Your Support Makes a Difference in 2010

Thank you for your continued support over the past 6 years! With your help, Four Legged Friends Foundation in 2010 was able to:

* Assist 21 Dogs & Cats with Medical Care through Another Sunny Day Fund
* Support and Promote 8 Pet Adoption Fairs
* Showcase Dogs of All Personalities at 5 Dancing with the Dogs Performances Encouraging Adoptions
* Offer Dog Dancing Workshops Providing Therapy Dogs with Additional Entertaining Tools to Give Joy for Those in Need

We are grateful for your generosity because our efforts would not have been accomplished without your donations! There are many ways to give this seasons - visit http://www.flff.org/ and donate now, subscribe to Dog's Life Magazine or shop at THe FLuFF SHoP.

Have a FLuFFy holiday season and may 2011 bring you many bright and sunny days!

Sandra Lollino
Founder - President
Melissa, Sassy & Zorro
Loyal Advocates

A Special Holiday Message from MADtv's Debra Wilson

Happy, healthy holidays everyone! As you know, the "season for giving" is upon us! Personally, I like to call it, "the season for giving back"! Your past donations have done just that, and you've seen from previous newsletters, success stories ARE a reality....Why stop now? When your friends and loved ones want to give you a gift, why not ask them to make a donation to FLFF instead? What a wonderful way to bring peace on Earth and good will towards all the kitties, doggies and people in need...What sweater, tie or fruitcake an top that?

Wishing the very best of holidays to you and yours, and the happiest of healthiest of New Years!!

~ Debra Wilson

Count FLuFFula's Pet Photography Pics Are Here!

Thank You Lumel Photography for Sponsoring the Photo Station!

Each guest receives one free 4x6 print!

Please note: pictures will be edited upon ordering.

http://www.lumelphoto.com/
Click on View My Photos

Best Friends Super Adoption a Success!

HOORAY! - 200 adoptions and more to follow pending applications!

FLFF was proud to participate at the Super Adoption and to support all the rescue groups yesterday.

Congrats to all the new pet guardians and new furry family members! :)

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/notes/best-friends-animal-society/it-was-a-super-sunday-indeed/451609821178

Count FLuFFula's Costumes Air on VetVid!

Check it out. VetVid is airing footage of Count FLuFFula for Dog Costume Ideas! :) VetVid has a network of monitors inside veterinary offices so you may just see this footage next time you are at your vet's offices. Enjoy.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mx8r1p5M64Y

Sunny Days Get Brighter for Couguar . . .

Thank you again for your financial support, prayers and encouragement! Couguar got his Surgery for the sudden ear tumor! We could not have done it without your help since I am on a fixed income and no longer receiving service animal funding from the State due to budget cuts. To lose a Service Animal over this would have been personally devastating; I cannot live without him!

The vet, Dr. Mackey, further discounted it (over ½ of normal cost); plus he did reconstruction, using Coug's face to fix his mangled ear; and, he even got his teeth done for no charge! The tumor lab result came back; while unusual in nature, It Was NOT Cancer! And, the margins were all clean. He should recover fully, with very little scarring! He will be capable of all his duties within a week or so; what a relief! My dearest friend and biggest help is going to be with me for years to come! I cannot begin to thank you enough! I pray you get the support you need to continue to provide this priceless help!

With our Deepest Thanx!!!!!!!!!
Mrs. Fullerton
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Affectionately, Sending You Thoughts of Bountiful Cookies,
Couguar Service K-9


You can support families like Couguar & Mrs. Fullerton by giving today or attending our fundraisers. Four Legged Friends Foundation continues to receive over 10 calls a week for assistance - that is 520 calls a year! We can't keep up with the demand so please help us help more suffering pet and their families. Thank You!

Count FLuFFula - a Success!!

Despite the rain, we had a successful turn out at our 2nd Annual Count FLuFFula's Costumes & Cocktails. Thank you Healthy Spot for sponsoring the event. Over $2000 was raised for Four Legged Friends Foundation!

The costumes were amazing and everyone had a great time. Some candid shots are posted on our FB Fan Page. Become a fan and check them out http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/album.php?aid=37468&id=100475500007250

More pictures coming soon. Grand Prize Dog with their Companion Winners pictured above!

Another Sunny Day for Couguar!

Thanks to supporters like you, service dog Couguar is scheduled for surgery today to remove a tumor from his ear. His disabled guardian and widow, Melelani, is no longer receiving service dog funding from the state due to budget cuts and is on Social Security. Couguar lost 10 lbs because the tumor was causing so much pain he couldn't eat. Couguar will soon be out of pain and can continue servicing Melelani allowing her to keep her independence.


