Donate
Donate Funds
FOPAS is a 501 (C3) organization, so all donations are tax-deductible. Last year the shelter spent over $60,000 in vet bills to care for our animals. Our total operations cost for 2007 was $148,526. These funds came from donations and fundraising efforts by dedicated volunteers and concerned citizens.
>>Read more about how you can help homeless pets through your donations.
Donate Supplies
If you are unable to donate financially, the shelter is always in need of supplies.
Sponsor a Pet
Sometimes it's just not possible to adopt a pet- or another pet- but you still want to help the many dogs and cats which are waiting for a chance for a forever home at the shelter. FOPAS's dogs and cats need your help, and you can help one or more of them today!
Click here for the Sponsor form and start helping your favorite pets today!
We love a Parade !
THREE CHEERS FOR THE RED, WHITE and WOOF! Congratulations FOPAS Volunteers, honored as this year's Grand Marshal of the Parkville 4th of the July Parade! We would love for you to come out to Parkville's 4th of July Parade on Saturday the 4th, 10:00a.m. and cheer us on! Thank you Parkville Main Street and the City of Parkville, FOPAS Hometown for 10 years!.
Become a Facebook Friend!
The FOPAS Facebook page provides the latest information about upcoming events, adorable adoptables seeking their forever homes, ways to help our shelter and the chance to share personal stories about animals you've adopted from FOPAS. We will also award five FOPAS t-shirts to our fans on Facebook. Become a fan and on June 30 we will randomly select five fans to receive one of our FOPAS t-shirts.
Bart wants you to become a FOPAS Fan:
- Go to FOPAS Facebook Page (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Friends-of-Parkville-Animal-Shelter/82600173014?ref=ts) , log in to your Facebook account, and click Become a fan at the top of the page.
- If you don't have a Facebook account, sign up for one today at www.facebook.com.
Adoption Celebrations!
Here is the latest and greatest adoption news! Some are foster-to-adopt, which we hope are "Happy Tails" in the making.
Dogs/Puppies
Maverick, Jackie, King, Sheila and Terry!! (Terry's new dad is Jay @ Backyard Bash. Keep reading for more about our local hero.)
Cats/Kittens
Dee Dee, Tiffany & Amber (together!), Ockson & Catamaran (together!), and Bart, Lisa & Flanders (together!)!
Foster-to-Adopt
At FOPAS we want to ensure a Happily Ever After. The Foster-to-Adopt option gives the newest member of the family some extra time to acclimate to their new surroundings, other pets, and more. Contact FOPAS for further details.
Heading Home Sweet Forever Home!
Congratulations to Snuggle Bug (playing shy for the camera!)
and Baxter (below) heading for their Sweet Forever Homes! Thank you to their new families for thinking of adoption first!
Volunteers in Action !
Our friend Jaclyn enjoys her volunteer time on Saturdays, hanging out with buddies like Sable and going for long walks. 
She said being at the shelter just puts her in a good mood! We understand. And this will put everyone in an even better mood. Sable has since found her very own Happily Ever After. This was a great send-off, Jaclyn! If the mood strikes, why not volunteer at FOPAS? There are several opportunities available ranging from direct animal care to fundraisers and everything in between. Interested? Contact FOPAS. Our thanks to Jaclyn and congratulations to Sable!
Adopt
Pets of the Week
Lanie
She's gorgeous! She's friendly! She loves to play and go for long walks! This 
lover is all you could want in a beautiful Black Lab. At about 2 years old, Lanie has matured into such a great girl. She does have a special affinity for her "babies" - apparently everyone wants her toys so she has to hide them. You might find them under the blanket, under the bed or under Lanie! This is the last week of our Beloved Black Dog special so don't miss out on lovable Lanie at half the adoption fee. Photo Schmoto - see her in person and fall in love!
Erin
The oh-so-sweet and oh-so-gentle Erin arrived at FOPAS expecting her brood. 
Now, after doing such a great job raising her offspring, we think Erin deserves to take it easy in her very own Home Sweet Forever Home. This summer, FOPAS is offering mama cats at the discounted rate of $50. Erin is spayed, tested for FIV/FeLV, litterbox trained and up-to-date on all vaccinations. She is a ready-made friend - no training necessary! What are you waiting for? Stop by the FOPAS Cat House on Saturday, 11-3!
Puurrs and Tail Wags to Wines by Jennifer!!!
Many thanks go to Jennifer & Don of Wines by 
Jennifer and to everyone who attended the Take Your Dog to a Tasting event on June 17. Participants and volunteers enjoyed great wine, fun and fellowship with our furry friends! Our thanks also to Barkville Pet Boutique for the doggie treat bags and to JK Wines for the prizes! Proceeds of $715 go toward our capital campaign to build a new facility for FOPAS and toward the care of our strays. Shown here are Janice Kilroy and her buddy Cooper!. Photos are courtesy of Fran Mattox. More awesome photos at http://communityfaces.kcstar.com/ click on Take Your Dog to a Tasting and view as a slideshow.
Reunion Romp 09 !
Coming soon, we'll share more highlights from Sunday's Reunion Romp. In the meantime, we wanted to give you a glimpse of the fun. A wonderful time was had by all! Our thanks to the adoptive families who were able to make it ~ everyone looked great! To those who couldn't make it, we missed you and hope to see you next year. 
