Friends of Sonoma County Animal Shelter

11/03/2026

Come join us in Guerneville at Rainbow Cattle Company on November 10 from 5:30 to 8 PM for Give Back Tuesday fundraiser. Enjoy a $5 Thanksgiving dinner plus raffle baskets and auctions. Thank you for your support!

🖋Friends of Sonoma County Animal Shelter (FOSCAS) is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) organization working to both improve the quality of life for animals in the care of the Sonoma County Animal Services (SCAS) and to support community outreach programs leading to a reduction in shelter intake. Your support provides services and enriches the lives of the animals at Sonoma County Animal Services

FOSCAS does not own/adopt out any animals. We support the Sonoma County Animal Shelter, and all the animals we promote will be adoptable there! 💝

10/27/2026

10/05/2026

🐾 Want to lend a paw from home or in person? We’re looking for amazing volunteers to help in so many ways! 💙⁠
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🎨 Crafting: Make crafts at home & donate them for our raffles or craft fairs!
🚗 Animal Transport: Help drive animals (mostly dogs!) to rescues, clinics, or enrichment centers.
🎉 Event Staff: Join us at events every couple of months—run the register or help set up!
📰 Media Help: Assist with our newsletter, mail-outs, or even grant writing!
🍲 Cooking: Whip up delicious food for our events!
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No matter your skills or schedule, there’s a way you can make a difference. DM us to get involved! 💌

🖋Friends of Sonoma County Animal Shelter(FOSCAS) is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) organization working to both improve the quality of life for animals in the care of the Sonoma County Animal Services (SCAS) and to support community outreach programs leading to a reduction in shelter intake. Your support provides services and enriches the lives of the animals at Sonoma County Animal Services.📄

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10/03/2026

Program Spotlight: The Purple Leash Project 🐾⁠ ⁠
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Purina’s Purple Leash Project is helping domestic violence survivors stay together with their pets by:⁠
✅ Doubling the number of pet-friendly domestic violence shelters in the U.S.⁠
✅ Providing grants to help shelters become pet-friendly
✅ Donating time & resources for renovations⁠
✅ Advocating through the PAWS Act coalition to make pet-friendly shelters more accessible nationwide⁠
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The Purple Leash Project is doing valuable work to create a future where no one has to choose between safety and their pets.⁠ 💜
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🔗 Learn more: purina.com/escapetogether

🖋Friends of Sonoma County Animal Shelter(FOSCAS) is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) organization working to both improve the quality of life for animals in the care of the Sonoma County Animal Services (SCAS) and to support community outreach programs leading to a reduction in shelter intake. Your support provides services and enriches the lives of the animals at Sonoma County Animal Services 📄

BTW: FOSCAS does not own/adopt out any animals, we support the Sonoma County shelter, and all the animals we promote will be adoptable there! 💝

09/30/2026

🎨🐾 Calling All Crafters! 🐾🎨
Love to craft? Use your talents to help shelter animals! We’re looking for volunteers to create handmade items from home to donate for our craft fair sales & raffle baskets. Every item helps raise funds for animals in need! 🐶❤️🐱
✨ Flexible & fun—craft from anywhere!
✨ Quick & easy volunteer process!
✨ 100% of proceeds go to the animals!

📄Fill out the volunteer form on our website (located under the "Donate" tab), 📧 email [email protected], 💌 or send us a DM to get started! We will discuss your skills and our needs to find the most fulfilling role for you! 🐾 🧶

🖋Friends of Sonoma County Animal Shelter(FOSCAS) is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) organization working to both improve the quality of life for animals in the care of the Sonoma County Animal Services (SCAS) and to support community outreach programs leading to a reduction in shelter intake. Your support provides services and enriches the lives of the animals at Sonoma County Animal Services 📄

BTW: FOSCAS does not own/adopt out any animals, we support the Sonoma County Animal Services (SCAS), and all the adoptable animals we promote will be adoptable there! 💝

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09/27/2026

Do you have a small business? Do you want to support shelter animals? Consider partnering with FOSCAS! 🐾💚

We are always looking for donations to include in raffle prizes or to sell at craft fairs! ✨ In return, we'd be happy to promote your business as a donor on our social media accounts, and you can put business cards on our table at craft fairs for extra publicity.

All of our proceeds go directly toward providing essential care and services to shelter animals. 🐕🐈 Plus, your donations are tax deductible!

Contact us for more information! 💌

🖋Friends of Sonoma County Animal Shelter(FOSCAS) is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) organization working to both improve the quality of life for animals in the care of the Sonoma County Animal Services (SCAS) and to support community outreach programs leading to a reduction in shelter intake. Your support provides services and enriches the lives of the animals at Sonoma County Animal Services 📄

BTW: FOSCAS does not own/adopt out any animals, we support the Sonoma County shelter, and all the animals we promote will be adoptable there! 💝

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09/26/2026

Looking to make a difference for your community and for animals in need? ✨🐾

Consider volunteering, donating funds or items, or signing up for the FOSCAS newsletter!

Your support means so much to FOSCAS, and it makes a huge difference for shelter animals too! 🐕🐈‍⬛

🖋Friends of Sonoma County Animal Shelter(FOSCAS) is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) organization working to both improve the quality of life for animals in the care of the Sonoma County Animal Services (SCAS) and to support community outreach programs leading to a reduction in shelter intake. Your support provides services and enriches the lives of the animals at Sonoma County Animal Services 📄

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09/24/2026

✨ ¡Tenemos buenas noticias! ¡Nuestra web ya está disponible en español! ✨
Cuando visites la web de FOSCAS, puedes cambiar el idioma en la esquina derecha.💻
¡Estamos encantados de haber podido hacer nuestra web más accesible para nuestra comunidad! 💚💙
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✨ We have good news! Our website is now available in Spanish! ✨
When you visit the FOSCAS website, you can change the language in the upper right-hand corner. 💻
We are thrilled to have been able to make our website more accessible to our community! 💚💙

🖋Friends of Sonoma County Animal Shelter(FOSCAS) is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) organization working to both improve the quality of life for animals in the care of the Sonoma County Animal Services (SCAS) and to support community outreach programs leading to a reduction in shelter intake. Your support provides services and enriches the lives of the animals at Sonoma County Animal Services 📄

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09/21/2026

Did you know there are many ways to support FOSCAS beyond a traditional donation?

Vehicle donations, employer matching gifts, eBay for Charity, Facebook fundraisers, Donor Advised Funds, IRA contributions, and more all help animals in need. ❤️🐾

Visit our website's "Donate" page to learn more!

09/19/2026

122 lost pets have made it back home thanks to one man, a team of volunteers, and a small fleet in the sky.

Michael Parziale, 64, has earned the nickname “Drone Ranger” for using drone technology to track missing animals across New Jersey. His 18 drones, some equipped with thermal cameras, can search large areas that would take people hours to cover on foot.

Among his rescues is Shade, a puppy who had been missing for more than a day during freezing winter weather. Once Parziale joined the search, Shade was located in just 41 minutes.

But finding pets is only part of the mission. Through his nonprofit, USAR Drone Team, Parziale works with his two sons and volunteers to offer searches to families in need. He also teaches military veterans drone skills that can open doors to careers in surveying, agriculture, photography, and inspections.

Dogs, cats, and even a runaway cow have all found their way home thanks to the Drone Ranger, proving that sometimes a helping hand comes with propellers.