October was an AMAZING month!

Oakley's new parents have really fallen for him!

Wow, this month has been just amazing for FOPCP.   First, we received two grants which has allowed us to start PALS, a Spay & Neuter program for low-income families.  We encourage ANYONE who needs their pets altered but cannot because they are in financial need...PLEASE apply for PALS financial assistance.  We need to get the animal over-population under control in Powell County.

Second, we have broken our own rescue record in one month!   In October, FOPCP has intercepted 51 animals!   This success is partly due to the fact that we have a new foster family helping us (AND WE CAN ALWAYS USE MORE FOSTER FAMILIES!).   Plus, our transports have increased dramatically.    During our last transport, we moved 32 dogs to no-kill shelters in the northeastern United States!  It's a great start, but there is still much more that we need to do.

I'm raking in the love from my new forever family!

And on top of all that, we have had quite a few adoptions!  Oakley was adopted, and as you can see by his cute photos, he's really enjoying the fall weather.

ADOPTED!

Rio was just adopted!  How can you resist that face???  Rio is such a sweetie, and his new family is thrilled to welcome him into their home.   

ADOPTED!

Adelle, the perfect dog, was adopted by a rescue foster family in New Jersey.   Adelle has been renamed "Wink," because she only has one eye.  She's got a wonderful new family, and we couldn't be happier for her!

ADOPTED!

Beautiful Renelle has a new home in North Carolina!   Autumn Chandler transported her this weekend!  Thank you so much for your help!

ADOPTED!

LT was adopted!   LT's owner passed away, and he had been searching for a family for quite some time.    A relative of his owner fell in love with him, and now he's got a forever family!

JACEY-ADOPTED!

JAZZY- ADOPTED!   

Siblings Jacey and Jazzy found new homes!   What a couple of cuties!!!

ADOPTED!

Scarlett was also adopted.   What a precious face!

ADOPTED!

And Crystal, one of the kitties fostered at Dr. Brammel's office, has found a forever home.    These are just a few adoptions.    But as long as there are still homeless animals, we're gonna keep finding them homes.   We thank everyone for your support!   We could not have had this much success without the support from our beloved community and friends!

Introducing The PALS Program!

We are proud to announce this!!!!

As we just announced, The Friends of Powell County's Pets are the proud recipients of two amazing grants!  With these grants, FOPCP is initiating a new Spay and Neuter campaign called "The PALS Program."   PALS stands for “Prevent A Litter, Save some lives” and these grants will assist low-income families with the cost of spay and neuter surgeries in Powell County.  We believe that spaying and neutering is an essential part of responsible pet ownership.  It allows pets to continue to live longer, healthier lives.    

   If more people would spay and neuter,

we would have less animals in shelters.

Think about this...In six years, ONE dog and her puppies can be the source of 67,000 puppies.  In seven years, ONE cat and her offspring can produce 420,000 kittens.   If we can prevent a litter, we will be reducing the numbers of homeless animals and needless suffering.  This is why we conduct our Spay & Neuter Clinics.  And to date, we have altered over 800 animals.   Can you imagine the impact on our community if those 800 animals had not been treated???      

Our pound is over-run with homeless animals.

Please do not add to the animal population.

We are deeply honored to be chosen by these two amazing organizations, and we hope that the people of Powell County will join us in our PAL program.   When you prevent a litter, you will save lives.  

To apply for this financial assistance, contact the Friends of Powell County’s Pets at (606) 481-9430. These grants made possible by the ASPCA and PetSmart Charities®.

FOPCP receives GRANT from ASPCA

We have even MORE big news to report!  FOPCP just received another grant for spay and neuter surgeries!   

The grant is made possible by ASPCA.   And it will be used to assist low-income families with the cost of spay and neuter surgeries in Powell County.   We are deeply honored to receive this grant, and we know it will make a huge impact on the animal over-population problems that we face in our community.  

 

To apply for this financial assistance, contact the Friends of Powell County’s Pets at (606) 481-9430.  And hurry!  This is for a limited time!   Spaying and neutering is an essential element to control the animal population of Powell County.  

A huge thanks goes out to ASPCA for their support!

FOPCP receives GRANT from PetSmart Charities!!!

We have some amazing news for the people of Powell County!   The Friends of Powell County's Pets have just been awarded a grant from PetSmart Charities®! This grant will be used to assist low-income families with the cost of spay and neuter surgeries in Powell County.

Aside from animal rescue, The Friends of Powell County’s Pets (FOPCP) avidly promotes spaying and neutering to help control the animal population.   And to date, FOPCP’s spay-and-neuter clinics have altered over 800 animals.  The impact these clinics have had on our community is exponential.  

This offer is for a limited time.   To apply for this financial assistance, contact the Friends of Powell County’s Pets at (606) 481-9430.  This is made possible by a grant from PetSmart Charities®.

  

About PetSmart Charities®

Established in 1994, PetSmart Charities, Inc. is an independent, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that creates and supports programs that save the lives of homeless pets, raise awareness of companion animal welfare issues, and promote healthy relationships between people and pets.  The largest funder of animal welfare efforts in North Americas, PetSmart Charities has provided more than $134 million in grants and programs benefiting animal welfare organizations and has helped save the lives of more than 4.7 million pets through its in-store adoption program.  To learn more about how PetSmart Charities is working towards its vision of a lifelong, loving home for every pet, visit petsmartcharities.org or call 1-800-423-PETS (7387).

EXCITING NEWS TO COME!

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We haven't posted in a few days, but we haven't fallen asleep at the computer!   We have been BUSY!!!!   And we have some exciting news to share with the community, so check back here soon for the announcement!

I can't wait!  Let me tell them!!!  How do ya work this thing?

NEW CHILDREN'S SHIRTS AVAILABLE!

We have some fun new children's t-shirts available!!!  Designed for kids, by kids!  Young Boone Chaney seems to have a talent for creating t-shirt illustrations.   At only 8 years old, he has already designed a popular shirt for a bicycling company in Colorado.   Now he is using his creative vision to help the homeless animals of our community!  His grandmother is very proud (and just happens to be FOPCP treasurer, Laurie DeFlippo).  


The tie-dyed shirt is $15, and the royal blue shirt is $12.  Both versions are available in various children's sizes.  All proceeds help us on our quest to find homes for homeless pets.  To place an order, contact us at (606) 481-5721.

A HUGE thanks goes out to Boone
and his family for their support!

Cats and Kittens are in URGENT need of adoption!

We are just getting through kitten season, and our animal shelter is PACKED full of kitties.   Shelter cats seem to have a tough time finding forever homes, especially in rural areas.   And unfortunately, cats do not do as well as dogs in shelter environments.   They become very susceptible to respiratory infections, seem to wither when held in small cages.

This is why it is so important to spay and neuter cats in our area.   They are very prolific, and in a matter of months, cats can reproduce to alarming numbers.   Commonly, these beautiful creatures end up in a shelter.  And sadly, many do not make it out.

If you are considering adding a pet to your family, PLEASE visit our pound to view the kitties.  There are cats and kittens of all shapes, colors, and sizes available.  They are wonderful companions, and they will be forever grateful that you rescued them.    

I'm waiting!