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• Industry

  Veterinary

• Type

  Nonprofit

• Company Size

  201-500 employees

• Founded

  2002

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5th Grade Students’ Amazing Collection Drive

When the students of Holy Innocents Episcopal School approached Furkids with their desire to facilitate a collection drive and fundraiser for our animals we were thrilled! We guided the students on what items to collect and what items were greatly needed at our cat and dog shelters. The entire 5th grade class, approximately 90 students, went to work collecting items for our animals. As you can see below they created fantastic posters to market and promote their collection drive efforts throughout their school!

On May 2, our staff arrived at the school to collect the donated items and speak to the students about our program. We were overjoyed when we saw an entire conference room filled with supplies!!! 

We are so proud of these students for going above and beyond to help the homeless animals of Furkids! In addition to the supply drive, the students raised $150 to purchase digital scales for our shelter.  Congratulations to these wonderful students for their philanthropic spirit! We are so proud of them and grateful for their efforts! www.furkids.org

Featured Furkid – Pedro

Pedro is a picture-perfect tan-and-white Chihuahua Mix. He weighs eight pounds and has the bearings of a champion and the heart of a lap dog. Pedro has overcome a lot in life and done that with a great spirit. He’s low-key, likes to bask in the sun and share lap time. He is good with other dogs. He was given up by his owner no fault of his own, at just three years old. After all, this dear little guy says, love is forever isn’t it? Furkids/Small Dog Rescue knows it is – and is determined to match Pedro, a loyal BFF kind of guy, with a forever home where he will be nurtured and cherished for his many years ahead. He likes other dogs, doesn’t mind cats and walks nicely on a leash and rides exceptionally well in the car – in fact, he loves to tag along on errands in cool weather! He listens well and has great house manners. This super guy – who loves basking in the sun just like a true Chihuahua — deserves a fabulous forever home. He will return the TLC with snuggles and loyalty for all of his days. Watch Pedro play with his foster brother Spencer! 

Apply to adopt Pedro now or e-mail adopt@smalldoghumane.org with any questions.

Plus, during the month of May all chihuahua and chihuahua mixes will have their adoption fee reduced by 50% to $137.50! What a great deal for a lifetime of love and companionship! 

Changing Lives One Cat at a Time

The small black cat crouched in fear at the back of the intake cage, hissing and growling, swiping at any hand that came close. Her ears were pinned back and her eyes were wide as she puffed herself up to seem larger and more fearsome. What adopter could possibly want to take her home?

Jump ahead just seven weeks: the same cat rests calmly in her bed watching people bustling about. She sniffs at hands that are extended to her and lifts her head to receive petting. She rolls over and fearlessly exposes her belly. She gently nibbles a treat from the fingers of a visitor, purring softly.

What brought about this remarkable true transformation? The Purrkids program! Purrkids volunteers work one-on-one with shy, scared, timid, aggressive, and under-socialized cats to help them become more adoptable. Purrkids volunteers change these kitties lives in profound and lasting ways. The work can be difficult and results can be slow, but it’s incredibly rewarding to watch a frightened cat learn to trust people. [By the way, that black cat is Muzby on the left, and she has become so affectionate that she has already won the heart of a potential adopter!]

The Purrkids program is not for everyone. You must commit to spend at least 30 minutes every week with each kitty that you choose to help. While prior experience with “difficult” cats may be helpful, it’s not required; you will be taught how to work with your Purrkids kitty. For now, we are accepting only volunteers who are over 21 years old.

Think you’d like to change a kitty’s life? Send an email to Purrkids@Furkids.org for more information and to learn whether this position is a good fit for you. The next training sessions will be Friday, May 10th and Saturday, May 11th at 1 PM at the Furkids shelter; respond no later than Monday, May 6th so that we can prepare enough materials for everyone who attends.

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Studio Movie Grill: Pound Puppies Event

Studio Movie Grill in Alpharetta continues its hit SMG Toons Series with April screenings of Pound Puppies: Mission Adoption.

Saturday, April 20, Studio Movie Grill and Furkids will be hosting an adoption day in front of the theater and collecting donations of dog food and treats and other pet supplies. Dogs will be present between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. and the movie begins at 11 a.m. 

