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Message from our President

17/6/2019

 
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Furry Friends ARQ have strict policies in place regarding fostering
Dear Pet Lovers,

I am writing to you about issues presently confronting animal rescue groups in South East Queensland.

Recently there’s been media reports about two animal charities in SEQ whose members have been charged with animal cruelty after neglected animals were found in their care. Proceedings are pending.

Cruelty or neglect of vulnerable animals is appalling, especially in these circumstances, however I am concerned about the potential to undermine the genuine, diligent, volunteer work for vulnerable animals done by so many of us. As RSPCA Queensland has also said in the context of these cases: “We are grateful for the good rescue groups out there doing good work”.

This is why I am writing to reassure you all that at Furry Friends ARQ Inc it’s our policy to moderate fostering to a reasonable capacity and to govern our organization with integrity. We are careful to support our foster carers and other volunteers wherever we can. Kind, empathetic people, after all, have great difficulty saying ‘no’ when they see a sad soul needing help and can easily swamp themselves. So we try to care not only for the animals, but the people in our team. As I’ve seen a few hoarders and rogue ‘charities’ over the years, I’ve ensured that our team members know the limit of their capacity, and that our animals are vetted quickly after arrival, and with our donations we will continue to uphold our standards and values.

On a brighter note, I am so excited for our team’s success with adoptions for May. We have managed to find homes for over 12 cats and kittens. Those animals have been given a second chance and that’s worth a celebration!

I will sign off now with my sincere thanks for all your continuing encouragement and support.

Many thanks,

Minnie – President; Furry Friends Animal Rescue Qld Inc

Adopt Us Please

4/6/2019

 
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Tilly and Steve need a home urgently!
“Tilly and Steve are the reason we do what we do.” These are the words of Furry Friends president, Minnie.

Tilly and Steve are a special case and they need to find a permanent home pronto. You can read their stories here. 
They represent a difficult rehoming challenge for us. 

Why you ask? 

Well firstly, Tilly only has three legs. She has had a rough trot. And Steve, well he is a cat flu carrier (not uncommon for many cats who have been to pounds or catteries). He may never show symptoms, but we need to be careful not to expose him to other cats.

Secondly, they were fostered in a home where the resident cat became ill with FIP and sadly passed away. This means they have been exposed to this virus and need to be kept away from other cats. There is a possibility they could develop FIP – although unlikely. From an adopter’s point of view, we know this is probably not the ideal scenario. However we also KNOW, HOPE, BELIEVE that a special generous kind-hearted soul is able to open their heart and home to these two cats so that they can have a beautiful life together.

They need a home with no other cats. They are a bonded pair and cannot be separated. 
What can you expect? Nothing but ordinary cat behaviour - A pair of delightful attractive cats happy to purr the day away. However we have to alert adopters to the health risks in the interests of being completely transparent in the adoption process. This is our mantra and policy. 

If you think you are Tilly and Steve’s special person, please let us know and we can answer any questions you have about these animals.

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    • Safe Cat Transfers During Covid-19
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