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Animal-Angels Foundation is building prevention infrastructure for animal welfare in Central Alabama. Below you will find our organization overview, founder bio, key facts, brand assets, and media contact information.

ABOUT US

Organization Overview

Boilerplate (Short)

Animal-Angels Foundation is a prevention-first animal welfare nonprofit serving seven counties in Central Alabama. Founded by disabled veteran BJ Adkins, AAF works upstream to solve the problems that put pets at risk before surrender becomes the only option. Through six core programs and the Animal Welfare Resource Network (AWRN), AAF keeps families together by providing free spay/neuter services, crisis stabilization, training support, and community connections that reduce preventable shelter intake.

Boilerplate (Extended)

Most pet surrender begins before the shelter. Families are often out of options, not out of love. Animal-Angels Foundation was built on that truth.

AAF is a prevention-first animal welfare nonprofit serving Jefferson, Shelby, Blount, St. Clair, Walker, Bibb, and Chilton counties in Central Alabama. Founded by disabled veteran BJ Adkins, the organization runs six core programs designed to reduce preventable shelter intake: SNIP (free spay/neuter with a $100 stipend), The Bridge (crisis stabilization and family retention), Foster-to-Train, Adoption Boost, Sniff and Greet, and the Pet Help Desk triage hotline.

At the center of its model is the Animal Welfare Resource Network (AWRN), a shared infrastructure that connects shelters, rescues, veterinary clinics, landlords, and community organizations into an interconnected prevention platform. Every partner connects to every other partner, creating a regional safety net that catches families before they fall through the cracks.

AAF does not compete with shelters and rescues. It reduces the pressure on them by working upstream. Prevention is the missing piece in animal welfare, and AAF is building it.

FOUNDER

About BJ Adkins

BJ Adkins, Founder of Animal-Angels Foundation
BJ Adkins
Founder, Animal-Angels Foundation

BJ Adkins is a disabled veteran and the founder of Animal-Angels Foundation, a prevention-first animal welfare nonprofit serving seven counties in Central Alabama. After years of watching families lose pets they loved because no one stepped in before the crisis point, BJ decided to build the system that should have existed all along.

As the sole operator at launch, BJ designed AAF's six core programs, built the AWRN partner infrastructure model, and created the operational framework from the ground up. Her approach is rooted in one belief: most pet surrender is preventable if you reach the family before they run out of options.

BJ brings military discipline, a builder's mindset, and a deep respect for both animals and the humans who love them. She does not run a rescue. She runs prevention infrastructure.

BY THE NUMBERS

Key Facts and Figures

Numbers that tell the story of why prevention matters and what AAF is built to do.

7
Counties served in Central Alabama
6
Core prevention programs
$100
Stipend per SNIP household to cover transportation and lost wages
$35M+
Annual taxpayer spending on reactive animal control in Alabama
$250-$450
First-month cost per animal entering a shelter
69%
Of renters say fees and deposits are the top barrier to keeping a pet
80%
Of rental properties have breed restrictions with zero scientific basis
74.7%
Of pet-owning renters report zero property damage from their pets
PROGRAMS

What We Do

Six core programs, each designed to reduce shelter intake in a specific, measurable way.

S
SNIP
Free spay/neuter with a $100 stipend for households at or below $60,000 income. Removes the financial and logistical barriers that prevent families from getting their pets fixed.
B
The Bridge
Crisis stabilization and family retention. Emergency support with food, gas, medical care, and direct assistance that keeps a family and their pet together during a crisis.
F
Foster-to-Train
Pairs animals with temporary foster homes where they receive basic training before adoption. Trained animals get adopted faster and stay adopted.
A
Adoption Boost
Post-adoption support for the first 90 days. The most critical window for adoption failure. If a new family hits a wall, AAF steps in before the return happens.
SG
Sniff and Greet
Structured, low-stress adoption matching events in neutral spaces with trainer-guided introductions. The dog gets to choose their person.
PH
Pet Help Desk
Triage hotline. Call before you surrender. AAF connects families to the right resource, whether that is food assistance, vet care, housing help, or behavioral support.
BRAND

Brand Assets

Logos, colors, and usage guidelines for media and partners. For high-resolution files, contact us at the email below.

Logo (Color on Light)

Animal-Angels Foundation logo, color version

Use on white or light backgrounds. Preferred version for most applications.

Logo (White on Dark)

Animal-Angels Foundation logo, white version

Use on dark or colored backgrounds. Maintain clear space around the logo.

Brand Colors

Primary Blue
#3E67B1
Primary Orange
#F19839
Deep Blue
#033794
Accent Green
#2A9D6E

Font: Arial (Regular for body text, Bold for headings only).

Usage Guidelines

Please do not alter, rotate, distort, or recolor the logo. Maintain a clear space equal to at least the height of the "A" in "Angels" on all sides.

When referring to the organization in text, use "Animal-Angels Foundation" on first reference and "AAF" on subsequent references. Do not use "Animal Angels" without the hyphen.

For high-resolution logo files (PNG, SVG, EPS) or additional brand assets, email bjadkins@animal-angels.org.

SERVICE AREA

Where We Work

Animal-Angels Foundation serves seven counties in Central Alabama, covering a mix of urban, suburban, and rural communities. The service area includes the Birmingham metro area and surrounding counties where animal welfare resources are stretched thin and prevention infrastructure is largely nonexistent.

Jefferson County Shelby County Blount County St. Clair County Walker County Bibb County Chilton County

Headquarters: 4906 Vise Road, Pinson, AL 35126

The AWRN (Animal Welfare Resource Network) is designed to scale beyond these seven counties. AAF is already fielding interest from organizations in Tennessee, Colorado, Virginia, Michigan, and Minnesota who want to replicate the model in their regions.

QUOTABLE

Lines You Can Use

These are core messages from Animal-Angels Foundation. Feel free to quote them directly.

"We keep families together."

"Most pet surrender begins before the shelter."

"Families are often out of options, not out of love."

"Prevention is the missing piece in animal welfare."

"Support should begin before separation."

"We do not compete with shelters and rescues. We connect and strengthen them."

Media Contact

For interviews, press inquiries, high-resolution assets, or story ideas.
bjadkins@animal-angels.org
BJ Adkins, Founder
(205) 754-7542
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