In September of 2009, THE BOARD OF THE FHDP announced a much needed, out-of-the-box way that we are able to follow our mission statement regarding humane education.

"The Friends of Hermon Dog Park exist to enhance the Hermon Dog Park, keep its environment safe and healthy, teach responsible pet ownership and further humane education, encourage dog training efforts, organize pet adoption events, and help other organizations that provide for the care of animals."

We have joined forces with the brand-new local humane organization, F.A.S.T. or Friendly Arroyo Seco Trappers, helping homeless pets. This new all-volunteer Northeast L.A. group uses the trap-neuter-return (TNR) system approved by the ASPCA.

You can help if you know of any stray cats or colonies by letting F.A.S.T. know the location in Northeast LA. They will visit the site as soon as possible, and then, with the property owner's permission, will trap, neuter, and return the animals to their original colonies, and help set up a long-term feeding program. They also pay for the medical expenses for sick animals prior to returning them and provide free food when available. In its first 3 months of operation, F.A.S.T trapped, neutered and returned 91 cats. Check the current statistics.

If you would like to volunteer your time to help the efforts, please email info@fastTRAPPERS.ORG Tax deductible donations are greatly appreciated and can be can be made online or mailed to Friends of Hermon Dog Park, c/o 6276 Pine Crest Drive Los Angeles, CA 90042, Attn: F.A.S.T. Please make checks payable to Friends of Hermon Dog Park and note F.A.S.T. in the memo.

F.A.S.T. Co-founder Mark Legassie is now a member of our FHDP Board of Directors and will help coordinate our partnership with F.A.S.T. For more information, visit the F.A.S.T. website: www.fasttrappers.org