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Fall is certainly in the air in our neck of the woods and with the chilly, rainy season upon us our thoughts, as always, are with our Fidos; those inside the safe confines of their new fences and those eagerly awaiting their freedom. We have a busy fence-building schedule ahead as we work to get waiting dogs off the chain.
We've recently unchained several dogs, including Zeke, Chucky and Chata, Skobiat and Temprest, Chase and Lobo and dear Drake! You can watch the first minute of Drake's freedom and ensuing zoomies in this wonderful video snippet.
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We look forward to seeing you at future builds! Visit our website for all upcoming build and post-setting events.
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Our supporters help our Fidos in so many different ways. And in the recent months, we've discovered a variety of easy giving opportunities, including employee matching and contribution programs, and online and retail fundraisers.
Every dollar we receive goes to help our Fidos by purchasing fence and shelter building materials, providing critical veterinary care (including spaying and neutering), bedding and food for needy dogs. No matter the amount, your donations not only provide these necessary tangible goods, but hope, comfort and solace for the dogs in our community. You do make a difference, and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
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Happy Girl Baking
The tastiest of our fundraisers, fabulous baker Lori Chambers of Happy Girl Baking creates treats and donates the profits to Fences For Fido. Her blog lists prices for pies, cakes and treats for personal order. Lori also holds bake sales throughout the year to help our dogs in need! Lori isn't a commercial bakery, she simply bakes from her home because she loves it AND she adores dogs which is why she donates to FFF. She is also willing to take requests! With the holiday season quickly approaching, consider Happy Girl Baking for your parties!
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Online Fundraisers:
FreeKibble.com: Through the month of September, Freekibble Cares is featuring Fences For Fido with 100 percent of your donation going directly to help dogs in the FFF community.
GreaterGood: Through this online retailer you can choose from several dollar amounts to help our dogs in need. 100 percent of your donation comes directly to us.
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Retail Giving:
- Fred Meyer Community Rewards Program: You can now link your Fred Meyer Rewards card to Fences For Fido so every time you shop at a Fred Meyer store, FFF will receive a share of their charitable giving. Sign up online using the number 88357.
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Amazon Wish List: Our Amazon Wish List is a way for you to give gifts to Fences For Fido that are EXACTLY what we need in our mission to transform the lives of dogs living outside on the ends of chains. Simply go to our wish list , select a gift and Amazon sends your gift directly to Fences For Fido!
- Amazon Smile: By shopping Smile.Amazon.com and selecting Fences For Fido as your charity, Amazon will donate a percentage of your purchase, at no additional cost to you, to Fences For Fido.
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Employee Matching and Contribution Programs:
Some employers offer matching gift and volunteer grant programs. Check with your human resources department to see if your company participates and where Fences For Fido can be selected as your chosen charity. We have employees from NW Natural and Bank of America already participating, perhaps your company can join the list!
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 Paper Pickets Fundraiser
Participating retailers display paper pickets that customers purchase for a donation amount of $1, $5, $10 or $20, all of which goes directly to Fences For Fido! This nifty program was invented for us by Personal Beast and dozens of retail locations have participated. If you know a retailer that may be interested in creating their own paper picket fence at their store, email [email protected] - we'll send everything you need!
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Fences For Fido Makes National News!
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The Huffington Post recently ran an article highlighting several animal welfare groups from across the country and Fences For Fido was one of them! Thanks so much,Huff Post! Read the full article here.
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Thank you so much for all you do to help our Fidos. As we continue to unchain dogs throughout Oregon and SW Washington, we are ever mindful that we absolutely could not do this vital work without your hands, hearts and abundance of love and help. Thank you.
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Sept 27: Jumpin Jax, Milwaukie
Madras Pack, Madras
Roxie, Otis (Post Set)
Oct 4: Falls City (Post Set)
Oct 11: Roxie, Otis
Oct 18: Falls City Dogs
Oct 25: Louis, Otis (Post Set)
Nov 1: Louis, Otis
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Our reach has extended well beyond the Portland-area and chances are, even if you live well out of "town," there is a Fences For Fido group in your area. Click on the regions below to learn about opportunities in all our geographic locations!
SW Washington
Central Oregon
Oregon Coast Region
North Willamette Valley
South Willamette Valley
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Join us at
Race For The Rescues!
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This is the first time this is event is coming to Portland and features a 10K, 5K and a 1K Dog Walk and Kids Run for all comers. P
Prizes are awarded for race winners and top fundraisers! Vendor booths, dog and cat adoptions, a DJ Dance Party and even a pet psychic will also be on site!
This event benefits seven local animal welfare groups. It'll be a blast, please join us!
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Speaking of fun events, FFF enjoyed a terrific turnout at the recent Strut Your Mutt in Portland. Thanks to all the participants for showing up!
With 16 registered walkers, Fences For Fido raised more than $5000! We also want to send a shout out to Jessica McLaren, our top fundraiser with $1200 in pledges raised. Way to go, Jessica!
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