Friends of Rowlett/Rescue Animals (FRAs) is a 501(c)(3) all volunteer non-profit organization. FRAs was founded in 2004 and started off with 4 volunteers that wanted to support the Rowlett Animal Shelter. These volunteers sponsored 1 or 2 pets per month and reduced the adoption fees for these highlighted pets in an effort to increase adoptions for the Shelter. Our organization has grown to 100 volunteers and while the Shelter is not an official No-Kill shelter, FRAs has helped the Rowlett Animal Shelter maintain a 98% or better Live Release Rate since 2014! No Kill Shelters must only maintain a 90% or better to be considered No Kill. With this growth now we are able to host multiple off-site adoption events, sponsor heartworm treatments for all dogs in the shelter that test positive for heartworms, mobilized a TNR program for community cats, and so much more! FRAs has not only grown in our volunteer size, but we have grown to meet the needs of our community. FRAs helped many pet owners after the devastation of the Tornado on December 26, 2015. Organizing two Supply Drives, FRAs was able to give supplies directly to pet owners through the generosity of businesses, other non-profit organizations, and citizens both near and far. FRAs dispersed supplies to any location that was helping the victims, and our volunteers event went into the disaster areas with supplies as many Tornado victims did not have the means to get to donation centers. If you would like to volunteer with FRAs, please go to our website and fill out the form: http://friendsofrowlettanimals.org/volunteer FRA's Board of Directors includes: President - Dawna Carabajal Vice President - Michele Orahood Treasurer - Molly Stovall Secretary - Monica Mercado Member at Large - Melissa Thomas Friends of Rowlett Animals PO BOX 758 Rowlett, TX 75030
