amazon makes a donation
to us!
Click here for details and enrollment
information.
Please note---enrollment in the Kroger's program expires after one year. For info
about renewing your enrollment, click on the link above.
Check out our Wish List (below) for
items you can donate
Click on any of the underlined items listed to get more information
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POSTINGS AND INFORMATION!
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BECOME ONE OF OUR 'FABULOUS 500' FRIENDS
JUST $10.00 A MONTH . . .
Yes, just $10.00 each month from folks like you can help us by reducing the
amount of time we have to spend on fund raising activities!
With our limited number of volunteers and the increasing burden of hands-on time needed to care for the animals, fund raising, while a necessary function, is tremendously time consuming.
We're looking for 500 FABULOUS FRIENDS who will help us with a $10.00 per month for 12 months donation. Donations made by check can be sent to PO Box 452, Philippi WV 26416 or if you'd prefer to enroll in an automatic monthly donation program via PAYPAL, you can begin your enrollment by clicking on the button below. You DO NOT need a PayPal account to use this feature.
YOUR SUPPORT FOR OUR 'FABULOUS 500' FUND RAISER WILL BE APPRECIATED MORE THAN YOU KNOW!
(All donations are tax deductible)
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YOUR DONATION TODAY WILL HELP US CONTINUE
TO CARE FOR THE PETS TOMORROW!
Shelter Physical Location
320 Valley Bend Road
Belington WV 26250
Phone Number: 304-823-2012
Mailing Address
PO Box 452
Philippi WV 26416
Click here for information
about shelter hours
About Us Contact Us Adoptable Dogs Adoptable Cats Adoption Application Volunteer Information Volunteer Application FAQ's Adoption Fees
PETSMART
ADOPTION DAYS . . .
Although the schedule varies occasionally, we will be visiting the Uniontown, PA PetSmart store every Saturday from 10:00 am - 8:00 pm with cats and kittens.
GET READY TO COME MEET YOUR NEW FELINE BEST FRIEND!
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OUR "WISH LIST"
PLEASE click the button
below to check out our
"Wish List" of the supplies, equipment and labor you might be able to donate to help us
take care of the
shelter pets.
THANK YOU!
ATTENTION BARBOUR COUNTY
PET OWNERS!
Animal Friends works with two vets, Audubon Animal Clinic in Philippi, and Appalachian Animal Hospital in Elkins, who honor our discount vouchers to assist with the cost of spaying and neutering cats or dogs
For more information or to obtain a voucher, call
Diane and leave a message---304-614-9022
Your call will be returned!
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ARE YOU PLANNING TO
ADOPT A PET?
Please take a few moments to read the
This page was last updated: July 12, 2019
WEBSITE DESIGN BY ANIMAL FRIENDS OF BARBOUR COUNTY
2019
LET'S STAY IN TOUCH!
We want to be able to keep you informed about things that are going on with us---either by email or regular mail. Many of you are already in our database, but if you've changed your email address, or your mailing address has changed, please let us know. And if you would like to be added to our contact list, it's easy to do. Just click on the button below to send us an email to add your name to our database or update your information. In the subject line please state "Mail Update" and be sure to let us know if you prefer us to contact you by email or regular mail.
ADOPTING
SHELTER PETS WITH TRUST ISSUES
Shelter pets that exhibit shyness on meeting new people are very often overlooked for adoption, but people who are willing to invest some time and patience with these pets are rewarded with a lifetime of love and loyalty.
Click here to read one woman's account of just such an adoption. Plus an update added on March 20, 2016.
MAKE SOMEONE SMILE TODAY!
ADOPT A PET!!
For more information about any of our adoptable pets, or to make an appointment to meet them, email: animalfriendsweb@yahoo.com
FEATURE CAT . . .
