Friends of Castaway Companions Animal Shelter
P.O. Box 1587
Winnemucca, NV 89445
Phone (775) 625-4356 or (775) 625-1056
FAX (775) 625-1297, Email: thedoghouse@truevine.net

Friends of Castaway Companions Animal Shelter is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, charitable organization.
FOCCAS is at the Petco Store in Reno on South Virginia Street on Sundays. Stop by and say Hi, and you might just meet your new best friend!"


CLICK "SPOT" TO SEE OUR ADOPTABLE PETS.



Click the clipboard download a copy of our ADOPTION CONTRACT

Our Featured Pets...

Our featured dog is "Jasper." At 18 months old, Jasper would make a perfect family pet. He loves kids and gets along well with other dogs. Click on his photo to get the full story on this wonderful dog.

Our Mission -

  • To find quality homes for the adoptable dogs from our local city and county animal shelters.
  • To work directly with families needing to rehome their dogs so that these dogs don't end up at a shelter, facing euthanasia.
  • To educate the public on the need to spay or neuter their pets, to help reduce pet overpopulation.
  • To be advocates for domestic pets at the local and state levels.

PROJECT HUSKY-MIX RESCUE - UPDATE

On Thursday, December 7, we learned that over 20 dogs were rescued from a local ranch after being abandoned by their derelict owner. These dogs were tow-chained to their dog houses almost all the time. When they were abandoned, they were left with no food or water. Worst of all, none had been properly socialized.

All of the dogs were removed from the property by animal control officers and sheltered at animal shelters in Winnemucca, Battle Mountain and Lovelock.

Now the job reamins to get them ready for adoption. That means socialization. We desperately need foster families to work with these dogs, to make the ready for forever homes. If you would like to be that foster family, PLEASE CALL US TODAY AT 775-625-4356. We will provide veterinary services, food, supplies, etc. You supply the love and understanding.

UPDATE - Most of these dogs found new adoptive homes. But, a small number were so badly undersocialized that Animal Control officers were left no other choice than to humanely euthanize them. To all those who helped to turn this horrible situation around, we say THANK YOU.

FOSTER HOMES MAKE THE DIFFERENCE

Although we are working toward our long term goal of building a full-service animal shelter, until then we are working to save lives with foster families and homes willing to take a dog or cat in until a new forever home can be found.

If you have pet experience, and room in your heart and home, please call so that we can give you the details on how you can make a difference. We supply veterinary services, food and supplies. You supply the love. Please phone us at 775-625-4356.


News


FOCCAS attends Poochie Palace Boutique Grand Opening

FOCCAS helped a new pet-related Winnemucca business get off the ground at it's grand opening on Saturday, December 15. Poochie Palace Boutique, located at 60 W. Fourth Street. The new business features pet accessories, and suppplies. Our volunteers staffed an information table, as well as bought an adoptable dog. The new owners have made a commitment to support rescue organizations.

The event was well attended, and perhaps the best news, for FOCCAS, was the adoption of "Sasha", a sweet 12-week old Golden Lab/Chow-Chow puppy.

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Four Paws Press - Get Your Copy

Because we like our supporters to be kept informed we produce our newsletter "Four Paws Press". To keep costs down though, we will not do the mass mailings as we have in the past. We will instead, keep it posted on our website here, so it can be read or printed out at any time during the month. If you would like an electronic mailing of it, please send your email address to: thedoghouse@truevine.net. Or, if you would like a paper copy sent to you on a monthly basis, we would ask that you send us your request along with a $12.00 donation to help with the cost of postage and printing. Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to serving you in this way, once again.

CLICK HERE TO READ OUR CURRENT NEWSLETTER.


Protect your pet. ShelterCare Pet Insurance Programs

Alleviate the financial stress associated with your pet’s unexpected medical expenses and generate funds for our shelter at the same time! Simply apply for a ShelterCare Pet Insurance Program by using the ShelterCare banner-link (above).

Here’s how it works: ShelterCare Pet Insurance Programs cover you when your pet needs essential veterinary care from an illness or injury. Also, every time a completed application for a ShelterCare program is generated through our shelter’s website, we automatically receive a $25 donation to help cover common needs like blankets, litter and food. This donation is of no cost to you and provides us with essential funds. Make the right move and enroll today!

Our Next Adoption Event

FOCCAS holds adoption events with dogs from local shelters and directly surrendered dogs almost every Sunday at PETCO, South Virginia Street at McCarren, Reno. The hours are 11:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Come check out the adoptable dogs and you might find your new best friend and save a life as well.

Spay and Neuter Assistance Available

Winnemucca and Humboldt County residents did you know there is help available to get your dog or cat spayed or neutered? The City of Winnemucca and Humboldt County along with our local veterinarians provide vouchers to offset some of the cost of a spay or neuter.

If you need to spay or neuter your dog or cat, just bring it's current rabies vaccination certificate to the police/sheriff information desk, located inside the courthouse at 25 W. 5th Street, Winnemucca. The friendly staff will issue a discount voucher ($25 for spays and $15 for neuters). Give the voucher to the local veterinarian performing the procedure to collect the discount.

Many of our documents are published as PDF Files. Click the icon to download a complimentary copy of Adobe Reader to view these files.



FOCCAS SERVICES

Companion Canine Adoption - Are you looking for a new furry, four-footed friend for your family? FOCCAS may have what you are looking for. Our adoption fee for medium & large breeds is $95; smaller breeds are $125. All FOCCAS adoptable dogs are spayed or neutered, current on their vaccinations, microchiped and come with 30 days of complimentary pet health care insurance.

CLICK HERE TO SEE OUR ADOPTABLE DOGS

Click here to see other adoptable dogs at other area shelters and rescues.

Pet Relocation Sevice - FOCCAS would prefer that all companion animal owners include their canine family members in any plan to move or other major life change. But, we know that situations can overwhelm anyone. FOCCAS can help find a new home for your dog. Click here to view our Relocation Fee Schedule.

Transportation Service - If you are from a shelter or rescue group and need help to get a dog "down the road" to a new home within 200 miles of Winnemucca, FOCCAS can help. Please call us to discuss your need. Depending on our schedule, we may be able to accomodate longer distances, as well. Please remember the rising cost of fuel and vehicle maintenance. Since each transportation request is different, our fees will vary.


How You Can Support FOCCAS

If you'd like to make a cash donation with your Visa or Mastercard, click on the PayPal Donation button at the left. You'll be taken to our secure PayPal Donation page. This button can also be used to pay any FOCCAS service fee, such as adoption, relocation or transportation fees.
Are you an avid online shopper? By visiting our page at iGive.com you can shop many online retailers who will donate a portion of your purchase to FOCCAS. It's all automatic; you shop with your mouse and FOCCAS benefits. Just click on the button at the left to get started.
Are you a magazine reader? If so, you favorite periodicals can help homeless dogs. Just click in the picture to the left; you'll be taken to our page at www.magfundraising.com, where you can subscribe to your favorite magazines. FOCAS will receive part of you subscription price as a donation. It's a real win/win situation.
Do you enjoy shopping or selling on eBay? You can support FOCCAS with our winning bid or successful listing on our dedicated eBay/MissionFish.org homepage. Just click the link at the left to learn more..
Do you have excess office supplies or other items taking up space at work or home. FOCCAS may be able to use them. Click the clock to see our Wish List. You never know just what we could use..
Your shopping at Albertson's Supermarket can benefit FOCCAS programs, as well. Just click on the Community Partners icon at the left and you'll be able to designate FOCCAS to recieve a percentage of the money you already spend on purchases at this retailer.



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