You Can Help Us Help Them!

One of the most heart-wrenching aspects of animal rescue is witnessing animals in desperate need of medical attention.  For homeless animals, it can truly become a life-or-death situation.  Depending on the illness, vet bills can become overwhelming.  Being a non-profit rescue, FOPCP does not make any profit  on any animal we adopt.  In most cases, we spend hundreds of dollars on vetting animals to ensure that they leave our care in tip-top shape.   We keep our adoption fees low, and depend on fundraisers, donations, and community support for to help pay for vetting.

Right now, there are animals in desperate need of medical attention in Powell County, and we are asking for your support.  You can help by donating through our PayPal account by clicking on the donate button below.

Bacall is a very sweet-natured beagle mix.  She has a very serious eye injury, and it is very urgent that she receives vetting soon.   Bacall is going to make someone a wonderful family pet, and she deserves a chance to make it happen.        

Shay is a Shepherd/Retriever mix.   He is very active, and loves to explore.   But he was diagnosed with heartworm.   A heartworm is a parasite that when left untreated will eventually kill its canine host.   Shay is in foster care right now, and is undergoing treatments to cure him of heartworm.   These treatments are very expensive.   

We are also nursing a few pups back to health after they were diagnosed with Parvo.   For puppies, Parvo is deadly.   And treatments for this disease can really add up.   We're doing everything we can to ensure these pups pull through!

   

These sweet animals are depending on us, and we appreciate any donation.  Click the donate button to access our PayPal site, and any donation you give is tax deductible on both the state and federal level.   We cannot do what we do without support from you!     

  

Happy Valentine's Day!

Gonzo is gaining confidence!

You might remember Gonzo from a video we posted a few weeks back...  Gonzo came to us from the pound.   He had been separated from his mother at a very early age, and had not been properly socialized.  Gonzo was very smart, and very handsome.   However, he was also very fearful of people and new situations.  Gonzo was definitely a special needs dog, and he had to be placed with the perfect family that would have the patience to help build his confidence.      

Well, Gonzo was adopted by a wonderful couple in Louisville!  And in an attempt to build his confidence, they decided to enroll him in obedience and agility classes.  In Gonzo's case, the goal of obedience training is not just to understand the commands, but to also establish a means of trusted
communication with the dog.  Mutual respect and trust is the foundation of a good master/dog
relationship.  Gonzo has already learned basic commands, and his trust in his owners is growing each day.

Being scared is very stressful.  One of the most beneficial way to relieve this type of stress is through exercise.  This is where the agility course helps!   Gonzo is now learning to trust his new owners, plus he's relieving that tension that is built up in his anxieties.  And to top it off, he is having a blast the whole time!  This may be one of the best therapies that you can give a shy dog.

We are proud to report that Gonzo is progressing, and we are so happy to see his new family working so hard to help him become a healthy, happy dog.   Gonzo is a sweetie, and he deserves it!  You've GOTTA check out this video of him taking on the obstacle course challenge.  It's awesome!