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Fences For Fido

Fences for Fido is an award-winning 501c3 nonprofit that improves the lives of chained dogs. NEED A FENCE or know someone who does?
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www.fencesforfido.org/request-a-fence

SERVICE AREA:
SW Washington and Oregon's Willamette Valley as far south as Albany, Central Oregon, and the NW Oregon coast from Astoria to Waldport. VOLUNTEER:
www.fencesforfido.org/volunteering

DONATE:
www.fencesforfido.org/donate

11/03/2024

Here's another sweet fido's life changed. We're grateful that a past fence recipient reached out for help in rehoming Zoie after the family's life changed. Our kind partners at Indigo Rescue opened their arms to Zoie, and today our volunteer Cheryl drove Zoie to her happy foster-to-adopt family. It looks like a lovely fit for all, and we're grateful that Zoie can now be spayed and get treatment for a skin condition and an eye condition. Welcome to happily-ever-after, Zoie and family!

11/01/2024

You can be a dog's hero AND win a bucket-list-worthy treat in return. Now through the end of the year, when you donate to us through Willamette Week Give!Guide, you'll get back. Today only, every donation of $10 or more can win you Billie Eilish concert tickets with a night at Jupiter NEXT and dinner at Hey Love. Just go to GiveGuide.org and find our donation page in the "animals" category.

11/01/2024

The Willamette Week Give!Guide kicks off today and we have our most-ambitious fundraising goal ever: $60,000. With Give!Guide, when you give, you always get back--everything from free bagels to bucket-list-worthy adventures. We'll sweeten the deal too: for every gift of $35 or more, we'll send you some wildflower seeds to brighten your corner of the world. It's our way of thanking you for brightening a fido's life. Learn about the incentives and big prize giveaways at https://giveguide.org/nonprofits/fences-for-fido

11/01/2024

This week we've been flooded with requests to help dogs who desperately need someone. It's challenging, with shelters and rescues already full to capacity, but our team is grateful to have found safe refuge for each and every one. Our friends on the Oregon Humane Society medical team stepped up when these two dogs were wandering and badly injured in the Indigenous fishing village of Celilo. Our great volunteer Ali drove them to the safety of OHS where one will have surgery to remove a badly injured eye and the other will need to have a crushed leg amputated and deeply embedded porcupine quills removed. It's hard to imagine how painful and frightening their past few days have been, but as soon as they got into a warm and dry car, they seemed to instantly know they'd never again be alone, scared, and hurting, and in pain. Their new lives start now. It's great teamwork that saves these sweet fidos with nowhere else to go.

10/31/2024

Sweet Hank fought his way back from a deadly case of pneumonia and now he's ready to celebrate Halloween with a big smile. He'd love to be with your family by Thanksgiving, and we know he'll add to the festive spirit. Good Samaritans picked up Hank while he was roaming at large in Warm Springs. While shelter workers were looking for his family he developed severe kennel cough which became pneumonia. Treatment was challenging, but this guy had a strong will to stick around. He's now a young, super active, healthy guy who is good with people and other dogs and he's ready to meet his forever family. He's in a foster home in Portland through our rescue partners at Street Dog Hero and you can learn more about the adoption process at StreetDogHero.org

10/30/2024

Chunky, Shasta and their 7 other dog siblings are free from their tethers and makeshift kennels, thanks to our Central Oregon crew and a huge team of helpers. This is a family of four who live entirely off the grid in a remote area near Prineville. They had two dogs when they arrived a year ago, and seven others have joined the family, either through heartfelt rescue from hard situations or by simply showing up. The family helped with the entire build, as did their friends and neighbors. Along with our fast and experienced Central Oregon volunteers, they built two large fenced enclosures in under 90 minutes. Fences For Fido also helped the family get all dogs spayed and neutered. Seeing this family's full devotion to their dogs warmed everyone's hearts and made us happy to be able to help.

10/29/2024

We build long-term relationships with our fido families, like this family in Lyons, OR, who received a fence for their dogs several years ago. Since then, adorable little Axle and Scarlett joined their cousin dogs when the families moved in together. Axle and Scarlett needed space to be puppies, and the older dogs needed a break from the puppy antics. So our mid-Willamette Valley crew fixed up their digs last weekend. Everyone is safe and sound with plenty of room.

