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 […]
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 […]
Amazing Animals: Meet Charles, Canine Advocacy Chill Dude
Usually calling someone a “lazy dog” is an insult, but for Charles it is an advantage. His handler Karen Alvord says “that’s what we need because we need him to stay calm and relaxed to help people stay calm and relaxed.” Charles provides invaluable service to children in court as part of the Canine Advocacy […]
Grief-stricken Dogobituary
RIP Manny Lee 7/17/09 – 9/20/19 Manny lived a full life with his brother Gus who always took the lead. When Gus passed, Manny had to learn how to be independent and found many friends along the way. We celebrated birthdays, holidays and played on the grass everyday. As he gained a canine group of […]
Heartbreaking Dogbituary
Dolan Lorenzo von Matterhorn Velde Victor III was born May 6, 2009 near Indianapolis, IN. During his younger years he lived with a family who had several dogs and a cat. He was primarily kept outdoors. One day the family could no longer afford to feed Dolan; he was severely underweight, malnourished and his health […]
Benefits of Walking Your Pet
Health Benefits for You and Your Dog Did you know, it’s Walk Your Pet Month? If you didn’t know this holiday exists, we’re hear to remind you of the many healing benefits your pets offer. To jumpstart a healthy lifestyle routine, grab a leash and get going. Your dog is the best personal trainer you […]
Ready to cry happy tears? Watch this amazing video!
Happy Deaf Pet Awareness Week! Throughout this week, we’ll post various short articles that show how deaf pets are just as amazing and loving as all other animals. To start the week off right, here is a great video that will tug at your heartstrings. Rosie’s Story I’m not going to lie, I definitely started […]
National Preparedness Month: What You Need to Know
The motto of the Boy Scouts is famously “Be Prepared,” and as a pet owner there is a lot you can do to be prepared for disaster as well. For National national Preparedness Month we take a look back on how these 1FUR1 blog articles preparing you and your pet for the worst: Pet First […]