FuzzButts Foster Home

28/11/2025

We need help. And quite frankly, we need some extra joy in our lives. Having holiday framed photos of your pet(s) to deck our halls gives staff something new to smile about, and gives a boost as the care team moves from one medical case to the next. We are persevering, as always- but we need a little help from our friends!

Thank you for your support.

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Now, more than ever, the Fredericksburg SPCA needs your support. With a surge of medical cases- ranging from broken bones and heartworm treatment to severely malnourished pets and a panleukopenia-positive case...our resources are stretched to the limit, and we urgently need your support to continue providing life-saving care. Your contribution will help us provide critical care to these vulnerable animals and ensure they have the chance at a healthier, happier life.

Donate $25 or more to our Giving Tuesday campaign to help us care for pets in need, and you’ll receive instructions on how to send us your pet’s photo. We will frame it, gold-emboss their name, and hang it throughout the shelter to bring comfort and color to the animals still waiting for homes. You can pick up your pet’s framed photo between Dec 16–31 to display on your tree or mantle. Make your life-saving gift at fredspca.org/givingtuesday.

🎄Display photo is Buddy, our Fred SPCA 2025 - 2026 Ambassadorable, who helped us raise critical funds at our 2025 Fur Ball Gala! 🐾

26/11/2025

Please help us out if you can.

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During a week when gratitude and indulgence are usually top of mind, our team is working tirelessly to keep every animal in our care healthy, safe, and comforted. Our cat areas are currently closed for a 14-day isolation period after a confirmed case of panleukopenia. This is the reality of caring for vulnerable, unvaccinated animals in a shelter setting...and we won’t pretend we aren’t exhausted.

Out of an abundance of caution, we’ve made the difficult decision to pause all cat and kitten intakes and adoptions for the next 14 days. For recent adopters, we’ve emailed information on what to watch for and what to do next, in case your cat was exposed before vaccination (even though all adopted cats are vaccinated).

If you have found a kitten, PLEASE visit our kitten resource page at fredspca.org/kitten. Do NOT bring them to the building.

Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.

14/11/2025

As the season of giving approaches, Compassionate Care Camp is the perfect way for kids to open the season with acts of kindness!

At Compassionate Care Camp: Animal Discovery on November 24 and 25, campers explore how small acts of kindness can make a big difference for shelter pets.

Camp sessions are designed for two age groups:
• Ages 6–9: 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
• Ages 10–12: 12:30–3:30 p.m.

They will:
• Observe and understand animal emotions
• Create enrichment projects and cat crafts
• Enjoy supervised animal time
• Reflect on how to bring compassion into their everyday lives

It is fun, educational, and full of the kind of warmth that doesn’t come from a fireplace. Sign up today at fredspca.org/humaneed

14/11/2025

Meet Millie: Professional Lounger, Amateur Treat Critic

Millie has two main hobbies: testing the softness of blankets and evaluating the quality of snacks. She takes both pursuits very seriously.

With a face this sweet and a purr that sounds suspiciously like approval, Millie has perfected the art of making humans fall in love with her from the comfort of her favorite nap spot. She’s an easygoing girl who enjoys gentle chin scritches, well-timed treats, and being admired for her excellent lounging form. Since Miss Millie is living it up in a foster home, email [email protected] to inquire about meeting her!

14/11/2025

If joy had a face (and an impressively long tongue), it would look a lot like Matrix.
Matrix is that happy-go-lucky kind of dog who always seems to be in on the joke. He loves being outside, running around with his friends, and joining in on playdates; he’s done wonderfully with other dogs and brings great energy to every get-together.

He’s young, curious, and always up for learning something new. Whether it’s perfecting his manners, mastering a new trick, or figuring out the best way to convince you to hand over another treat, Matrix is a quick study and a willing pupil.

When playtime winds down, Matrix is all about relaxing with his people. He’s affectionate, social, and happiest when he’s part of the action (or at least nearby supervising it).

If you’re looking for a smart, sweet, and delightfully fun companion who’s ready to grow with you, come meet Matrix — he’s already got the charm, he’s just looking for his audience.

14/11/2025

14/11/2025

No one takes the life mantra “treat yo’self” quite as seriously as the good boys and girls at the Fredericksburg SPCA. And honestly? We support that.

Unfortunately, their commitment to self-care (and our collective inability to resist “pretty please, with slobber on top”) has left us in a bit of a crisis. We are, and we can’t stress this enough, dangerously low on bribes.
Er… dog treats. We meant dog treats.

Treats are basically currency around here. They fuel our training sessions, keep enrichment fun, and occasionally serve as high-value negotiation tools during a game of 'drop it".

The dogs have made it clear they have no use for the folly of human money, but they have all the use for the folly of dog treats. Also, they don’t know what “folly” means, but they like how it sounds scholarly. Bless their hearts.

If you’d like to help restock our supply (to keep tails wagging and side-eye less bombastic) donations of any kind of dog treats are greatly appreciated! You can drop them off at the Fredericksburg SPCA or order directly from our Amazon Wishlist here: https://tinyurl.com/46c47v3j