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Phoenix Police officer saves a kitten from overpass ... read Sugar's story ... |
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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ELITE SEARCH AND RESCUE EVENT SPONSORED BY THE FETCH FOUNDATION AND PEORIA FIRE DEPARTMENT |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
ELITE SEARCH AND RESCUE EVENT SPONSORED BY THE FETCH FOUNDATION AND PEORIA FIRE DEPARTMENT
Glendale, Arizona, December 1, 2011 — The Fetch Foundation and Peoria Fire Department will sponsor an elite Urban Search and Rescue K-9 workshop held at Glendale Regional Public Safety Training Facility December 2nd and 3rd, 2011. This exclusive event will bring the elite Federal and State Urban K-9 Search and Rescue teams from all over the country to train for:
- FEMA/SUSAR Agility
- Helicopter Operations
- High Angle Rope K-9 Deployment / Repelling
- Confined Space – 63-24 Inch Underground Tunnel with Vertical Drops
The event also includes a dinner to include shared experiences with recent deployment to Haiti, Japan, and Alabama.
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Forever Home with Local Search and Rescue team Found For Tessie – Belgian Malinois |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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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The Fetch Foundation Saves Belgian Malinois from Pinal County Shelter |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
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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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
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.
West Side Story - Journal of a First Responder
The gray and blue motor coach sat motionless; one halogen eye popped from its socket: Steam belching from the amputated radiator. The remains of a small two-seater sports car lays crumpled against the buses’ face. An eerie silence momentarily blankets the air before giving way to the loud screams and moaning of those on the bus.
Sirens screech through the gathering rush-hour traffic, fire-trucks and ambulances make u-turns before pulling up behind the remnants of the furrowed coupé which is now silent. Blue tinted glass crunched beneath the heavy boots of the gathering rescue personnel. Trooper-one, just one of Maryland State Police’s Medical-evacuation (Medivac); helicopter, hovers like a giant dragon fly just before it lands upon Emerald-green grass.
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The Fetch Foundation Announces Grant Receipt From Cloud Star for FIDO Bag Program |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
THE FETCH FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES GRANT RECEIPT FROM CLOUD STAR FOR FIDO BAG PROGRAM
Scottsdale, Arizona. September 2, 2011 — The Fetch Foundation announces our first grant receipt. Cloud Star, produces an all natural line of dog food, treats and grooming products and of course the “Wag More Bark Less” line also has a grant program that helps foundations such as ours achieve great things in the community. Cloud Star’s generous grant will allow The Fetch Foundation to put FIDO Bags in the hands of 2 first responder teams.
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The Fetch Foundation Announces Launch of New Website |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Scottsdale, Arizona. September 1, 2011 — The Fetch Foundation announces the launch of our new website. The website was redesigned to help our visitors with easier navigation and to aid in our animal education efforts through our new blog portal. “A website is the foundation for nonprofit fundraising and awareness” States Sherry Krueger, Marketing Director of The Fetch Foundation. “We are very happy with the new design and functionality!”
“Now that the site is complete we will have a vehicle to communicate and educate our community on important information as well as community interest.” Sherry shares “We are hoping the new site will also help increase charity donations as well as corporate sponsors”
The Rescuer at the Rainbow Bridge
Unlike most days at Rainbow Bridge, this day dawned cold and gray,
damp as a swamp and as dismal as could be imagined. All the recent
arrivals were confused and concerned. They had no idea what to
think for they had never experienced a day like this before. But the
animals who had spent some time waiting for their beloved people
knew exactly what was happening and began to gather at the pathway
leading to the Bridge to watch. They knew this was something special.
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Rescue Dog for FEMA Task Force 1 |
Another ‘HOMELESS to HERO’ story, Finnegan, a beautiful purebred Labrador was found living in a crate. Finn was already 18 mos old before he came to us. His owner surrendered him for being too rambunctious which is a wonderful trait for a SAR dog! He spent 4 mos. in Marie’s home and had several teams competing for him. He now lives with a veteran FEMA TASK FORCE 1 handler in Santa Fe, New Mexico!