LB Gives
2024 marks the first year, 1FUR1 joins Long Beach Gives. Our goal was to raise four thousand dollars and split it among our four program partners. However, we raised 8% of that goal totaling $300. We pledge to help with veterinary and food costs covered by the animal’s handler/pet parent. So, Melissa at Hearts and […]
Introducing
ANIMAL MEETING CRASHERS Your next virtual staff meeting or friends meet-up of any size, can be interrupted by one of our cute animal meeting crashers. 1 FUR 1 invites you to meet our amazing therapy animals who work to offer healing to people in need. Most of the time, these amazing therapy animals live with […]
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 […]
Calendar Stars
The holiday sale of our 2024 calendar has started. We’re filled with joy to showcase the calendar stars who provide vital animal assisted services to people in need in the U.S.A. Please help us honor their daily efforts and dedication to helping others. Order yours today! January Star – Cavilear works in Florida panhandle with […]
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 […]
Mental Health Crisis
Even before COVID-19 pandemic a mental health crisis has been brewing in our country. At 1 FUR 1 Foundation, we want for people in crisis to have free access to animal assisted services. Therefore, we’ve launched virtual sessions (in another words; A.R.E. ) plus a new program in TN, SC, NC and now NJ. This […]
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 […]
Programs Suspended
#StayAtHome orders are being implemented differently by each state but in the past month, 1FUR1 program partners delivered some in-person impact. As of now, all of our programs have been suspended until further notice. But that didn’t stop the good work. From sawing face-masks from leftover dog bandanas to fostering puppies and offering free online […]