The Friends of the Animals Center Foundation’s (FACF) purpose and principles govern every area of activity at the Foundation. Therefore, it is important that volunteers and board members are familiar with FACF’s purpose and principles and that they agree to abide by these whenever working on behalf of FACF.

Statement of Purpose
Our purpose is to raise funds to support and expand the animal care services of the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center. We seek health, comfort, freedom from fear, and a loving guardian for our companion animals.

Statement of Principles

1. Projects and activities of FACF will serve to support and expand the services of the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center exclusively.
2. FACF values all gifts equally.
3. FACF will seek active, collaborative partnerships with other organizations in order to pursue shared goals and avoid duplication of services.
4. FACF will maintain the highest fiscal and ethical standards in all its business.
5. All activities of FACF will be nonpartisan and without any political or religious affiliation.
6. FACF will not discriminate in organization or any of its activities on the basis of race, national origin, color, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation or identity, or economic status.

FACF is a public, not for profit 501(c)(3) corporation.

Our Goals:

• Dog Training - To increase the adoptability of Center dogs by providing funds for basic obedience training.
  
  
• Medical Expense Fund - To provide for the health needs of Center animals.
  
  
• Quality of Life Enhancement - To provide financial support to create an environment of comfort and care for Center animals in order to reduce stress and prevent the development of behavior problems.
  
  
• Education - To provide funding for education and outreach to adoptive persons and the public at large concerning the needs of companion animals.
  

If you would like to assist FACF in accomplishing the above goals, visit the support page to find out how you can help.