Furry Friends Foster and Rescue Inc

12/25/2025

Happy Holidays to everyone from all of us at FFFR. We want to thank you all for your support and we're looking forward to a new chapter in the New Year!

12/24/2025

When you're making your end-of-year giving list, check it twice, because some animal charities are not as nice.
The ASPCA is not affiliated with local pet shelters, and it's hoarding hundreds of millions in investments while homeless pets suffer.

12/22/2025

PSA: We've been getting comments on our posts for the contest that just ended basically accusing us of threatening to kill the dogs pictured. LET ME BE CRYSTAL CLEAR! THESE DOGS ARE SAFE IN OUR RESCUE AND HAVE BEEN FOR THE PAST 5 YEARS! The ONLY time we have EVER euthanized a dog is for a terminal illness when the dog was suffering. *That will never change!* We are raising funds to cover the cost of care for these dogs! People need to read the post!!!

12/22/2025

New England rescue friends - can any of you give Darla or Gibbs (or both!) the home they need (foster or foster-to-adopt)? Waterbury Woof Pack CT and/or Todd Cote can tell you more about them. They've been at WDP for over 6 months - they're rescue only but both really great dogs!

12/22/2025

URGENT! Only ONE HOUR left to enter - ends at 9 pm tonight!! The FFFR dogs need your help!!! We still need to raise $525 of the $2500 needed quickly to cover the cost of care for our dogs! Anyone donating $10 or more will be entered automatically to win a gift basket valued at $100 from your choice of Chewy, Amazon, or Harry & David!
Donate through any of the following methods:
Credit/debit card, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Bank Draft: https://secure.anedot.com/furry-friends-foster-and-rescue-inc/donate
Credit/Debit card: https://www.furryfriendsct.org/donate
Cash App: $FFFRct

$10 - 1 entry
$50 - 6 entries
$100 - 15 entries
$200 - 35 entries
Larger donations will receive incremental entries.

Cost of care for our dogs is a minimum of $2500/month. We have 10 dogs in the rescue. ALL of them have been with us for over 5 years!

BISHOP: Owner surrender from someone who had saved him from a bad situation and couldn't keep him.

CHIP: Owner surrender from a backyard breeder when he was neglected by the owner and ended up facing euthanasia.

LYLA: Rescue to rescue transfer after she was saved from a very large hoarding situation.

FIONA: Rescue to rescue transfer after she was saved from a very large hoarding situation.

GINGER: Rescue to rescue transfer when her original rescue was facing major reorganization issues and we were asked to take her. It was supposed to be a short-term placement with the understanding that she already had a committed adopter. Here we are, five years later ..... Will likely stay with us for life or would consider transfer to a reputable rehab rescue/sanctuary.

KONA (pictured): Intake when her original rescue ghosted the fosters and then threatened to euthanize. Was adopted years ago and returned 2 years ago when the adopters' situation changed and they could no longer care for her.

LOCKE: Pull from local pound when he was 10 months old. He's now a senior, and still with us! Will either stay with us for life or would consider transfer to a reputable rehab rescue/sanctuary.

MATTHEW: Rescue to Rescue transfer when we were asked to help, in order to allow him more time for rehab and to be placed. He's been adopted and returned. Will either stay with us for life or would consider transfer to a reputable rehab rescue/sanctuary.

NOODLES: Forever foster - he will stay with us for life due to medical issues. Was a pet store refugee who we were asked to take by a veterinarian advocating for him.

ROSEY: (pictured) Originally came to us in 2015, after 10 months in Bridgeport Animal Control. Was adopted and returned in 2018 due to a family break-up. She is a forever foster in the rescue. Now 12 years old, she is dealing with several medical issues that are chronic and progressive.

Please help us continue to meet these dogs' needs!

We are closed to intakes and have been for five long years! We cannot even begin to chart a path forward until we reliably can cover the cost of care for these dogs.

As an approved 501(c)(3) public charity, all donations are tax deductible.

The is real and growing! You can assist us in being part of the solution. Please donate today!

12/21/2025

https://www.ctinsider.com/news/article/smolak-animal-cruelty-winsted-norwalk-probation-21250706.php

The 28-year-old could have her charges erased if she is granted, and successfully completes, the program.

12/21/2025

URGENT! Only 5 hours left to enter - ends at 9 pm tonight!! The FFFR dogs need your help!!! We still need to raise $650 of the $2500 needed quickly to cover the cost of care for our dogs! Anyone donating $10 or more will be entered automatically to win a gift basket valued at $100 from your choice of Chewy, Amazon, or Harry & David!
Donate through any of the following methods:
Credit/debit card, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Bank Draft: https://secure.anedot.com/furry-friends-foster-and-rescue-inc/donate
Credit/Debit card: https://www.furryfriendsct.org/donate
Cash App: $FFFRct

$10 - 1 entry
$50 - 6 entries
$100 - 15 entries
$200 - 35 entries
Larger donations will receive incremental entries.

