About Us
Friends of Lewis County Animal Shelter (FOLCAS) is a 501 (c)(3)non-profit organization dedicated to serving the needs of the animals, large and small, in Lewis County. Located in Chehalis, Washington, FOLCAS was formed in 2003 by animal lovers and supporters of Lewis County Animal Shelter (LCAS). FOLCAS's primary goal is to aid the Lewis County Animal Shelter in caring for the animals it houses and assist in finding homes for as many animals as possible through adoption and outreach programs. It is also our goal to promote responsible pet ownership in Lewis County by educating the community on the importance of spaying and neutering their pets. We also have a disaster response team that will respond to animal emergencies in the state of Washington.
FOLCAS is currently in the process of building a no-kill adoption center and low cost spay/neuter clinic that will work hand in hand with the LCAS.
Who We Are
Friends of Lewis County Animal Shelter (FOLCAS) is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to making the lives of pets in Lewis County better by educating the community on responsible pet ownershp and promoting spay and neuter for pets. We support the Lewis County Animal Shelter in any way we can. We are an all volunteer organization located in Chehalis, Washington with volunteers coming from throughout the state.
Our Organization's Mission
To promote responsible pet ownership increasing pet adoptions andby educating the public on the importance of spaying and neutering their pets.
Who We Serve
Lewis County, Washington
Our Programs
Almost Home - a no-kill adoption center and low cost spay neuter clinic.
Food bank - providing food to shelter animals, low income pet owners and pet owners affected by a disaster.
Medical assistance - providing medical assistance to animals who arrive at the shelter injured as well as animals that have been affected by a disaster.
Transportation - Working with other shelters to transport animals due to overcrowding or a disaster.
Animal Socialization - Working with animals who have been abused to socialize them to an adoptable state.
Disaster response - Equipment and supplies for use during a disaster in Washington.
Leadership Profile
Patty Kaija, President
Kathy Aiken, Vice-President
Darren Pritt, Treasurer
Tiffany Wright, Secretary
Board of Directors
Cindy Mohrman
Nancy Carroll
Michael Treat
Kathy Byrd
Kathy Johnston
Amy Panteleef
Board of Advisors
Amy Clark
| Year Founded : |
2003 |
| Volunteers : |
150 |
What Sets Us Apart
We are an all volunteer organizion whose members are passonate about helping animals.
Objectives for This Fiscal Year
Build Almost Home, a no-kill adoption center and low cost spay/neuter clinic.
Provide help for animals who survived the catastrophic flood.
Increase adoption and decrease pet births.
Recent Accomplishments
Disaster response for Lewis County Floods. On December 4, 2007, Lewis County Washington flooded and was declared a disaster area. Animal mortality is at almost 5000. FOLCAS has provided for the animals that survived the flood and will continue to do until help is no longer needed.
