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SIX dogs freed from chains!

A record-day, and thanks to dedicated volunteers, six dogs slept unchained for the first time! Copper in Amity, Leo in West Salem, Teddy in Portland, and Hoopy, Owna & Spike in Gaston are free to run and play as only a dog can. Thank you volunteers for making 2/6/10 such a success!!!

Changing lives

Fences for Fido is a non-profit, volunteer effort dedicated to improving the welfare of dogs living outdoors by removing chains, building fences, providing shelter, and offering free spay/neuter and medical attention. With the help of generous supporters, Fences For Fido is changing lives, one dog, one fence, one family at a time.

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Fences For Fido in a nutshell

Fences For Fido is changing lives…one fence, one family, one dog at a time.

We see first-hand the tangible difference a fence makes for a dog. For the family, it gives permission to change their relationship with their loyal friend; no longer feeling the guilt that comes from seeing their dog chained day after day, knowing they should do more.

Here are the facts:

• First clients: Chopper and his person Keith, May 23, 2009
• Dogs un-chained to date: 40
• Dogs currently on FFF wait list: 23 (and growing)
• Insulated shelters delivered: 51 (incl. those who have not yet received fence)
• Number of volunteers: over 400 (and growing)
• Paid staff: 0
• Initial intent to build one fence per month, now building: at least 6 fences per month
• Cost for each client: $600-$800 (fence, shelter and spay/neuter)

Star, Cassie and Rex tell the story of every FFF client far better than any words we could ever share. In fact, we believe their story is our story, capturing the true heart of Fences For Fido. Please watch this touching video to meet three special dogs.

If you still doubt what your hands can do, watch this short slide show about Cooper. Be warned ... he has been known to bring happy tears to eyes.

We need your help to free 20 dogs from chains by the end of March. Twenty dogs are currently on the FFF wait list eager for their chance to run free. As you know, every penny goes directly to those special little souls.
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removing chains

“Removing chains and building fences helps foster better relationships between families and their dogs. Time and again our clients have expressed how much the new fence has changed their dog's life AND their's too! Fencing is better than long-term tethering — for dogs, their families and our communities. If you know a dog in need, please contact us." —Vince Baker, co-chair