Friends of Rescue Animals
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to find your new family member.
About Us
Our Story
Friends of Rescue Animals (FRAs) is a 501(c)(3), all-volunteer nonprofit founded in 2004. Our mission is to help homeless pets find loving homes faster by mobilizing volunteers, funding lifesaving programs, and advocating for improved outcomes for shelter animals.
What began with just four volunteers has grown over two decades into a community of 400+ dedicated individuals committed to giving shelter pets a second chance at life.
Today, FRAs supports four municipal animal shelters in North Texas—Rowlett, Garland, Richardson, and Sachse—and operates a foster-based cat rescue program that helps more than 800 cats find homes each year.
As community support has grown, so has our ability to put our mission into action. We continue to expand the programs and partnerships that save lives and improve the well-being of shelter animals. Our vision is a world where communities, volunteers, and shelters work together to ensure every adoptable pet has a safe, loving home.
Sit, Stay
Engage With Us
Adopt
Browse our list of local adoptable cats and dogs to find your new family member.
Foster
Provide a safe and loving home for pets until they can be placed for adoption.
Volunteer
Join our team of amazing volunteers and make a difference for shelter animals.
donate
Give to support an initiative or specific animal and provide a second chance.
Save a Life
Every donation helps provide animals in need the chance to thrive and find loving homes.
Get Resources
Useful information for both new and experienced pet owners for the wellbeing of your furry friends.