Category: Blog Posts
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Meet the Cutest Kittens: Binx and Simon!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bk437NzoX54 Meet Binx & Simon! These adorable 6-week-old kittens will be ready for adoption in just two weeks! Here’s what our intern Olivia Ledger had to say about fostering them: “Fostering them has been such a rewarding journey—it’s my second time fostering, and I have loved every second of it.” Binx and Simon are loving,…
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RSVP Today and Come Hang Saturday With Us!
Hello fam! Today is the last day to RSVP for our Sweat to Protect Fundraiser this coming Saturday at 8:30am underneath the Newport Beach Pier! This is a time to give some shelter dogs some love and attention as they make their first trip to the beach to hang out with us! We truly love…
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Special Message from Brittnei on the Impact of Proposed LA Animal Care Services Budget Cuts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FD1YgghlULQ A special message from CEO, Brittnei Schaeffler. Please listen to the brief video above for full context… In case you haven’t heard, Los Angeles is proposing major budget cuts to address a $1 billion deficit. Among the cuts, LA Animal Care Services is facing a devastating $6.4 million reduction — about 10% of their…
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A New Frost Fund Initiative to Save More Shelter Animals.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkYuVxo9ihw We absolutely love our Red List Rescue missions and the life-saving impact they make—one animal at a time. But the reality is, shelters are overflowing with a constant wave of dogs and cats in need of help, homes, and hope. That’s why we’re so grateful to have Frost Fund volunteer Alex Prange teaming up…
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Frost Fund Sweat to Protect Event Recap!!!
Our Sweat to Protect events are all about animals, community, movement, and making a difference — with beach workouts, cleanups, and lots of love and exposure for adoptable pups! We kicked off the day with sweet dogs from the Long Beach Animal Care Center — for many, it was their first beach trip! They soaked…
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Day In the Life of a Frost Fund Intern – Sweat to Protect Edition!
Here’s a day in my life as the event coordination intern for Frost Fund’s Sweat to Protect! March 1st was all about bringing people together for a cause — an energizing workout, a beach cleanup to protect our planet, and lots of love for some adorable adoptable pups! It’s amazing to see how much of…
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Watch Nova:Our 25th Red List Rescue Story!
Everyone – this is Nova – Frost Fund’s 25th Red List Rescue’s story!! This life saving effort would not be possible without those of you who took the time to share her rescue reel, comment on it, tag friends, pray, and help us network her to get all eyes on as possible. PLEASE NEVER UNDERESTIMATE…
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A Day in the Life of Monty!!
Training update on our sweet Monty, who’s been with us after over 200 days in the shelter! Hear from K9 Drew as he shares the latest on Monty’s progress and how you can apply to adopt this playful and loving pup. Monty has made incredible strides in just two months, and we’re so thankful to…
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Join Us at Our Next Sweat to Protect Fundraiser!
Hey fam!! You probably saw how much fun our last Sweat to Protect event was and we don’t want you missing out on the next! Read the details below and sign up via this link to secure your spot – as we are capping it at the first 30 registrants. This will be such a…
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Your Address in Exchange for an Exciting Biannual Newsletter Please!
Hey Frost Fund family, happy Monday! As our small but mighty nonprofit continues to grow, we’re thrilled to announce that we’ll be sending out biannual newsletter updates to YOU—our amazing supporters. If you’d like to receive these updates in your mailbox twice a year, simply share your info through the link below. Don’t worry, we…
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A Special Post Red List Rescue Check In With Bill.
https://youtube.com/shorts/NAQTsp4oZyA Today is a great day to reflect on sweet Bill’s life 2.5 years post Red List Rescue. Click play on the video above for some heartwarming photos with his family. And make sure to check out his full rescue video here to get updated on who Bill is and how Brittnei managed to save…
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How Bill’s Life Was Saved Just 24 Hours Before Euthanasia.
https://youtube.com/shorts/QW816ltKIpA In December of 2022, the beginnings of what would later become Frost Fund and the Red List Rescue were forming. We thought it would be great to share some of the first Red List Rescue pups and their stories followed by a “life after Red List Rescue” post the next day!! So, today, let’s…
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Check Out How Far Monty Has Come After Over 200 Days In the Shelter.
https://youtube.com/shorts/LwQhHWg68dI Monty, our first official Harley Project Pup, has just wrapped up his second month of training, and we couldn’t be more thrilled with his progress! After spending over 250 days in the shelter, Monty is finally settling into a routine and decompressing. Thanks to the guidance of our partner trainer, K9 Drew, Monty is…
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Red List Rescue #25 coming soon-Help Us Save Nova!
