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Fetching Tails Foundation takes dogs out of shelters and places them in loving forever homes.

Driven and determined, we are committed to saving animals regardless of age, breed, or physical ability.

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A Senior Sweetie’s Tough Journey as a New Mom

In early September, FTF rescued Gladys, a sweet, 8-year-old, 7-pound terrier mix from an overcrowded Texas shelter. She was placed with a...

Checking In With Dolly, Our First Heartworm+ Rescue, To Celebrate Saving Even More!

With tremendous gratitude, we are excited to announce we have received a generous grant from the Ronald R. Bork Fund of DuPage Foundation...

Adorable Rescue Pup Now an Agility Rock Star: Aspen Heads to Nationals!

In 2017, FTF rescued a litter of 9-week-old terrier mix puppies from the Tunica Humane Society in Mississippi. Christine C. submitted an...

Every year, we save more than 500 dogs from shelters.

5

Years of Service

400+

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2,500

Dogs Rescued

10,000+

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