Whether you are a family looking for help or a professional working in animal welfare, we have put together everything we know into resources you can use right now.
Two guides built for two different audiences. Both are free. Both are designed to change how people think about keeping pets with their families.
If you are struggling with a pet situation, these resources can help. Start with our Pet Help Desk if you are not sure where to begin.
One call connects you to everything. Tell us what is going on and we figure out the right help together. No judgment, no runaround.
Call (205) 754-7542 →Low-cost spay and neuter services in the Birmingham metro area. AAF's SNIP program can cover the full cost for qualifying households.
Learn about SNIP →Free pet food distribution for families in need across Alabama. If your pet is going hungry, this is a place to start while AAF connects you to longer-term support.
Find more help →The Pets Are Worth Saving program at GBHS provides emergency veterinary assistance for pet owners who cannot afford critical care.
Find more help →Emergency grants for pet owners facing financial crisis. Helps with urgent veterinary care when a family cannot afford a sudden medical bill that could lead to surrender.
Visit RedRoverFinancial assistance for non-emergency veterinary care. Covers treatment for chronic conditions and non-urgent medical needs that families cannot afford on their own.
Visit The Pet FundGrants for dogs in need of urgent medical care whose families cannot afford treatment. Application-based, open to pet owners nationwide.
Visit Bow Wow BuddiesMicro-grants for families who need help covering a pet deposit to keep their housing. A $200 to $500 deposit should not be the reason a family loses their pet.
Learn about The Bridge →Free comedic dog training videos featuring Cotton and Luna. Written simply enough for a five-year-old to follow. Real training advice disguised as entertainment.
Watch on TikTokTools, data, and frameworks for shelters, rescues, veterinarians, government agencies, and anyone working to reduce preventable intake.
The Animal Welfare Resource Network connects shelters, rescues, veterinary clinics, and community organizations into an interconnected prevention platform. Every partner connects to every other partner.
Learn about the AWRN →Shows exactly what a dollar amount does across any AAF program. Intakes prevented, surgeries funded, families stabilized, taxpayer savings generated. Available on Google Play.
Get on Google PlayThree partnership levels (Network, Prevention, Impact) available for shelters, vet clinics, landlords, corporate sponsors, and government agencies. Every partnership starts with a conversation.
See partnership options →An AAF pet profile verified through the AWRN. Replaces breed labels with real data: behavior, training, health, and rental history. Useful for landlord partnerships and adoption placements.
Request the template →Five-page guide for property managers: the business case for pet-inclusive policies, AWRN services, breed research, a 10-item anti-damage prevention checklist, and "When to Call AAF" scenarios.
Learn about our landlord program →Alabama taxpayers fund $35 to $50 million annually in reactive animal control. First-month intake cost: $250 to $450 per animal. Ongoing shelter housing: $31 per day. Prevention changes those numbers.
Read the full FAQ →AAF founder BJ Adkins joins Stacy LeBaron on the Community Cats Central podcast to discuss prevention infrastructure and the AWRN model. Episode airs April 14, 2026.
Visit Community Cats CentralSupporting People and Animal Relationships for Change. Their three-part framework (stick to facts, flip the script, talk about systems) aligns with how AAF communicates about pet surrender.
Visit SPARCCall or email us. We will point you in the right direction.