https://youtube.com/shorts/RikxIpIJQ7E Hi Frost Fund fam, we have an important one minute video for you to watch by clicking play above. In less than a week, we will be announcing our 25th Red List Rescue mission for Nova! This sweet 1 year old girl is facing an URGENT situation at the Long Beach Animal Care Shelter…
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We Need Your Help Getting a Transport Vehicle!
https://youtube.com/shorts/U_4AxiJF468?si=zfcEIEC1WUIJlab_ Click play on the video above! One of our biggest needs right now is a transport cargo vehicle so we no longer have to rent or rely on smaller volunteer vehicles. We know that saving for a vehicle like this takes time and the ongoing support of our amazing Frost Fund family. But WE…
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Exciting Pictures: Frost Fund’s Inaugural Sweat to Protect!
Taken from Instagram post on 3/1/25: Today was such an amazing day! Here are some heartwarming pics from this morning’s inaugural Frost Fund official Sweat to Protect. So many of you came out to support, donate, love on adoptable shelter dogs (it was their first time at the beach!), get moving, and help make our…
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Shelter Dogs at the Beach for Their First Time: Frost Fund’s Sweat To Protect.
https://youtube.com/shorts/2mJSm0efSNE Click play on this adorable reel of shelter pups living the dream on the beach at our recent Sweat to Protect event. We hope you will plan to join us for our next one in May. This was probably the first time these dogs got to see the ocean and play in the sand.…
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Why Good Works Matter: Devotional at the End of Frost Fund’s First Sweat to Protect Event.
https://youtu.be/THNSjarfiro If you’ve ever felt exhausted, disconnected, or like you’re constantly fighting against the darkness in the world, this message is for you. I encourage you to take just 15 minutes to listen to what God laid on my heart and what I shared at our first Sweat to Protect event a few weeks ago!
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Frost Fund’s 24th Red List Rescue Story with Beans!
https://youtube.com/shorts/66PNLKLhH48?si=01nVZEi9NKkOorSf Meet Beans: Our 24th Red List Rescue! This past January, while managing a fire rescue, Paragon Service Group contacted Frost Fund with an urgent request: could we help get Beans out of the shelter and into care with just 24 hours left before he faced euthanasia? Though we were in the midst of fire…
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Monty’s First Training Video Update!!
Monty, our first Harley project pup, has officially been out of the shelter for over one month!! After being in the shelter for over 250 days Monty has been decompressing and settling into a routine with our partner trainer Andrew. Together, they have been working on some basic training commands such as: Sit, Down, Heel,…
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FROST FUND IS LOOKING FOR HARLEY’S ADOPTER!
We are looking for Harley’s adopter!! This handsome guy is so full of life, energy, and has an INCREDIBLY impressive search drive among other qualities! Click this link to see a 60 second video for yourself: https://youtube.com/shorts/D7_imOpX4P8?si=RqLFtrwTBCfdZn5N He’s 3.5 years old, loves to play tug, is neutered, and we think would make an awesome detection…
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Adopter Search: Trained and Incredible Harley Ready for A Home
https://youtu.be/U-ahoiyD2FU WHO WANTS AN AMAZING TRAINED AND RESCUED DOG?! We are looking for Harley’s adopter! Harley is our 17th Red List Rescue and is so full of life, energy, and has an INCREDIBLY impressive search drive among other qualities! He’s 3.5 years old, loves to play tug, is neutered, and we think would make an…
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Frost Fund’s Large Cat Transport | News Feature by KTNV
https://youtu.be/sBMMY5G1aOA Need a little heartwarming this morning? Take 2 minutes to enjoy a recent KTNV Las Vegas news featuore of our recent life-saving cat transport. Thank you to KTNV in Las Vegas for featuring our transport of so many LA kitties from the fire impacted regions to Homeward Bound Cat Adoptions. Despite being in such…
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You’re Invited – This Saturday! Join for Frost Fund’s Sweat to Protect!
