About Us

WHO WE ARE

Friends of Metro Animal Services (FOMAS) is the sole fundraising entity for Louisville Metro Animal Services (LMAS) in Louisville, Kentucky. FOMAS works hard to provide additional dollars for Louisville Metro Animal Services. Those funds make it possible for the shelter to go above and beyond, and offer services that exceed what LMAS' government budget allows.

What We Do

FOMAS serves as an ambassador for public education, community-wide collaboration, and fundraising for Louisville Metro Animal Services. We provide this support through multiple ongoing programs and special capacity building projects.

FOMAS Programs

Pay It Forward – Pay It Forward allows LMAS to waive adoption fees for cats older than 6 months, large breed dogs weighing 40 lbs. or more, and senior shelter pets.
Long-Stay Champion VIP - Adoption fees are waived for Long-Stay Champions, dogs that have been in the shelter 30 days or longer. Adopters also receive a free VIP package worth more than $500 in savings! The VIP package includes: Wellness checks & vaccinations for 3 years, Canine License (3- year), leash, harness, collar and large crate.

Waived Redemption Fees – When the shelter is full, FOMAS offers waived redemption fees for owners who are reclaiming their pets. This allows owners to be reunited with their pets without the burden of additional costs.

Our Most Recent Projects

FOMAS provided funding to purchase a microchip scanner for each division of Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD). The scanners enable LMPD officers to return microchipped dogs to their owners, instead of bringing them to the shelter. Not only does this save time for the officers, it also helps reduce the number of dogs at Louisville Metro Animal Services.

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FOMAS provided funds to install 3 canopies in the play yards at Animal House Adoption Center. Now the dogs have a cool place to play in the shade during hot weather and a dry place to play in the rain.