Furever Friends of Albany
Spay and Neuter Clinic
Located in Albany, Kentucky, Furever Friends was formed by like minded individuals who had a desire to improve the welfare
of domestic animals in our community. The clinic was created to address an abundance of unwanted pets in our local shelter and provide resources to promote responsible pet ownership.
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The mission of Furever Friends Spay and Neuter Clinic is to improve the health and welfare of owned and community pets while providing education and resources in rural, south central Kentucky.
About Us
Furever Friends of Albany has been offering reduced cost Veterinary Services for the South Central Kentucky area since 2017. Our primary focus is Spay and Neuter services, but we also provide vaccinations, preventative medications and well-pet health check ups. We care primarily for owned cats and dogs, but we also work with our local shelter to provide services for adopted or adoptable animals. Another growing focus of our program is assistance with Community Cat programs. Our local Trap, Neuter, Return (TNR) program is greatly reducing the numbers of unowned cats in our community.
Our dedicated and caring team of volunteers offer a vast array of experience and expertise — making us one of the only clinics of our kind in the area. We look forward to welcoming your pet to our family.
FURever Friends Humane Campaign
Be a Furever Friend! Join our Humane Campaign!
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You can make a difference with a one time or a recurring monthly contribution.
Furever Friends is launching a campaign to assist in expanding our outreach and the impact of our services. Your entire contribution will help provide:
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Reduced cost spay/neuter services for low income applicants
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Life saving pet vaccinations and medications
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Accessibility to pet micro chipping to reduce the incidence of lost pets
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Community education and outreach programs
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A community pet supply pantry​
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Meet our Veterinarian and Board of Directors
Dr. Kristen Dill, DVM
Lead Veterinarian
Born and raised in Knoxville, Tennessee, working with animals had always been the end goal for me. From a young age I immersed myself in the veterinary industry starting as a volunteer at a local mixed animal clinic and further honed my skills with after school activities such as 4-H where my focus was on poultry. I pursued my undergraduate degree at the University of Tennessee and followed with Lincoln Memorial College of Veterinary Medicine. While I may bleed orange, I took the leap after graduation to make Kentucky my new home. After practicing in Somerset, KY and Livingston, TN for a few years, I am so excited for the opportunity to bring my skills to SomerPet and the community. When not working, I spend my time with my family, reading, or taking care of our growing farm. Currently we have 40 chickens, 7 dogs, and 8 cats.
My favorite dog breed: Pomeranians.
My favorite cat breed: Sphinxes and Maine Coons.
My favorite chicken breed: Wyandottes and Barred Rocks.
Arica Collins
President
Arica has been passionate about animal rescue for many years. She began volunteering with a local group in 2012 when she realized there were so many animals in our local shelters that needed homes. Realizing that pet over population was a major contributor to the homeless pet population, she was a founding member of the clinic in 2016. Arica lives and works in Albany, where she is a Pharmacist and enjoys hanging out with her rescue animals and doing her part to improve animal welfare in our area.
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Charlotte Tuck
Vice-President
Charlotte has been a Board Member of Furever Friends since the organization's inception. In 2018, she assumed the role of President and has been a driving force behind the success of the organization. She has always been an incredible animal advocate and has been instrumental in the development of a Trap, Neuter, Return program in our community. Additionally, Charlotte has a vested interest in community education for our youth. Charlotte resides in Albany, KY with daughter Mary Grace and their rescued pets.
Jameson Scott-Cross
Secretary/Treasurer
Jameson started wearing animal welfare hats for our community beginning early 2016.
As a volunteer with a local rescue organization, he posted adoptable animals online, worked adoption events and provided hands on care as a foster. By May 2017, he joined the volunteer team with Furever Friends Spay and Neuter Clinic. In 2018, Jameson was awarded our Volunteer of the Year. In 2020, Jameson was invited to join our Board of Directors. Being the voice for the voiceless is something he has always been passionate about.
"Helping Make a Difference, One Animal at a Time"
What Our Clients Say
Testimonials
This clinic provides excellent service. I am glad they are here to help the animals.
Tom R.
I'm glad I found this service close to home. The prices are great too.
Jessie B.
I live on a fixed income. I am grateful for the volunteers that make this clinic a reality.
Alan A.
