Shelter & Adoption

The shelter facility is our most important service. Abused, neglected & unwanted animals receive warmth, food & water, exercise, medical aid and TLC during their temporary stay at FCHS, The staff take great care and consideration to properly find permanent loving homes.

Education

School kids benefit from our pet education program that teaches children how to meet & approach animals, how to safely play with pets, responsible pet ownership and other important pet topics. We are happy to arrange shelter tours.

Pet Therapy

This program offers residents of nursing homes the opportunity to hold and pet a quiet, gentle animal. Interaction benefits both patient and pet in a very soothing, healing manner.

Lost & Found

We provide up-to-date listings of lost & found pets reported to our shelter. Many families have been happily reunited with their pets. If your pet is micro chipped, we can scan them upon arrival to ensure a quick return home.

Animal Abuse Investigating & Public Resource

FCHS is often able to direct the public to services which can help in animal abuse cases, behavior problems, health problems and other pet questions.

Microchipping Services

This service is open to the public five days per week though an appointment is necessary.  For only $20 your pet will be microchipped by a certified technician using a life time enrollment Homeagain chip. 

Public Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic

Weekly appointments with our veterinarian in our on-site newly furnished operating room.  Vaccinations and other basic services available at time of surgery.  Financial help through through the VSNIP grant is accepted.

CATalyst Trap and Release Program

Monthly clinic held for stray and feral cat colonies.  Surgery and rabies vaccine provided at no cost to care taker.  Must be able to release the cats back into their colony and care taker must be willing to watch over colony (food occasionally available at FCHS).  This program is only for unowned animals.  Traps and carriers can be rented with refundable security deposit.

Pet food for parties in need 

In addition to food crates and some medical services may be covered by program if approved by Pets of the Homeless association.

Behavioral Consultation/ In-home training

Reward based training with our professional and experienced canine/feline behavioralists.  In home fees based upon difficulty of case.