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Frederick Friends of Our County Animal Shelter

FFOCAS (pronounced "focus") is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting our local animal shelter, Frederick.

To see all our available pets, click here: https://www.petfinder.com/search/pets-for-adoption/?shelter_id%5B0%5D=MD488&sort%5B0%5D=recently_added

11/13/2026

FFOCAS Fact Friday! Here's how you can help our local homeless pets at Frederick County Animal Control, Maryland this holiday season!

1) Fetch Thrift Shop is ready to give you a free yard sign for any outdoor holiday decorators out there! The sign has our QR code on it which can be scanned by admiring onlookers of your decorations to support our homeless pets! Pick up any day during business hours except Mondays!

2) Looking for a great gift that directly helps homeless pets? Grab our shirts and know that 100% of the money goes right back to helping the pets at Frederick County Animal Control, Maryland! Free hand delivery in Frederick County!

Order here: https://buy.stripe.com/fZu6oIdVA8qL33p0c20Jq01

3) Monocacy Brewing Company is so excited to host our annual Santa Paws photo event on 12/5 from 12:30-3:30 so be sure to get your pup ready!

Can't do any of this? No worries! Please share with someone who might be able to!

Questions? Email [email protected]!

11/12/2026

A HUGE thank you to Fetch Thrift Shop for being our second pick up location for our "Sign Up Campaign" free yard signs starting today! AND everyone who signs up to put a sign in their yard will be entered to win a $100 gift card to Fetch Thrift Shop also! Winner announced on 12/20! This could make a great holiday gift!

We know times are tight, so we have a FREE way that you can help the homeless pets at Frederick County Animal Control, Maryland right now!!

If you will decorate the exterior of your home or business between now and New Year's for ANY upcoming holidays we will give you a FREE yard sign with our FFOCAS QR code to put in your yard to encourage admiring visitors to support Frederick County Animal Control, Maryland!

The sign is completely FREE and can be picked up any day (except Mondays) during business hours until 12/20!

Prefer pickup in Urbana instead? Email [email protected] for the exact Urbana pickup address and any questions!

11/10/2026

From now until 12/11, if you are a Maryland Employee or Eligible Retiree, you can choose FFOCAS to donate to throughout 2027 directly from your State of Maryland paycheck for as little as $2.00 per pay period?!

You will even be eligible to win prizes!
That's right! Frederick Friends of Our County Animal Shelter (FFOCAS) is now an eligible charity!

All you have to do is sign up and select FFOCAS via the link below to support our local homeless pets throughout 2027 automatically from your paycheck!

Thank you! Here's more information!

https://mcc.maryland.gov/

11/09/2026

Meet Your Best Friend, Lola! She's clearly waiting for you at Frederick County Animal Control, Maryland!

https://frederickcountymd.gov/114/Adopt

Do you have questions about her wonderful self? Feel free to call Frederick County Animal Control, Maryland at 301-600-1546!

11/06/2026

Did you know that FFOCAS supports the medical bills for the pets Frederick County Animal Control, Maryland?

We know times are tight, so we have a FREE way that you can help these sweet faces at the shelter right now!! Just email [email protected] and ask where you can pick up your free yard sign for our Sign Up Campaign!

If you will decorate the exterior of your home or business between now and New Year's for ANY upcoming holidays we will give you a FREE yard sign with our FFOCAS QR code donation to put in your yard to encourage admiring visitors to support !

Everyone who signs up to put a sign in their yard will be entered to win a $100 gift card to Fetch Thrift Shop! Winner announced on 12/20! This could make a great holiday gift!

The sign is completely FREE and can be picked up any time, any day until 12/20!

Email [email protected] for the exact pick up address and with any questions!

11/05/2026

Thank you so much for helping us share the news about our time for our "Sign Up" Sign Campaign! We've had a lot of interest so far and hope to give away all 200 signs! We have 194 left! Can you help us by sharing this post?

