Friends of the Formerly Friendless, is a
recognized California non-profit Animal Rescue organization. We are recognized
by the State of California and the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)
(3) non-profit. All contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent
of the law.
The mission of this Organization/Network is:
To find stable, responsible and loving homes for companion animals
To alleviate the overpopulation problem in our communities by assisting
in the current spay/neuter campaign
Provide emergency foster care for animals at risk, in danger and/or
caught in domestic violence/animal abuse situations
Work cooperatively with County Animal Services to assist in placement
of shelter animals
Establish a mutual support network among rescue organizations and independent
community rescuers
Maintain an ongoing web site that consists of:
Lost and Found site - attempts to link lost/stolen/stray animals
with their owners
Extra Special Pets Adoption Program (ESP) places pets with special
needs in loving, responsible homes
Short On Luck Program - provides emergency foster care for animals
at risk, and/or victims of domestic violence or animal abuse
Mobile Adoptions - provides mobile adoptions throughout the County
at convenient scheduled locations
Community Education - disseminates humane education materials in our
communities
Who are the Friends of the Formerly Friendless
FFF was the culmination of a lifetime of a love for animals by the founder, her family, friends and fellow animal lovers. It received 501c3 status .as of August 9, 2001. The name "Friends of the Formerly Friendless” was chosen as both a recognition of the myriad of friendless animals in our communities, many of them underserved, and chosen as an embodiment of our commitment to those animals in our care that would not be "friendless" again.
The organization, F.F.F. operates as a coalition with community supporters, animal lovers, family, veterinarians and in rescue operations in cooperation with other Rescues throughout California. There are no paid staff from the funds collected. Contributions by community members, personal donations, fund raising etc. are used for the benefit of the animals. There is no comingling of funds
We strive to get sponsors for administrative costs or accept private donations to help cover the necessary costs of filings, vets, insurance, and some supplies. Our commitment is to the animals we serve. As a non profit, we are charged with that duty. As animal lovers and guardians we are committed to that.
We welcome all those interested in working with us to face the often daunting challenges Animal Rescue faces daily.
“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened.”
― Anatole France
Currently, our Organization/Network is serving the feline populations in Contra Costa
County. Hopefully, with further community support, we will be able to extend
these services to other companion animals.
F.F.F. Policies
Adopting a Friend
An interview, application and home visit, followed by a 5-7 day trial visit of the selected pet in the prospective adoptive home. An Animal Care Adoption Contract is required to be signed by the adopter and a FFF representative, and a recovery/adoption fee is tenderedThe adopter(s) must be of legal age to sign a legal contract.
FFF does NOT allow FFF animals to be given as gifts or adopted for third parties.
FFF would appreciate a contribution to help offset our veterinary costs which include:
Combo test for FeLV and FIV (feline leukemia and feline AIDS)
First FVRCP
Spay or Neuter
Pain medications for recovery
De-worming
Flea control
Microchip
Special circumstance adoptions are available for eligible adopters.
Micro-Chipping
In an effort to provide our FFF graduates,
their families, and our dedicated F.F.F. fosters/staff with peace of
mind, we are exploring micro chipping all of our adoptees. This will provide a safety
net for our formerly friendless felines that go on to their new homes.
If FFF begins microchipping, then FFF will be listed as the secondary contact in the event that an emergency
or unforeseen circumstance causes them to be lost, stolen or strayed.
This should make sure that our F.F.F. adoptees will always have a friend
if they are in need and always be "formerly friendless".
Appointments
We show our
cats by appointments at your home. Appointments can be made with FFF through our HAVE CAT WILL TRAVEL Program, (925) 808-8364. Availability
of the cats or kittens for appointment depends on the availability of
the foster and transportation arrangements. If you see a cat or kitten
you are interested in on our website, contact Sally via our email or
by phone to check on the availability of that cat or kitten for evening
appointments.
Adoption
Criteria
As a rule, F.F.F. prefers not to offer kittens
that all veterinary test results are normal. All F.F.F. cats
and kittens are combo tested for feline AIDS and feline Leukemia prior
to adoption. Therefore, we will not release any cat or kitten for adoption
until we can be assured of an accurate test result.
FFF's philosophy:
We will not knowingly adopt any cat or kitten into your home that
we wouldn't place in our own homes. We appreciate your understanding.
ANNOUNCEMENT...
FFF HAS GONE MOBILE!
FFF will begin private showings/appointments through our HAVE CAT WILL TRAVEL PROGRAM to show our "Formerly Friendless Felines" instead of our monthly adoption site for our "meet and meow" with our public.
We look forward to seeing you
and helping you find a new feline family member
FFF STAFF
F.F.F. Programs & Services
Have Cat, Will Travel
FRIENDS OF THE FORMERLY FRIENDLESS Embarked upon a new
and unique part of its Mobile Adoptions Program (M.A.P.) ... HAVE CAT WILL TRAVEL *.
This unique program expands the opportunities for adopters to
meet and get acquainted with cats/kittens that they see on our
websites and/or adoption site(s) in the privacy of their own
homes. Since most of us these days live increasingly mobile
lives, it made sense for FFF to become more mobile to provide
opportunities to meet and get to know our "formerly friendless
felines". What better place than in the prospective home where
they might live!
This unique opportunity gives FFF and the prospective adopter
the benefit of seeing the potential new, furry, family member
in their "home environment".
HERE'S HOW IT WORKS...
Beginning May 17, 2010, FFF began making appointments
for this new service. People would make these appointments by contacting FFF at (925) 808-8364 or
via [email protected].
A prior interview is required to mutually select the best match
for the living situation, client's preferences and prospective
cat/kittens' personality and needs. FFF will then bring up to
two cats/kittens for selection and a "home visit" to the prospective
home. Then a kitty "trial sleepover" is usually scheduled for
5-7 days, after which it will be determined by the client & FFF to proceed with adoption or to make another selection. All FFF cats/kittens are spayed/neutered, current on their vaccines
and have been combo tested. All FFF cats/kittens on "trial sleepovers"
will need to be kept inside ONLY for safety purposes. For the
health of all, resident cats in the prospective homes will need
to be current on vaccinations and tested also prior to the "trial
sleepover".
We look forward to meeting you and helping you find that new,
furry, feline family member(s) that melts your heart!
Hope to meet you soon,
FFF
* This service is dependent on Covid-19 restrictions
...As always, we hope to serve our "formerly friendless
friends"
...and our communities
...with a sense of
humor.
Theme from the Pink Panther
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