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Friends Under Rescue Pet Adoption

Adore me.Foster me.Adopt me.

We rescue, foster and care for lost, unwanted or abandoned animals, then match them with loving, permanent homes.

Move your cursor to peek at our rescuesPeek at some of our rescues

Indoor homes onlyEvery adoption is to an indoor home.
Application firstAdoption starts with a simple application.
Foster family carePets live with registered foster families.
Run on donationsYour gifts fund vet care and supplies.
01 Our mission

Every animal deserves a second chance.

FURPA is dedicated to rescuing, fostering and caring for lost, unwanted or abandoned animals, and matching them with loving, permanent homes.

We believe in the power of rescue and adoption, and work to give every animal the chance at a happy, healthy life with a family that will love and care for them.

RescueHelping animals in distress, even when shelters are closed.
FosterCare in loving homes while they wait.
AdoptCareful matches with permanent families.
02 What we do

Care from rescue to forever.

Hover over each area to see the faces it helps.

03 Meet the pets

Looking for their people.

Photos and names from FURPA's current listings. Availability to be confirmed with FURPA before launch.

04 The adoption process

Four simple steps to home.

01

Choose

Browse our pets and find the one who feels right for your home.

02

Apply

Fill out the adoption application. Applying doesn't reserve a pet.

03

Home check

We complete a virtual or in-person home check. Indoor homes only.

04

Meet & adopt

Meet your pet with the foster family, then welcome them home.

Have questions before applying? Call us at (949) 633-3727 or email contact@furpa.org.

Start the application
05 Get involved

Three ways to help.

Mushu
Forever home

Adopt

  • Indoor homes only
  • Application and home check
  • Meet the pet with its foster family
Adoption application
A foster kitten
Temporary home

Foster

  • Give a rescue a safe place to wait
  • Become a registered foster family
  • Help pets get ready for adoption
Foster application
Trish
Your time

Volunteer

  • Lend a hand with rescue work
  • Help at adoption events
  • Share our pets with friends
Volunteer application
Angel, a rescued cat
06 Our story

Emergencies don't wait for shelter hours or veterinary availability.

FURPA's founder has advocated for animals in need for years. Rescuing animals in distress showed her how often they face hard times with no one to help. She acted on it, and the result is FURPA.

Join the rescue
07 FAQ

Good questions.

Still curious? Call (949) 633-3727.

Choose a pet, fill out the adoption application, complete a virtual or in-person home check, then meet the pet with its foster family.

No. Submitting an application does not reserve a pet.

FURPA adopts to indoor homes only.

Most of our rescues live with registered foster families, where you can meet them.

Donations from supporters help cover care costs and keep adoption fees manageable.

08 The FURPA shop

Shop that gives back.

Visit the shop

Tote bag

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Mug

Sample product

T-shirt

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Pet tag

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Sample products for layout. Real products and prices to be added by FURPA.

09 Contact

Let's talk.

(949) 633-3727 contact@furpa.org

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