WHAT’S NEW

A big shout out is in order for our Funds4Paws Triathlon supporters! The March 18 event was a massive success. Not only did we raise over 100% of our team goal, the day's fundraising events brought in over $52,000 – $9,000 (roughly) of which will be donated to FAS....

When The Traveler's Rest Brewpub in Bristol (details below) reached out to us with a generous fundraising idea for our shelter, we graciously accepted their offer to support us! For all you beer lovers, stop into this hidden gem for a pint of beer and $1 from each...

Our long-awaited Open House is set to premiere in Summer of 2023 (tentatively on June 24)! Mark your calendars so you can plan to come back our facilities to take a tour, meet our adoptable animals, and engage with our awesome volunteers and staff members. More...

Lace Up Your Shoes! Registration is open for our 9th Annual 5K Fun Run.  Get ready to run, walk or saunter your way through a pleasant course behind the Paul Smith Elementary School in Franklin.  To sign up or get more info, visit our 5K Fun Run Event Page.

The Funds4Paws 2023 Indoor Triathlon is On! This year's Funds4Paws Indoor Triathlon is happening, and the Franklin Animal Shelter's "Pawsome Foursome" team is in the middle of it again.  We'll be taking part in such physically challenging events as darts, skee-ball...

Stormy has gone to his furever home!   As some of you may recall, in late 2022 we welcomed a beautiful cat into the shelter named Stormy who, without surgery, was not going to make it through the night. We created a GoFundMe page in hopes of raising funds to help...

Long time resident, Jake was our first adoption of the new year. Jake finally got his wish! He fell immediately in love with his canine sister, he offered her balls and toys. It was just adorable. Here's to a great life of being spoiled and having room to roam! He...

2022 Holiday Hours Update We would like to make the community aware the Franklin Animal Shelter will not be open to the public on Christmas Eve (December 24th), Christmas Day (December 25th), New Year's Eve (December 31st) and New Year's Day (January 1st, 2023).  Our...

Winner Winner! Congratulations to Kelly W of Weare, NH, the winner of our latest Lucky Paw drawing.  She takes home $3,375 as her share, in addition to that great sense of satisfaction of helping the animal shelter in our mission to care for the dogs and cats of the...

Stormy came to us with some medical issues that worsened last week.  He needed emergency surgery or he would not have survived the night.  We got Stormy the help he needed, and the little guy is recovering well and will be looking for his forever home.  But, this help...