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Furry Friends Animal Rescue

North TX 501(c)(3) all-volunteer, foster-based rescue group for cats and dogs founded in 2013. North TX 501(c)(3) rescue group for cats and dogs.
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06/24/2024

AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION - ANOTHER RETURN AFTER 5 YEARS - MEET RAISIN.....

ORIGINAL BIO: Raisin was rescued from a local kill shelter where she had been brought in with her two littermates as a stray. All the kittens were very outgoing and had obviously been around humans (it is very possible that they belonged to the person that brought them in). Raisin has beautiful markings that match her sweet personality. She gets along with cats and dogs, but she especially loves people. Fill out an application and adopt this sweet little lap lover today!

UPDATED BIO: Here we are, almost five years later, and we are now looking for a home for Raisin again. She was adopted with her brother almost five years ago. Within just a couple days, her brother was returned because he didn't get along with the dog (with proper intro, he wouldn't have met the dog yet but we tell everyone that and they do what they do). At that time, there was a dog and six kids in this family, ages 2-11 (three of them four and under) so pretty much covering all kid ages. We got this email recently: "We purchased our cat from your rescue, specifically from the petsmart in McKinney. She does not get along with out dog and after 3 years is not good with young children. We bought her at least 4+ years ago but need her to have a second chance as the pound said they will euthanize. Please let me know if you can find her a home- I have no intention of recouping the cost to purchase Her or our $200 donation to your charity." There was no "donation" to our charity but guessing she means the adoption fee for two cats. Not understanding how she could have lived with six kids and a dog for all those years and suddenly not get along with them, it was explained that they now had a seventh child that was three and Raisin bit this child. But there's more. Then we got this: "If you need pics, she is good with kids if they don’t mess with her. Biting is not of her character and tbh I’ve never seen her hiss before today, but my step daughter did say she did that the other day at *** (7-year-old child's name) before I knew he was teasing her with paper airplanes." We did receive pics of her snuggled up with small children but for privacy reasons, are not posting these. So it's not difficult to imagine she was not happy about being teased by the older child and the younger one got too close. Feel pretty safe to say if she made it five years with seven kids and a dog and never even hissed, she's probably fine with pretty much anything. For her sake, though, no more small children. She's paid her price on that one and we want to ensure she is not tormented by kids in her next home. If interested in this pretty girl and you would like to meet and possibly adopt, please go to furryfriendsanimalrescue.org and submit an application. You will be contacted within 24 hours (if not, please check your spam folder). NOTE: Raisin is now front declawed.

06/24/2024

BILLIE JEAN & JOLENE ALREADY IN A NEW HOME! Just returned on Thursday and they were already going out on Sunday. They are on trial which was best for them. Since they were still pretty freaked about all the change and to be in foster care, which is a zoo, it is best for them to not have to adjust to one setting just to be uprooted again. And since they were not going to show well, a trial is a perfect solution. You can't see them in the carrier, but they are both in there. They got a great app looking for two cats and off they went in just a couple days after getting them returned. If only it always went that way! Here they are with mom and daughter and dad waiting outside the room. There is another older sibling at home and two dogs which is perfect since they lived with dogs in their prior home. Fingers crossed all goes well and this time they have a forever home!❤🤞

06/22/2024

Beautiful kitty Maxine adopted today. She will have a dog sibling and her new mom works from home and absolutely loved her. She'll be the little princess in the home and we couldn't be happier for her 💓

06/22/2024

MINNOW UPDATE: We figured this wouldn't take long due to her personality and what we heard about her big orange brother, but here's pictorial proof. Minnow's doing great with her bestest buddy and her new name is Luna. YAY!❤

06/21/2024

AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION: MASON Mason showed up in the backyard of a family that has adopted two cats from FFAR. They also have Afghan Hounds and although friendly with the house cats, they were worried they would harm this guy. He was very friendly and extremely hungry so they crated him and fed him and tried to figure out where he may have come from. First they reached out on social media and even called the local shelter to see if anyone had reported a missing cat. When this turned up nothing, they contacted us. After having a vet check him out, Mason was not microchipped (he is now) but was neutered. He is young, vet aged at around a year old, and a beautiful boy. Possibly someone moved and tossed him outside - sadly, this happens more than we would like to think - or decided they didn't want a cat anymore. We will never know. What we do know is he obviously had a home at one time, but now he is looking for one that will keep him safely inside and keep him for life. Mason is a bit bossy with other male cats, but he is currently living with three adult male cats and has adjusted. He is very friendly and social and would be fine as an only cat, too. Although he hasn't officially been around the dogs in his foster home, it is highly probable he would be fine with dogs with slow and proper introductions (most cats are). If interested in meeting this handsome fluffy guy and possibly adopting him, go to furryfriendsanimalrescue.org and submit an application. You will be contacted within 24 hours (if not, please check your spam folder). (Second pic is in backyard where he initially showed up hungry).

