About Us

Frederick Friends of Our County Animal Shelter (FFOCAS) is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supporting and facilitating efforts by our partner shelter, Frederick County Division of Animal Control, to save the lives of pets in Frederick County. We use fundraising, outreach, and education to address barriers to the shelter’s lifesaving, primarily by:

providing the resources to treat and rehabilitate shelter pets with medical or behavioral needs;
enabling the enrichment of the shelter environment to minimize stress for shelter pets;
recruiting volunteers, adopters, foster care providers, and rescue partners for hard-to-place animals;
rescuing and finding adoptive homes for special needs felines for whom FCAC cannot provide adequate care; and
keeping pets out of the shelter by helping families keep or safely rehome their pets.

Non-Discrimination Policy

FFOCAS is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming environment for all. Participation in FFOCAS programs, services, events, and volunteer activities is open to everyone without regard to race, ethnicity, religion or creed, socioeconomic level, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, marital or familial status, age,* veteran or military status, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other status protected by applicable law.

*A minimum age requirement may apply to some activities or volunteer opportunities.

Contact Frederick Friends of Our County Animal Shelter

For help caring for or rehoming your pet:
project.hope.frederick@gmail.com

For all other inquiries:
ffocas4pets@gmail.com