About Buddy & Friends Animal Rescue

 My name if Tiffany McNeil.
I am the Director of Buddy and Friends Animal Rescue.
 

Dogs are a big passion of mine, and my world revolves around them. I have over 20 years' experience working with dogs and understanding dog behavior.
 

After many years working with other shelters and rescues, I opened my own rescue in the venture to make rescue better for fosters, adopters and every dog that comes through our doors. Every dog is treated like family. Every ounce of effort is put into each dog even when they have the odds stacked against them. My rescue excels with behavioral dogs and rehabilitating them. Sometimes a dog just needs a second chance, and we provide that. The goal with every rescue dog is to place them into a permanent loving home.
 

“To rescue, is to heal a heart that we didn’t break.
It's an incredible honor to do that.”
 

The rescue was named after my own dog, Buddy. Buddy is a rescue and is the heart and soul of BFAR. Buddy is such a big gentle soul who loves every dog that walks through the door. He makes friends wherever he goes which is how the name came about. 

  Amanda joined Buddy and Friends Animal Rescue in January 2023, driven by her deep love for dogs, especially those in need of extra care and attention. With a soft spot for behavioral dogs, Amanda is passionate about helping them through their toughest moments and guiding them to discover the joys of dog life. As a foster coordinator, Amanda is a dedicated advocate for giving dogs a second chance. She works closely with foster families, focusing on patience, routines, positive reinforcement, and building confidence all while bringing kindness, humor, and compassion to every interaction. Amanda’s hands-on experience and heartfelt approach make her an essential member of the Buddy and Friends Animal Rescue team.

  Hi! My name is Kerri, I'm the Adoptions Director of Buddy and Friends Animals Rescue.  I have been working closely with Tiffany on adoptions since May of 2021.  I have two rescue dogs of my own from BFAR (one from June of 2021 and one from Jan 2025) and have fostered over 20 dogs in counting since October of 2021.  Watching a dog's transformation is the biggest reward I can ask for.  I love being able to be a part of the connection of saving dogs and being their bridge to their next home.  As the adoption's director, I work closely will the team who processes all of the applications for both adoptions and fosters.  I love meeting adopters/potential adopters at events and keeping in touch with those adopters of my fosters especially developing longer term relationships.

The adoption team loves processing applications and getting to know our next BFAR family member, could that be you?

"Rescue, it's not just a verb, but a promise"

  Hi! I’m Lilly, during my time with BFAR I’ve worked with a handful of our behavioral kids. I often would take them out on what we call “adventures”. Sometimes this may just mean a walk downtown or a trip to Lowe’s. My goal has always been to teach these dogs the world can be a kind place, to show pups the patience and care that they may have never experienced before. In my role of Post Adoption Coordinator, it is important to me that both the dog and their new family are having a smooth and happy transition into their forever homes together.

  Jeanine's passion for canines spans many years, nurtured through active participation alongside her daughter in a 4-H dog club. This involvement wasn't just participation; she progressed to become a 4-H dog club leader, demonstrating her dedication and expertise. Her own therapy dog, Olive, is a testament to her compassionate approach to animal care. Beyond her love for dogs, Jeanine possesses a keen eye for value and resourcefulness, a skill she’s successfully channeled into her role as a supply coordinator, where her ability to find cost-effective solutions is a significant asset. Her experience in both animal care and resource management makes her uniquely qualified for various opportunities.

  Cat has always had a passion for dogs. Her soul dog, Ozzie, was a behavioral dog and they worked hard through all his issues and conquered them together. After he passed away, she knew she wanted to help other dogs in his honor. She first started out as a volunteer herself walking our dogs and helping organize donations, but quickly recognized how special BFAR truly was and what this organization has done and continues to do for all the dogs that come through our shelter. She also realized how much volunteering was helping her heal and fill a void she had and knew the shelter could do just that for so many other humans looking to give back or find connection through our dogs. She wanted to help in a larger capacity and to continue the amazing growth BFAR already had. Taking on the role of our Shelter Volunteer Director and having a background in business management as well as customer relations, she has been able to help organize volunteer schedules, training, safety protocols and hopes to grow the volunteer staff immensely. Cat enjoys working with our volunteers to help them and our dogs get the most out of their shelter experience.