What’s a better way to spend a Saturday morning than soaking up the sun at the beach, hanging out with adorable adoptable dogs, getting in a killer workout, and helping clean up the coast?! Grab a friend and sign up now for our Sweat to Protect event on March 1st! (Link in Instagram bio and…
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Thank you: From Monty and Andrew
https://youtu.be/qcb02aRi9kg Frost Fund family! Last week, we hosted an exciting Valentine’s themed community fundraiser for our Harley Project. In total, we were able to raise $535.00 for the care of Monty and Harley through this campaign! We want to say thank you to everyone that gave – and for many of you who received a…
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Can Monty Send You A Valentine’s Day Gram?
https://youtube.com/shorts/0ubSbok_GEY?si=OD2pQnUni-b_9MbP With Valentine’s Day this week, Monty (our current “Harley Project” pup) has been busy crafting a special, custom Valentine’s Day Gram just for YOU! (Click the above video to hear from him!) If you donate $25 or more to the Frost Fund between now and February 16, 2025, Monty will send you this adorable…
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Meet the Frost Fund 2025 Intern Team!!
When I first launched Frost Fund, one of my top priorities was to create hands-on learning opportunities for young professionals in our community. With five years of experience as a professor and a long history of working with nonprofits, I’m incredibly passionate about fostering a meaningful learning environment for motivated, driven youth. From what I’ve…
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This Video Will Make Your Day: Frost Fund LA Fires Cat Transport | World Animal News feature
Post to Instagram on 2/5/25 from World Animal News: Brittnei Schaeffler, the visionary behind Frost Fund, is making significant strides in addressing California’s shelter crisis. In collaboration with Best Friends LA, Palmdale Animal Shelter, and Lancaster Animal Care Center, Frost Fund recently orchestrated the relocation of rescued cats from overcrowded Los Angeles shelters in response…
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Our First Official Harley Project Pup, Monty – And How You Can Help Him!
We were contacted by the Long Beach Animal Care Shelter regarding sweet 1.5 year old Monty after almost 7 months of him waiting in the shelter for his forever home. Like any animal in a kennel for this long, this amount of time can begin to feel overwhelming and was causing Monty to exhibit signs…
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LA to Vegas: Cats From Fire Regions Transported By Frost Fund to Vegas Rescue.
Taken from Instagram post on 1/27/25: Still reliving the amazing rescue transport of 18 cats from the LA fire region from Best Friends LA – and three from our wonderful Frost Fund fosters to Homeward Bound Cat Adoptions in Las Vegas! Please click here to view a short 90 second video of their departure. These…
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Heartwarming Rescue Video of Ruffles and Ridges!
Here is a very heartwarming story as we heal from the devastation of the LA fires. One that shows the power of teamwork and the importance of us all doing what we can to work together to help animals during overwhelming times. This is the story of Ridges and Ruffles… two bonded brothers who were…
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It’s FREEDOM DAY for 3 Adorable Kitties!!
Here is a sneak peek at 3 of the over 15 cats Frost Fund will be transporting from LA shelters this Saturday amidst the ongoing fires. This week, we rescued 3 cats (Haru, Carrot, and Poppins) from the Palmdale and Lancaster shelters. Each of these kitties is now safe with their incredible fosters until the…
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This Saturday: Our Largest Cat Transport Amidst LA Fires! Donations Would Be A Blessing!
(Click play on the video above for an important message from Brittnei!) We’ve been working so hard the past few weeks to coordinate, network, & plan the rescue transport of cats from the LA region amidst the heartbreaking fires. & we are so excited to finally share that the plans have been made & the…
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Frost Fund Helps a Cat Burned in the LA Fire & Monty Update After 250+ Days in the Shelter!!
Taken from Instagram Post on 1/17/25: Tomorrow is an exciting day! We will be assisting in the transport of a kitty who was sadly left behind and suffered severe burns during the LA fires. He and his brother (who he is closely bonded with) were saved by the amazing Claudine Book. Claudine was able to…
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Frost Fund LA Wildfire Donation Updates and Ongoing Plans
Taken from Instagram post update on 1/15/25: Hey Frost Fund Family – if you have donated and/or just would like an update on animal related affairs during the LA fires, I really encourage you to take seven minutes and listen to this important update video from our end! Thank you so incredibly much to everyone…
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Frost Fund + LA Fire Updates
The 90 second video update below is taken directly from our recent Instagram post. As we are a small team, we try to keep everyone formed across multiple platforms as quickly as possible. We know some of our website subscribers do not have Instagram, but if you do – the best way to stay up…
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Brittnei’s Monday Message of Encouragement
A common source of anxiety and overwhelming thoughts is a lack of clarity or confidence—whether it’s about what to do, how to navigate challenging situations, or even how to make daily decisions. With so many voices, media, responsibilities, and our own internal struggles demanding our attention, it’s easy to feel lost. But what I love…
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Sweetest Video of Some of the Lives Frost Fund Has Saved
This video might be perhaps one of my favorite yet… Amongst all we do, the most impactful part for me is seeing the faces of both the animals and the people helping them as they exit their life from the shelter. So here is a little recap of the freedom walks both the dogs and…
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Our Frost Fund CEO Speaks at Amigos De Los Ninos Grant Award Ceremony
As we continue to reflect on our blessings, one of the greatest honors Frost Fund had last year was being both a grant recipient and a featured speaker at the Amigos De Los Ninos grant award ceremony. This incredible organization donates thousands of dollars every year to smaller and growing nonprofits striving to make a…
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Emergency Supplies Being Ordered for Animals During CA Fires. Can You Help Us?
