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Athens Mobile Vet Services
Does your cat love going to the vet? Do you love taking them to the vet? As a kitty mama, I am all too familiar with the stress it puts on cats to get them to the vet. Ally hated being in the carrier – even worse, she hated being in the car and meowed […]
Firework Safety
More pets get lost on July 4th than on any other day of the year with a 30% increase in the number of lost pets between July 4th and July 6th! Which means July 5th is the busiest day of the year for animal shelters and our shelters are already full from puppy and kitten […]
Flagpole: The Pet Issue
All of our local Athenians (and everyone nearby) will appreciate this- if you haven’t already seen it! Flagpole Magazine is a free weekly publication containing all the latest info and happenings going on in Athens. They cover all aspects of the local scene- including music, art, food, people, places, events and more. You can find printed […]
Clara
Let us introduce you to a special little lady… Her name is Clara and she is one amazing survivor. Clara was rescued from a rural animal shelter where she was found as a stray. Clara immediately stood out to us not only for her adorable underbite and soulful brown eyes but also for being quiet, well-mannered and […]
Special Needs
Right now Circle of Friends has several tough cases of special needs doggies and kitties that are in need of extra veterinary care. We love rescuing these overlooked babies and giving them a second chance at life but we need your help to continue saving them! We rely completely upon the generosity of donors like […]
‘The Present’
This cute animation short titled ‘The Present’ is sure to hit the heart of all rescue lovers! So many times our furbabies actually rescue us, not the other way around! You’re welcome! 🙂
May 2016 Newsletter
COFAS May 2016 Newsletter
Hang on to your shorts!
In case you haven’t realized lately from all the social media posts and website updates- Circle of Friends is shaping up to have one crazy busy but WONDERFUL next few months! Though it can get exhausting with all the running around- there is nothing better than getting more exposure for our organization and our furbabies […]
Why are Cats So Weird?
We absolutely love this video released by TED explaining some of the weirdest behaviors our furry felines exhibit everyday that just add to the reasons why we love them! “They’re cute, they’re lovable, and judging by the 26 billion views on over 2 million YouTube videos of them, one thing is certain: cats are […]
Fostering is Good for Your Soul!
The Huffington Post has a put together a truly great article explaining why fostering is so amazing! Fostering really can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. It is also a great option for people who aren’t quite ready to fully commit to having a dog of their own! Circle of Friends depends heavily […]
Vet Spotlight
At Circle of Friend’s Animal Society we are very fortunate to have some amazing veterinarians and animal clinics, whom we work with regularly, that go above and beyond the call of duty! We just don’t know what we would do without them! This is by no means all of them but we wanted to give a […]
April 2016 Newsletter
COFAS April 2016 Newsletter
Pet Overpopulation
Did you know…?
Year in Review – 2015
Circle of Friends ended 2015 with a grand total of 1,015 dogs and cats rescued, and one adorable pot-bellied piglet. That’s an incredible achievement for our little all-volunteer, fully foster home based group! We’re overwhelmed, exhausted, and very grateful to all of our foster parents and volunteers, and especially to all of our supporters who […]
Foster Home Spotlight – Pat
Circle of Friends has some of the most dedicated, compassionate foster families anywhere! A shining example of heroism for animals is foster mom Pat, who has made an enormous impact on our organization. Since 2003, Pat has fostered and adopted out over 1,000 rescued dogs! Pat and her father began fostering dogs in 2003, as […]
Humane Society of the US Donations
Article in the Mason Telegraph about the Humane Society of the US Take-home message? Donate Locally! “Most Americans — 71 percent, according to Opinion Research Corporation — believe HSUS is an umbrella group for pet shelters. (No wonder: “Humane Society” is right there in its name.) And 59 percent of us believe HSUS gives “most […]