Freddie B's Furry Friends Rescue 501c3 non-profit

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Freddie B's Furry Friends Rescue 501c3 non-profit

I created this page over 6 years ago to share my shelter and homeless/lost pets volunteer rescue and fostering work, education, & advocacy. When Freddie B.
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As of February '24, all this paid off - we're now a 501(c)(3) rescue that opens the door for us to do so much more FREDDIE B. - FOUNDER/PRESIDENT/RESCUE OPERATIONS LEAD

Freddie B. has been raising dogs since he was a little boy and over the last years 50+ years, has developed the “gift” of being able to understand them, their body language, and in essence, the ability to communicate with the

m on some level, in part, due to his Asperger's Syndrome. retired in 2016, he decided to combine his love of dogs and his "abilities" to communicate with them by becoming a volunteer at his local animal shelter. Since then, Freddie has volunteered thousands of hours of his time in various shelters, primarily working with extremely fearful shelter dogs and those with challenging behavior issues. During the early part of the Northern California campfire disaster in Nov. 2018, Freddie B. volunteered nearly 100 hours at the emergency animal shelter in Chico, California helping care for several hundred rescued dogs, and was specifically assigned by staff to work with the most extremely fearful and traumatized dogs, including those referred to as “fear biters" when they quickly recognized his expertise and abilities with working with these types of dogs. In addition to Fredde B’s shelter work, he has developed an expertise in rescuing elusive hard-to-catch stray dogs with a variety of rescue methods and tools, including the use of live taps. Freddie B. has successfully put that expertise to use dozens of times over the years by rescuing those stray dogs that most others could not catch or rescue. can be found commenting on occasion that since his retirement, his life has literally, “Gone to the dogs.”

Aside from Freddie B’s shelter and rescue work, he cares for his five rescue dogs that he considers his family: Dutch, a chocolate lab rescued from the fires during the Northern California Campfire disaster, Lady, a black lab that Freddie B. fostered when she was found as a stray, then turned into a foster fail when no one came forward to claim her, Tiny, a senior Chihuahua that spent the first years of her life living on the streets with her homeless owner before he gave her up, and Tinkerbell and Trixie, two Chihuahua siblings who were strays for over a year in a rural area of Southern California before Fredde B. rescued them by the use of a trap, then became part of his pack when no one came forward to claim them. has also been a certified positive reinforcement dog trainer for over 4 years (Freddie B. the Dog Teacher, L.L.C.) with his specialty being working with extremely fearful dogs and dogs with aggression issues and having a 5-star Google rating from his numerous past clients. In Freddie B’s spare time; aside from his shelter volunteering, community stray dog assists, and dog training, he enjoys spending time with his canine pack consisting of rescues and fosters.. is also a professional photographer and has travelled the world for his photography, in addition to having conducted numerous shelter pet photoshoots in several shelters to help them get adopted - Fredde B. is currently an artist member of the Avenue West Gallery artist coop. in Spokane, Washington as a Fine Arts photographer,

BOARD MEMBERS:

YVONNE LEACH - BOARD MEMBER (SECRETARY)

Yvonne been involved in the national Dogs Playing for Life program since 2019, which involved special training and resulted in implementing the program successfully at two animal shelters in Spokane. In 2020, Yvonne received a Mentorship certificate after attending the Longmont Humane Society week-long program in Colorado. Additionally, Yvonne worked at The Boeing Company for 25 years in public relations and communications with her last position as the Director of Communications of Boeing Commercial Airplane Programs. Yvone brings these valuable skills and experience to Freddie B’s Furry Friend Rescue as a vitally important board member Yvonne will help determine the rescue’s overall strategic direction, and she will specifically help implement communications strategies to reach donors and supporters as we grow the rescue. Yvonne has supported and believed in Freddie B’s vision of Furry B’s Furry Friends for years and when she was asked to join the team for the newly formed non-profit, she did not hesitate.

“If we don’t advocate for these dogs in need, then who will? Canine companions give us unconditional and constant love and I believe we owe them safety, good health and a second chance when they find their world has been rocked. Supporting a rescue like this makes me feel I am part of doing important work because I am contributing to improving the life of vulnerable dogs.” - Yvonne Leach. In Yvonne’s spare time, enjoys Yoga, hiking, traveling, and writing poetry - in Fall of 2023, Yvonne’s second collection of Poetry, “In the Spaces Between Us” was released by Kelsay Books. BRENDA WRIGHT - BOARD MEMBER / RESCUE OPERATIONS ADVISOR

