Year In Review
2023 has been a year like no other before. 1 FUR 1 Foundation has experienced huge leaps forward. We created an innovative data tracking software that allows us to launch national field surveys while accurately capturing impact information for all programs and their teams across the nation. Each of our program partners overcame challenges and […]
Overcoming Pandemic Struggles
2021 was the year of overcoming at 1 FUR 1 Foundation. In the second year of the pandemic, we felt the shock wear of and anxiety set in. We experienced many ups and downs but survived it all. We are still standing, ready to deliver on our mission for another year. Most of the challenges […]
Growing Together
What happens when a small but mighty nonprofit gets acquired by the state? Well…together we can achieve a lot more: More animals will be able to get retrained for new careers Additional paid staff is able to help more people in need Expand the availability of services in a greater area Increase awareness about animal […]
BIG is GOOD
It’s exciting to have some good news! 1 FUR 1 Foundation is joining forces with Timberknolls Spirit Cove to delivery stress relief and joy to medical staff, first responders and patients during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. This new partnership delivers monthly virtual sessions (A.R.E.) and (free) animal assisted activity visits to Caiyalynn Burrell Child […]
Superhero FUN
Animals Helping Others The month long 2020 Animal Superhero Photo Contest has ended but the encouraging stories of animals who make people’s lives better, will remain forever. From encouraging therapy dogs, mini horses and donkey who heal children with disabilities to trained court dogs helping crime victims go through the U.S.A. judicial system. And let’s […]
Together Our Impact Grows
Last year 10,386 children and seniors with disabilities have benefited from 1 FUR 1’s animal assisted programs, always delivered free-of-charge. We’re proud of our accomplishment and offer sincere thanks to our indispensable volunteers, supportive donors, dedicated program partners and their amazing animals. We’re looking back and moving forward. On the heels of such a great […]
Amazing Animals: Meet Dolan, Therapy Dog Extraordinaire
Gentle Giant and 1FUR1 Ambassador in Chicago If you looked at Dolan, a Great Dane who three years ago was emaciated, homeless, and hopeless, you would not have thought that he’d go on to do great things. But after being taken in by Just Giants rescue, getting adopted by loving new parents, and joining forces with […]