Courage (one to two years old) had a pretty bad start to his life. He came to the shelter with some other cats that were rounded up because they were not being treated well. At that time he had some very bad facial injuries that required intensive treatment. Bless his heart, he allowed us to treat the injuries without so much as one complaint. You can see that he’s all healed up now and is a very handsome fellow. He’s a happy, healthy, affectionate boy but he’s VERY HIGH ENERGY---always ready to play! The thing is, he can get “over stimulated”, and then he will tend to play “rough”---nipping and biting, but never hard enough to break skin. We do recommend a home without young children and he wouldn’t be ideal for senior citizens, either, but we do know there’s no reason why he wouldn’t make a great family companion for folks who will take the time to learn about him. He more than DESERVES the chance to prove himself! Will YOU be the one to give him that chance?
A "NO KILL" SHELTER LOCATED IN RURAL WEST VIRGINIA
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On Adoption Day it's hard to tell who has the biggest smile---the pet or their new owner! Click here to see lots more smiles and read happy stories!
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THE ANIMAL FRIENDS ATTIC!
Our thrift store is located in the back of the Tygart
River General Store on Crim Avenuein Belington.
Hours---Thursday, Friday and Saturday
from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM
Looking for something SPECIAL?
Look here FIRST!
(ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE SHELTER PETS)
Officers
Donna Smilardo
President
Carol Stout
Vice President
Pamela Dodds
Treasurer
Judy Braunsberg
Secretary
Thank you Jamie Queen, owner of Wet Nose Photography in Buckhnnon WV, for getting these gorgeous photos of our adoptable pets!
wetnosephotoswv.com
304-940-0149
IT'S NO LONGER NATIONAL WALK YOUR DOG MONTH, BUT WALKING YOUR
DOG IS FUN FOR HIM AND GOOD FOR YOU!
GO AHEAD---TAKE THE DOG FOR A WALK!
Volunteers are always urgently needed.
If you would like to join the organization,
CLICK HERE to fill out and submit an
application.
Would you like to help by becoming a
foster caregiver? Find out how ---
Meet Willa! This 2 year old, 40 pound Walker Hound mix is a real sweetheart! She's won the hearts of our volunteers and makes friends with everyone who stops by to visit with her in the lobby! Willa gets along fine with other dogs, too. She's a very happy, playful and friendly young lady. When Willa first came to us, she'd been having seizures, but with a visit to the vet, a comprehensive diagnosis and the proper medication the seizures are well under control with no further recurrences This is a very special lady who’s hoping to win your HEART and a place in your HOME!
FEATURE DOGS. . .
Seven year old Buster has been patiently been waiting for his forever home for several years. This big fella is very kind to other dogs and he loves the attention he receives from our volunteers. Buster is a big boy, weighing in at 80 pounds. He enjoys being outside and would love a home with a fenced yard where he could wander around smelling the grass and the flowers. And after a busy day of wandering around sniffing the flowers, he likes to cuddle up with his favorite human companion or on his favorite blanket. After waiting patiently all these years, Buster truly does deserve a home where he can be the center of attention and a cherished companion.
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Oreo, now known as Reggie, is doing great! We know why he was surrendered. Big....time chewer, nothing is safe. He is a very happy dog. Loves sleeping on sofa with my husband. Gets along with the cat. Loves the neighborhood dogs. We went on trip, he is a perfect car rider. In that one photo, he was barking at the frog. Big bad dog. Hair is still growing. Who knows how it will finish. He is getting fat. He’s a chow hound. We will have to watch his weight.
We thank you for doing all you do. Tell the other girls at shelter.
ADOPTION DAY
AT THE
ANIMAL FRIENDS SHELTER
SOMETIMES NO
WORDS
ARE NECESSARY!
AND THE WINNER IS . . .
The winner of our contest to guess the number of dog biscuits in the jar is Brian Mudry of Ellenboro. He guessed 116---closest to the actual number of 118! GREAT guess! He wins the $15 gift certificate for Fox’s Pizza and the jar of dog biscuits---which he donated to our shelter. Thanks Brian! And thank you for supporting Animal Friends by participating in the contest!