06/21/2024

AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION: TADPOLE was rescued from a local kill shelter. He was extremely tiny and extremely sick and would without a doubt have been next up for euthanasia. This poor sweet little guy was unable to open his eyes for over a month; he was basically blind and just sat in one corner of the room and didn't move except to eat and use the litterbox (when he could find it). Two trips to the vet and countless eye drop and antibiotic medications didn't seem to budge it until miraculously, one day his eyes just opened up! See his before and after pics and it is nothing short of remarkable. The good news is he is now vetted and ready for his forever home. This little guy has tons of energy and personality. He gets along with kids, dogs and cats. Tadpole had a very rough start in life and is lucky to be here. Let him show his gratitude to you for giving him a forever home! If interested in meeting and adopting this adorable little tuxedo kitty, go to furryfriendsanimalrescue.org and submit an application. You will be contacted within 24 hours (if not, please check your spam folder).

06/21/2024

AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION: MAY was acquired via an email we received stating this, "My friend found a small kitten outside a store this morning. She is gentle but small. She cannot keep her she had big dogs. Is it possible you can take her?" Although the woman had to drive over an hour to bring her to us and have her taken by a vet for testing first, she willing did so and that is how sweet precious May came to be part of FFAR's foster/adoption program. She was barely two pounds when we got her and very sweet, obviously she had been around people. How she came to be sitting outside the convenience store all by herself on that day will forever remain a mystery. Possibly someone left her there hoping someone else would pick her up. May is very friendly and social and gets along with kids, cats and dogs. She's a beautiful little cat with just the right amount of fluff; not too high maintenance but super cute. If interested in meeting and possibly adopting this little cutie, go to furryfriendsanimalrescue.org and submit an application. You will be contacted within 24 hours (if not, please check your spam folder).

06/20/2024

MINNOW ADOPTED TODAY! Yesterday while doing Dork's adoption at PetSmart, this woman and her husband were there and asked to see Minnow. They recently lost a senior cat and a senior dog and have a younger ornery orange boy that needs a friend. Minnow is so perfect! She is feisty and fearless and has the best personality. When Mom picked her up and she snuggled in and began purring, that was that. She went home and filled out the application and here they are today. Minnow got the perfect home!😍

06/20/2024

Meet HARVEY!! FFAR took Harvey from the shelter because he was injured and needed special care. He was brought in as being thrown from a bridge but the shelter vet felt like he had been hit by a car. The skin covering his left paw was totally separated and had to be stitched back together. Harvey’s foster mom made sure he would eat, but he didn’t move much at all the first week. There was concern that Harvey’s right leg wasn’t working and x rays at FFAR’s vet showed his right leg was actually broken. Our vet has splinted it and our hope is that it will quickly heal. Despite two serious front leg injuries, Harvey is a total love. The shelter thought he was feral without recognizing how much pain he was in and clipped his ear. There isn’t however a mean bone in his body. When he sees people he starts purring even before they pet him, despite all he’s been through. FFAR is happy to have been able to help this little guy who hopefully will be better soon.

06/20/2024

BONDED PAIR AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION: JOLENE & BILLIE JEAN were originally adopted out as a kittens at four months of age. Recently (five years later) we got a notice from a local shelter that one of these cats had been "found" and to contact the owner. However, when the shelter was notified, it was learned the owners had left both cats at the shelter in a crate before opening. Both cats are chipped so the owners were called and told they had to schedule an owner surrender and they needed to come back and pick up the cats, which they did. Upon getting the notice from the shelter, Furry Friends reached out to the adopters and both kitties were returned back to FFAR. When asked why they wanted to surrender the cats, the owner said she would rather not say, but she was adamant that it had nothing to do with the cats. She said they got along with kids, dogs and were "sweet and snuggly." Pics were provided and these are what we are using to post them. Given they have been together since birth and are now five years old, we prefer they stay together. Both cats are now four-paw declawed. If interested in meeting and possibly adopting these pretty girls, please go to furryfriendsanimalrescue.org and submit an application. You will be contacted within 24 hours (if not, please check your spam folder).