Major made it!
Kirsten made it too
More pictures will be posted soon !
Time for Trinity Jeweler
It's time to replace your watch battery at Trinity 
Jewelers July 1 - September 30. Fifty percent ($5.00) from the sale of all watch batteries will be donated to FOPAS. Trinity Jewelers is proud to support FOPAS and is a Platinum Paw Sponsor of Paws in the Park 2009. No coupon necessary! Just visit our friends and their furry mascot "Gem" at 106 Main Street in historic Parkville. Many thanks for your support!
Happy Tails !
Adopted in June, 2007 Lewis & Clark are enjoying their lives with the Fischers. Shelly writes, "Here are our babies...They want to be everywhere we are and they are so lovey. They like to play and each have their own personality. Lewis is a little strange (HA) and Clark is the more practical one. Clark is the boss, we think or he thinks? Thank you for providing such a blessing for the Fischer Family!" We love it! Shown here, Clark is on the left and Lewis is on the right. Our thanks to the Fischers for blessing Lewis & Clark with their Home Sweet Forever Home. Sweet dreams, Boys. And They Lived Happily Ever After...
Surprise Visits!
We just love visits from our FOPAS family members. 
Here we have Cana & Dwayne stopping by mobile adoptions with Duke (left) and Daisy. (Duke had happy tail that day and was a little too wiggly for the photo op but oh-so-handsome nonetheless.) Thanks so much for stopping by - we look forward to seeing you on June 28!
To view all adoptable pets, visit petfinder.com.
Pre-Adoption Form (pdf)
Volunteer
Because the shelter is run primarily by volunteers, we're always looking for new people who wish to make a difference in the lives of stray dogs and cats. No matter what your schedule is, FOPAS has a job that you can do!
If you don't have time for a scheduled commitment, don't hesitate to foster a pet!
>>Click here to find out how YOU can make a difference!
Help Spread the Word!
Print the attached flyer and post at your job, your church, your grocery store! Anywhere that will help show these wonderful pets!
Upcoming Events
July Dog Training classes
Sam Hill Dog Training-classes at FOPAS. Click here for more details!
Rubber Paws Dice Run!!
Drive your car or your motorcycle for a great cause! Click here for all the details!
EVERY SATURDAY: FOPAS Adoptions Shelter & NKC Petco11:00 am - 3:00 pm
2nd & 4th SATURDAYS: FOPAS Adoptions Petsmart Tiffany Springs 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Get Ready...It's Coming!!! Paws in the Park 2009!
September 19th. More info to come!
Happy Happy "Happy" Endings !
Do you know a hero? At FOPAS, we're blessed with getting to know heroes on a 
regular basis. This week a few local heroes have truly gone the extra mile. Purrs, Tail Wags, Hugs & Kisses for our good friend Jay at Backyard Bash in Parkville and our new friends, Steve and Chuck. Even as heroes go, this team is incomparable!
On May 12, following a horrible car accident at I-435 & 45 Hwys, Missy was frightened and separated from her family, Happy & Heidi Silva. They live in Austin, Texas and were forced to return home without their beloved Missy. Our smart girl must have known she would have friends in Parkville and started heading our way. Chuck, of Northland Tow, immediately began searching for her, posting flyers and keeping in contact with her family. Enter Steve, who continued to post flyers and couldn't sleep at night worrying about her, and Jay, who didn't hesitate when asked to help.
After being spotted a few times nearby, limping but still too frightened to let someone approach, Jay agreed that setting a trap at Backyard Bash would be the best chance to catch her. The trap was set on June 28 and by morning, Missy was caught and oh-so-relieved to see all the friendly faces who cared so much about a little lost girl. Missy received a thorough check-up from Amity Woods Animal Hospital and got all dolled up to see her dad. He caught the first flight out and arrived in Parkville just a few hours after receiving the great news.
We're so thankful to have heroes in our lives. Chuck, Steve and Jay ~ You're the BEST! And to all the FOPAS volunteers who helped with the search, thank you. Here are photos of Hero Steve with Missy and of the teary reunion with Missy's dad, kisses from Steve, and FOPAS volunteer, Becky. Congratulations, to this loved little girl and to Happy & Heidi. We can only imagine the warm welcome home for this special family member!
And They Lived Happily Ever After...
Hot Weather Reminder
Travis says, "Pbbblllttt" at just the thought of being left alone in a hot car!
We know it's fun to take your canine companion along for a car ride, but please don't leave Pup-Pup in the car while you run errands. Inside a car, summer temps soar in a matter of minutes. The heat and humidity combo can be lethal so please, if Pup-Pup can't go inside with you, it's just safer at home.
We want you to enjoy many seasons together so let's make this summer safe for your pet!
Pictures from Recent Events
Homeward Bound Event May 9th
The party at the Julians was perfect! Take a look at the pictures here!
Paws In the Park September 20
Check out the pictures from this wonderful day!!!
Annual Reunion
June 22
It was a perfect day for a picnic! Take a look at the pics!
Fourth of July Parade
See our volunteers at the Parade!
Meowie Wowie Luau
July 26
Wowie what a good time was had! Take a look at the pictures here!
Margaret's Harley Davidson ride!
She was born to be Wild !