AAF is dedicated to expand as area's outstanding shelter, and be able to rescue and place more rehabilitated and formerly unwanted animals in permanent and responsible homes. Our mission includes serving every area assisted living, nursing facility or hospital with our animal assisted therapy program, when it is requested. We also plan to increase capacity for our continuing care program, allowing more pet owners / guardians assurance of their companion's future in case of the guardian's death. Our mission includes expanding our humane education work to visit each school or young person's group regularly in our county with programs and materials focusing on teaching attitudes of compassion, respect and responsibility toward other sentient creatures.