10/29/2024

These little escape artists, Kota and Ranger, get themselves into too much trouble. This Saturday, our SW WA volunteers will remove a section of busted fencing and replace it with solid, rascal-proof fido fencing so these two can be off those chains. There's still time to join us. This build is in Chehalis. Simply go to FencesForFido.org/volunteering

10/29/2024

How many fidos can ride in one Subaru? Today, volunteer and board member superstar Eileen put TEN puppies and dogs in her car for a ride from Warm Springs to our rescue partners at the OHS Second Chance program. Eileen went to help a family who asked us to find new homes for a mama and 6 puppies. Then a nearby family asked if Eileen could take Sprinkles, the adorable wee poodle, and two other puppies. We delivered a Halloween treat to the OHS crew, just a sweetly baked token of thanks for their willingness to say YES to 7 little souls in need, and then open their doors to 3 more on short notice. Oregon Humane Society

10/28/2024

Someone extraordinary received their fence today, reminding us how freedom can transform a sweet life. Lucifer went from untouchable and
unpredictable to a lovable, playful, happy boy before our eyes. We had more than
enough volunteers today, but Lucifer's person stayed and cut wire, connected
panels, and shared Lucifer's story. She was with us all until the end. When the famed escape artists Lucifer was finally released from his makeshift kennel into his roomy yard, his person said this was the first time she'd ever seen him
around people without anxiety and stress. Lucifer's life changed because an animal control officer could see how hard his family was working to keep him safely at home, but they had run out of funds and ideas. Safe, free, healthy, loved. That's Lucifer's new life.

10/26/2024

Oliver is a happy, handsome lovebug who's finally home with a safe yard and the family he's loved since he was a puppy. He had to be fostered by a relative while his family worked out their living situation. The love between Oliver and his family truly shines through.

10/25/2024

This photo shows Lucifer being driven home after one of his escapades. His devilish grin pretty much tells his story. It's all fun & games for him, but his family is stressed out. A few weeks ago, after Fences For Fido made a presentation to the annual Oregon Animal Control Conference, a Hood River officer reached out to say, "It was clear that the dog wasn't running the streets due to neglectful ownership. The dog is just an escape artist. The owner has attempted multiple options to keep dog contained. They have reached their fund limits and are considering surrendering the dog. Surrender isn't an option here as the shelter is completely full." This weekend, our volunteers will build a secure fence for Lucifer. It will keep him safe and keep him with his family.

10/25/2024

We are all so happy for our sweet guy! Nico (formerly Chico) found his forever family this week. It's a perfect fit, with a little human sibling and lots of love. This dear fido stole our hearts more than 2 years ago when we built his fence and helped him get veterinary care after he was badly injured in a dog attack. His family reached out to us last month to ask if we could help him find the kind of life he truly deserves. Thanks to our Central Oregon team member Debbie who fostered him, and our amazing friends at Street Dog Hero, Nico found his happily-ever-after.

10/24/2024

Oliver and his family have waited and dreamed for this day, and they'll finally get their fence on Saturday. Best of all, the fence is going up at their home in Longview, WA, which they've recently secured after months of trying to get stable housing. Fences For Fido helped keep Oliver and his family together during their hard times, and now they can all enjoy their new forever life together. It's an important part of our mission: keeping families together.

10/23/2024

There's no shelter or vet in Warm Springs, so when a kind family found themselves overwhelmed by a growing family of free-roaming cats, they reached out for our help. Thankfully, when we then reached out to our nonprofit partners, they were happy to help. Humane Society of Central Oregon and PDX Cat Trapper came together last week to help us get the cats spayed and neutered, plus some of them are one their way to forever families. Fences For Fido is fences and SO MUCH MORE.

10/23/2024

Our volunteers unchained Maka and changed her life. But they also changed her family's life, and the life of the kind mail carrier who referred Maka's family to us. It only takes a couple of hours to be a dog's hero. Join us! FencesForFido.org/ChangeTheWorld

10/21/2024

Shasta's family is doing the best they can, but Shasta is only one of 9 dogs, most of them taken in by the family after others dumped them in their remote rural area. This Sunday we'll build a big fenced area for all nine dogs, including some separate sections for the dogs who get cranky with one another. The build is in Prineville, so a bit of an adventure. But imagine helping 9 dogs all in one day and working alongside this family that's trying so hard to give a good home to abandoned dogs. To sign up, simply go to FencesForFido.org/Volunteering

10/16/2024

And the trap/neuter/return adventure begins. All will be sterilized tomorrow and some moms & kittens will go into foster care.

10/15/2024

Bright and early tomorrow, we'll join rescue partners from PDX Cat Trapper and Humane Society of Central Oregon to help a Warm Springs family. It's raining cats, and they're doing their best to simply keep these stray cats fed, but trapping and sterilizing them is too much for the family to take on. One of the cats had another litter of kittens even while were were finalizing our plans this week. We reached out to our rescue partners and they answered the call, agreeing to trap the 20-ish cats, transport them to the HSCO mobile clinic which will be stationed at Commodities Warm Springs Oregon for spay and neuter surgeries, and transport them back to their caregiver, where we are grateful to the family who will watch over them while they recover from surgery. Whether fidos or felines, we are happy for the collaborative problem-solving that improves the lives of pets and families in need.

10/14/2024

In honor of Indigenous Peoples Day, we're sharing this information from Indigenous Cultures Institute and honoring our trusted partnership with Warm Springs Indian Reservation Oregon that allows us to provide fences and shelters, veterinary care, spay/neuter services, and a pet food bank.