06/19/2024

DORK ADOPTED TODAY! Here he is with his new mama. There is another kitty waiting at home to meet him as well (slowly and properly, of course, and when he is feeling better and not contagious). Dork was a bit puny, but his new mom was up for it. We sent her packing with meds in case he needs anything to help him get over his kitty cold. The most important thing he needed to get better was a home and he got a wonderful one! Happy life, little Dork!❤

06/17/2024

Biscuit is all settled in at her new home with a former FFAR kitty as her friend. Her new family is thrilled with her and we absolutely love the happy update ❤️

06/17/2024

Malala was adopted this weekend to a family with a rescued golden doodle that loves cats, and 3 teenagers that are equally excited to welcome her to the family. Congratulations Malala!

06/14/2024

AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION: ATLAS is our final amazing cat that was abandoned for three weeks by his owner. He is wonderful but the last to be listed because he contracted a kitty cold. He's all better now and was just taken to the 380/75 PetSmart today for anyone who wants to meet his big stately handsome self. Here is his bio: Atlas was rescued by a PetSmart employee who learned that several cats had been abandoned in a home by their owners. There were initially four cats but sadly, there was one senior cat over the age of 10 that was never found. She went to the home and took the three she could find to the shelter. Furry Friends was contacted and went to check them out and pulled all three. They are all indoor young adults. The house was a mess and they were left with no food or water. There was rotting food in the sink and in the fridge. Litterboxes were overflowing and the poor cats had been forced to go elsewhere when the box couldn't hold anything else. They must have drank from the toilet and ate the rotted food to survive because three weeks is a long time without care. As if this isn't horrible enough, these folks left a live guinea pig in a cage out on the curb with a bunch of garbage when they left. So this is their sad tragic saga. The good news is these cats hold no grudges and are still so very sweet. Atlas is the largest of the three and super friendly. He came into his foster home and with not even 24 hours of separation from many other cats, he was let loose and behaved as if he'd lived there his entire life. He is great with other cats, showed no reaction to the dogs in his foster home, and would also be great with kids six and up (toddlers might be fine but are an unknown). If interested in meeting this big handsome tuxedo and possibly adopting him, please go to furryfriendsanimalrescue.org and submit an application. You will be contacted within 24 hours (if not, please check your spam folder).

06/14/2024

AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION: DORK was rescued from a local kill shelter where the little guy had been brought in all by himself. He was (and is) a tiny little kitten and no clue where his mama or littermates may have been, but he had such a great little personality that he was immediately brought home by his foster mom. Single kittens in the shelter also take up an entire cage so when the shelter is crowded, it's good to make space for either more kittens or an adult in that same-sized cage. That was a bonus in rescuing him, but he sold himself and he still does. Although he did not have the kitty cold that is so typical for shelter cats, it was apparent he had already had it and gotten over it. His left eye possesses the slight clouding that is typical for URI (upper respiratory infection) in small kittens. For some reason, it commonly settles in their eyes and even when it's gone, slight clouding will remain. If there is thick scar tissue, sometimes it can be removed, but the vet said that in Dork's case it isn't that severe and he will just be an "as is" kitty. Often as they grow it diminishes and in fact, it has already lessened just since he's been in foster care. This in no way diminishes his activity and may not diminish his vision; although it may be a bit hazy where the clouding is, he's not telling us so we can't know for sure. He's a totally normal active playful little kitten. Dork gets along with kids, cats and dogs. If interested in meeting and possibly adopting this cute little ball of energy, please go to furryfriendsanimalrescue.org and submit an application. You will be contacted within 24 hours (if not, please check your spam folder). NOTE his eyes look like he doesn't feel well but it was tough to slow him down from spazzing around the room to snap this picture. He was just neutered and vaxxed so even though he seems warp speed, he probably isn't feeling 100% in this pic. The third eyelid will clear up, but the cloudiness in his left eye is who he is (read explanation above).

06/14/2024

BISCOTTI ADOPTED TOO! Here she is with her new mom (and her mom is a previous FFAR adopter). Biscotti will live in her very own digs with another dog and a cat. Way to go for one of our three sweet cats that were abandoned in a home for three weeks when their owners moved out and left them behind. Necktie, also adopted today, was in that bunch. Just one more to go! Atlas will be coming up for adoption soon. Happy life, Biscotti!❤❤

06/13/2024

NECKTIE & DUSTER adopted together today from our 380 store. These folks lost their older kitty a while back and are now very excited to get two more. Pic shows Duster and Necktie with their new mom and dad. There are two very excited kids (ages 7 & 9) waiting at home to meet them. We already got feedback that both cats were exploring their new digs and doing great. Awesome!❤

06/12/2024

MARIGOLD ADOPTED TODAY! Finally we might add. Here she is with her new best friend. There is a doggy at home waiting to meet her (after slow introduction, of course). Grandma was waiting outside filling out paperwork. They lost a beloved cat recently and felt sorry for poor Marigold and her "I've been here the longest" star so wanted to get her out of a cage and give her a forever home. We couldn't be happier for this pretty young cat that has been waiting at PetSmart far too long. Sometimes the wait is worth it. Yay!❤

06/09/2024

This is FFAR Ozzy’s adoption day. Ozzy was in the local overcrowded shelter and no one came to get him. He had been without love for a while. His fur was so matted our adoption partners at Oh La La had to shave him all the way to his skin. He’s doing great now and his new name is Sammy. His family is in love with him and says he’s adjusting well.

