WHO ARE WE?

 

 

Our focus is on aiding stray, abused, abandoned as well as owned animals, one animal at a time.  We have joined forces with the Red Cross to assist displaced fire victims with their animal's boarding, veterinary, and supply needs.  We also hope to be able to assist the local shelters in assuring that each animal is provided the care they so deserve, especially during the tough seasons.  We have reached out to the local dog officers to help control the feral cat population throughout the area. Each day a new situation arises that requires our help.   Although we have already helped numerous animals our concerns remain endless as the need is never-ending.

 

Thank you for your interest in the FRAAC if you are interested in attending one of our meetings, they are held on the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Tiverton Coffee House located at 1 Stafford Road in Tiverton, RI.  The precious gift of your time makes all the difference! To volunteer, sign up for classes, donate or receive assistance please contact us on the web at http://www.franimalcoalition.com by email at [email protected] or call Leigh or Paul at 508-679-1703.  

 

Beliefs:

 

We are dedicated to all animal's health despite the sadness and the cruelty we see.

 

We know it is not possible to save every animal; but we do make a difference in the lives of the one's we do help. 

 

We believe that altering of all animals is the solution to overpopulation.

 

We believe that education is key to addressing animal health issues, neglect, and overpopulation.

 

We believe we make a difference in the lives of our community's animals.

 

 

Our Beginning:

 

In the Spring of 2006, The Fall River City Council was presented with a "Breed Specific Vicious Dog Law" proposal.  This law would target both Rottweilers and Bull Terrier breeds (a.k.a. Pit Bulls).   A group of concerned citizens who believed the proposed law was unfair joined forces and formed "The Fall River Coalition for Animal Awareness."  Although our group's short term goal was to provide assistance to the city council in forming a fair but non-breed specific vicious dog law, the long term goal was to make Fall River and the surrounding communities more pet friendly.  The organization's short term goal was a success - the law as it was proposed as being breed specific was proven unconstitutional.  We rallied at city council meetings, had petitions signed, and got other citizens to attend meetings to help the cause.  We proved that there is strength in numbers.  Although a new vicious dog law has not been settled, the Coalition has branched out to assist the animal population in many other ways.

 

Non-Profit:
We continue to remain a strong organization ready to face the many tasks that lie ahead of us and have obtained our non-profit status on February 25th 2009, which will greatly facilitate our fund-raising abilities.

 

At long last, an update on the dog park project! The Parks and Recreation Board of Commissioners voted to APPROVE a pilot dog park program in our fair city!   Approval occurred with one stipulation: is a one year trial  program. If all goes well, we can anticipate the park to be continued, and possibly other sites considered if the park is used heavily.  We hope to have the park up and running by  spring 2010!

 

Accomplishments:
Since the Coalition organized, we have been lucky enough to find support for our cause and to raise a modest amount of funds through numerous fundraisers.  With the money raised we have been able to assist local shelters as well as private citizens with their animals when their need is brought to us.  We do our best to assure that shelter animals remain as happy as possible until their forever home is found. For example, at Christmas, organization workers brought toys and treats to all local shelters to assure that shelter animals had a "Merry Christmas." We also take pride in the fact that thanks to our organization many of the animals that would have otherwise been sacrificed for numerous reasons have been saved.