Dogs who have been un-chained
"I wanted to thank you all, again, so very much for the gift of the fence. It has made a tremendous difference. Kia and Kya are running and playing together again. It's been a LONG time since they've had that opportunity. Kya has become much less aggressive with Kia, not trying to dominate anymore, and Kia has become braver around people!! What a surprise blessing that is!" —Kia and Kya's FamilyHave photos from a build you'd like to share? Please send them to steph@fencesforfido.org.
MADDIE
On August 22nd, 2009 Maddie was released from a chain. Her family bathed her and cleaned her shelter and bedding after our crew left. The fence helps the relationship between the family and their dog blossom.
Apollo and Avery
With a side by side fence and central barrier (Apollo is aggressive with other dogs), Apollo was released from a chain and Avery no longer roams the neighborhood.
jackie and babies
FFF might be named after the dogs, but we like cats, too! At the Apollo & Avery build, Jackie-O and her 5 1-day old babies were given to FFF. They all found their forever homes, thanks to dedicated FFF volunteers!
MAYA
On Sunday, August 30, 2009, Maya was released from a chain and exhausted herself while gleefully leaping and bounding in her new fenced yard.
COOPER
On Saturday, September 5, 2009, Cooper was released from a chain. He can run...like a horse and a butterfly combined!
Ginger and Blue
On September 12, 2009,Ginger and Blue were given a new fenced yard, new insulated shelters and are free to play and romp together.
Noodle and Patch
On September 26, 2009, Noodle was released from a heavy chain and Patch freed from a small enclosure. They now play together in a fenced yard.
Maggie
On October 10, 2009 a group of volunteers built a large fenced yard for Maggie. Released from the chain she gallopped around and had kisses for everone. She likes her new insulated shelter too.
BEAR
On October 31, 2009 Bear was relenquished to a new home. After years of complete isolation behind a shed, he now lives indoors with other dogs has stolen the heart of his new guardian! His new name is Charlie Brown.
Noah
On October 24, 2009 Noah was released from a chain. He ran like crazy...truly celebrated! His family was playing chase with him when the crew left. A very happy day!
Bear
On November 6, 2009 Bear was released from a chain. He celebrated by investigating the entire yard! He will now be able to play with his family and sister, Brindle after years on a chain!
Colonel
On November 14, 2009 Colonel was released from a chain. After years of sleeping on a cold wet ground, he now has a raised deck and insulated shelter inside a new fence.
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Kia and Kya
On November 28, 2009 Kia and Kya received a new fence and Kia no longer has to be on a chain! Their family said "... thankyou all, again, so very much for the gift of the fence. It has made a tremendous difference."
Rocky and Skylar
On December 5, 2009, after ten years on a chain (his entire life), Rocky now shares a yard with Skylar who was chained nearby. Roaming dogs will no longer eat Rocky's food and they both have shelters instead of mud!
Star, Cassie, Rex
On December 13, 2009, Star, Cassie and Rex were all removed from the chains that confined them to separate lonely corners of a large yard. Now they all have warm shelters and plenty of room to play together!
Babe
On December 19, 2009 Babe was released from the chain that had confined her for years. With a new shelter and fenced yard, Babe's life has changed!
Damu
On December 19, 2009 Damu was released from a short chain. He has a new shelter as well. An FFF trainer is working with the family to help improve their connection with Damu.
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BENZ
On January 9th, a new fence was installed for sweet Benz. He is a big, loving dog who was desperate for a place to run! And he has a new harness and new shelter too!
Jet
Saturday Jan. 16, 2010, Jet was let free in his new fenced yard. Everyone was so pleased and sweet Jet wasn't sure what to do! The little girl said "it's been three years since Jet has been free!".
Steele
Steele is approximately one year old and has a very sweet temperament for kids and adults. He has had to live on a chain his whole life but soon will have a yard to roam and run in.
DURANGO & MIKEY
Durango is a 5 year old Rottweiler/Malamute and Mikey is a 5 year old Black Lab. They are confined at all times in a very small enclosure with only one plastic tarp for shelter. A new fence will provide them a yard to run and play and two new shelters will keep them much more comfortable!
Steve
Steve’s family left him chained behind their old house when they moved out, and they would come by to feed him. They let FFF’s Salem Coordinator Michelle Blake find him a new home. He now lives on 5 fenced acres in Lake Oswego, goes to work with his new mom, and sleeps inside with his loving family.
Spike
Every now and then, a family decides it's best to give their dog up to FFF. We jumped at the chance to find Spike a new home-sweet-home and that happened so quickly! This photo, taken hours after he was adopted, shows Spike with his new canine family. He's finally home.
Copper
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Released from his chain on February 6, 2010, Copper ran free as only a two year old Golden Retriever can! Watch the video and feel his delight!
LEo
On February 6, 2010, this sweet 7 year old Golden / Chow mix now got a new shelter and can explore - unchained - his new fenced yard!
Hoopy, Owna & Spike
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After years of three-foot chains and dirty, muddy conditions, at opposite ends of the property, unable to touch each other, these three family members' lives changed on February 6, 2010. Hoopy & Spike have been neutered, and all three now have new dog houses and plenty of room to play - and be near each other!