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12/20/2011: OFOSA, S.T.A.R.T, and friends give Riverside Animal Control a Merry Christmas
OFOSA, S.T.A.R.T (Shelter Transport Animal Rescue Team) and other area rescues worked together to give Riverside Animal Control a merry Christmas of no dogs euthanized for one week. Riverside Animal Control in Riverside, California has a euthanasia rate of 80%. As a group we have been rescuing from this shelter for over one year.
Steve Spiro from S.T.A.R.T came to us with the idea to have a large rescue so the shelter workers would not be forced to euthanize dogs over the holidays. This transport was the 3rd in a four-leg process to rescue over 300 dogs (the number needed to accomplish this task). OFOSA has taken in 48 of the 274 dogs transported so far. Other groups such as Safe Haven Humane Society, K9 Northwest, and Sheriffs Rescue in Canada have all worked together to save some lives and make shelter workers have a more merry Christmas.
View our Adoption page for dogs that are currently available for adoption. The youngest puppies will be ready for adoption in a few weeks.
12/15/2011: Check out OFOSA's new digs!
Through the help of volunteers and generous donations from local businesses, OFOSA has made much needed improvements to our clinic. If you missed our Open House at the beginning of December, stop by Monday through Friday to check out our improvements.
The first change you’ll notice when entering through the clinic is our new back patio. This entrance was added to provide easier access to the backyard and so we can keep an eye on the dogs out back.
Continuing through the clinic, we now have a dedicated “Meet and Greet” area. Potential adopters can use this area to meet our adoptable pets.
Walking out to the backyard, you can’t help but notice our new surgery trailer. Skanska donated this used construction trailer to us providing a much needed dedicated surgery and recovery space. A used trailer in this condition would have cost around $10,000 to purchase so this was a big win for OFOSA.
The space is complete with a surgery prep area.
Two operating tables now allow for two vets to perform spay/neuter surgeries.
Earlier in the year we purchased a Tuff Shed from Costco and erected it on top of a new concrete slab with the help of Intel volunteers. The shed contains most of our supplies including food and is much more organized.
You may remember the back building on our property as being pretty run-down. Come see it now! Again, thanks to volunteers, the building has been cleaned up, dry-walled and is now fly and rat free. The concrete floors have even been cleaned and repainted. We now have a dedicated puppy play area, which can be properly disinfected between play sessions to help prevent the spread of diseases. Several large dog runs have been erected in the building to house mom and puppies and larger dogs that are temporarily on campus waiting for foster homes. PGE generously donated a power pole for this building and with the help of a licensed electrician; we now have power in this building with working lights and heat.
Many thanks to all the businesses who provided these donations and volunteers who supplied their time! We couldn’t have done it without you.
12/8/2011: One of two tortured kittens found in Beaverton makes progress in foster care
As aired on local news stations back in October, two tortured kittens found in Beaverton have been given a second chance through OFOSA. Krissy was adopted in December by a wonderful family near Seattle and is planning on a reunion with her brother Kraft in January. Kraft continues to make progress in foster care but is still struggling to walk and needs a neurological exam. His foster family is helping him walk through cardboard chutes as can be observed in the video. He will be available for adoption if he is able to get to his litter box on a consistent basis.
OFOSA needs help paying for Kraft's medical expenses. If you can contribute, please use the PayPal Donate button below. Please make sure to note that your donation is for Kraft's medical expenses in the Description.
10/20/2011: OFOSA cats join the Tigard adoption team
Over the last three weekends OFOSA cats have been showing in their newest venue: Tigard PetSmart. After successfully moving into the cat room at the Wilsonville PetSmart in September, October brought the opportunity to expand even further by adding the Cat Room at Tigard to our foster’s options. After three weekend events and considerable prep work, we are moving into the Tigard Cat Room as well. This gives our wonderful kitties one more location to meet their potential permanent pet parents.
This takes the total number of adoption venues for cats up to three. Our anchor store, Petco Beaverton, Wilsonville and now Tigard PetSmart. If you are a cat lover and not able to offer your home as a foster, you can still make a big difference for these deserving cats and kittens by joining one of our weekend teams. If you are interested, call Sylvia Schock at 503.747.7818 and we’ll get you on board.