"Thank you so much for your pledge. Couguar has been in pain, doesn't sleep and I didn't know what to do. Your donation is a blessing. I am now relieved to be able to help Couguar as his strength keeps me on my feet!" - Melelani


You can support families like Couguar & Melelani by giving today or attending our fundraisers. Four Legged Friends Foundation continues to receive over 10 calls a week for assistance - that is 520 calls a year! Help us help more suffering pet and their families.

Meet Dexter - who is walking towards Another Sunny Day!

Thank you so much for your generous donation for our dog Dexter's spinal surgery. He is only 8 years old and he saved our lives and we wanted to save his. He is walking again with a hunched over back and is on the road to recovery. We are so grateful that you were able to help us in a desperate time of need. This past week I lost my job again. You have no idea how much this meant to all of us including our other dachshund Sadie Rose who will not leave Dexter’s side. Thank you thank you thank you. - Jana & Ashley and Sadie Rose and Dexter too!

Strut Your Mutt Raises $1500 for FLuFF!

Guess what, FLuFF's pack members raised $1500 for Four Legged Friends Foundation today at Strut Your Mutt! I am barking with joy!! YIPEE. Some of our members are pictured above. ;)

We even helped a little Doxie named Dexter yesterday whose owner had maxed out her care credit for emergency surgery on his little leg.

Thank you all so much for your continued support!

Save the date for our next fundraiser, Count FLuFFula's Costumes and Cocktails on Sunday Oct 24th held at Healthy Spot in West Hollywood! Visit http://www.flff.org/ for details!

Bark Park includes FLFF!

Come visit FLFF in the Bark Park at the LA County Fair Labor Day Weekend! Don't forget to sign up to Strut Your Mutt for FLuFF on Sun Sept 19th! Visit http://www.flff.org/ for details.

Help us help the animals in need of veterinary care like Harry Potter who now has a shinny coat. His guardian approached us for help since she is a senior on a fixed income and couldn't afford treatment for his skin condition that was making it hard for him to even lay down.

Look how he now enjoys relaxing with many Sunny Days.

Cinnamon will have sunny days ahead!

Cinnamon is going to the vet to a large mass removed/drained making her struggle to walk. Thanks to supporters like you, her disabled unemployed guardian can nowfeel at ease knowing Cinnamon is getting the care she needs.

Tia is Feeling Much Lighter

Another Sunny Day Fund helped Tia drain 2 gallons of fluid out of her stomach! She's feeling much lighter and happier. Tia continues to be monitored by her vet and is on the road to a Sunny and bright future ahead. Thanks to all the supporters like you!

I’m writing to you to express my deepest gratitude in your generous gift to help pay for the very expensive Vet bill that Tia occurred. It’s nice to know that there are other people out there that care for animals enough to help in any way that they can.

Tia might never know where the money came from to get her well, but I do. I will never forget you and always remember you in my prayers.

- Lesley

Help us give More Sunny Days to suffering pets by giving today or attending one of our upcoming fundraisers. Visit www.flff.org for details.

Sunny Days Ahead for Sumo and Tia

Sumo the pug is home safe today after having having tumors removed from his mouth. We had a pledge waiting for him and have just discovered the vet kept the costs down so he didn't use our pledge! Now we can use the pledge towards Tia the puppy who needs stomach surgery! July has been a great month for generous vets and recovering pets!

Meet Little Missy

We gave Missy's mom a pledge for her to see a specialist today about her leg. The nice vet removed her splint and said her leg would heal on its own. He didn't even charge for the visit! Now we have funding to help a little kitten that is off to see the vet tomorrow for an eye infection.

Charley has Sunny Days ahead

I am so excited to share...my tail just won't stop wagging.

Four Legged Friend Foundation helped out Charley the Chihuahua Terrier mix who had a growth removed yesterday. He is home recovering nicely with Sunny Days in his future.

Pictures to come soon. :)

Fireworks and Furry Friends

Yap Yap Yap...the Holiday Weekend in upon us. Here are some helpful tips to keep us furry friends happy and safe. This is the busiest holiday of lost pets that find themselves at shelters!

Tips to keep your pets safe this holiday weekend: Don't take your pets to fireworks displays, Do not leave your pet in the car, Keep your pets indoors in a sheltered quite area, If you know that your pet can become distressed by loud noises consult your vet TODAY, Never leave your pets outside ...unattended AND Please make sure your pets are wearing ID tags so that if they do become lost, they can be returned promptly!

