Adorable Adoptable: Molly the AFRP Office Cat

Meet Molly, our new AFRP office cat. It's her first day in the office, and already she is rubbing against legs and making friends with everyone. Right now she's curled up on the big fleece dog bed next to Ingrid's desk taking a little nap. Molly is a 3-year-old longhaired Manx with a cute little stub of a tail and a thick, soft coat. 

Molly came to us through the AFRP Compassionate Surrender Program. A family found her as a stray and took her in. They wanted to keep her but Molly did not like the other cats in the home AT ALL! In fact, Molly does not like the other cats at the adoption center either, and that is why she is back here in the office. She feels much more comfortable with humans than felines. 

Sadly, at some time in Molly's past an owner decided to have her declawed. Not only that, she also had her canine teeth filed down - we're assuming to make it impossible for her to bite anyone. Little Molly is pretty much defenseless now, and will need to be an indoor-only pet for her safety. If you are looking for a special girl to be your one-and-only cat, please stop by the AFRP Adoption Center, 560 Lighthouse Ave in Pacific Grove and ask to meet Molly!

P.S. Blackberry Jam, our previous office kitty, is still available for adoption and can be seen at the Posh Pets adoption site, 160 Fountain Ave in Pacific Grove. She'd love to meet you!

Kittens, Kittens, Everywhere!

L.G. (short for Little Guy) was willing to don a silly hat to champion the cause of all the adoptable kittens available right now at AFRP Adoption Locations! Raised in foster care, AFRP kittens are healthy, well-socialized, fun and frisky bundles of furry love. The $150 adoption fee for kittens includes their spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchip, virus testing, Advantage for fleas, de-worming and a free well check with a participating vet. What a bargain! 

L.G. hopes you'll stop by the AFRP Adoption Center, 560 Lighthouse Ave in Pacific Grove, or one of our satellite adoption locations to meet the sweetest kittens in town. You can also meet adoptable kittens at our upcoming Offsite Adoption Events at the Sand City PetsMart, June 13, and the Grand Opening of Pet Food Express on June 20. If you can't adopt but would like to help us rescue more kittens in need, please consider making a donation to our Feline Family Fund.

Get Down for the Dogs!

Join us Saturday June 13 for Om Oasis Yoga and Spin Center's 4th annual fundraiser for Animal Friends Rescue Project! There will be Yoga, Spin and Boot Camp Classes available for all fitness levels. Not into exercise? There will be a cooking demonstration at noon, and a silent auction at 1 pm. There is a $10 minimum donation per class, all proceeds benefit AFRP! 

Om Oasis Yoga & Spin Center is located at 484 Lighthouse Ave #100 in Monterey. Classes begin bright and early at 9am! Click here for a full schedule of classes. We hope to see you there!

Does your adopted pet want to be a star?

The beautiful images that grace the walls of Pet Food Express stores are all dogs and cats that have been adopted by shelters and rescue groups. Bingo, a handsome boy adopted from AFRP in 2007 had his poster gracing the Pet Food Express store in San Francisco!

With a brand new Pet Food Express now open at 300 Crossroads Blvd in Carmel, you have the opportunity have your pet professionally photographed and have his/her poster displayed locally for 10-12 months. You'll be able to admire your superstar pet every time you shop! Best of all, your $250 My Mutt donation will directly benefit AFRP animals. For a donation of $500, you can keep your poster after it has been displayed! Download a My Mutt application now!

Welcome to our new blog!

Stray Thoughts is a place where Animal Friends Rescue Project (AFRP) volunteers, supporters and admirers can come to learn about what is happening in our organization. We hope you consider it YOUR blog too; a place you can share your ideas and experiences. We hope you find this blog useful and informative!

A little background information:

Animal Friends Rescue Project is a nonprofit organization that was formed in 1998 in Pacific Grove, California by four individuals who were passionate about making a difference in the lives of abandoned, stray, injured and abused companion animals. AFRP is led by an active Board of Directors, a dedicated staff and an incredible team of volunteers, who are the heart and soul of our organization.

AFRP has a reputation in the community for taking the "least adoptable" animals from shelters, giving them the time and medical attention they need, then finding them good permanent homes. As of this posting, AFRP has found loving homes for over 13,000 dogs and cats!