Cost of care for our dogs is a minimum of $2500/month. We have 10 dogs in the rescue. ALL of them have been with us for over 5 years!

BISHOP: Owner surrender from someone who had saved him from a bad situation and couldn't keep him.

CHIP: Owner surrender from a backyard breeder when he was neglected by the owner and ended up facing euthanasia.

LYLA: Rescue to rescue transfer after she was saved from a very large hoarding situation.

FIONA: Rescue to rescue transfer after she was saved from a very large hoarding situation.

GINGER: Rescue to rescue transfer when her original rescue was facing major reorganization issues and we were asked to take her. It was supposed to be a short-term placement with the understanding that she already had a committed adopter. Here we are, five years later ..... Will likely stay with us for life or would consider transfer to a reputable rehab rescue/sanctuary.

KONA (pictured): Intake when her original rescue ghosted the fosters and then threatened to euthanize. Was adopted years ago and returned 2 years ago when the adopters' situation changed and they could no longer care for her.

LOCKE: Pull from local pound when he was 10 months old. He's now a senior, and still with us! Will either stay with us for life or would consider transfer to a reputable rehab rescue/sanctuary.

MATTHEW: Rescue to Rescue transfer when we were asked to help, in order to allow him more time for rehab and to be placed. He's been adopted and returned. Will either stay with us for life or would consider transfer to a reputable rehab rescue/sanctuary.

NOODLES: Forever foster - he will stay with us for life due to medical issues. Was a pet store refugee who we were asked to take by a veterinarian advocating for him.

ROSEY: (pictured) Originally came to us in 2015, after 10 months in Bridgeport Animal Control. Was adopted and returned in 2018 due to a family break-up. She is a forever foster in the rescue. Now 12 years old, she is dealing with several medical issues that are chronic and progressive.

Please help us continue to meet these dogs' needs!

We are closed to intakes and have been for five long years! We cannot even begin to chart a path forward until we reliably can cover the cost of care for these dogs.

As an approved 501(c)(3) public charity, all donations are tax deductible.

The is real and growing! You can assist us in being part of the solution. Please donate today!

12/21/2025

URGENT! Last chance! Ends at 9 pm tonight! The FFFR dogs need your help!!! We still need to raise $800 of the $2500 needed quickly to cover the cost of care for our dogs! Anyone donating $10 or more will be entered automatically to win a gift basket valued at $100 from your choice of Chewy, Amazon, or Harry & David!
Donate through any of the following methods:
Credit/debit card, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Bank Draft: https://secure.anedot.com/furry-friends-foster-and-rescue-inc/donate
Credit/Debit card: https://www.furryfriendsct.org/donate
Cash App: $FFFRct

$10 - 1 entry
$50 - 6 entries
$100 - 15 entries
$200 - 35 entries
Larger donations will receive incremental entries.

Cost of care for our dogs is a minimum of $2500/month. We have 10 dogs in the rescue. ALL of them have been with us for over 5 years!

BISHOP: Owner surrender from someone who had saved him from a bad situation and couldn't keep him.

CHIP: Owner surrender from a backyard breeder when he was neglected by the owner and ended up facing euthanasia.

LYLA: Rescue to rescue transfer after she was saved from a very large hoarding situation.

FIONA: Rescue to rescue transfer after she was saved from a very large hoarding situation.

GINGER: Rescue to rescue transfer when her original rescue was facing major reorganization issues and we were asked to take her. It was supposed to be a short-term placement with the understanding that she already had a committed adopter. Here we are, five years later ..... Will likely stay with us for life or would consider transfer to a reputable rehab rescue/sanctuary.

KONA (pictured): Intake when her original rescue ghosted the fosters and then threatened to euthanize. Was adopted years ago and returned 2 years ago when the adopters' situation changed and they could no longer care for her.

LOCKE: Pull from local pound when he was 10 months old. He's now a senior, and still with us! Will either stay with us for life or would consider transfer to a reputable rehab rescue/sanctuary.

MATTHEW: Rescue to Rescue transfer when we were asked to help, in order to allow him more time for rehab and to be placed. He's been adopted and returned. Will either stay with us for life or would consider transfer to a reputable rehab rescue/sanctuary.

