How your support changed lives in 2024
You are simply amazing! And I can't wait to share the incredible miracles you've made possible this year. Yes, you! Every time you've supported our animals, you've changed lives.
I wish you could see what we see every day – watching a frightened, undernourished puppy transform into a healthy, confident companion, or seeing a hissing, scared kitten become a loving purr machine. These transformations are truly miraculous, and you make them possible.
Would you believe that your generosity will have helped nearly 1,700 dogs, cats (and yes, even some adorable bunnies!) find their forever homes this year? That's 1,700 lives transformed because you chose to help!
But you've done so much more. Thanks to you, we will have performed over 2,500 spay/neuter surgeries this year. Just think about that impact - thousands of animals who won't add to the homeless pet population.
Whether it's helping community cats through our TNR program or making these surgeries affordable for pet owners who are struggling, you're preventing suffering before it begins.
You're also our guardian angel for animals in crisis. When our humane agents get those urgent calls - and we've had nearly 500 this year - we can respond immediately because of you. From rescuing pets left behind in evictions to saving animals trapped in the strangest places (would you believe we found one in a mailbox?), you make sure we're there when animals need us most.
I've been with FRHS for 35 years now, and I still get emotional when I see how your compassion changes lives. Through our CARE Program and Community Cat Initiative, you've helped nearly 300 families keep and care for their beloved pets during tough times. In today's economy, that means more than ever.
Our new building (can you believe it's been over a year already?) is bursting with activity - all because your support allows us to say "yes" when animals need help. Sometimes I look around and think we're already outgrowing it, but that just shows how many lives you're helping us save.
You know what makes me proudest in my 35 years here? It's knowing that caring people like you have our backs. Every tail wag, every purr, every successful adoption - that's your love in action. You're not just supporting our shelter; you're creating miracles every single day.
Thank you for being such a vital part of our animal-loving family. Your compassion means everything to us and to every animal who finds hope and healing here.