Fences For Fido was thrilled to host a very special guest volunteer at our Christmas Eve fence build for Chico, Cheetho, and Lady in N.E. Portland:  Wayne Pacelle, President and CEO of the Humane Society of the United States, our nation's largest animal protection organization.  He worked hard with 30 local volunteers and stayed to witness the sweet release of 3 dogs into their newly fenced yard.  In this video, we are proud and honored that he discusses his morning spent with Fences For Fido:

Wayne Pacelle Volunteer Experience Interview

Volunteers made beds, repaired portions of the existing fence, installed a new fence plus 2 gates, attached ground wire all the way around a very big yard, and assembled 3 dog houses, all in one beautiful winter morning filled with energy, teamwork, fun, and freedom.  A sincere and heartfelt thank you to all the incredible volunteers who came out on Christmas Eve morning to improve the lives of 3 wonderful dogs--our volunteers always fill us with gratitude for all they do.  We could tell by the high spirits of Chico, Cheetho, Lady, and their family that they all loved their special Christmas gift from Fences For Fido.  The dogs had previously lived chained to a tree next to a very busy, noisy road.  Their new fence provides them a very spacious yard that is safe and quieter so they can now play and relax together.

Much appreciation goes to our Client Outreach Coordinator Melinda and Crew Leader Steve for leading this very industrious fence building team.  They both organized this build on an accelerated schedule due to the urgency of the dogs' situation.

Special note:  Lady was hit by a car when she was young, causing her leg to be permanently damaged.  Thanks to Fences For Fido supporters, she will be spayed and have her leg amputated which will make her much more comfortable and happier.

Beautiful Video of Our Christmas Eve Morning

If you too would like to join Fences For Fido to unchain dogs, please visit our Volunteer Sign-up page and create an account--it's easy and you will then see our current waiting list of dogs who need YOUR help to set them free.   Please join us!  And if you would like to start a similar organization to unchain dogs in your area outside northern Oregon and southwest Washington, please contact us at info@fencesforfido.org.

Interview by Ken Alwine; video by Alexxa Cruz; photos by Jason Mills and Andrea Kozil.  Video by Andrea Kozil.

We received this sincere note of appreciation from Nicole and Bonnie, the family of these 3 wonderful dogs.  That is the magic of Fences For Fido, we change the families' lives as well.