NOODLES: Forever foster - he will stay with us for life due to medical issues. Was a pet store refugee who we were asked to take by a veterinarian advocating for him.

ROSEY: (pictured) Originally came to us in 2015, after 10 months in Bridgeport Animal Control. Was adopted and returned in 2018 due to a family break-up. She is a forever foster in the rescue. Now 12 years old, she is dealing with several medical issues that are chronic and progressive.

Please help us continue to meet these dogs' needs!

We are closed to intakes and have been for five long years! We cannot even begin to chart a path forward until we reliably can cover the cost of care for these dogs.

As an approved 501(c)(3) public charity, all donations are tax deductible.

The is real and growing! You can assist us in being part of the solution. Please donate today!

12/21/2025

Courtesy post for Waterbury Woof Pack CT

12/20/2025

The FFFR dogs need your help!!! This contest ends at 9 pm TOMORROW, we still need to raise $900 of the $2500 needed quickly to cover the cost of care for our dogs! Anyone donating $10 or more will be entered automatically to win a gift basket valued at $100 from your choice of Chewy, Amazon, or Harry & David!
Donate through any of the following methods:
Credit/debit card, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Bank Draft: https://secure.anedot.com/furry-friends-foster-and-rescue-inc/donate
Credit/Debit card: https://www.furryfriendsct.org/donate
Cash App: $FFFRct

$10 - 1 entry
$50 - 6 entries
$100 - 15 entries
$200 - 35 entries
Larger donations will receive incremental entries.

Cost of care for our dogs is a minimum of $2500/month. We have 10 dogs in the rescue. ALL of them have been with us for over 5 years!

BISHOP: Owner surrender from someone who had saved him from a bad situation and couldn't keep him.

CHIP: Owner surrender from a backyard breeder when he was neglected by the owner and ended up facing euthanasia.

LYLA: Rescue to rescue transfer after she was saved from a very large hoarding situation.

FIONA: Rescue to rescue transfer after she was saved from a very large hoarding situation.

GINGER: Rescue to rescue transfer when her original rescue was facing major reorganization issues and we were asked to take her. It was supposed to be a short-term placement with the understanding that she already had a committed adopter. Here we are, five years later ..... Will likely stay with us for life or would consider transfer to a reputable rehab rescue/sanctuary.

KONA (pictured): Intake when her original rescue ghosted the fosters and then threatened to euthanize. Was adopted years ago and returned 2 years ago when the adopters' situation changed and they could no longer care for her.

LOCKE: Pull from local pound when he was 10 months old. He's now a senior, and still with us! Will either stay with us for life or would consider transfer to a reputable rehab rescue/sanctuary.

MATTHEW: Rescue to Rescue transfer when we were asked to help, in order to allow him more time for rehab and to be placed. He's been adopted and returned. Will either stay with us for life or would consider transfer to a reputable rehab rescue/sanctuary.

NOODLES: Forever foster - he will stay with us for life due to medical issues. Was a pet store refugee who we were asked to take by a veterinarian advocating for him.

ROSEY: (pictured) Originally came to us in 2015, after 10 months in Bridgeport Animal Control. Was adopted and returned in 2018 due to a family break-up. She is a forever foster in the rescue. Now 12 years old, she is dealing with several medical issues that are chronic and progressive.

Please help us continue to meet these dogs' needs!

We are closed to intakes and have been for five long years! We cannot even begin to chart a path forward until we reliably can cover the cost of care for these dogs.

As an approved 501(c)(3) public charity, all donations are tax deductible.

The is real and growing! You can assist us in being part of the solution. Please donate today!

12/19/2025

URGENT! HELP!!! With only *two* more days to enter, we still need to raise $1025 of the $2500 needed quickly to cover the cost of care for our dogs! Anyone donating $10 or more will be entered automatically to win a gift basket valued at $100 from your choice of Chewy, Amazon, or Harry & David!
Donate through any of the following methods:
Credit/debit card, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Bank Draft: https://secure.anedot.com/furry-friends-foster-and-rescue-inc/donate
Credit/Debit card: https://www.furryfriendsct.org/donate
Cash App: $FFFRct

$10 - 1 entry
$50 - 6 entries
$100 - 15 entries
$200 - 35 entries
Larger donations will receive incremental entries.

Cost of care for our dogs is a minimum of $2500/month. We have 10 dogs in the rescue. ALL of them have been with us for over 5 years! From top to bottom, left to right:

BISHOP: Owner surrender from someone who had saved him from a bad situation and couldn't keep him.

CHIP: Owner surrender from a backyard breeder when he was neglected by the owner and ended up facing euthanasia.