Brenda has been a volunteer and animal advocate since she started as a dog walker at a local shelter in 2005. At about the same time, Brenda joined HEART (Humane Evacuation Animal Rescue Team), a local Spokane county animal rescue team and is currently the Vice President. Brenda was trained in two different systems of canine temperament testing/aggression assessments and did that for years, completing hundreds of assessments. Brenda is also trained and currently active in the DPFL (Dogs Playing for Life) shelter program where she volunteers her time with other DPFL volunteers to enhance the lives of shelter dogs and to help assist in their timely adoptions. Brenda has traveled nationally, and once internationally, with American Humane, the ASPCA, and IFAW to assist with dog fighting busts, failed sanctuaries, illegal puppy mills, and natural disasters. Brenda has deployed locally with the Spokane county animal control agency and the Department of Emergency Management to assist with natural disasters and animal cruelty cases. Brenda has also had the good fortune to train with some of the top dog trainers in the world such as Sue Sternberg, Nicole Wilde, Terry Ryan, and Carol Burns, in addition to spending nearly a month in India in a class with top British trainer, behaviorist, and author John Rogerson. Brenda is a retired firefighter from the City of Spokane and her 26 years of service has given her the skillset to manage emergency situations, think quickly, and work hard under less-than-ideal circumstances; all of which have been useful in animal rescue. Brenda had this to say about animal welfare:

“We must be the voice for the innocent animals that have no voice. We need to be able to stand up for them and protect them. They enhance our lives and deserve safe, comfortable, healthy homes. I intend to use the experience of the last nearly 20 years to assist Freddie B's Furry Friends Rescue to continue to advocate and assist animals in need.”

In Brenda’s spare time, she enjoys weightlifting, hiking, outdoor cycling, and time with her own pets.

06/30/2024

Rescue Van found...needed funds for purchase:

For over 6 years, I have been helping the communities I have lived in by:

🐶 volunteering my own time, money, and energy by helping to rescue hard-to-catch stray dogs (over 40 successful rescues over the years)

🐶 trapping and releasing feral cats after getting them altered (TNR program)

🐶 responding to different locations as needed to scan stray dogs for microchips and helping reunite whether or not one was found

🐶 conducting microchip clinics

🐶 helping to find homes for unwanted animals and shelter pets

🐶 conducting shelter pet photo shoots to showcase them on social media to help them get adopted

🐶 fostering stray found dogs while attempting to locate family (dozens over the years)

🐶 fostering the most extremely fearful shelter dogs until adoption (over 10+ thus far from SpokAnimal C.A.R.E.)

🐶 volunteering my time and energy in many other ways - all homeless and shelter pet related.

During this time, I have used my personal vehicle to transport stray and shelter pets, crammed my personal vehicle with rescue equipment for in-field trapping operations, transported feral cats in carriers; at one time, I had 8 pet carriers crammed into my personal vehicle, and used my personal vehicle in a variety of other rescue and shelter related ways.

Over the years, I put on the average several thousand miles annually on my personal vehicle for rescue and shelter related work and it has taken its toll on my vehicle, both interior and exterior, as evident by the interior upholstery and headliner tears and marrs.

But most importantly, my ability to use a vehicle for my rescue and shelter work, including the transport of animals in need has been greatly inhibited due to not having a proper rescue van.

My life literally has "Gone to the dogs" since retiring in 2016 😂

So when I finally became a non-profit 501c3 rescue in February 2023; six years in the making, I quickly realized how much I needed a rescue van due to the increased requests for assistance: from T&R operations, to transport, to in-field rescue operations...and much more.

So I had a lifelong friend of my brother-in-law's who owns a dealership keep an eye out for a van that would fit my needs, and just recently, he came across a 1999 Ford E150 cargo van that fit the bill. (Collage of van photos in comments)

The van has had only one owner, Comcast, has only 65,277 miles on it and is in great mechanical condition, having an excellent maintenance history...my brother-in-law's friend's dealership has always done the maintenance on the vehicle.

The van has multiple batteries in a battery compartment to power an electrical transformer with outlets so I can plug in portable ACs for the back when needed for the transported animals and to power other equipment.

The vehicle is being held for our rescue as long as needed until we can raise the needed funds, which is the amount the dealership paid for it with no money made beyond that...they are making no money beyond what they paid for it and is holding the vehicle for us cost free.

This van would be used to transport rescued animals, animals in need from one place to another, assist shelter-related transports when requested and needed, and to store and transport my rescue equipment - from various catch poles to live traps of various sizes...this van would be put to good use for the good of community and the animals in need.

Please consider helping us raise the funds to purchase this van...every little bit helps.

