GIVING Tuesday - Why I give to dogs

Your monetary donation will go towards helping to change the life of a dog from animal control to fur-ever home! No amount is too small and is Greatly Appreciated!  Below are just a couple photos of some of the lives we changed. So far this year we have changed the lives of over 600 dogs! Please help us continue our mission of giving the lost, the throw -aways, the old, the blind, the silly puppies, the injured, the shy, the huge lap dogs :), the abused and all those that are in need of a new life! We also do community outreach..giving out food & supplies to those in our communities that do not have enough resources but love their dogs. Since 2017, I have given my time to these dogs when they come into our facility, The Hut. As a shift leader, I love to be a stepping stone in the physical, mental & emotional healing and seeing them off to their foster homes.  I love to see them come out of their shells as they decompress and realize they are now safe and the past is behind them! 

• We spend about $230K on medical/vet bills yearly
• We average about 60-70 dogs in our care at one time
• We rescue on average 50 new dogs monthly and treat them medically which on average we spend $450 per dog
• Regular Animal Care. Regular animal care & supplies amount to $30,000 and climbing each year. Now we're getting into more of what's "expected." All of our dogs have to eat! They need collars, harnesses, leashes, winter gear, monthly heartworm & flea/tick prevention, food bowls, beds, crates, treats, toys... you name it! Many of our dogs require grooming, training, dog walkers, etc. All of you pet parents know how much it costs to have a dog; now multiply that by 100! Plus to top all of that off, depending on the jurisdiction, many of our foster homes require registration expenses.
• We have rescued 605 dogs this year. Last year we only rescued 369 so we have increased a lot in 1 year in rescues largely due to the generosity of donors. 
• Property. Did you know that Fetching Tails rents an intake facility? That's right..the HUT! There is a building where we take many of our new dogs to get to know them and place them in an appropriate foster home, as well as store all of our supplies. That means rent, utilities, maintenance, and regular cleaning, adding up to over $25,000 annually. On top of that, we also have a transport van! Tack on gas, maintenance, registration fees, and more for another $7,500.
• Insurance. Fetching Tails spends over $8,000 annually to ensure all of our dogs, our transport vehicle, drivers, facility, and organization to be protected from accidents.
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