Positive Change in Montgomery County NC Continues with “The Fabulous Freedom Fund”
By August 18, 2015 0 Comments Read More →

Positive Change in Montgomery County NC Continues with “The Fabulous Freedom Fund”

As of 7/16/2015, Fabulous McGrady and Friends Foundation (FMFF) has established “The Fabulous Freedom Fund” at Spay Neuter Veterinary Clinic of the Sandhills (aka The Companion Animal Clinic Foundation) in Vass, located in Moore County NC.  FMFF sent a check in the amount of $5000.00 to establish the Fund. …
Posted in: Rural Shelters
Why We Like “LIKES”!
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Why We Like “LIKES”!

In late May, the administrators of Fullwood Animal Hospital (FAH) approached Fabulous McGrady and Friends Foundation with an idea.  They wanted to build their Facebook community but they also wanted to do something good for homeless animals at the same time. …
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Montgomery County Humane Society:  Positive Change Continues
By May 10, 2015 Read More →

Montgomery County Humane Society: Positive Change Continues

Fabulous McGrady and Friends Foundation’s (FMFF) relationship with Montgomery County began with our first trip to Montgomery County Animal Control (MCAC) back in November 2013 (story).  Over the past 18 months, the Positive Change train has kept a-rollin’.  The new Montgomery County Humane Society (MCHS) facility will have its Grand Opening May 16, 2015, right next door to MCAC.  On April 25, 2015, FMFF was pleased to make a supply delivery to MCHS to help them stock up their supply room in anticipation of their opening.…
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Anson County Animal Shelter….Just the Beginning of Positive Change.
By January 14, 2015 Read More →

Anson County Animal Shelter….Just the Beginning of Positive Change.

A very proud Mr Lawrence Gatewood, Anson County Manager, hold the sign for the new shelter!   On May 17th 2014 we were honored to be invited to the Grand Opening of the new Anson County (NC) Animal Shelter, a vision of the County Manager and several other Anson County leaders.  …
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Follow Our Leash to….Hanging Rock State Park’s “Reach the Peaks” Hiking Challenge
By January 4, 2015 Read More →

Follow Our Leash to….Hanging Rock State Park’s “Reach the Peaks” Hiking Challenge

Our Challenge Card On October 4, 2014, we were delighted to take part in the 2nd Annual “Reach the Peaks” Hiking Challenge, a dog-friendly event that raises money for the local Stokes County Arts Council.  This event intrigued us as we had hiked up to 2 of the peaks in Hanging Rock State Park back in 2009 and loved the opportunity to see the other 3 peaks. …
$20 Bucks Spread Some Luck in Ashe County NC!
By September 8, 2014 Read More →

$20 Bucks Spread Some Luck in Ashe County NC!

The reception to “The $5 Fix” was so great that Ashe Humane Society and Friends of Ashe County Animals (a division of Fabulous McGrady and Friends Foundation) partnered once again to provide deeply discounted spay neuter.  However, this time the vouchers cost $20 and were available to the general public.…
Posted in: 3/6/10 Fund
“The $5 Fix”, a joint campaign between Ashe Humane Society and FMFF/FACA
By September 8, 2014 Read More →

“The $5 Fix”, a joint campaign between Ashe Humane Society and FMFF/FACA

In late 2013, Friends of Ashe County Animals (a division of Fabulous McGrady and Friends Foundation) gave a $1000 grant to Ashe Humane Society (Ashe County NC, the county shelter from which McGrady originally came) for a campaign called “The $5 Fix”.   …
Posted in: 3/6/10 Fund
Follow Our Leash To….Graveyard Fields via Black Balsam (Blue Ridge Parkway)
By August 7, 2014 Read More →

Follow Our Leash To….Graveyard Fields via Black Balsam (Blue Ridge Parkway)

Graveyard Fields is alive and well!   Located at Milepost 418.8 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Graveyard Fields parking lot and trailhead access have been closed for some time now while renovations were done to upgrade some of the areas on the trails, add restroom facilities and to add 25 additional parking spaces (there had been only 15, now there are 40). …
It’s EASY Being Green
By August 2, 2014 Read More →

It’s EASY Being Green

      McGrady’s custom “It’s EASY Being Green” Recycling Vest by My Dog Flair In celebration of Earth Day 2014, Fabulous McGrady and Friends Foundation was invited to Union County Master Gardener Association’s “Down to Earth Day”. We readily accepted the invitation as recycling gently used pet-related items is one of our main missions!  …
Follow Our Leash to….Roan Highlands, Roan Mountain TN
By July 20, 2014 Read More →

Follow Our Leash to….Roan Highlands, Roan Mountain TN

  Rhodos in Bloom on Roan Highlands! Come mid to late June of every year 600 acres of Rhododendron bloom on Roan Highlands, TN, about 13 miles down Tennessee Highway 143 from Roan Mountain State Park and a 3 hour drive from Charlotte NC. …