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Tempe, Arizona, April 18, 2012 — The Fetch Foundation will donate a FIDO Bag to the Tempe Fire Station that saved the dog from an apartment fire on April 17th, 2012.  “We were so impressed by this group of firefighters and their ingenuity and caring.  After speaking with Michael Reichling of the Tempe Fire Department and hearing the number of animal rescues Tempe is involved each year we knew we had to get the FIDO bag on their trucks.”  States Sherry Krueger with The Fetch Foundation

“We will continue to raise funds so EVERY Fire station can include this life saving equipment their trucks” Sherry continues “Having been the victim of a home fire in the past I can tell you how devastating it is to lose everything, No one should ever have to lose a pet.”

The picture of a child holding a bunny is so cute, but it’s misleading. Children may squeal with delight over a baby chick; they don’t realize that those cute baby animals do not stay that way forever. 
Many parents don’t anticipate how much work these adorable, cuddly pets often require.  So the pet bunny or chick ends up being forgotten and either dying, going to a shelter, or becoming homeless. 
People do not realize that bunnies do not make good pets for children.

Phoenix Police were called to a overpass on the 51 late at night this last week.

When the officer arrived it was obvious a homeless man was trying to catch a tiny white kitten he had come upon. With the officers help they were able to safely catch the little girl before anything horrible happened. The officer stated that " there was no way she made it there on her own ... she was left there".

The kind, animal loving officer kept the kitten until after his shift and then took it to his vet.

Animal Health Services in Cave Creek is open 24 / 7 now so a 6 AM visit was welcome.

Sugar (named by the officer) was hussled back to triage where she immediately received fluids and was thoroughly checked over. The vet believed her to be only 5 or 6 weeks.

Sugar is now in foster and is happy and healthy but waiting for a PLACE TO CALL HOME!

She has been tested for all the kitty diseases and passed!

PLEASE CONTACT Marie AT 602-617-2656 to meet this ADORABLE tiny girl and find her a home for the holidays!

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Scottsdale, Arizona, November 29, 2011 — The Fetch Foundation announces Tessie, the Belgian Malinois rescued from the county shelter has found a forever home.  “A better home for Tessie could not have been found” shares Marie Peck, Founder of The Fetch Foundation.  “She was adopted by a Search and Rescue (SAR) family that already has 1 Search and Rescue dog.”

A K9 evaluation performed by Marie Peck, determined that Tessie had a natural scent ability that could not be ignored.  “Tessie will be part of a Search and Rescue Team and her partner will be a veterinarian!” Marie shares “This is a special breed that needs a job, I am happy that Tessie will be able to fulfill her potential.  She has very sharp scent skills that will be cultivated by this special family.”

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Scottsdale, Arizona, November 9, 2011 — The Fetch Foundation announces saving Tessie, a 16 month Belgian Malinois from the Pinal County Animal Control.   The Fetch Foundation Founder Marie Peck received a tip about Tessie being at the shelter. She was an owner surrender because ‘she was too active’. “We are fortunate that many of our network contacts know when to call us” states Marie Peck. “We typically save the dogs that can get passed over in the adoption process. These high energy dogs make excellent Search and Rescue candidates”

“We have already received preliminary interest in a forever home for a Search and Rescue team for Tessie. After her evaluation she will be available for placement with a handler.” Marie shares “Tessie is a special dog with special skills, We look forward to tracking her progress once she is placed with a team.”

The Fetch Foundation is a 501c3 organization that is run completely by volunteers. This unique nonprofit charity is dedicated to serve our community while saving you and your pets. The fetch Foundation’s vision is to have a FIDO BAG© (rescue equipment for pets) on every fire truck in the country starting here in your community and to provide rescued dogs an opportunity to be heroes in our community by rehoming and training for both K9 Search and Rescue teams as well as Military Veterans with PTSD.   For more information please contact please Sherry Krueger at 602-538-3864 or email Sherry@TheFetchFoundation.com

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Dedicated to Dr. Frank Wolf

Thank you for your love of animals, and helping me not only see my potential but reach for my dreams with The Fetch Foundation

It has taken me several weeks to write this story, and it will take me even longer to write it or tell it without tears being shed.  As many of you know I am an animal lover to the extreme. 

May 18th, 2011 after a weekend spent volunteering at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary my mom and I were driving back from Utah.  Both happily exhausted from our weekend of physical activity at the gorgeous Utah facility we drove down through Page, AZ and through the reservation.  It was there on a desolate stretch of highway a hundred miles from nowhere that lives would be changed forever.  Mom was driving and busy hwy 89 was humming with semi trucks and speeders rushing to there destinations.  I heard mom’s breath intake a second before I saw the little brown puppy dart in and out of traffic. 

Mom hurled the mini van across traffic to the opposite side of the hwy and I jumped out running while it was still in motion armed with nothing but a bag of Bugles.