Friends of Lincoln
County Animals
(541) 961-5852
WEB Master
Brian Kinkaid
brianfolcas@outlook.com
THE FOLCAS STORY
FOLCAS was founded in May 2009 as Friends of the Lincoln County Animal Shelter, Inc., to help save the Shelter when the County proposed to cut public shelter services to zero because of their budget shortfall resulting from the national economic crisis. FOLCAS worked to put a local option tax on the November ballot to fund the Shelter & Animal Services for 5 years. That measure passed with nearly 72% of the vote.
A new era for LCAS and FOLCAS began in November 2012 when the voters replaced the 5-year property tax with a permanent Animal Services Tax District. Once the Shelter’s basic operating budget was assured, FOLCAS announced our new name—Friends of Lincoln County Animals, Inc. (still called FOLCAS)—and new mission statement reflecting our new ability to help local pets as well as the animals in the county shelter.
2020 threw us a curve, as Covid-19 forced us to close the Pick of the Litter thrift store for five months. The silver lining: We used the break to move the store to its new & better location, where business is booming.
In 2025, the future looks bright! Thanks to our loyal thrift store volunteers, donors, & shoppers, and to generous businesses & individuals in Lincoln County & beyond, we’re well on our way to our second million dollars spent on helping our community’s shelter animals and pets!
FOLCAS PRIORITIES
Shelter Animal Spay/Neuter FOLCAS pays to have Lincoln County Animal Shelter animals fixed before they go to new homes, helping to reduce the number of animals entering the shelter by breaking the cycle of pet overpopulation. We pay for other services provided at the spay/neuter visit, too, including microchipping & vaccinations.
Other Shelter Needs FOLCAS purchases necessary items not provided for in the Shelter’s budget, in consultation with the shelter manager in light of mutual priorities & available funds. FOLCAS paid for laundry facility repairs & upgrades in 2013; we bought the Shelter a license tag engraving machine in 2014, a new dishwasher in 2022, and a multicat kennel unit in 2023. FOLCAS also pays for the Shelter animals’ microchips and for the cat kennel enrichment devices (privacy dens & stretcher-scratchers).
Vet Care for Lincoln County Pets Through the Max Fund (for veterinary medical & dental care) and a spay/neuter fund, we provide financial aid to local pet guardians of limited means.
Since its founding in 2013 with a seed grant from Gary & Carol Allen, the Max Fund has helped more than 6,000 local pets lead healthier, happier lives.
The spay/neuter fund provides subsidies for fixing pet dogs, cats, & other companion animals, which is essential for their health & safety as well as preventing unwanted litters.
These programs are administered by the Central Coast Humane Society. To request assistance, visit centralcoasthumanesociety.com, go to “Our Services,” and select “Request for Assistance Form.” CCHS also provides services for community cats.
No Internet access? Call CCHS at 541-265-3719.
Support for Lincoln County Residents Through the Pick of the Litter thrift store, FOLCAS provides an essential service to the community by making quality goods available at affordable prices.
Links to FOLCAS Documents:
Mission
To support and advance the health and well-being of domesticated animals in Lincoln County, Oregon
About Us
FOLCAS Board
Christopher Boyle
Patti Britton - Treasurer
Emily DeHuff - President
Erica Fruh - VP Policy/Planning
Jim Hanselman
Gianna Martella
Linda Neigebauer - VP Opns & Secretary
FOLCAS | PO Box 2264 | Newport, OR 97365 | (541) 961-5852
Copyright © 2009 - 2025 by Friends of Lincoln County Animals (FOLCAS). All rights reserved.
Email: folcas2009@yahoo.com
Friends of Lincoln County Animals (FOLCAS)
dba Pick of the Litter Thrift Store
PO Box 2264, Newport, OR 9365
541-961-5852 * www.folcas.com
Email: folcas2009@yahoo.com
The FOLCAS Mission: to support and advance the health and
well-being of domesticated animals in Lincoln County, Oregon