- Be good to animals. Act kindly and think progressively to improve the lives of animals.
- Partner with people. Harness the creativity and passion of people through collaboration and teamwork.
- Lead responsibly with compassion.
- Inspire trust through leadership that balances the head and heart.
- Manage and allocate all our resources to remain steadfast to our mission, to achieve the greatest good, and to ensure the future of our organization.
- Our actions and decisions are based on providing the best medical and shelter care, and services to as many animals as possible.
- We respect the life of each individual animal without compromising the welfare of staff, community, and the animal population as a whole.
- Enrich the community by placing domestic animals in responsible, loving homes that can meet the needs of the animal.
- We treat all persons with dignity and respect in a non-judgmental manner. The general public, as well as our staff members and volunteers, are all viewed as our partners in improving animal welfare and in fulfilling our Mission.