06/08/2024

AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION: DUSTER was rescued from a local kill shelter. The shelter was very full and needing to make space and his teeny self was taking up an entire cage. He was cute and fluffy and sweet so brought into Furry Friend's adoption program. Duster is on the shy side but only initially. Once he acclimates he is as sweet and precious as he can be. If interested in meeting this precious little fluff ball and possibly adopting, go to furryfriendsanimalrescue.org and submit an application. You will be contacted within 24 hours (if not, please check your spam folder). Duster can be seen at our 380/75 PetSmart in McKinney.

NOTE: Duster is FIV positive, but don't let this scare you! Kittens with FIV have a good chance that they will test negative at six months. They acquire the virus from their mother, but in many kittens, by the ages of six months they are negative. Even if Duster remains positive, he is young and perfectly healthy. FIV is feline immunodeficiency virus. Cats can live long, healthy lives with FIV. FIV is primarily transmitted to other cats via bites (must be transmitted through blood) and is not transferred via litterboxes or food bowls. The virus only lives outside the cat for 2-3 hours so it is not contagious to other cats in non-aggressive households. Actually, many people own FIV+ cats and do not even know they carry this virus. It is asymptomatic and unless a blood test is performed, there is no way of knowing if a cat has it. FIV is ABSOLUTELY NOT transmittable to humans or dogs.

06/08/2024

AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION: MINNOW was rescued from a local kill shelter where she had been brought in as a stray all by her tiny lonesome self. What a personality she had for one so small! She is fearless and extremely outgoing. Minnow gets along with dogs, cats and kids (over six only, she's too small for younger children). If interested in meeting and possibly adopting this little silver tabby cutie, go to furryfriendsanimalrescue.org and submit an application. You will be contacted within 24 hours (if not, check your spam folder). Minnow can be seen at our 380/75 PetSmart in McKinney.

06/08/2024

AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION: BISCOTTI is another of the cats with the same story as Necktie, abandoned for three weeks when her owner moved out and left her behind. She is extremely sweet and loves to snuggle on someone's lap. All she needs is you!

06/08/2024

AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION: NECKTIE was rescued by a PetSmart employee who learned that he had been abandoned in a home by his owners. There were initially four cats but sadly, there was one senior cat over the age of 10 that was never found. She went to the home and took the three she could find to the shelter. Furry Friends was contacted and went to check them out and they were so sweet with such a horrific story, that all three were pulled and brought into our foster/adoption program. They are all indoor young adults. The house was a mess and they were left with no food or water. There was rotting food in the sink and in the fridge. Litterboxes were overflowing and the poor cats had been forced to go elsewhere when the box couldn't hold anything else. They must have drank from the toilet and ate the rotted food to survive because three weeks is a long time without care. As if this isn't horrible enough, these folks left a live guinea pig in a cage out on the curb with a bunch of garbage when they left. So this is their sad tragic saga. The good news is these cats hold no grudges and are still so very sweet. Necktie hit the ground peacefully and getting along with the other cats. He got his name because he loves to jump on people and drape himself around their neck. He is great with other cats, showed no reaction to the dogs in his foster home, and would also be great with kids six and up (toddlers might be fine but are an unknown). If interested in meeting this young, sleek, super snuggly guy and possibly adopting him, please go to furryfriendsanimalrescue.org and submit an application. You will be contacted within 24 hours (if not, please check your spam folder).

06/07/2024

ARTURO ADOPTED TODAY! Our sweet huge black boy was adopted by this mother and daughter duo. They came to PetSmart yesterday, met him and fell in love. Back today to take him for good. Dad and two doggies are at home waiting to welcome him. He will stay in daughter's room while he acclimates and his new name "might" be Loki, but time will have to tell. Love love love this!❤❤

06/05/2024

ONYX JUST ADOPTED! They want to keep her name and think she will be the perfect fit for the other two cats they have at home. Mom, Dad and three other kiddos are also waiting to welcome Onyx home. Way to go, pretty fluffer girl!❤❤

06/02/2024

Bacardi, aka Carter, and new best mate posing like perfect gentlemen... ❤️❤️

06/02/2024

Meet Maya and Malala, the newest arrivals at our McKinney Petsmart location! They can’t wait to meet you. 🐱💜🐱💜

Learn more about them here: https://furryfriendsanimalrescue.org/adoptable-pets

06/02/2024

Our active girl Biscuit got adopted today from former adopters. They have another kitty from FFAR that is also active and needed more of a playmate than the two dogs in the household. She’s got the perfect personality for her new home! Congratulations to her and her new family!