While supplies last, SMG is offering movie passes and copies of the DVD for Pound Puppies: Mission Adoption provided by Shout Factory to those who donate to our animals! 

We hope to see you and your family at this fun and unique movie screening! You may even find your new best friend at the event! 

Saturday, April 20

10 a.m. – 1 p.m. 

Studio Movie Grill 

2880 Holcomb Bridge Road

Alpharetta, GA 30022

Georgia Renaissance Festival

Attend the Georgia Renaissance Festival and help Furkids’ animals! 

Buy your tickets through our special discount website and mention promo code: furkids for a 20% savings of adult and child’s tickets! For every ticket sold through our page Furkids we receive at $2 donation! 

Adult tickets $15.95 (regularly $19.95) Child tickets $6 (regularly $8.95) Children under 5 are free

Open Saturdays and Sundays and Memorial Day, 10:30-6:00, April 13 – June 2, 2013

Discount website: http://garenfest.com/promo

Promo code: furkids 

Celebrate 28 Years of Amazing Days and Crazy Knights!

• We’re a theme park that’s closer than Disney and more affordable than Six Flags.
• Be royally entertained with 10-stages offering nonstop great entertainment! Enjoy minstrels, comedians, jugglers and much more!
• Feast like a King with hundreds of savory delights to tempt your palate!  
  Hungry!  Our eager guests have consumed over 2 MILLION POUNDS of Turkey Legs!
• Experience world-class shopping in our 32-acre World Bazaar with over 150 artisans!
• Experience the original extreme sport – the Joust Tournament of Kings –– performed by professional stunt men direct from Hollywood!
• Witness weaving, coin minting, glass blowing, pottery and jewelry demonstrations and more by artisans from all over the world!
• Ride thrilling rides and play unique games in our medieval amusement park!
• FREE parking!

10 of our kittens spent today filming on set of Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues !

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10 of our kittens spent today filming on set ofAnchorman 2: The Legend Continues ! They were some of the most well-behaved and friendly kittens thanks to our wonderful foster homes (the crew even said so!) We can’t share details or photos, but we can say that 10 rescued Furkids kittens will be in a scene with Will Ferrell and Paul Rudd in the upcoming movie!!!! From the streets of Atlanta, Georgia to the films of Hollywood, these kittens are stars!

 

Find your Fuzzy Valentine at Furkids

The entire month of February we have lowered our adoption fees for cats to help them find their perfect valentine. 

ALL cat adoption fees will be lowered by 50%.

All cats have the following vetting included in their adoption fee:

• Sterilization
• Combo test for cats
• FVRCP vaccinations
• Rabies vaccination
• Leukemia vaccinations
• Dewormings
• Flea treatment
• Earmite treatment (if needed)
• Microchip
• Any other vetting as needed, such as additional testing, major surgery, etc.
• Ongoing complimentary nail trimmings
• Furkids as a resource for the life of the animal

During February 1-28 Adoption Fees for cats will be:  

• $42.50 for one adult cat (one year of age and older), $75 for two
• $62.50 for one kitten (under one year of age), $100 for two, $125 for three
• $87.50 for one adult cat and one kitten
• $21.25 for senior cats 8 years and older
• Individuals over 62 years of age may adopt an adult /senior cat for only $21.25

View available cats and put in an online application NOW! 

Visit one of our 13 adoption centers around town!

Featured Furkid – Emma Bear 12451

Emma Bear is a beautiful brown tabby Maine Coon mix. All this girl wants is someone who will give her lots of TLC and a forever home. Emma Bear had a home once but when her family could no longer care for her they surrendered her to Furkids. She is very shy and will need someone who is patient with her and will give her a second chance. Even though Emma Bear is an older kitty at 8-years-old, but she still has a lot of love to give. She loves to be petted and purrs immediately when you start scratching her under her chin. Emma Bear is very low key and would probably be best as an only pet in a home with no young children. Is there anyone out there who can open their heart and home to this beautiful girl? Cats over 8-years-old have a reduced adoption fee of $42.50 to encourage people to take a second look! We hope you will fill out an application today for this beautiful girl. She deserves a forever home!