If you can help, please follow this link to the GoFundMe nonprofit fundraiser, and for every dollar raised, we have an anonymous donor matching dollar for dollar:

For over 6 years, I have been helping the communities I have lived in b… Freddie B needs your support for Double Your Impact: Matched Donations for Rescue Van

06/29/2024

Feeding Ladybug

SpokAnimal C.A.R.E.

06/29/2024

Preparing the Foster Littles' dinner

06/28/2024

[From last night]. Daisy Mae wants to lay down on the couch with Piglet, but she's afraid to do so for fear of disturbing Piglet and being fussed at by him - she's sitting on the arm of the couch. 😂

06/28/2024

I wish I would have captured this in video with my phone. This is a picture of Piglet finishing off the last piece of a whole slice of pizza that he stole off my plate that I put down on my side table by my armchair. It was my fault because it was too tempting for him and when I turned my back, he grabbed a slice and ran as fast as he could into the kennel as if his life depended on it.

I could not get mad at him because I think that was just a residual behavior from having to fight for every scrap of food when he was living with 30 other hoarding dogs... it would be really funny if not for the sad emotions behind the behavior

06/28/2024

I feed Ladybug in my lap to help with her insecurity due to being a hoarding dog.

SpokAnimal C.A.R.E.

06/28/2024

Look who's sharing a bed: my Forever rescue pup Tinkerbell and SpokAnimal C.A.R.E. foster, formerly fear aggressive, Piglet.

06/28/2024

They're so happy, and it blesses my heart and I feel honored that I'm able to help them feel this way.

My foster fail [success] forever pup Lady, my owner surrender pup Daisy Mae; who is available for adoption, and my foster Ezra who should be going home next month.

06/27/2024

What have I done. Another mouth to feed🤣

These sweethearts are visiting my feeder several times a day

06/27/2024

8 year old Tyrion trying to get 9 mos old Ladybug to play with him 😂

This is such a blessing to see considering when Ladybug first came to me, she was shut down fearful, and Tyrion was depressed and sad.

SpokAnimal C.A.R.E.

06/27/2024

Ladybug appears to be doing fine being left at home, as she's obviously enjoying getting to play with a toy without having to share or being pushed away by the other ones. 😄

06/26/2024

Adoption Day for Genesis and Gretchen to their Forever Family, TOGETHER.

This is only an annoucement of and intro to the Adoption Day video, which will be created and shared in the next day or two for each of them.

SpokAnimal C.A.R.E.

06/26/2024

This is the cause of Genesis' deep-rooted fear issues based on past abuse...

She has come so very far from when she first came to me where she would not even let me approach her.

06/26/2024

Guess what today is?

Gretchen and Genesis' Adoption Day: stay tuned for the adoption day video within the next day or so.

SpokAnimal C.A.R.E.

06/26/2024

The pack and I during TV time. Gretchen likes to chew on her bones unobserved, and speaks up when I pay her too much attention

06/26/2024

My immediate family includes Feathered Friends too...

Look who visited my brand new hummingbird feeder camera - today was the first time I put it up: Ruby-Throated Hummingbird.

Also, a Downy Woodpecker checking out my new camera birdhouse. I hope she decides to move in.

06/25/2024

Piglet's turn to accompany Foster Papa out for the afternoon, along with Daisy Mae tethered in the back seat.

He has come so far from the fear aggressive snapping pup that I received a couple weeks ago until now.

He is available for adoption through SpokAnimal C.A.R.E.. If interested, contact me via text or private message

06/24/2024

After I contacted SpokAnimal C.A.R.E., they agreed to take in these two sweethearts tomorrow under the Guardian Angel program. 😄

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Courtesy Rehoming/Foster needed post:

I was just contacted by someone named Angela Vickery in Spokane Valley [for some reason, I cannot tag her] who reached out to me for assistance in a dire situation.

According to Angela, she is going to be homeless as of tomorrow and is desperately needing someone to temporarily foster her furbabies for a little over a month while she works to get into another home at that time.

This is what Angela said about her furbabies:

"They get along with dogs & cats very well but sometimes George will chase cats trying to play. They have lived with younger children for most of their life so they love kids! George is very friendly but Betty can be timid when meeting new people. Betty can be reactive with her food when around new people or animals but if hand fed in the beginning, she does great."

Angela does not want to take them to the shelter nor wants them split up. Her preference is to have someone temporarily foster them for her as she would like to keep them, but willing to rehome them to a loving family if no other option.

Please know that if I had the space to temporarily foster these sweet babies for Angela, I most definitely would. But what I can do is to help however else I can, including foster support to whomever is willing to help in that capacity.

