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The Fuzzy Pet Foundation - (TFPF)

Established in 2005 by attorney and author Sheila (S.C. Luxmea), we are a 501(c)3 NONPROFIT organization dedicated to saving companion animals.

Our focus is on education, rescue, and spay/neuter initiatives, serving Southern California and beyond.🐱🐶

12/15/2025

🎉 Celebrating 20 Years of The Fuzzy Pet Foundation 🎉

December is TFPF’s birthday month!

Twenty years ago, I started this rescue with nothing but determination, a borrowed pet carrier, and a belief that animals deserve champions — people willing to intervene, advocate, and protect them when they have no voice and no power of their own.

No funding.
No staff.
Just a mission.

Since then, TFPF has:

🐾 Rescued and re-homed 4,000+ cats and dogs
🐾 Helped spay/neuter 8,000+ animals
🐾 Inspired members of the public to pursue animal care careers — including one young woman who recently became a licensed California veterinarian after being moved by our work
🐾 Published 6 children’s books to teach empathy, animal kindness, and environmental stewardship
🐾 Built a community of donors, adopters, fosters, veterinarians, and advocates who believe animals deserve fierce protection

Along the way, I also became an attorney and received international recognition for my animal-law scholarship, including a Third Prize from the Cambridge Centre for Animal Rights Law. I bring these skills and perspectives into TFPF every day.

To everyone who has supported us over the years — adopters, donors, fosters, veterinarians, volunteers, and readers of our books — THANK YOU. Your compassion is part of this 20-year legacy.

As we begin our next chapter, TFPF will be stepping into an even more ambitious mission — one rooted in deeper advocacy, education, and bold new ways to protect the animals who need us most. I can’t wait to share what’s ahead.

Here’s to every life we’ve saved.
And to the many more waiting for us. 💛🐾

With love,
Sheila

12/12/2025

We feel so blessed and grateful to have such wonderful adopters and supporters by our side. Please hold Peter in your hearts as his family cherishes these precious moments with him.

"Dear Sheila,

We are thinking of you...reflecting back close to 16 1/2 years ago when Peter first came to us. He's the most wonderful dog--smart, handsome, sweet--and still going after all his ups and downs. Here's a picture from the other night.😍

This Christmas will most likely be his last so it will be very special. He has been steadily declining physically, but boy, his mind and personality are still there and we continue to enjoy him everyday.💕

Thank you for bringing him into our lives..."

12/02/2025

✨ Giving Tuesday ✨

Today is Giving Tuesday — one of the most important days of the year for small nonprofits like ours.

If you’ve ever supported The Fuzzy Pet Foundation (TFPF)…
shared our posts, adopted from us, purchased our children’s books, or simply believed in our mission — thank you. 💛

TFPF is a small, grassroots rescue run with love, grit, and compassion.
We don’t have a big staff or a big budget — we rely entirely on donations to save the animals no one else will take:

• abandoned cats and dogs
• seniors
• cruelty victims
• medical cases who need urgent care

If our work has touched your heart and you’d like to support us this Giving Tuesday, your gift truly makes a difference.

Every dollar helps us save a life.

Thank you for standing with us. 🐾

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving!

11/12/2025

✨ New Book Release: Luna’s Starry Sleigh Ride ✨

When I began writing this story, I wanted to reimagine holiday magic without harm. Instead of reindeer bound by reins and whips, Luna’s sleigh soars on mystical wings — powered by wonder, love, and imagination.

To bring that vision to life, I collaborated with a gouache artist who blended traditional and digital techniques to create soft, timeless illustrations that glow with warmth and compassion.

This gentle, cruelty-free tale reminds us that magic should never come at the expense of animals. 🌟

📘 Available now on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1962787125
💛 100% of proceeds from Luna’s Starry Sleigh Ride benefit The Fuzzy Pet Foundation (TFPF), helping abandoned cats and dogs find loving homes.

Thank you for your support!

-Sheila

09/27/2025

Headed to Oakland for Gracie's home-check! 💜🐶 We're often asked why we travel so far when local adoptions might be "easier" or less costly. The truth is, we never settle for convenience. If the perfect home is farther away, we go the distance — because our animals deserve nothing less than a forever family who will love them for life and provide them with the very best veterinary care. 🙌

09/08/2025

Greetings, Fuzzy Family!

Exciting news — my fifth children’s book, Gus the Silent Ghost, is officially published! 🎃👻 This heartwarming Halloween story follows a little ghost who can’t say “boo” but discovers his gift for storytelling instead. I’m so grateful to my illustrator for bringing my vision of Gus to life — his sweet, translucent glow turned out absolutely perfect.

Best of all, net proceeds from book sales will support The Fuzzy Pet Foundation - (TFPF) and our mission to help animals in need.

