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Spring 2020
Spring 2020
Paws N’ Print
Friends of the Fairfax County Animal Shelter
Friends of the Fairfax County Animal Shelter
A Word From Our President
Dear Friends,
We are living in an unprecedented time. With each passing day, we
are learning how to deal with the new reality brought on by the global
COVID-19 pandemic. Our everyday life has temporarily transformed
into working from home and social distancing. With public gatherings
on hold, and the mandatory closing of many businesses that our
communities hold dear, we all shall continue to support one another in
this chaotic and uncertain time.
Our work most certainly continues – Friends will always be hard at work
providing support to the Fairfax County Animal Shelter for pets in need President and Co-Founder Evelyn Grieve
of medical care and other treatments that will help prepare them for with Friends’ Alumni and Mascot, Eddie
healthier lives and the new families that await them.
Friends continues to be grateful for our caring, compassionate, animal
loving community. We would not be able to support the pets at the
Shelter without you. Thank you and our thoughts go out to you, your Eddie’s Corner!
family and your pets, in staying safe and hoping this passes quickly.
Thank you to the staff and volunteers at the Fairfax County Animal Still getting my
Shelter who have been on the front line and provide essential services to steps in around
our Shelter pets.
the backyard!
Friends also wants to thank the front line and essential service providers
who ensure that our families can receive what they need during this
challenging time.
In these trying times, we know that everyone is doing their best to
remain positive, help each other, and make the best of a situation that
we have not experienced in our life time.
I miss being in the
Take care, office, but working
from home with
Evelyn mom is nice!
Evelyn C. Grieve
President, Co-Founder
Friends of the Fairfax County Animal Shelter
Thank you for your
support!
Springtime Safety
The time of the year we have all been waiting for, springtime! Sunshine, spring flowers, and the opportunity to
spend more time outside! With springtime comes a lot of wonderful things, but also some things that have the
potential to be harmful to your pet. Being aware of potential hazards will allow you and your pet to enjoy the
spring weather without worries!
Pesky Parasites
Warmer weather brings along pests like fleas, ticks, and heartworms that could infest your pet if they don’t
have the proper preventatives. Choosing a quality parasite preventative that protects against all of these
parasites will be your pets best defense. Make sure your pet is on a year-round heartworm preventative as
heartworm disease is transmitted through mosquitos and is difficult to treat and painful for your pet. Consult
your veterinarian on what might be the best preventative for your furry friend.
Be Careful of Easter Time Treats and Decorations
Easter brings along lots of yummy treats but be sure these treats are out of reach from your pets as chocolate
and xylitol can be lethal for them. Be sure to keep plastic Easter grass away from pets, especially kitties, as they
tend to like to chew on these items and could potentially swallow them, causing intestinal obstructions.
Microchip, Check!
More time spent outside allows for more chances for your pet to wander off. Ensure that your pet is
microchipped and all information associated with the microchip is up-to-date including a few phone numbers
for people to contact you incase your pet goes missing.
Springtime Sneezes
Did you know that our pets can get springtime allergies just like we do? Consult your veterinarian if your pet
has developed itching and sneezing recently, they may have seasonal allergies.
Plants Toxic to Dogs Plants Toxic to Cats
Autumn Crocus Amaryllis
Azalea Autumn Crocus
Daffodil Azaleas and Rhododendrons
Dieffenbachia Castor Bean
Tulip Chrysanthemum
Kalanchoe Cyclamen
Sago Palm English Ivy
Oleander Kalanchoe
Iris Lilies
Geraniums
Sources: https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care/springtime-safety-tips; https://easypetfence.com/pages/spring-animal-wellness-tips
FFCAS.ORG | PO Box 2321, Centreville, VA 20122 | 571.212.9858
HAPPY HOME UPDATE
Zoey is one lucky girl to have found her way to the Fairfax County Animal Shelter! Zoey arrived
at the Shelter with several issues affecting her wellbeing; she had severe dental disease and
some troublesome mammary masses that needed to be removed. Because of our generous
supporters, Friends was able to give Zoey the necessary surgery and dental procedures to live a
Friends of the Fairfax County Animal Shelter
long and healthy life. Zoey found a forever home with a Shelter staff member!
Zoey’s mom says she loves afternoon zoomies up and down the hallway and is her constant
shadow. She lives with two cat friends and shares her meals with them, because they like to lick
the gravy.
Despite Zoey’s heart issues, her medications help tremendously and she acts like a puppy! We
love being able to visit with Zoey around the Shelter when she comes to work with her mom.
Tyson quickly wiggled his way into the hearts of staff and volunteers at the Fairfax County
Animal Shelter with his bright smile and goofy self. Tyson came to the Fairfax County Animal
Shelter requiring a TPLO surgery to repair the torn ligament in his knee to improve his quality of
life. Without hesitation, Friends stepped in to fund this costly surgery for Tyson and very soon
after he was adopted by an awesome family!
Tyson’s mom Kristen says Tyson has made himself right at home and has quickly stolen the
hearts of friends and family. Tyson loves car rides and running around a big backyard when he
gets the opportunity. Belly rubs, Super Chewer Kongs, and treats are still his favorite things!
Kristen added “[Tyson is] so fast and strong that most people think he’s a puppy and don’t
believe me when I say he’s 8! It’s crazy to think he had knee surgery less than a year ago!
Special thanks to FFCAS for funding his surgery and to his foster mom who made sure he healed
up well! We’re so in love with Tyson and he’s truly been the perfect addition to our family”.
That is one happy boy, we are so happy he found a home with such a wonderful family!
Follow us on social media to keep up with all the action! @FFCAS @ffxFriends
Friends of the Fairfax County Animal Shelter
P.O. Box 2321
Centreville, VA 20122
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Please Adopt,
Don’t Shop!
About Friends
Friends is the 501(c)(3) nonprofit fundraising partner of the Fairfax
County Animal Shelter. By funding emergency medical care, dental
Friends Tribute Garden
care, spay and neuter, parasite prevention, and animal enrichment
programs, Friends joins in the Shelter’s effort to ensure every shelter
pet is offered the best opportunity to find and remain in a loving Give a gift that is straight from the heart!
Purchasing an engraved brick for the
forever home. Thank you for all that you do to make our work
Friends Tribute Garden is the perfect
possible!
way to pay tribute to a special pet or
Board of Directors person in your life. Your gift will create
Evelyn Grieve, President, Co-Founder a lasting memory that benefits the pets
Rita Altman, Vice President at the Fairfax County Animal Shelter for
Jill Westeyn, Secretary years to come. Learn more about this
Nancy Abbott, Member limited opportunity: https://www.ffcas.
Michael Frey, Member org/ways-to-donate/tribute-garden/.
Karen Diviney, Ex Officio Member, Co-Founder
Lindsey Kellogg, Operations Manager
You Can Give a Gift That
Lasts a Lifetime
Interested in including us in your will, or giving
us gifts of stock? Contact us at 571-212-9858 or
generalinfo@ffcas.org for more information!
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