This little girl broke our hearts when she arrived.

She’s all smiles now.  GG is our first calendar girl! Look for her in the Furry Friends Calendar published by Pet Play Day, Inc. “She is just a love, very polite…." GG has brightened our life and our home.”     Elaine & Dwight, Red Bluff. CA         

We  knew this mellow yellow female Labrador as Ripley.

Her new owner renamed her Lexi.

She is currently a certified therapy dog with future aspirations to be a Search & rescue dog this summer. Lexi accompanies Valerie, a social worker, to work every week. “Lexi has such a calming effect on the patients. She even helped a resident to speak for the first time in many months. Lexi is truly a blessing to my family. All it takes is a little time, patience and love to mold a shelter/rescue dog into your most treasured companion”      Valerie, Castro Valley, CA

Moanie showed up at the shelter a year ago last winter. He is a mix of colors and breeds. Abner is his new name.

“Abner entertains me every morning while I have my coffee – he throws a tennis ball in the air and chases it. He also takes my spot on the couch when watching TV".  Gail, Colusa, CA

This little terrier was found wandering in the weeds along side the freeway last summer. He was covered in cockleburs, matted hair and fleas. In spite of his down trodden appearance, he still loved  people.

Today Samson shares his couch with Sarah the cat and Sophie, a rat terrier.  "Samson loves to play with his Frisbee” 

Vivienne, Colusa, CA

Hana Banana the Diva Dog

This little Diva takes her job as a therapy dog very seriously. She accompanies Marietta, a
Family Therapist, to work where she participates in the sessions in her own way by offering a lick on the cheek or by climbing into a lap and laying quietly. "By day, therapeutic dog, in the evenings like many professionals she unwinds from her grueling schedule by settling down on the couch with us to watch Animal Planet, her favorite show. She takes care of her two legged charges with style and grace, teaching unconditional love."        

   From cute little puppy Hanna of Colusa To Therapeutic Dog  Marietta & Margarita, Citrus Heights

We named this 9 year old German Wirehair, Vera. She was picked up wandering the fields this past winter, thin and hungry. A vet exam presented a diagnosis of warfarin poisoning - rat poison. This old girl deserved another chance so a FOCCAS volunteer paid for the vet visit and her medication. With the winning combination of the meds., good food and exercise, Vera gained weight and recovered nicely."Vera's loving nature, devotion and loyalty won our hearts. She is living in the wine country at the home of a veterinarian."      FOCCAS Volunteer & Shelter Staff

These two puppies were thrown out of a pickup truck. Their litter mate, unfortunately, had sustained injuries that necessitated that he be put down. These two were lovingly given a second chance:

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