Check it out here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1962787168

With love and gratitude,
Sheila

08/05/2025

🐱 Meet Toona!
Gentle eyes. Velvet paws. A quiet heart looking for home.

Toona is a stunning 6-year-old Siamese boy with deep blue eyes that hold both the weight of his past and the hope of something better. Surrendered to TFPF due to financial hardship, he has been a dream in foster care—sweet, calm, and quietly affectionate.

He loves soft cheek rubs, cozy cuddles, and diving into cardboard boxes with kitten-like joy. Well-mannered and independent, he’s the perfect mix of serenity and play.

Toona has lived peacefully with small, gentle dogs and would likely do well with calm, respectful pets. He’s healthy, neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and litterbox-trained.

This special boy deserves a peaceful, loving home—and someone who sees the rare treasure he truly is.

📩 To apply, email us at: [email protected]

08/01/2025

We’re often called upon to help families through their most heartbreaking moments. 💔 Please take a moment to SHARE Pita’s story so we can find him the loving forever home he truly deserves. 🐾

🐶 Meet Pita
Sweet and gentle. Squeaky-ball obsessed. Loyal to the last sniff.

Pita is a charming 6-year-old American Spaniel with a warm, pita-bread-colored coat and a heart full of affection and curiosity. After his beloved owner passed away in a tragic motorcycle accident, The Fuzzy Pet Foundation (TFPF) stepped in to help his grieving family find him the future he deserves.

Pita loves people, lights up around other dogs, and even does well with cats. He enjoys leisurely walks, squeaky toys, and curling up next to someone he trusts. He’s potty-trained, knows his basic commands, and is a perfect 30 pounds of snuggly, well-mannered joy.

We’re looking for a stable, loving home that will treat Pita like family for life. He’s healthy, neutered, microchipped, and ready to fill someone’s world with warmth, laughter, and love.

📩 To apply to adopt Pita, please email us at: [email protected]
📍Located in Southern California; willing to travel for the right home.

07/25/2025

This is the tragic reality of outdoor cats.

Emaciated. Mange-ridden. Scavenging for scraps to survive. Exposed to coyotes, traffic, heat, rain, and the elements.

This isn’t freedom. It’s suffering.

Cats like this endure starvation, disease, parasites, trauma—and prolonged, invisible suffering. Many die alone, unseen and untreated.

Feeding is not enough.
“Just fixing them and putting them back” is not rescue—it’s a sentence.

Shelters and the public must do better. We need:

✔️ More intake and rehab resources for truly homeless cats
✔️ Foster homes willing to take in strays
✔️ Financial support for rescue groups doing the work
✔️ Pressure on local governments to stop using outdoor cats as an excuse to avoid responsibility

Bring them in. Heal them. Give them a life worth living.

Rescue means removing them from danger—not returning them to it.

04/12/2025

With the generous support of our corporate and individual donors, The Fuzzy Pet Foundation (TFPF) recently donated over $10,000 worth of our children’s books to schools across Los Angeles County. The students enjoyed our books so much that one of the schools invited us back to speak at their College and Career Day—where I had the chance to share not only TFPF’s mission, but also my personal journey through college, graduate school, and my work as an attorney, author, and animal advocate dedicated to spreading empathy and helping animals in need.

Thank you all for your continued support. We love you!

–Sheila

03/28/2025

UPDATE: SamSam has been adopted! 🎉

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SamSam is a charming one-year-old Maltese mix with a heart full of love and resilience. Rescued by The Fuzzy Pet Foundation (TFPF) from a severe hoarding situation, his early life was marked by neglect—many nights, he went to bed hungry and endured scorching heat without shelter. Despite his difficult past, SamSam’s spirit remains unbroken, and he is now ready to find the forever home he deserves.

SamSam adores human affection and loves being held. He bonds quickly with his people, thriving on love and attention. Playful and full of energy, he enjoys his toys, excels on leash walks, and is an intelligent little pup who will alert you when strangers are near. In the home, he is calm, incredibly loyal, and happiest when following his loved ones from room to room.

Weighing around 15 pounds, SamSam has a wonderful personality and an adventurous spirit. He gets along well with other cats and dogs. To ensure his comfort, we are seeking a home without young, rambunctious children who might startle or overwhelm him. We prefer adopters with a strong history of excellent veterinary and grooming care for their pets.

SamSam is neutered, up-to-date on vaccinations, and in excellent health. He has transformed from a neglected pup into a joyful, affectionate companion who is eager to bring happiness to a loving family.

If you’re looking for a loyal, cuddly, and devoted companion, SamSam is ready to meet you! Email us for an adoption application: [email protected]

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+12135451530

Website

http://www.tfpf.org/

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