LYLA: Rescue to rescue transfer after she was saved from a very large hoarding situation.

FIONA: Rescue to rescue transfer after she was saved from a very large hoarding situation.

GINGER: Rescue to rescue transfer when her original rescue was facing major reorganization issues and we were asked to take her. It was supposed to be a short-term placement with the understanding that she already had a committed adopter. Here we are, five years later ..... Will likely stay with us for life or would consider transfer to a reputable rehab rescue/sanctuary.

KONA: Intake when her original rescue ghosted the fosters and then threatened to euthanize. Was adopted years ago and returned 2 years ago when the adopters' situation changed and they could no longer care for her.

LOCKE: Pull from local pound when he was 10 months old. He's now a senior, and still with us! Will either stay with us for life or would consider transfer to a reputable rehab rescue/sanctuary.

MATTHEW: Rescue to Rescue transfer when we were asked to help, in order to allow him more time for rehab and to be placed. He's been adopted and returned. Will either stay with us for life or would consider transfer to a reputable rehab rescue/sanctuary.

NOODLES: Forever foster - he will stay with us for life due to medical issues. Was a pet store refugee who we were asked to take by a veterinarian advocating for him.

ROSEY: (pictured) Originally came to us in 2015, after 10 months in Bridgeport Animal Control. Was adopted and returned in 2018 due to a family break-up. She is a forever foster in the rescue. Now 12 years old, she is dealing with several medical issues that are chronic and progressive.

Please help us continue to meet these dogs' needs!

We are closed to intakes and have been for five long years! We cannot even begin to chart a path forward until we reliably can cover the cost of care for these dogs.

As an approved 501(c)(3) public charity, all donations are tax deductible.

The is real and growing! You can assist us in being part of the solution. Please donate today!

12/16/2025

URGENT! HELP!!! Donations have come to a screeching halt! Contest extended to 12/21 at 9 pm! We still need to raise $1340 of the $2500 needed quickly to cover the cost of care for our dogs! Anyone donating $10 or more will be entered automatically to win a gift basket valued at $100 from your choice of Chewy, Amazon, or Harry & David!
Donate through any of the following methods:
Credit/debit card, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Bank Draft: https://secure.anedot.com/furry-friends-foster-and-rescue-inc/donate
Credit/Debit card: https://www.furryfriendsct.org/donate
Cash App: $FFFRct

$10 - 1 entry
$50 - 6 entries
$100 - 15 entries
$200 - 35 entries
Larger donations will receive incremental entries.

Cost of care for our dogs is a minimum of $2500/month. We have 10 dogs in the rescue. ALL of them have been with us for over 5 years! From top to bottom, left to right:

BISHOP: Owner surrender from someone who had saved him from a bad situation and couldn't keep him.

CHIP: Owner surrender from a backyard breeder when he was neglected by the owner and ended up facing euthanasia.

LYLA: Rescue to rescue transfer after she was saved from a very large hoarding situation.

FIONA: Rescue to rescue transfer after she was saved from a very large hoarding situation.

GINGER: Rescue to rescue transfer when her original rescue was facing major reorganization issues and we were asked to take her. It was supposed to be a short-term placement with the understanding that she already had a committed adopter. Here we are, five years later ..... Will likely stay with us for life or would consider transfer to a reputable rehab rescue/sanctuary.

KONA: Intake when her original rescue ghosted the fosters and then threatened to euthanize. Was adopted years ago and returned 2 years ago when the adopters' situation changed and they could no longer care for her.

LOCKE: Pull from local pound when he was 10 months old. He's now a senior, and still with us! Will either stay with us for life or would consider transfer to a reputable rehab rescue/sanctuary.

MATTHEW: Rescue to Rescue transfer when we were asked to help, in order to allow him more time for rehab and to be placed. He's been adopted and returned. Will either stay with us for life or would consider transfer to a reputable rehab rescue/sanctuary.

NOODLES: Forever foster - he will stay with us for life due to medical issues. Was a pet store refugee who we were asked to take by a veterinarian advocating for him.

ROSEY: (pictured) Originally came to us in 2015, after 10 months in Bridgeport Animal Control. Was adopted and returned in 2018 due to a family break-up. She is a forever foster in the rescue. Now 12 years old, she is dealing with several medical issues that are chronic and progressive.

Please help us continue to meet these dogs' needs!

We are closed to intakes and have been for five long years! We cannot even begin to chart a path forward until we reliably can cover the cost of care for these dogs.

As an approved 501(c)(3) public charity, all donations are tax deductible.

The is real and growing! You can assist us in being part of the solution. Please donate today!