Indigenous Peoples' Day is a reminder of the strength, resilience, and enduring presence of Indigenous communities. It's a day to reflect on the true history of this land, to honor the diverse cultures and traditions of Native peoples, and to amplify their voices in the ongoing fight for justice and recognition.

10/13/2024

We named him Nico because "Heart-Melting Unicorn" didn't fit on his little name tag. This sweet young man has been through too much, but thanks to our Fido team and our caring rescue partners at Dog Hero, his hard days are over. We built a fence for him several years ago and paid for extensive medical care after he was badly injured in an attack. His family reached out to ask if we could find him the kind of wonderful life he deserves. He sure is embracing the change! In his foster home, he's a perfect gentleman. In the vet clinic, he was even cool with the resident cat. His foster mom says he also appears to be potty trained. Friendly with other dogs, with kids, with the whole world. And if you think he could be your next best friend, please reach out to Street Dog Hero, because he's up for adoption. https://www.streetdoghero.org/rescue-dogs-for-adoption/?fbclid=IwY2xjawF39X5leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHRybj5hiNVpTT4hDbWo3P5iyRcOMvyqGoRmbLFZBs-FbknyUUcyiL6C13w_aem_Ni5pEJfsgDtcNTKuuGqPRQ &page=shelterluv_wrap_1656024272003%252Fembed%252Fanimal%252F97920176

10/10/2024

Unchaining a dog changes multiple lives, and Maka's newfound freedom is a perfect example. Leticia is the mail carrier who would see Maka on her chain every day, whining and barking out of boredom and frustration. Then Leticia put Maka's family in touch with Fences For Fido. When Maka got her roomy fenced yard last weekend, it changed her life, her family's life, and Leticia's daily routine. Leticia wrote to us: "I delivered [the family's] mail yesterday and it was so nice to see Maka in her yard. She doesn't bark anymore. She just wags her little stub and whines as if saying thank you!"

10/09/2024

This handsome fido named Chico has been through too much. But today he starts a new life with a new name. His new name is Nico and he goes into foster care today with our fido team member Debbie. He'll be available for adoption through our kind rescue partners at Street Dog Hero.

We've known and loved him for several years. We built a fence for him and provided extensive emergency care for serious injuries he suffered in a dog attack. His family tried to rehome him, but that adoption failed and Nico was somehow left to fend for himself. His original family found him again and reached out to us, asking for help to find Nico's happily-ever-after.

As we say, "Once a fido, always a fido," and we are excited to see Nico have the happy life he deserves. He's a gentle, friendly middle-aged dog who gets along with people and dogs, and he's even a gentleman to the resident cat at Cascade East Veterinary Clinic, where the staff adores him too.

Welcome to your new life, Nico!

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P. O. Box 80282
Portland, OR
97280

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You can change the world for a dog, a family, and a neighborhood. In just a few hours. We'll show you how. FencesForFido.org/Volunteering

Huge thanks to everyone who turned out for our first-ever open house last weekend. We had a fantastic turnout, perfect weather, amazing food and drinks, plus live music. It all accompanied our chili cook-off and volunteer drive, and what a wonderful day!

Special thanks to our amazing Central Oregon volunteer crew. In addition to building two fences in Warm Springs this weekend, they learned of these nine tiny lives in need of help and facilitated a sweet rescue. Thanks to our rescue partners at Street Dog Hero, these little ones will be lovingly bottle fed and cared for until they're ready to find their adoptive homes.

The stage is getting set for tomorrow's concert and open house under the St John's bridge. Join us from 2-5 for live music, food from Dinger's Deli, drinks from Booze Trucks, a chili cook-off, and live music by Silk & Steel.

You won't want to miss this perfect afternoon by the river under the St. John's bridge, listening to live music, voting in our chili cookoff, and learning how to be a dog's hero.

We are expecting absolutely ideal weather on Sunday for our outdoor open house, concert, and chili cookoff. Join us at Green Anchors, the eco-industrial compound of artists and craftspeople where Fences For Fido rents space. It's a beautiful location under the St. Johns bridge, and we'll have live music under the covered pavillion, food and drinks for purchase, and an opportunity to vote on your favorite chili in our cookoff. Join us from 2-5. Just follow the Fido signs to 8940 N Bradford St in Portland. And park at the boat launch.

Come join us in an end-of-summer party on the river under a covered pavilion. We'll have live music, food from Dinger's Deli , drinks from BoozeTrucks, and you can vote for your favorite in our chili cook-off. Meet some of our Fido team, learn how easy it is to be a dog's hero, and soak up the music of classic country band Silk & Steel. Happening September 15 from 2-5. Details at FencesForFido.org @booze_trucks @dingersdeli

Pets are arriving for the final day of our Warm Springs spay/neuter clinic with our partner First Nations Veterinary and the soundtrack is not only fun but science-based. A study in collaboration with the Scottish SPCA found that many kinds of music help dogs feel calmer, but the tempo of reggae music is most effective at slowing their heart rates and calming their nerves.