Another Sunny Day for Hazel the Pitte

"Arf Arf Arf" We helped Hazel go to the vet today! She was rescued by a Good Samaritan, Teresa, from a very abusive situation. Hazel has been unable to walk properly and we are waiting to find out what her next treatment shall be.

Chabo & Grandma Tomoko have more Sunny Days together

I can't stop wagging my tail! Chabo the cat is healing after her needed surgery. Thanks to your support and generosity, Another Sunny Day Fund was able to provide funding to help with her veterinary care! Now Chabo and Grandma Tomoka can be together for many more sunny days!

Dearest FLFF & Sandra,

On behalf of my Grandmother I am writing to you and thanking you for your help in saving Grandma's beautiful cat named CHABO that has brought so much happiness and love into my grandmothers life and our family when visiting. Her surgery went well, and if we would have waited any longer I don't think that CHABO would be here. The abcess/infection was rapidly weakening her immune system causing her to have a high temp of 103 degrees. She is currently resting and enjoying every bit of extra love and attention and seems thankful that we saved her from enduring any more pain. For some reason I really think she knows we helped her, and is seemingly grateful and affectionate than normal. Thank God for Four Legged Friends Foundation I don't know what WE or CHABO would have done without you. The very thought of losing such a beautiful pet would have been heartbreaking for my Grandmother since it is her only companion. Our family thanks Sandra for her speedy assistance you are a truly an Angel. With all our love and appreciation The Tsuji Family thanks FLFF, Sandra, and every volunteer/worker that dedicates their life, and time towards helping animals in need.

Pictured is Grandma Tomoko and Chabo at the vet office.

Learn to Dance with Your Dog - June 19 & 20th

Learn how to freestyle dance with your dog and perform a routine with our Dancing with the Dogs Troupe at pet fairs, expos, children centers and senior homes.

Beginning and Advanced Teams Wanted!

Dancing with the Dogs routines take time and practice. Enroll in a freestyle workshop, offered by Judy Gamet owner of Dogs Can Dance, so you and your dog can learn basic freestyle movements that are used to create a routine with music that fits your dog’s personality.

Saturday June 19, 2010*
Experienced Handlers • 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Beginning Freestyle • 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
*CLASSED HELD AT DOGGIE CENTRAL, CULVER CITY


Saturday June 19, 2010**
Experienced Handlers • 6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
30 Min Private Coaching Upon Request

Sunday June 20, 2010**
Stepping Out • 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Beginning Freestyle • 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
30 Min Private Coaching Upon Request
** CLASSES HELD AT J9sK9s, CANOGA PARK

Registration and Class Descriptions:

Beginning Freestyle Class: $30
Learn basic freestyle moves set to music. Discover how your team is unique and build your own style upon those gifts. Perfect for those with little or no freestyle handling experience.

Experienced Handler’s Class: $30
Refine your handling skills and improve your communication to your dog. Begin developing movement phrases that can be used in a freestyle routine. Useful for those creating a new freestyle routine.

Stepping Out: Preparing for Performance: $45
This workshop will prepare your team for competition, demonstrations, or therapy dog performances. Learn how to develop a strong handler’s mindset, how to rehearse for confidence, and what makes a winning performance.

30 Private Coaching – a few private lessons are available both Saturday evening and Sunday in Canoga Park: $30

Part of the proceeds benefits Four Legged Friends Foundation!

To Register, Visit www.flff.org.

Another Sunny Day for Chabo the Cat

Bark out loud for those donors that gave to Four Legged Friends Foundation's Another Sunny Day Fund that helped Chabo the Cat yesterday. He belongs to a low income senior and was able to have a mass removed on his face thanks to you! We are waiting for some pictures of Chabo so you can see what your support has done for this furry friend.

Dance Team Jess & Linda - Check them out!

Interview with Sandra Lollino

Check out the interview with Sandra Lollino Founder of FLFF at the Best Friends Spring Super Adoption.

Barking Out for Our Troops!

Memorial Day is a special day so I'd like to take time to acknowledge our past, present and future troops of our country. They put their lives on the line for our freedom! That includes the ability for Four Legged Friends Foundation to help the pets and their families in our communities.

Wags of Thanks and Proud Barks those that have lost their lives for us and those that continue to serve.

Be safe and enjoy the holiday!

210 dogs, cats, bunnies and a Taco!