9/1/2011: A special "Thank You" to Farmington Gardens
Oregon Friends of Shelter Animals (OFOSA) would like to thank our friends and supporters at Farmington Gardens for their generosity in hosting our first "Dog Days of August" Wine & Cheese fund raising event.
Not only did owners David and Linda Eshraghi provide a beautiful setting with more than enough space to showcase our Transport vehicle, they also shared information about OFOSA, introduced our adoptable dogs and puppies, and invited attendees to participate on the agility course set up on the lawn. David and Linda also generously donated prizes for our raffle from smaller succulent planters to beautiful Japanese Maples.
Everyone who attended had a great time, despite the sweltering weather. Baby pools filled with ice water and a dozen water bowls scattered throughout ensured no dogs or puppies were less than comfortable. The food was great, the wine was refreshing and the Ice Cream truck (with frozen treats for both people and their pets) was a great hit.
If you did not make it this time, you won't want to miss our next event at Farmington Gardens!
8/1/2011: Reduced Adoption Fees for Cats & Kittens On October 1st our prices will revert to our standard pricing of $60 for adults, $95 for kittens or two kittens for $170 to the same home. As you can see, this is a huge savings! We want to place these guys in great forever homes so our standard adoption guidelines still apply.
Join us at Beaverton Petco on Saturdays for Caturday from noon – 4pm to find your next furry friend. We also have cats at Beaverton Petco on Sundays from 1pm-5pm and occasionally have cats at the OFOSA clinic.
7/20/11: Pearl Needs Your Help This is Pearl. Named so because she is a special gem. Pearl lives in a foster home. Her foster mother calls her "Baby Doll" because she is gentle, affectionate and likes to be cradled. Pearl enjoys doing all the things other young dogs like to do. She loves playing with her foster siblings, having her tummy rubbed, bird watching, taking walks, bathing in the sun, rolling in the grass, and jumping up into the arms of her foster mom to share hugs and kisses. She can be a little timid as she explores her world and faces new experiences, and she may bark to show excitement or caution to things that are new to her, but she easily brings a feeling of warmth and happiness to the hearts of the people she meets.
Pearl will soon reach her first birthday, but there is something about her that isn't like other dogs her age. Pearl was born with a heart defect; a defect that will inevitably end her life. Pearl's story could have a sad ending, but it doesn't have to. Medical intervention will correct her condition. The surgery costs $2,000. With donations from kind hearts and pet lovers alike, not only can Pearl's life be changed, but so can the live of others who, with good fortune, she will have the chance to touch. Help prevent a tragedy, and give Pearl the gift of a deserving life.
To make a donation to help save Pearl, please click the PayPal Donate button and put “Donation for Pearl” in the comment section.
7/13/2011: Warriors Fan Club raises money for OFOSA A big "thank you" goes out to the Warriors Fan Club at Conestoga Middle School who held a can collection drive to benefit OFOSA. Madalyn, Allie, and Erin presented OFOSA with the donation last week. In all, they raised $72.65 to help our cats and dogs.
OFOSA depends on fundraisers held throughout the year to fund our animal rescues and operations. If you would like to sponsor a fundraiser to benefit OFOSA or just have some great fundraising ideas you'd like to share, please contact Sylvia at ofosa@adamnsylvia.com.
2/24/2011: Welcoming New Partnerships
Welcoming new partnerships (Cesar Millan) and building on existing one’s (PetSmart and Castor and Pollux) is what February’s intake and adoption events were all about.
It was both exciting and informative for Sylvia Schock and Sue Woodson when they flew to San Bernardino to finalize our February transport and meet with Cesar Millan. Cesar was filming the selection and loading of animals for transport to be included on one of his future “Dog Whisperer” shows. Sylvia in particular had the opportunity to walk the kennel runs and talk with Cesar about how to make the best selections and in so doing save the most animals.
Two days later, 50 new dogs were added to the OFOSA roster. While some puppies were too young for adoption, many others were soon on their way to find their forever home at the PetSmart 3-day Spring Adoption Event. We also kicked off a new PetSmart partnership at their Clackamas store, located on the corner of Johnson Creek and 82nd Ave.
Together we found loving permanent homes for 30 OFOSA dogs that weekend. While not our biggest adoption weekend ever, it was second only to our first Petsmart National Adoption event when we adopted 32 dogs.
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