DONOR MATCH FOR ANIMAL EVACUATION SUPPLIES TO HELP OUR FRIENDS AT @cawildlife 🔥As many of you know, California is in a State of Emergency. There are fires burning out of control in LA and Ventura county regions. These fires have led to thousands of animals and people being displaced and put in extreme danger. Frost…
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Adorable Cat Rescue Video and Looking Forward With Frost Fund
As we look forward to the new year ahead – we wanted to share some special moments we have been so thankful for. Starting with our rescue of 11 cats from an overcrowded shelter in Riverside amidst the devastating Airport Fire earlier this year. These precious angels were either brought in during the fires with…
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Brittnei’s Monday Message of Encouragement
Hello Frost Fund family! I thought a great way to start our weeks might be reflecting on a little encouragement and virtually supporting each other. I am going to do my best to share these weekly moving forward in an effort to remind each of you how important you are and to keep all things…
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Check Out Mag’s Rescue Video! Our 22nd Pup’s Life Saved.
I am so grateful and blown away to share this 22nd Red List Rescue reel for our sweet Mags… Frost Fund family – you guys sharing, commenting, reposting, and tagging made this possible. On many different platforms and within your beautiful networks. Thank you. The adopter shared with me that Mag’s original Frost Fund red…
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Milo’s Amazing Rescue Story
This is Milo’s – our 21st Red List Rescue’s – story!! After over 100 days in the shelter and being placed on the red list, we were able to pull together and find him an adopter just in time! All thanks to you – our wonderful Frost Fund family – taking the time to share,…
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An Important Message of Thanks From Frost Fund’s CEO
Hello Frost Fund family! I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving and are getting ready to enjoy the holiday season.. I simply wanted to stop by and share an important message of thanks and gratitude from the bottom of my heart – for everyone who has supported this nonprofit dream and Frost Fund. Your…
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Last Chance to Get Your 2025 Frost Fund Red List Rescue Calendar!
Love animals? Want to help make a difference in their lives? Get your Frost Fund 2025 Red List Rescue calendar for a LIMITED TIME!! 2024 has been filled with so much growth and of course, animal lives saved! As we prepare for 2025, we have created wall and desk calendars showcasing 12 of our incredible…
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Special Video Message from Africa: Frost Fund’s Build of Two New Anti Poaching Kennels for SFW Is Complete!
Last year, we raised funds through our Sweat to Protect initiative to help our friends at Soldiers for Wildlife(SFW) Conservation and Green Trax construct two new anti poaching K9 kennels in South Africa! About a year later – they are completed and helping to protect working canines and African wildlife as a result! The Green…
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22nd Red List Rescue Announcement: Magpie Needs Us.
Urgent Red List Rescue announcement for MAGPIE!! 🚨Let’s save this beautiful girl and find her a home in time for CHRISTMAS, Frost Fund fam! Magpie is a spayed, 10 month old, Australian Cattle dog mix who was found as a stray and is currently at the Long Beach Animal Care Shelter. She is incredibly smart,…
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Text Messages From Heaven! Red List Rescue Adopter Update
These are the kinds of text messages we live for. Check out these messages from Milo’s adopter (our most recent Red List Rescue) and one from his recently onboarded incredible trainer, @zackdevore15 on Instagram of @falco_dog_training_oc. To us, these messages reveal and confirm several things: 1. How important a dedicated adopter is to the long…
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Black Friday Frost Fund Sale
Hello fam and happy Black Friday! If you are in need of some gear with a purpose – check out the Black Friday sales we have going today through tomorrow at midnight! You can choose from custom Frost Fund hats, sweaters, coffee mugs, shirts, doggy bandanas, and more! For 15% off clothing click here and…
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