Friends of the Fairfax County Animal Shelter

About FFCAS
More than 5,000 animals, including cats, dogs, small mammals, reptiles and livestock, come to the Fairfax County Animal Shelter each year. The shelter opens its doors — and its heart — to care for each and every animal. But, the shelter can't do it alone. Thankfully, the Friends of the Fairfax County Animal Shelter is here to help. Through donor and volunteer support, we provide medical care, food, supplies and so much more to help the shelter care for these loving animals. In doing so, we help save lives — together. READ MORE...

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NEWS Little Emerson gets a new look
Thanks to to the FFCAS, this little matted poodle mix got the sanitary grooming he needed. With his new look, he was quickly adopted.

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NOW AVAILABLE FFCAS 2009 Annual Report
A $10,000 donation received in 2009 provided the funding necessary to significantly expand our support of veterinary care for animals at the shelter. Our 2009 donations totaled $25,026 with $14,375 (73.6%) going directly for medical care. This included surgery for Franklin, a cat with a painful eye disorder... Click here to read more!

NEWS Little Yorkie gets a second chance
When a good-natured Yorkie arrived at the shelter with pyometra (an infection of the uterus), her future looked grim. Her condition not only made adopting her out impossible, it was also potentially life threatening. To save her, FFCAS donated $900 to fund her surgery and blood transfusions. Thanks to our efforts, this little dog is recovering well, and will soon find her forever-home.

NEWS Sweet Chocolate gets life saving surgery
Chocolate, a chocolate lab arrived at the shelter with a tumor. On closer inspection, the vet examining the dog realized the tumor had absessed needed to be removed immediately to avoid greater infection. FFCAS stepped in and Chocolate is on the road to recovery.

NEWS FFCAS Launches Rabbit Spay & Neuter voucher program
Beginning in 2010, FFCAS will begin providing vouches to people adopting rabbits from the Fairfax County Animal Shelter. With the voucher, the adopter will only be responsible for a $25.00 co-payment, hundreds of dollars less than the average cost of the surgery. The rest of the cost of the procedure will be covered by FFCAS. By having this procedure done, owners are helping us control the homeless rabbit population in Fairfax County by preventing unwanted births and curbing many of the behavioral problems that lead
owners to surrender pet rabbits to the shelter. Click here to learn more about the benefits of rabbit spay/neuter.

SPECIAL THANKS 10-year-old animal-lover donates allowance to help Liberty
Lizzie, a 10-year-old competitive, precision jump roper and 4th grade student at Rosa Parks Elementary School read Liberty's story on the FFCAS web site and knew she wanted to help. With her mom Melanie's help, Lizzie generously donated her $5.00 allowance to help pay for Liberty's medical care.

In addition to animals, Lizzie enjoys drawing, playing on the computer and her Nintendo DS. She has a Bichon Frise named Fluff, a cat named Sweetsie and tropical fish.

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NEWS Neglected Bichon gets a fresh start
The sweet seven-year-old bichon came to the Fairfax County animal shelter as a stray and was a mess. Besides being in desperate need of grooming, he came in with a severe flea allergy, a dermititis condition that needed multiple treatments and grade four dental disease. Despite all of these conditions, he was a happy and friendly dog, so the shelter reached out to the FFCAS. His treatments were paid for, and he has gone on to be a great companion to a lucky local family.

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NEWS Terrier receives much needed care
Annie, a five-year-old terrier mix was suffering from painful bladder stones. If untreated the stones could have damaged her kidneys or other vital organs. FFCAS stepped in and Annie was treated and is recovering well after her surgery.

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NEWS Beagle recovers from traumatic past
The young, sweet natured male beagle came to the shelter as a stray. Right away, shelter staff suspected something wasn't right with the dog. After having him evaluated by two vets, in was determined that at some point in his short life the little beagle had sustained a serious injury to his right front leg. Due to the age and the extent of the injury, the only treatment was to have the leg amputated to eliminate the pain he was experiencing. FFCAS funded the operation, and the dog is adapting well to life with three legs.

FFCAS calendar now available!
This 12-month calendar is filled with beautiful photos of actual Fairfax County shelter animals. All proceeds from the calendar sales support the FFACS. To purchase yours, visit www.lulu.com.

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