If anyone is able to temporarily Foster, Freddie B's Furry Friends Rescue 501c3 non-profit will provide a month's worth of dog food.

If you can help Angela in this situation, please comment here then call her directly at ‪(208) 963-2032.

06/23/2024

Look who decided to join my foster fail [success] Lady and get in the water and play...owner surrender Daisy Mae who's available for adoption.

06/23/2024

Last night, as I was carrying my fearful foster, Gretchen, from the outdoor enclosures to the house, she got away from me...she ran into my woods in a state of panic and ended up a mile away.

I searched for her for 2 to 3 hours with several sightings of her in the area, with one being of me seeing her running down a side road about a mile away in sheer panic and flight mode.

I searched until it was dark and when I reluctantly came back home to recharge, I found her standing in my front yard and after opening my front door wide open, she ran straight in.

In spite of her never being in my woods or outside the perimeter of my house, let alone off leash in an unsecured area, she somehow navigated herself back home in the dark through the surrounding woods then back through my 10 acres of woods.

She is safe and sound and thank goodness that this extremely smart girl was able to find her way back home...

This is the first time one of my fearful fosters; I've had over 30 over the years, has gotten away from me and escaped at my home.

But all it takes is the one time for one to fail to adhere to safety and safekeeping protocols and procedures to keep their fearful dogs safe... thank goodness Gretchen did not suffer any serious consequences for my failure to adhere to the safety protocols and procedures last night.

This video is shared in the hopes that someone will learn from my lessons learned and that if it can happen to me, it can happen to anyone.

06/23/2024

Look who's hanging out with me off leash on my property as he likes to be right with me; I'm proud of him: my latest SpokAnimal C.A.R.E. foster Tyrion

06/22/2024

Play time for this Trio: foster fail [success] Forever pup Lady, foster Ezra, and owner surrender, Daisy Mae for who we will start taking adoption interests...

Daisy Mae is scheduled to have her spay surgery on the 15th of July, but we can do Meet and Greets before then and adopt her out before the surgery with the understanding she won't be brought to her forever home until after her surgery.

Daisy Mae is about 2 years old, knows basic behaviors, is house taught, is very respectful, is non cat reactive - no prey drive, it is very sweet and lovable.

If interested in being Daisy Mae's new forever family and/or if you have further questions in regards to contemplating adopting her, please private message me

06/22/2024

After over several months with me, look who's adoption was final today 😊

Stay tuned for the adoption day video after they go to their forever mama next week.

06/22/2024

Look who's being adopted [as of today]. 😅

Stay tuned for further details and the Meet and Greet video... the adoption day video will be created next Wednesday when I take him to his new home then.

06/22/2024

My SpokAnimal C.A.R.E. foster Ladybug's turn to accompany foster papa on errands.

Ladybug is still waiting for someone to step up to adopt her and give her a forever home. She's 9 months old, less than 5 lbs, and very sweet.

06/22/2024

Join STAHR Short Term After Hours Rescue at Dogtown Company to have any or all of your pets, both dogs and cats, microchipped between 10:30 and 12:00 today.

Our honorary STAHR members, my foster Ezra and Forever rescue senior, Tiny, will be there to greet you.

We hope to see you there

Its almost that time again!
Join us for a Microchip Event!
We cant wait to see you there!

Please Like, Share and Follow! ⭐

06/21/2024

Look who joined Ezra and I at my monthly on-duty artist commitment at Avenue West Gallery: my newest SpokAnimal C.A.R.E. foster Tyrion.

He is about 6 years old, walks well on a leash, is a sweetheart, and as you can see in the video clip, is an absolutely lap dog 😁

06/21/2024

Photo update on recently adopted Shanti - she's living her best life 😁

Address

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Elk, WA
99009

Telephone

+15095081094

Website

http://www.freddiebsfurryfriendsrescue.org/

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Videos

Feeding Ladybug SpokAnimal C.A.R.E.

Preparing the Foster Littles' dinner

I feed Ladybug in my lap to help with her insecurity due to being a hoarding dog. SpokAnimal C.A.R.E.

8 year old Tyrion trying to get 9 mos old Ladybug to play with him 😂 This is such a blessing to see considering when Ladybug first came to me, she was shut down fearful, and Tyrion was depressed and sad. #fosterdog #fosteringsaveslives SpokAnimal C.A.R.E.

Ladybug appears to be doing fine being left at home, as she's obviously enjoying getting to play with a toy without having to share or being pushed away by the other ones. 😄

This is the cause of Genesis' deep-rooted fear issues based on past abuse... She has come so very far from when she first came to me where she would not even let me approach her.