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If the animals could speak for themselves, they would ask you, "Will you STAND BY ME?"

ANIMAL ORDINANCES

People Seeking a Loving Cat Companion

Adopt a cat from FFA today. Adopting a cat will enrich your world in so many different ways. Here’s how:

• Cats will keep you entertained with their playful antics.
• Cats are very affectionate and love to cuddle with you.
• Having a cat can reduce your blood pressure and prevent heart disease.
• Cats are very clean -- they bathe themselves!
• Cats are independent and can be left alone while you are at work.
• Cats do not need to be housebroken -- using the litter box comes naturally to them.
• Cats do not need a lot of space. They are perfect pets for apartments and smaller homes.
• Taking care of a cat can help teach a child responsibility and humane values.
• Cats get plenty of exercise living indoors. Just 15 minutes of playtime each day will satisfy a cat.
• Approximately 4 million homeless cats end up in animal shelters every year in the United States. By adopting, you’ll be saving a life.

And don’t forget these important cat care steps once you’ve adopted your new feline friend:

• Spay/neuter: . Your cat will actually be happier and healthier for it, and you won’t have to worry later about finding homes for a litter of kittens.
• ID Tags and Microchips: Your cat can’t carry a wallet, so he needs a collar with an ID tag. Be sure to include your cat’s name and your name, address and phone number on the tag. Even indoor cats can slip outside, so make sure he’s wearing the tag at all times. Microchips are another excellent way of identifying your pet. These tiny chips are permanently implanted under your cat’s skin and therefore can never come off or get lost.

Improve your life with a cat’s companionship, and combat the tragedy of overpopulation! Visit us to adopt a cat!

Phantom


 

Dog Licenses available at Animal Control on Kirksey Drive below Friends For Animals Adoption Center / Shelter.

$4 and  proof of rabies vaccination (the number) is the only thing required. 

Annual pet tax:   (pay to  Sheriff's Dept / Animal Control)

 $10 for fertile pet and $4 for spayed or neutered.  Five or more dogs in a kennel (confined in an enclosure) are $5 each for the first five ($25) and $1 each additional.

 

Phone: (828) 433-1115
Fax:  828-438-8150

Email:  bcffa2@bellsouth.net

417 Kirksey Drive

PO Box 1884

Morganton, NC 28655

HOPE FUND

SHELTER HOURS

MONDAY- CLOSED

TUESDAY - FRIDAY:   12 NOON - 5:00 PM

SATURDAY:  10 AM -5PM

SUNDAY:  2 PM - 5 PM 

What can you live without today so that a dog or cat,  a kitten or puppy could live?

 A few Lattes? A movie? How about a few of those unhealthy, fattening snacks that you buy at the grocery store?
And what could be sweeter than the gift of caring?

Thank you Sharon Coley, for caring.

Donations 

The Hope Fund is a special account designed to pay expenses for extraordinary care and treatment for animals whose injuries and conditions are exceptionally serious.  The fund was conceived when Sharon Coley (Volunteer) attended a Board of Directors' meeting in May 2008.  Sharon walked into the meeting carrying Hope, a two year old, seven pound Pekingese in her arms to make a plea for her life.  The dog  had been under the wheels when her owner backed out of the driveway, crushing the little dog's pelvis and leaving her paralyzed from the hips down.  The owner refused to seek help, but a neighbor who witnessed what happened took "Hope" and tried to take care of her.  Sharon appealed to the Board of Directors to donate for Hope's care and people emptied their pockets.  Surgery, however, was not an option due to the severity of the injury.  So Hope was fitted with a wheelchair and gets around very well these days.  The fund continues for the purpose of helping animals we rescue with extensive injuries.

One example of the Hope fund in use is the money being made available for the Pit Bull, Phantom (of the Opera) who was turned into Animal Control with the lower portion of his face torn off and multiple bite marks and scars all over his body.  Reconstruction of his face and nose...four operations later, Phantom is living in his forever foster home with a cat and 3 other dog mates and he is doing very well.  Phantom has gone from a very scared and submissive American Pit Bull Terrier to a playful and happy dog with a wonderful quality of life.

Phantom represented Friends For Animals by attending the candle light vigil in Raleigh, NC to make a statement to our legislators about all of the killing of American Pit Bull Terriers that are seized from convicted dog fighters.  These dogs are being rescued from a life of abuse... only to be victimized more by being killed.  The definition of  "dangerous animal" in NC law needs to be broadened.  The way it is now, all of the dogs seized...even new born puppies are being killed.  Dogs are individuals and should be evaluated individually.

We rely on you for our needs, and are dependent on you for our protection and well-being. Please do us no harm; we are helpless before you and at your mercy.

UPDATE ON HOPE

update:  May 6, 2009

The average dog is a nicer person

than the average person.

- Andy Rooney 

*PLEASE NOTE:  When you make a donation, you will be redirected to the Paypal site. If you are not a member of Paypal, just click on the "CONTINUE" button (left side of page) to donate via Credit/Debit Card without joining.  Your credit card information will NOT be retained on PayPal or this site.


Our Hope is that you will become involved in our passion  to be a friend to the animals.
 
Life for them is not possible
 without your help.

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http://abclocal.go.com/wls/video?id=6625755

The Animal’s Savior

I looked at all the caged animals in the shelter….

The cast-offs of human society.

I saw in their eyes love and hope, fear and dread,

sadness and betrayal.

And I was angry.

“God,” I said, “this is terrible! Why don’t you do something?”

God was silent for a moment and then He spoke softly,

“I have done something,” He replied.

“I created you.”

 

Thanks for sending me this, Debbie Hawkins,

Director of Professional Services

JIRDC

 

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