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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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Extra Special Delivery: FTF’s Doggie Doula Helps Rescue Moms Give Birth

The call came in at 5:30 PM from Courtney and Zach D. Margot, a 1.5-year-old pregnant Australian cattle dog mix the couple had been...

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...

Every year, we save hundreds of dogs from shelters.

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Years of Service

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3,000+

Dogs Rescued

10,000+

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