An update from the FOCAS Board of Directors to our loyal donors, adopters, volunteers and supporters�

At the end of September, we realized that in order to adapt with the times, FOCAS would need to make major changes. Obviously, before anything else was addressed, the animals in our care were our first responsibility. All the FOCAS dogs and cats (over 70) were either adopted or transferred to Rancho Coastal Humane Society (RCHS), while awaiting adoption into their forever homes. Many of our cats continued to be housed at the Encinitas PetSmart cattery, where adoption rates are generally high.

FOCAS is deeply grateful to the assistance RCHS gave during this transitional period. Since both organizations share the same mission—to help the dogs and cats from our local community shelters—it was an easy fit. We recommend your visiting the RCHS website at: www.sdpets.org. You will see a number of dogs with the FOCAS logo next to them, indicating they are from our local animal shelters.

Initially, we were reluctant to consider significant changes to the FOCAS organization. Yet it became clear this step was necessary in light of the current economy, and the huge increase in the number of San Diego animal rescue groups that all compete for the same dollar.

Presently, FOCAS is working diligently to continue its mission and the name, in some form, by considering a possible merger with RCHS. We will continue to update you as the future course of FOCAS unfolds.

In the meantime, please accept our heartfelt appreciation for your longtime support of FOCAS and to the shelter dogs and cats in San Diego County. We are all very lucky to have you!

Sincerely,
FOCAS Board of Directors

P.S. Please forgive our silence, as we are still “finding our way�and the process of reorganizing involves a huge amount of time and effort.