I'm so excited to announce at the Best Friends Spring Super Adoption on Sunday....210 doggies, kitties, and bunnies found forever homes! How cool is that? I am so happy that I played with Four Legged Friends Foundation and watched the Dancing with the Dogs performances. Best yet...210 of my fur friends have homes!

Maybe I'll sign up for a free-style dance workshop on June 19th or 20th to support future adoption events. If you want to join me visit www.flff.org for details.

Of course we can't forget about a special Taco! He's recovering so nicely at boarding because he needs to be watched. The staff says he is so happy, friendly and feeling so much better! Check him out...no more lump!

Special barks out to all of you supporters out there! Without so many people helping however they can, these animals wouldn't find homes or get proper medical care!

Calls for financial help with vet care have increased at our office. If you can, please give to Another Sunny Day Fund so that we can help more pets in need of vet care!

Come Play with Me this Sunday

Join me this Sunday May 23rd at Best Friends Spring Super Adoption at Westchester Park near LAX (Lincoln and Manchester Blvds). Four Legged Friends Foundation will be presenting Dancing with the Dogs to showcase that us dogs come in all different sizes, shapes and personalities! We will have performances at 12 pm and 2 pm. You can check out the dance teams and event information at www.flff.org.

Best yet, if you are planning to adopt a furry family member...this is the place to be. There will be so many rescue groups that have doggies, kitties, birds, rabbits and more. Best Friends Super Adoptions adopt out on average 400 animals!

Even if you have a full house of furry family members, come out and show your support. There will be pet vendors, food and more. It will be so fun.

See you there!!

Dancing with the Dogs - Canceled

I'm a little bummed today. Our Dancing with the Dogs visit at a special needs school today was canceled. Hope to reschedule our visit soon. Four Legged Friends Foundation left a couple of messages at some senior homes to visit. Keep you posted!

Good News and Sunny Days!

Guess what I'm barking and wagging my tail about?

We raised more money to help Taco get his surgery. Wuf Wuf!!! Good Samaritan Laura was trying so hard to raise more money and was still short for Taco to get his procedure done. So Four Legged Friends Foundation approached one of our main Another Sunny Day Fund supporters and got another donation for Taco! YAY...he's gonna feel good and safe again so soon. I'll keep you posted on Taco as Laura scheduled an appointment for surgery.

Another Good Samaritan, Tara also was helped with a little puppy she found on the streets. Tara tried to find his home without any luck and couldn't afford to take him to the vet making sure he was ok. She can't keep him and also didn't want to take the puppy to the shelter. So Another Sunny Day Fund helped get him get checked by a vet and he is very healthy. Tara believes she already found a home for little Puppy.

It was a good day!

Sparky & Smiley help me at the Pet Expo

So I went to the Santa Clarita Pet Expo last weekend. It was really fun. Meet Sparky and Smiley, they helped me man the booth. It was a hot day and they shared the shade with other doggies to cool off.

We met so many wonderful dog and cat lovers there. They liked what Four Legged Friends Foundation was doing to help keep families together and share Dancing with the Dogs to seniors and special needs kids. They were really nice and boy, their doggies were sweet too.

The dance teams had fun too. Everyone was cheering them on. Dexter, Piper and Laura did an awesome debut performance. I am happy they are part of our dance troupe. They may join me, Jess and Linda and Caesar and Kim as we visit the special needs elementary school next week. Can't wait.

I hope you all had a great weekend too! Oh and we will have event pictures posted soon by Lumel Photography. Melinda was very nice to donate her time.

Santa Clarita Pet Expo - This Sat & Sun

Guess what? I'm headed out to the Santa Clarita Pet Expo this weekend with Four Legged Friends Foundation. It is gonna be so fun! FLFF will be showcasing Dancing with the Dogs on Saturday May 1st. Free-style canine dancing is a fun activity for handlers and dogs. They showcase how dogs come in all different sizes, shapes and personalities. It is a great way to help people adopt the right dog or cat that matches their lifestyle.

There will be 4 teams performing at 11 am and 2:45 pm. Caesar is a standard poodle that uses dancing with Kim to gain confidence because when he was a puppy he attacked by another dog. Then there is Sierra, she's the senior of the dance troupe. She's 10 years old and loves to dance with KrisDonna. You'll see her smiling the entire time. Next up is Jess with Linda. Jess is a very talented dog...not only does she dance but she visits hospice patients! She lays there for hours next to the patients providing relaxation and love. Jess is also a DOGSWELL 2010 WAG Award winner for most talented. Last up, is Piper, Dexter and Laura. These two are a pair of corgis that dance together. They are super cute and are so in sync. I can watch them dance for hours! Click here to read their bios http://www.flff.org/danceteamsbios.pdf

I hope you come, visit us and watch the show! I'll be there all weekend but come on Saturday if you want to watch Dancing with the Dogs!

