FREDERICK, MD – December 9, 2021: Frederick Friends of Our County Animal Shelter, Inc. (FFOCAS) established The FFOCAS Animal Shelter Fund with The Community Foundation of Frederick County. The Community Foundation manages more than 750 component charitable funds.
FFOCAS plans to use the fund to support renovations and additions to the Frederick County Animal Control shelter on Rosemont Avenue. Frederick County Animal Control Director Linda Shea said that the organization provides unique services that benefit animals, staff, and the organization’s ability to serve county residents.
“Shelter staff and volunteers work tirelessly to help homeless pets,” FFOCAS President Bette Brown said. “Through this fund, we aim to ensure that the renovated facility is the best it can be, minimizing stress for animals and maximizing the ability of shelter staff to save lives.”