Fences For Fido

11/24/2024

Jewell, Emmie, Marlene, Sarge and Bambi got their fence today, thanks to a small & mighty group of volunteers that included the dogs' family. We added a gate to an existing fence, plus cozy dog houses, straw, and tarps to help make a shelter more comfortable!

It was a great day and the dogs loved their new digs!

11/23/2024

Bruno's look of relief and appreciation says it all. People who open their hearts and homes for fostering are angels on earth.

11/23/2024

We have two fence builds coming up in Toledo, WA: one tomorrow morning and one on Thanksgiving weekend. These are both multi-dog families struggling to keep everyone safe and out of trouble. It only takes a couple hours to transform their lives and ease a family's strain. You can even bring your out-of-town guests and show them the unique Northwest brand of love in action that is Fences For Fido. To learn more about volunteering, go to FencesForFido.org/ChangeTheWorld

11/22/2024

Even the big dogs are just wee ones when they're nervous about going to the doctor. Bruno was such a sweet shy guy at the doctor's office, but he got all his vaccines, plus dewormer and flea meds, so he can go to his foster home tomorrow.

11/20/2024

Meteorologists are calling it a bomb cyclone, this punishing wind and rain we're experiencing. And in the downpour, these former fence clients are seeking shelter for themselves and their 3 cats & 3 dogs after being evicted from their home. They have money for a hotel, but even the most pet-friendly hotels only allow 2 pets per room. To get them through the night, our emergency solution is to rent a 2nd hotel room so the 3 dogs and 2 humans have a place to sleep. The 3 cats are bunking at a Fido team member's house for the night. Tomorrow we look for longer term solutions, including a new family for Bruno the Rottweiler puppy. When families have nowhere else to turn, we can say YES because of your support. Please consider a gift to our year-end fundraising campaign at giveguide.org because Fences For Fido is fences and SO MUCH MORE.

11/20/2024

Fences For Fido is fences and SO MUCH MORE. Learn how we bridge the gaps that prevent families from accessing what their pets need. Every day, we improve the quality of life for people and their pets by providing spay/neuter care, urgent veterinary attention, supplemental pet food assistance, and life-saving shelters for outdoor dogs.

Fences For Fido improves the quality of life for dogs living outdoors by building fences free of charge for families who keep their dogs on chains, tethers, ...

11/19/2024

We've scheduled a December 14 fence build in memory of longtime volunteer Wayne Rogers, who recently died of cancer. He leaves a touching legacy of care for his friends, family, and our fidos. Wayne's family members also volunteer for Fences For Fido. He's pictured here with his wife, Karen, and daughter, Jori, who made a kind donation in his memory. Watch for details on the memorial build, which will be in Southwest Washington. And if you'd like to make a contribution in his memory, you can donate to our year-end Willamette Week Give!Guide campaign and let us know it's in his memory. The link is GiveGuide.org/nonprofits/Fences-For-Fido

11/17/2024

Thank you for collecting donations to help our fidos 🧡🐾

11/17/2024

When families can't access spay and neuter services, life can get overwhelming in a hurry. This family asked for help because they have 7 adult dogs and one just had 3 more puppies. They live outside Burns, OR, with limited nearby options. A small group of dedicated Fences For Fido volunteers traveled there yesterday to deliver bedding and insulated shelters. Next up is spay & neuter services.

Fences For Fido is fences and SO MUCH MORE. When you support our Willamette Week Give!Guide fundraising campaign you help us say YES when families need us most. To donate, simply hop over to https://giveguide.org/nonprofits/fences-for-fido

11/16/2024

Last spring, police reached out for help when wolf-dogs Cillian and Deklan were escaping their yard and creating a safety risk for themselves and others. We fortified their large fenced yard, which they've safely enjoyed for months. Now their guardian has died and the Cillian and Deklan are moving to a sanctuary. Tomorrow our crew will build a large temporary fence for them to use until the sanctuary finds a permanent placement. As we say, "Once a fido, always a fido," and we'll be happy to help our handsome friends again.

11/14/2024

We wish you the happiest of happy-ever-afters, Hank! This sweet guy was wandering in Central Oregon when some travelers picked him up to keep him out of traffic. Soon after, he developed a terrible case of pneumonia. Fences For Fido covered his medical bills while he spent days in intensive care fighting his way back from that almost-deadly infection. And thanks to our kind friends at Street Dog Hero he found a loving foster family and stole their hearts. He's now a permanent part of the family, and we're so glad to see Mr. Hank get the happy and safe life he deserves. We can say YES to sweet souls like Hank because our donors believe in our mission. From now to New Year's Eve, you can support our year-end fundraising through Week Give!Guide by making a donation of any size at https://giveguide.org/nonprofits/fences-for-fido

11/11/2024

When families can't access spay and neuter services, life can get overwhelming in a hurry. This family asked for help because they have 7 adult dogs and one just had 3 more puppies. They live in a remote area near Burns, OR, with limited nearby options. We'll get all of them sterilized and help the family with food. Your support of our Willamette Week Give!Guide campaign helps us say YES when families have nowhere else to turn. To donate, simply hop over to https://giveguide.org/nonprofits/fences-for-fido

11/11/2024

11/11/2024

Supporting our Give!Guide campaign supports dogs like Zoe. It's hard to imagine how miserable she was, and we're grateful her family asked us to find a family who can take really good care of her. Since she was surrrendered to us last week, she's found a loving foster-to-adopt home through Indigo Rescue and had several surgeries and lots of medical treatment. GiveGuide.org/nonprofits/fences-for-fido

11/10/2024

How many lives can you change when you donate to Fences For Fido's Willamette Week Give!Guide campaign? Here's a look at the dogs we helped last week, thanks to our donors. Find us at GiveGuide.org in the animals category and be a dog's hero.

11/10/2024

Sweet, handsome Nico (on left) LOVES his new family!!! A couple years ago Fences For Fido provided medical care and a fence for Nico after he was badly injured in a dog attack. His family reached out to ask if we'd help him find a new home, and even though the scars still tell a scary story, this guy's heart is pure gold. Thanks to our team member Debbie who gave him a loving foster home and our compassionate friends at Street Dog Hero who connected him to his forever family.