There will be adoptions, vendors, entertainment and more! For more event and ticket information, visit http://www.petexpousa.net/.

Dancing with the Dogs to Visit a Special Needs School!

I am so excited. I am going to head out with Four Legged Friends Foundation on May 13th to a special needs school. We are bringing Dancing with the Dogs dance teams to perform for the kids along with pet therapy teams to visit. I promise to take lots of pictures to share with you!

Some of the teams will be performing at the Santa Clarita Pet Expo on Saturday May 1st. You should come watch them. I'll be there too. I won't be dancing but barking out cheers for sure! There will be lots of animals up for adoption in case you are looking for a new furry family member!

FLFF is always looking for new dance teams to perform, all levels. Stay tuned because I will post when the next work shop will take place that you too can learn with your dog. You can join Four Legged Friends Foundation when they bring the Dancing with the Dogs troupe to pet fairs, children centers, senior homes and more. Our troupe is all about having fun and showcasing dogs in all shapes and personalities.

You can learn more about Dancing with the Dogs, Pet Expo USA and watch one of our advance teams at www.flff.org.

Another Sunny Day Fund Recipients

Four Legged Friends Foundation founder Sandra Lollino met with past recipients of Another Sunny Day Fund. Baby a pom that needed bladder surgery and Harry Potter that had severe skin problems. Both were treated about a year ago and now very happy and healthy with their "moms".

They are both doing just fine!

Thank you donors who have helped save these two furry friends.

Taco Updates

Keep tabs on Taco by visiting http://homelesschi.chipin.com/taco-lives-on-the-streets-and-needs-surgery

Taco goes back to the vet today and we are working on getting Joesph back on his feet too!

Taco on the way to the Vet

Here is little Taco on the way to the vet office last week by Good Samaritan Laura. We are waiting for an update of the treatment he needs. Laura got little Taco a new leash and harness too.

Don't worry Taco, you are probably already feeling better! Can't wait to find out how you are doing!

Scratches to you from all of us.

Website to help Taco

Good Samaritan, Laura, created a website to raise more money for Taco's care. Visit http://homelesschi.chipin.com/taco-lives-on-the-streets-and-needs-surgery or you can donate to Another Sunny Day Fund for Taco. Together we can help him get better!

Taco Goes to the Vet's Today

Laura is taking Taco to the vet today! Hooray!!! Another Sunny Day Fund will pay for his biopsy and depending upon the cost of the surgery, we may need your help.

Stay tuned for more updates.

Another Sunny Day for little Taco

Got a call about a homeless guy's dog Taco who needs medical care. Good Samaritan Laura with Dog's Life Rescue saw little Taco and realized he has a very swollen gland and needs treatment. Laura is going to take him to the vet and our Another Sunny Day Fund will help him. Here is a picture of little Taco that Laura took. We can't wait for him to feel all better. Stay tuned on his progress.

Did you know that Four Legged Friends Foundation on average receives about 10 calls a week asking for help? That is about 520 animal a year needing medical care. The numbers are increasing so if you are able to help in today's economy, please consider giving today by donating online at www.flff.org. Our goal is to one day help all the animals in need of care.

Keep your days Sunny and Bright!!
Thanks!

Debra Wilson

Did you know that Debra Wilson from MADtv is our celebrity spokesperson? She's super cool and is really passionate about helping animals and people too! At our last fundraiser, O'FLuFF's Lucky Charms, she hosted the event. Check out details at www.flff.org

Debra has been volunteering with us to help raise funds and awareness. She even donated her time when our Part of the Pack volunteers helped out Strangest Angels Animal rescue on one of their adoption days. It was great.

If you want to volunteer, please email our office at info@flff.org with your interests.

Welcome to my blog

Hi Everyone!


My name is FLuFF the Dog and I am the mascot for Four Legged Friends Foundation. I want to welcome you to my blog. Thanks for checking it out!

My goal is to let everyone know what is happening with Four Legged Friends Foundation (FLuFF). We are always trying to help the cats, dogs and people in the community and what better way to post updates then a blog!

FLuFF's mission is to promote programs that save family pets, increase adoptions and share the joy pets bring to people.

Couple of weeks ago, our Another Sunny Day Fund helped a dog named Buster that needed his leg amputated. He is healing just fine now.

Check us out at www.flff.org.