WHO WE ARE

Friends of Metro Animal Services (FOMAS) is the sole fundraising entity for Metro Animal Services (MAS) in Louisville, Kentucky. FOMAS works hard to provide additional dollars for Metro Animal Services. Those funds make it possible for the shelter to go above and beyond, and offer services that exceed what MAS' government budget allows.

What We Do

FOMAS serves as an ambassador for public awareness, community-wide collaboration, and fundraising for Metro Animal Services. We provide this support through multiple ongoing programs and special capacity building projects.

FOMAS Programs

Pay It Forward – Pay It Forward covers the adoption fees for cats older than 6 months, large breed dogs weighing 40 lbs. or more, and senior shelter pets.
Long-Stay Champion VIP – Adoption fees are covered by FOMAS for Long-Stay Champions (i.e., dogs that have been in the shelter 30 days or longer). Adopters also receive a free VIP package valued at approximately $250. The VIP package includes items such as: Vaccinations (3 years); Canine License (1 year); Heartworm preventative (6 months); a harness and large crate (upon request).

Waived Redemption Fees – When the shelter is full, FOMAS covers the cost of the redemption fees for owners who are reclaiming their pets. This allows owners to be reunited with their pets without the burden of additional costs.

Some of Our Projects

FOMAS purchased a much-needed pill counter for MAS, which saves valuable staff time and creates greater efficiency. When the shelter is overcrowded, there is never enough time in the day, but this new device allows the staff to focus more time on animal care rather than manually counting pills.

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FOMAS covered the cost for five (5) MAS Animal Control Officers to receive supplemental training from the National Animal Care & Control Association. This particular training focuses on animal crime forensics and seeks to improve investigative skills so that Animal Control Officers can properly address animal cruelty cases while promoting humane treatment and care to people and their pets.

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FOMAS provided funding to purchase a microchip scanner for each division of Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD). The scanners enable LMPD officers to return microchipped dogs to their owners, instead of bringing them to the shelter. Not only does this save time for the officers, it also helps reduce the number of dogs at Metro Animal Services.

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FOMAS provided funds to install 3 canopies in the play yards at Animal House Adoption Center. Now the dogs have a cool place to play in the shade during hot weather and a dry place to play in the rain.