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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.
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 [...]
The Reality of Rescue on Christmas Eve
It’s Christmas Eve. The day before families gather. Food is probably already being prepared, gifts are being wrapped, and holiday music is playing in the background. For most, it’s a time of joy and togetherness. But here at the rescue, our phones are still ringing. Our inboxes are still filling up. The messages we receive are not ones of holiday cheer, but heartbreaking pleas [...]
Did You Know? Donating Through Your IRA Can Help Animals in Need
As the year comes to a close, many of us start thinking about taxes, charitable contributions, and ways to make a lasting impact. But did you know that you can use your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) to support causes that matter to you, while also reaping some significant tax benefits? It’s something not everyone knows about, and we wanted to bring it to your [...]
The Ultimate Betrayal: Abandoned Without Hope
Every single day, we hear the same sickening story: people move and leave their animals behind in an empty apartment, abandoned to fend for themselves. This story we are sharing with you today is not an isolated incident - it happens over and over again, and it is beyond heartbreaking. It’s enraging. These two innocent cats are just one example of the countless lives [...]
The Ultimate Betrayal: Keeping Our Promise, Even When Life Changes
Animals are often our first companions, the ones who fill our homes with unconditional love long before the arrival of a new baby. Yet, time and again, we see animals abandoned, neglected, or surrendered because they suddenly seem like an inconvenience. They may find themselves displaced from the only family they’ve ever known, landing in already crowded shelters or, heartbreakingly, losing their chance to [...]
Every Day I Look Into the Eyes of Animals Who Have Felt the Sting of the Ultimate Betrayal…
Have you ever looked into an animal’s eyes and seen trust, loyalty, even love staring back at you? Now ask yourself - what would you do to protect that trust? How far would you go to honor that bond? Being an advocate for animals means making a promise, a lifelong commitment to be there for them, no matter what. It’s not just feeding them, [...]