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Local Nonprofit Fur-Angel Foundation Cares For Four-legged Friends In Need
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ally, the nonprofit opens its arms to dogs found by good Samaritans and owners who are no longer able to take care of their pets for various reasons, like housing inse- curity or death of a family member.
website to learn more about the process, submit an appli- cation and browse through photos of the dogs in need of a forever home.
says Kim. “I have a fairly busy life so senior dogs are a great fit for me. They’re wonderful additions to my family and have brought us so much joy.”
“The most rewarding part of the job is to see our dogs in loving, stable homes,” says Kim. “We have some heart-wrenching cases that make it difficult to continue doing this every single day, but when we see the impact we are having on our dogs and families, that makes it all worth it.”
Kim notes Fur-Angel Foundation assists dogs of all ages that are either aban- doned, homeless or unwant- ed.
There are many dogs that come across Fur-Angel Foundation’s path, so foster homes play an essential role in the organization’s capaci- ty to help canines.
“We strive to provide them with what their previ- ous owners could not, and that is stability and love for the rest of their lives,” adds Kim.
Those interested in open- ing up their home to a dog in transition should submit an application on Fur-An- gel Foundation’s website (furangelfoundation.org) — dogs typically stay any- where from a couple of weeks to a few months.
will prolong their stay in foster care,” explains Kim. “All our dogs are spayed/ neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, tested for para- sites and given preventative medications.”
Shining light on the fate of hundreds of distressed dogs, Fur-Angel Foundation is heaven sent.
Fur-Angel Foundation often acquires dogs in need by collaborating with oth- er local organizations, such as K9 Kōkua, Aloha Ani- mal Outreach, Hawai‘i Dog Foundation and Hawaiian Humane Society. Addition-
“Some dogs will come to us with major medical issues that need tending to, so this
But there are some dogs that do not require medical attention and are “complete- ly healthy,” which speeds up the adoption process. Those interested in adopting can also visit the organization’s
For more information, call 808-763-8662, email furangelfoundation@gmail. com or follow the nonprofit on Instagram (@fur_angel_ foundation).
(Above and inset) Fur-Angel Foundation assists dogs of all ages that are abandoned, homeless or unwanted. PHOTOS COURTESY FURANGEL FOUNDATION
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