July 2025 Join us in showing gratitude to our Foster of the Month for July -- Shanae Strite! Here are a few words from Shanae about their fostering journey. “OFOSA is amazing. I haven’t been a foster for very long but in the short amount of time I’ve been volunteering, I’ve had such a positive
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Foster of the Month
July 1, 2025 – Posted in: Articles & Posts FosteringJune 2025 A new month and it's time to honor one of our Foster Heroes! Melissa Wallis is our Foster of the Month for June! A few words from Melissa: 'It’s been so great working with the OFOSA team. Everyone is so kind , capable and dedicated and I’ve loved the opportunity to be involved
Foster of the Month
June 4, 2025 – Posted in: Articles & Posts FosteringJune 2025 Melissa Wallis Melissa Wallis is our Foster of the Month for June! A few words from Melissa about her fostering journey: 'It’s been so great working with the OFOSA team. Everyone is so kind , capable and dedicated and I’ve loved the opportunity to be involved with so many darling animals.' Thank YOU,
Foster of the Month
March 5, 2025 – Posted in: Articles & Posts FosteringAugust 2026 - Linda & Les Ruh OFOSA is delighted to recognize Linda and Les Ruh as our August Foster of the Month! Their fostering journey began after the loss of their beloved dog, Simba, who had been part of their family for 17 years. After spending about a year without a pet in their
OFOSA’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
April 18, 2023 – Posted in: Articles & PostsOregon Friends of Shelter Animals' (OFOSA) mission is to rescue as many ‘last chance’ animals from overcrowded shelters, restore them to health, and through adoption, find them loving, forever homes. We believe this lifesaving mission is only possible with a deep respect for every single person involved: rescue partners, fosters, volunteers, donors, corporate sponsors, teammates,
