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Animal Friends of North Central West Virginia (AFNCWV) is committed to ending the mistreatment and killing of all animals by promoting public awareness. Animal Friends invested untold people hours and over $65,000 to complete the extensive modifications and upgrades required to operate an animal sanctuary.
- We work closely with the local Canine Adoption Center, rescuing and promoting the adoption of homeless animals. Our base of operations is in Monongalia County, but we also serve the counties of Wetzel, Marion, Tucker and Preston.
- AFNCWV has a high quality, non-
profit shelter and foster program. We provide refuge, aid and care for unwanted, abandoned, and abused animals. - We provide an alternative to unwarranted euthanasia.
- We provide rescue, placement and spay/neuter for dogs and cats.
- We are active supporters of the WV Spay/Neuter Act and Senate Bill 588 regarding
cruelty to animals, contribute to local feral cat programs, speak out about the responsibilities
of pet ownership, and are dedicated to the improvement of the health and well-
being of all animals. - We are committed to the prevention of cruelty to animals through education and advocacy.
- We are an all volunteer, non-
profit 501(c)(3) organization that receives no federal, state or local funding. - Financial support comes from individuals who share our belief that all creatures
must be treated humanely, with dignity and respect. All contributions are tax-
deductible if no goods or services are received by the donor. - Lucky's Attic Shope is a "special" thrift and gift shop, managed by volunteers, whose proceeds benefit the Animal Sanctuary and Animal Friends of North Central West Virginia.
- We also have annual fun events that have helped us earn money. See pictures from some of these wonderful activities!
We do not take animals directly from the public. We get our animals from local shelters,
Hospice, RDVIC, American Red Cross, and nursing homes. If you or someone you know
is trying to find a home for an animal, and live in Monongalia County, take it to
the Canine Adoption Center in Morgantown. We work closely with them as they determine
which animals we can ultimately take. They can be contacted by phone at: 304-
Animal Friends of North Central West Virginia
Free Spay & Neuter Assistance Program.
Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!
Special thanks to the Peterman Foundation for the Spay/Neuter Grant!
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“Helping to reduce pet overpopulation in our area through spaying and neutering is a major step in reducing the number of animals who are abandoned or mistreated,” said Cynthis Lucas, Animal Friends Founder and Executive Director. “The grant from the Peterman Foundation will help tremendously in reducing the number of animals that are struggling for survival, suffering, or being euthanized.
“Our community has a problem with pet overpopulation,” Lucas continued. “Residents
and businesses report packs of stray dogs and colonies of feral cats, which can lead
to public health and safety issues, in addition to the animals’ suffering. The Canine
Adoption Center, which is the county-
A cat can give birth to her first litter by six months of age and can produce two to three litters a year.
According to Spay USA, a program of Pet Savers, Inc., a nationwide pet welfare organization, a single unspayed female and her mate(s), producing two litters a year with a survival rate of 2.8 kittens per litter, have the potential to produce the following number of offspring:
AFTER NUMBER
1 year 12 kittens
2 years 67
3 years 376
4 years 2,107
5 years 11,801
6 years 66,088
7 years 370,092
8 years 2,072,514
9 years 11,606,077
“Even with the dedicated work of several animal protection groups in our region, there are far too many animals suffering or being euthanized. Spaying and neutering are the answer to reducing those sad statistics. We sincerely thank the Peterman Foundation for its support of our efforts,” Lucas said.
In order to qualify for spay/neuter cost assistance from Animal Friends, an applicant must show proof of financial need prior to being accepted into the program. Proof of need MUST include:
1. Some form of PHOTO I.D.
2. An active West Virginia Food Stamp Card, or an active West Virginia Medicaid Card. If neither of these applies, proof of household income is required.
Please note that no more than two animals will be altered in any one household under this program.
For more information, call Animal Friends at 304-