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At Famous Fido, we seek to engage issues of animal welfare locally and globally. Here we share information on animal care, finding homes for animals in crisis, and the rights of the animals we share the planet with.
Pet Insurance Could Save A Life
If you’ve ever worked in rescue - or loved an animal like family - you know this truth: emergencies don’t wait until you're ready. Today was like so many others. Emails. Phone calls. DMs. All carrying the same heartbreaking theme: “My cat/dog needs help. I can’t afford it. What do I do?” We get these messages daily. A dog needing surgery after swallowing something [...]
Not a Burden, But a Being
This morning started the way too many do - before the sun had even risen, our phones were already ringing. By 7am, we had already answered several calls from people asking to surrender their animals. Not one person called to adopt. And this isn’t unusual. Call after call, it's the same refrain - “I need to give up my dog.” “My new apartment doesn’t [...]
Time: The One Thing They Desperately Need, and Rarely Get
Time. It’s such a simple word. And yet, when it comes to the lives of animals - especially those in transition - it means everything. I think about this a lot. The time it takes for a frightened dog to stop flinching at every sound. The time it takes for a cat to stop hiding under the bed and finally crawl into your lap. [...]
Where Do They Go? The Five Paths for Our Companion Animals
Some days, I wish every animal could know only one path: the path that leads to a good home, to warmth, safety, belly rubs, and someone whispering, “You’re finally home.” But in animal rescue, I’ve come to learn there are really five places a companion animal can end up, and the differences between them can mean everything. Sometimes, thinking about this keeps me [...]
When Letting Go Feels Unthinkable: Why Do So Many Give Up Their Animals?
As I sit down to write this, I find myself feeling something close to disbelief. For me, and for so many people I know in rescue, the idea of giving up a beloved companion is almost incomprehensible. Our animals are family. They move with us, just like our children would. If we have a baby, we work harder on boundaries and training. If [...]
Our Phones Are Ringing Off The Hook!
Lately, our phones have been ringing off the hook. And you’d think that would be a good thing - maybe it means more people are opening their hearts and homes to the animals who so desperately need them, right? But the reality couldn’t be more disheartening. Only about 2% of the calls we receive are from people inquiring about adoption. The rest? They're from [...]