Before you adopt, please consider possible life changes and whether you can care for a pet for the next 10-15+ years.  Animals are not disposable.  Adoption is for life.  At FOPAS, and at shelters around the country, volunteers calm the fears of discarded animals.  Imagine how heartbreaking to witness the sadness in their eyes as you drive away, or to hear their lonely whimpers when they're put in a pen.  Imagine seeing their faces light up every time they think it's your car coming to get them, or your child at the door, only to be letdown.  Again.  

 

Rita was adopted as a kitten several years ago and returned last year.  When she arrived, this sweet, sensitive girl was described on the shelter website as "paralyzed from fear."  Today, she is improved but will still require a quiet home with a patient family who can assure her that this time it's forever. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hershey was adopted at the age of 1 1/2 years and returned to FOPAS 8 years later. She desperately misses her family and the children she helped to raise. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Louise was adopted at 7 weeks old and returned after 5 years. She is frantic, confused, and barely beginning to eat again.

 

Dr. Pepper is a wonder schnauzer. He was adopted as a puppy and given to the shelter at age eight.

 

 

Trying to ease the fear and pain of a discarded animal is breathtaking.  Please remember, adoption is for life.  If you would like a 4-legged friend, yet cannot commit to many years, please consider fostering so these deserving strays can again know the comforts of home.  Thank you FOPAS volunteers and community friends for extending such warmth and compassion to these amazing ambassadors of unconditional love.