Friends of Homeless Animals (FOHA)

12/01/2025

Giving Tuesday is tomorrow, but early giving is going on now! At FOHA, caring for our animals goes far beyond food and shelter, we’re committed to their mental and emotional wellbeing, too.

Our wonderful volunteers spend countless hours creating enrichment toys and activities that keep our dogs and cats stimulated, confident, and stress-free. These small moments of joy help reduce anxiety, prevent behavioral struggles, encourage natural instincts, and give every animal the chance to feel engaged and loved.

This Giving Tuesday, you can help us continue providing the mental and physical enrichment our animals rely on.

Donate today and support the full wellbeing of every dog and cat at FOHA. https://foha.app.neoncrm.com/forms/tailsofhopegtsocialmedia

12/01/2025

🎉 Congratulations to the great group of cats and dogs who were adopted between October 19 and October 26: Big Red, Dame, Felix Jr, Koi, Maize, Mercutio, Nanjie, and Wishbone. Best wishes to all for a happy life with your new families! Thank you so much to our awesome staff and volunteers who work so hard every week to get our animals into forever homes.

Adopters - we'd love to see an update in the comments

If you know of anyone looking to adopt a dog or cat, please tell them about FOHA! Every animal adopted opens a space to save one more.

11/30/2025

Hi, I’m Meowy, a gorgeous grey girl with the softest fur and an even softer spirit. My friends made this video so you could get to know me!

https://youtu.be/rwviNYu73z8

https://foha.org/pet/meowy2025/Hi, I’m Meowy, a gorgeous grey girl with the softest fur and an even softer spirit. I came to FOHA with my lookalike friend Pu...

11/30/2025

Giving Tuesday is only two days away! As part of our Tails of Hope campaign, FOHA is joining this global day of generosity and celebrating the volunteers whose compassion and dedication make our work possible. They are the heart of FOHA, and we couldn’t do what we do without them.

Here’s what Manasa, one of our incredible volunteers, shared with us:

“My son is 11 now and we have been coming to FOHA to volunteer at the enrichment activities since he was 7. He cannot wait to turn 13 so he can come walk dogs with me. He loves what he does and he does it with heart.

To me, that is what FOHA represents, a whole lot of HEART. Each staff member and volunteer strives to give their best to these dogs and cats and there is so much love in this place. What more reason does anyone need to support these efforts and help financially when they can?

When my son interacts with the staff and volunteers, he is inspired to do more and help as much as he can. He is even considering a career in the veterinary sciences and wants to help the dogs and cats.

I really hope FOHA gets all the donations they can get during the holiday season. I am grateful to be a part of FOHA and continue to help as much as I can.”

Join Manasa and countless others who give from the heart. Make your Giving Tuesday gift today and help more animals find safety, love, and hope.
https://foha.app.neoncrm.com/forms/tailsofhopegtsocialmedia

11/30/2025

Happy 7th Birthday to Buddy!

Hi, I’m Buddy — and yes, I really live up to my name! I’m a loving, loyal companion who’s built a solid fan club at FOHA thanks to my affectionate personality, playful spirit, and smart mind. I love giving hugs and kisses, know several commands, and am great on leash. After a fun session of fetch or pushing around my jolly ball, I’m more than ready to curl up next to you for a well-deserved nap.

I’m also pretty polite — I don’t bark much, have great house manners, and even handle bath time like a pro. I’m looking for a calm, adult-only home with someone who understands dog behavior and is committed to continuing the positive reinforcement training I’ve already started. I can be protective of my people, especially on leash or when strangers visit, so a quieter home without frequent guests is ideal.

Read all about me on my page - https://foha.org/pet/buddy2021-3/ I am eligible for the Foster Forward Incentive. I'm most comfortable meeting new people with one of my FOHA friends by my side. Please submit an application and FOHA will schedule a meeting with you. Thanks for considering me!

11/29/2025

Hi, I’m Star⭐ , a beautiful little orange cat with a big personality and a bigger heart. At just over two years old, I’ve truly blossomed in my foster home and am now a healthy 9 pounds of charm, playfulness, and affection. I’m outgoing, curious, and love being part of the action. I’ll happily follow you from room to room, join in on play sessions with toy mice or my beloved turkey flyer, and chatter away to keep you entertained. When it’s time to relax, I’ll curl up close and purr to let you know how much I enjoy your company. I’d love a home with at least one playful cat friend to keep me company.

For more information, or to submit an application, visit my page at https://foha.org/pet/star2025/ I'm in foster care, so please submit an application (no obligation) if you'd like to meet me and FOHA will make the arrangements.

11/29/2025

Hi, I’m Marble, a gorgeous German Shepherd with a heart full of love and a brain full of smarts. I’m affectionate, cuddly, and happiest when I get to share both adventure and downtime with my favorite humans. Like many shepherds, I’m observant, loyal, and eager to please. I already know an impressive list of commands: sit, down, shake, chase your tail, play dead, and “with me/wait”, and I’m always ready to learn more. I’m looking for an adult-only home with German Shepherd–savvy people who will give me structure, patience, and plenty of love. I’d do best as your one-and-only pup so I can soak up all your attention. In return, I’ll be your devoted companion, always ready for a walk, a snuggle, or a new adventure by your side.

You can read all about me on my page at https://foha.org/pet/marble2024/ I'm most comfortable meeting new people with one of my FOHA friends by my side. Please submit an application first and FOHA will arrange the rest. Thanks for considering me!

11/29/2025

Shopping at Treasure Hound supports FOHA AND saves you money, especially this weekend! The Black Friday sale is 50% off the entire store on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Celebrate Small Business Saturday and find some great deals. Mammoth, Nina, and the rest of the FOHA family say THANK YOU for your support!

The Treasure Hound.
14508-D Lee Rd, Chantilly, VA 20151
Monday-Saturday 10am - 5pm & Sunday 12- 5pm.
Donations accepted Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am to 4pm

11/29/2025

Meet Aries, a 2-year-old, 10lb male domestic shorthair. He’s new to FOHA so we’re still getting to know him. As we learn more about him, we’ll post more about him. But for now, we can tell you that he’s very sweet and loves to get pets. To learn more about Aries, check out his bio:

https://foha.org/pet/aries2025-2/

If you'd like to meet any of our dogs or cats, submit an application (no obligation) or stop by the shelter between noon and 5pm on Friday, Saturday or Sunday.

11/28/2025

This is Marvin, an 11-year-old, 72lb male Labrador Retriever. He has been at FOHA for a while now and has some volunteer friends who visit him regularly. He’s sweet and affectionate with his favorite people and loves to cuddle with them on the couch and get belly rubs. He is wary of strangers, however, and takes a while to warm up to people. He plays well with other dogs but does not do well with cats. Marvin would do best in a quiet home without kids and with an experienced owner. He is eligible for our Senior Care Plan. If you’d like to learn more about Marvin, check out his bio at https://foha.org/pet/marvin/ .

If you'd like to meet any of our dogs or cats, submit an application (no obligation) or stop by the shelter between noon and 5pm on Friday, Saturday or Sunday.

11/27/2025

Thank you to everyone who helps FOHA continue the mission to save homeless dogs and cats. We couldn't do it without our adopters, volunteers, fosters, supporters, sponsors, shelter staff, Treasure Hound staff and shoppers, and the people and businesses that generously donate throughout the year. Lastly, thank you to Anne Lewis, who started it all 52 years ago. Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving, everyone!