AFOBC News and Events

A Big Thank You! We want to thank the students of Philippi Elementary School for the amazing collection of donations. From food, treats and toys to cleaning supplies,laundry items and blankets, everything is exactly what we need. We thank the students, staff and parents for their generosity.

About Paco Oh, sweet Paco. How sad to end up in a shelter at 11 years of Age. This partially blind, little Chihuahua was found wandering in the cold and was unclaimed for weeks. He likes people and other dogs. Paco weighs 11 pounds. He is calm and quiet, and is just looking for a … Read more

About Casey Casey is a fuzzy, 7-year-old who arrived at our shelter when his owner could no longer care for him. This friendly Dachshund mix gets along with dogs, cats and children. He is housetrained and knows some commands. Casey weighs 25 pounds, and will be a wonderful companion or family dog. He is a … Read more

About Molly Molly is a true love-bug. She wants nothing more than to be with her people for cuddling and belly rubs. Molly is 4 years old and came to us with her 3 young puppies. She was a good mother and very protective of her pups. Two pups have been adopted, and Molly is now … Read more

Animal Friends Attic Has a New Home  🐾 We’re excited to invite you to visit our new location in Belington! Animal Friends Attic has moved to Crim Avenue, right next to the Tin Pony, making it even easier to stop in, browse, and support a great cause (Animal Friends of Barbour County WV). Come explore … Read more

We are so grateful to the Tin Pony and its patrons who donated all these wonderful items for the cats and dogs at our shelter. These animals may still be in the shelter waiting for their forever homes, but knowing that they are loved by total strangers this year is such a blessing. Merry Christmas … Read more

I’VE BEEN ADOPTED! About Remington Remington has spent most of his life outside chained to a dog house. And yet he is a gentle and loving boy. This small senior Beagle weighs 25 pounds. He loves human attention and loves to play. Remington seems so happy to be inside the shelter, snuggling on his bed. … Read more

HAPPY ME! I’VE BEEN ADOPTED! Apollo’s Story Apollo is a happy boy. He loves people, especially if they have treats. He was born 06-06-23. Apollo  knows a few commands and will fetch a ball and “sit”. He weighs 50 pounds.  He is house trained and micro chipped. He can’t wait to find his forever home. … Read more

We are so fortunate to have the support of the people and businesses in our community and of our many adopters. Each time we put out a call on Facebook for laundry and cleaning supplies or dog or cat food, we receive packages from Chewy, Walmart or Amazon as well as generous people driving up … Read more

Deck The Paws With a Furry Twist! Join us at Adaland Mansion on Nov 8-9, 10 am-3 pm for a paws-itively pet-friendly, festive family Christmas Minis photo shoot benefiting Animal Friends of Barbour County. For a $50 donation (Venmo, Cash App, PayPal), you will get: A 15-minute session Digital photos and online gallery Book now … Read more

Please, help us help our furry friends! 🐾 Animal Friends of Barbour County is reaching out to our amazing community for donations of cat food to support our rescue cats and kittens. We’re currently in need of: Here’s How You Can Donate Pet Food You can drop off your donations at our Shelter doorstep, or … Read more

Barktober Fest: An Evening of Fun and Giving Back Join Us for Music, Food, and Charity Benefiting Animal Friends of Barbour County Are you looking for an unforgettable night filled with lively music, delicious food, and the joy of making a difference? Mark your calendars for Barktober Fest on October 11, 2025—an event you won’t … Read more

The Tygart Valley Duck Race was rescheduled to October 13th due to the river not being high enough for the race. There is still time to enter a duck in the race and have a great time while helping the Belington Revitalization Committee (RWC) and Animal Friends of Barbour County. OLD FASHIONED DAYS Belington Revitalization … Read more

Our Paws for the Cause Dog Jog/Cat Walk was a great success and a lot of fun. Twenty-eight walkers or runners turned out, many with their dogs.  We even had a bearded dragon join the party!

Come and see us in the gazebo! Animal Friends of Barbour County will be at the Car Show on August 24th.  We will have a table in the gazebo in front of the courthouse with various dog and cat costumes and equipment and a bake sale. We will be selling raffle tickets for a handmade … Read more

We at Animal Friends of Barbour County are so grateful to Freedom Bank and their staff, and  customers for the pet food, supplies, toys and customers and for the generous monetary donation. And, thank you for displaying some of our available pets on your Facebook page. You are all amazing!

by Judy Braunsberg This year we have helped more than 100 dogs and puppies find wonderful “forever” homes. We also sent and even larger number to rescues in Pennsylvania and Virginia. Sadly, we have also said goodbye to three of our beloved senior dogs as the passed over the Rainbow Bridge.  Fortunately, thirteen-year-old White Sox … Read more

Our Adaland dinner was a great success! Everyone enjoyed the food and stately atmosphere of Adaland Mansion.

Adopting a pet is a beautiful and rewarding thing to do, but it is important to remember that animals need our love, attention and kindness to thrive, just like people do.

If you already have a Kroger Plus card and use it when you shop at Kroger, you’re already halfway there to helping us. If you don’t yet have a Kroger Plus card, you can get one at the Service Desk at your favorite Kroger store.