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About PFOA

For animals. For the Peninsula.

Peninsula Friends of Animals has served the Olympic Peninsula since 2000, guided by a mission of prevention, care, and safe permanent homes.

Our mission

Prevention, care, and a safe way forward.

Prevent the birth of unwanted cats and dogs through progressive spay/neuter and educational programs.

Place homeless, neglected, or abused animals in safe permanent homes.

Organizational objectives

A clear focus for the work.

PFOA’s published objectives center on humane prevention, care through adoption, and quality of life within the organization’s capacity.

Humane reduction

Reduce unwanted animal populations through humane approaches.

Shelter and care

Provide shelter and care until an animal can be adopted.

Life and quality

Protect animal life and quality of life within PFOA’s organizational capacity.

Serving since 2000

Rooted on the Olympic Peninsula.

PFOA has served the region since 2000. Its facilities reflect that continuing presence on the Peninsula.

Three orange cats resting on a multi-level cat tower in an indoor room.

Primary facility

Safe Haven

Safe Haven is PFOA’s primary facility, located between Sequim and Port Angeles.

Between Sequim and Port Angeles

PFOA facility

Barker House

Barker House is a PFOA facility east of Sequim. Its precise location is not published here.

East of Sequim

How PFOA is organized

Governance and leadership.

PFOA is governed by a Board of Directors.

The organization’s structure also includes Executive Director and Shelter Director roles.