Furry Friends Rescue is an all-volunteer non-profit
Bay Area companion animal rescue organization, comprised entirely of
experienced volunteers who collectively have rescued hundreds of companion
animals and placed them in loving homes. United and inspired by
our compassion for all animals, we focus our talents on saving unadopted
dogs and cats destined to be euthanized in Bay Area shelters.
Each rescued animal is provided veterinary attention, including examination,
immunizations and spay/neuter. Then the rescued dog or cat is
placed into one of our safe haven foster homes where he receives lots
of TLC and basic family member training. Most of our dogs and
cats are well behaved and are ready for adoption. A few may need
special care to recuperate from medical, mental or physical neglect/abuse;
or to regain their confidence and trust in people.
We
were founded in November 1998. Prior to forming Furry Friends Rescue,
the core team of experienced and determined volunteers rescued a combined
total of 450 dogs and cats and placed into loving, permanent
homes. Since forming Furry Friends Rescue in November 1998, the group has rescued
over 4400 dogs and cats, and has provided assistance to other rescue
groups, shelters and owner's dogs and cats, to the tune of 4500 animals!
Our successful team is based on core values of friendship, integrity and
mutual respect for each other as a team. Our shared love for our
furry friends binds us to our common goal. FFR's primary focus is
to utilize our talents and energies in innovative ways to save even more
innocent lives by expanding our Foster Home Network
while we pursue funding for our ultimate goal, a Bay Area Safe
Haven Sanctuary!
A
key part of Furry Friends Rescue's philosophy and practice is to build
alliances with other cooperative rescue organizations, shelters, veterinarians,
media and caring companies. By working together, we can save more
lives and eliminate the unneccessary deaths of so many adoptable animals
while enhancing the lives of people as well.
We pride
ourselves on our great sense of humor - to see pictures of the Furry Friends
Rescue team in action - check out our WebShots
photo galleries.
If you
would like to be part of our team, please check our Volunteering
page. To donate, please see our Donations
page. For more information, email info@furryfriendsrescue.org.
In the USA annually, 6 to 8 million dogs and cats are placed in shelters, and 3 to 4 million of them are euthanized because they are unable to be placed in homes. "Every Nine Seconds" was an awareness campaign that began several years ago to promote pet rescue and adoptions. The awareness campaign is called "Every Nine Seconds" because in a typical year, as many as 405 lost animals are euthanized every hour, or one Every Nine Seconds. Because this is an important subject to all dog and cat lovers, we urge everyone to visit http://www.novoiceunheard.org.
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