06/01/2024

Finally, double the fun, we have CARTER and CHARLIE, adopted together! No adoption pic because they were too busy playing with each other! Congratulations to them and their new family!

06/01/2024

Next up is COOPER! This sweet, active boy will have a doggie buddy to play with in his new home! Congratulations to him and his new family!

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Play hard, nap harder! 🥳 We had the best Saturday with our McKinney kitties- Butter, Saber, and Teargan! #dfwpets #mckinneytx

Ruby was adopted last week and they are so in love with this sweet little girl. "She is very sweet. Almost immediately came and sat in my lap." She will have an older cat brother and we're so happy everything is going well 💗

Always a great time with our McKinney crew! To learn more about these cuties looking for a furever family, please visit our website! https://furryfriendsanimalrescue.org/adoptable-pets

Elton John and Blake Shelton adopted, didn't get an adoption picture, but they've already made themselves at home and we're so excited for their new happy life 😻. Here's a video of them loving their new home...

More Scooter scooting.....

AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION: SCOOTER was rescued from a local kill shelter where he had been returned for a second time and he's only six months old. He originally came in as a kitten, most likely hit by a car, and had to have his right rear leg amputated. He was adopted by an Operation Kindness worker and lived there for several months; however, this person's mother told them they had to return him (no reason given) and so back he came to the same shelter he had originally been brought to. A shelter volunteer reached out to FFAR and asked if they had room for him because he was so sweet and cute and adorable and also, special needs. You see, Scooter isn't just a tripod. He has basically no use of his remaining left rear leg, too. That's why he's called Scooter - he uses his front legs and scoots around. His foster mom's primary concern when she realized how his remaining leg was basically dysfunctional, too, was whether he could use a litterbox. Happily, he has enough use of it that he can climb up into the box, dig a hole, and raise his butt up a couple inches so that he can do his business without mess. He then digs to bury it and out he goes. He has not had one single accident in his foster home and the shelter said he used the box in his cage without incident, too, so this was the biggest hurdle as to whether he was adoptable. Even more impressive, he uses his front legs to scratch a cat scratcher and climb up on beds a few feet off the ground. He loves to scoot around with a turbotracker and chase balls and except for his mobility issues, he's a normal beautiful little kitten. His fur is super soft and silky and he is as sweet and social as he can be. He immediately acclimated to the other cats and absolutely loves attention. Scooter needs a home that is cat saavy and will be okay with his scooting around. It does take some getting used to, but he's who he is and it doesn't bother him in the least. He's been this way since he was a tiny kitten and doesn't know any

Happy GOTCHA day!!! A year ago today, we adopted Waffles (formerly Coral, one of the sweetest girls). And although taking care of her can be compared to taking care of a toddler, we would not change a thing 😍 she's a happy, healthy kitty who is very loved.

These cats are ready for ADOPTION! Come find them at PetSmart on North Central Expressway and Highway 380. Fill out an application or get in touch with us at https://furryfriendsanimalrescue.org/

Isis, Anubis and Horus will be available for adoption in two weeks, they are playful purr motors who are great kitties! It's kitten's galore at the 121 and Custer store! Mark your calendar to visit them soon 😻

SNUGGLEPUSS is an absolute love, add him to the list of amazing orange boys we have available 💗

THEODORE UPDATE ALREADY! Mom just sent this: "Well, Theodore seems to be settling in nicely although he has yet to realize that this is a two story house and that there are 5 more rooms upstairs that he has not yet explored, lol." Sounds like a palace for this kitty and no one deserves it more than he does!❤️

Wilbur video, he's being a naughty boy but also irresistibly cute. He was supposed to be in time out from his mom's home office, that did not go well. His family is crazy about him though, including the dog, even when he is a little terror 👀

Montana and Ajax adopted together and we've already received a great update and video... "The boys seem to be doing great. I was able to take this video just before Ajax moved. They have been very good. Ajax has been showing Montana that he's "in charge" for sure but Montana doesn't seem to care at all. They both love to cuddle!" Thank you for giving them a great home, their last beloved kitty lived to be 20 so they're clearly a wonderful forever home 💕. Happy life boys!