Our Mission and Goals


Friends of Coos County Animals, Inc. is organized exclusively for charitable purposes, and specifically to support and enhance services for the Coos County Animal Shelter including organizations and causes that promote animal welfare.

 

Our Goals

 

  • Provide foster homes for unwanted pets. These animals may be from the Coos County Animal Shelter, owner surrender and stray.
  • Provide all medical care for the animals in the FOCCAS foster care program.
  • Showcase and adopt animals to the public via our Adoption Booth at Pony Village Shopping Center in North Bend, Oregon and Coos Grange in Coos Bay. During the year we are also attending other festivals and Home Shows.
  • Provide for the Coos County Animal Shelter items/care they need for the animals that is not in the County Budget.
  • Volunteer time to the Coos County Animal Shelter for routine duties.
  • Provide spay/neuter vouchers to those meeting the criteria and when funds are available. This is our Commnity Outreach Program.
  • Build public awareness as to the human/animal bond and its benefits to society.
  • Work with other animal rescue organizations to find homes for dogs and cats in Coos County.
  • Educate the public as to the responsibilities of pet ownership in an attempt to alleviate unwanted pets.
  • Educate the public about animal issues such as: Pet Overpopulation and Euthanasia, Spaying/Neutering Animals and Animal vaccinations.
  • Search for and apply for Grants and Donations for animal welfare.
  • Work towards becoming a NO-KILL NATION.