Friends of the Fairfax County Animal Shelter Celebrates 20 Years!Friends of the Fairfax County Animal Shelter was founded in 2005 by a small group of passionate animal lovers with a vision to improve the lives of homeless pets at the Fairfax County Animal Shelter. Twenty years later, the missionremains, but the reach of Friends has grown exponentially, thanks to like-minded community members and business partners who have donated to our cause. Here's a sample of how our generous donors made a difference in 2024: Leashes and collars with personalized tags provided for 2,579 adopted cats and dogs. Parasite prevention administered to 2,189 cats, 1,821 dogs, and 135 rabbits. Lifesaving and life-improving medical care performed on 46 pets suffering from injury, illness, or abuse. Dental care and pain relief provided for 47 pets with significant periodontal disease. Spaying and/or neutering surgeries and vaccinations performed on 622 community cats, markedly reducing pet overpopulation and disease. See how you or your business can help on our Ways to Donate Page! Website: www.ffcas.org | Facebook: facebook.com/ffcas | Instagram: instagram.com/ffxfriends | Newsletter: ffcas.org/stay-connected Check out all the amazing pets looking for homes: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/animalshelter Link: http://www.ffcas.org Submitted: 02/11/25 Article By: Friends of the Fairfax County Animal Shelter |