If you will decorate the exterior of your home or business between now and New Year's for ANY upcoming holidays we will give you a FREE yard sign with our FFOCAS QR code donation to put in your yard to encourage admiring visitors to support Frederick County Animal Control, Maryland!

Everyone who signs up to put a sign in their yard will be entered to win a $100 gift card to Fetch Thrift Shop! Winner announced on 12/20! This could make a great holiday gift!

The sign is completely FREE and can be picked up any time, any day until 12/20!

Email [email protected] for the exact pick up address and with any questions!

Thanks again to Michael Smith for this fantastic idea!

FAQ's:

-Is the sign really free?

YES!

-What if I want a sign but don't want to decorate?

You can have a sign, but the sign references decorations. The goal is for people to donate while admiring your decorations in your yard :)

-Is the sign meant just for Christmas?

This sign is neutral and can be used for ANY holiday decorations!

-Where do I get the sign?

Email [email protected] for the pick-up address.

-Why can't you just post where to get the sign?

The address is a private residence.

-When can I get the sign?

24/7 until 12/20!

-Can I pick up a sign for other people?

Sure!

-Is there a free sign limit?

Nope! Help yourself!

-How do I enter the Fetch Gift Card Raffle?

You can register for free on the raffle form when you pick up the sign! It will be right by the bin of signs!

-Can I enter the raffle for other people?

Yes, but only if they will put a sign in their yard too! It's an honor system here :)

-When do I have to take the sign down?

It's up to you!

-Can I save and reuse the sign next year?

Yes, please!

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11/03/2026

Mark your calendars! 12/5/26!

We look forward to seeing you and your pet at Monocacy Brewing Company on 12/5/26 from 12:30-3:30 for Santa pictures with your pet to help raise money for local homeless pets in our community and at Frederick County Animal Control, Maryland! See you there!

11/02/2026

It's no gamble to bet on Vegas from Frederick County Animal Control, Maryland! He is a sure win to make you rich in love! Will this be his lucky day where he wins big with a forever home with you? Whoever adopts this pup will have hit the jackpot!

https://frederickcountymd.gov/114/Adopt

11/01/2026

It's time for our "Sign Up" Sign Campaign to help our local homeless pets!

Sign up for a FREE yard sign to help homeless pets! Email [email protected] for your FREE sign!

If you will decorate the exterior of your home or business between now and New Year's for ANY upcoming holidays we will give you a FREE yard sign with our FFOCAS QR code donation to put in your yard to encourage admiring visitors to support Frederick County Animal Control, Maryland!

Everyone who signs up to put a sign in their yard will be entered to win a $100 gift card to Fetch Thrift Shop! Winner announced on 12/20! This could make a great holiday gift!

The sign is completely FREE and can be picked up any time, until 12/20!

Email [email protected] for the exact pick up address and with any questions!

Thanks again to Michael Smith for this fantastic idea!

FAQ's:

-Is the sign really free?

YES!

-What if I want a sign but don't want to decorate?

You can have a sign, but the sign references decorations. The goal is for people to donate while admiring your decorations in your yard :)

-Is the sign meant just for Christmas?

This sign is neutral and can be used for ANY holiday decorations!

-What does the sign actually look like?

See the post graphic

-Where do I get the sign?

Email [email protected] for the pick-up address.

-Why can't you just post where to get the sign?

The address is a private residence.

-When can I get the sign?

24/7 untl 12/20!

-Can I pick up a sign for other people?

Sure!

-Is there a free sign limit?

Nope! Help yourself!

-How do I enter the Fetch Gift Card Raffle?

You can register for free on the raffle form when you pick up the sign! It will be right by the bin of signs!

-Can I enter the raffle for other people?

Yes, but only if they will put a sign in their yard too! It's an honor system here :)

-When do I have to take the sign down?

It's up to you!

-Can I save and reuse the sign next year?

Yes, please!

Address

Frederick, MD
21701

Website

http://www.ffocas.org/, https://www.petfinder.com/search/pets-for-adoption/?shelter_id%5B0%5D=MD488&sort%5B0%5D=recently

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