He’s visited many times, but now his family is getting divorced so Rocco is hanging at our house. My cousin Rocco is a two-year-old black lab/terrier mix rescue dog – just like me. I›m so happy that we finally got this project off the ground,” said FONBAS board member Jean Watt.Īnd in other news this month, I now have a new companion in the house. Although this is just a small beginning toward the goal of having the City own its own shelter, it is confirmation that this community has a serious heart and soul. “The Friends of Newport Beach Animal Shelter has raised close to $25,000 in checks and pledges within two weeks of opening its bank account. Schampeau Charitable Trust has agreed to donate up to $10,000.00 in matching funds to the shelter.
I’m happy to report FONBAS is now up and running! You can learn more about the organization at, as to how you can get involved and where to send a donation. Their goals are to eventually raise money to buy the property in West Santa Ana Heights where the shelter is located currently – which the city is renting – and generate funding for better cages and facilities along with upgraded medical and dental care to make animals more adoptable. Readers may remember in October I wrote about a new group forming in town to create a non-profit organization, Friends of Newport Beach Animal Shelter. This month I have big news about the Friends of the Newport Beach Animal Shelter – and my new fur buddy named Rocco. Stasha Has a Nose for News – Meet my cousin Rocco
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