Fences for Fido Gala is Sold Out

Daphna Andrews, Pongo Fund founder, Larry Chusid, Meg Willison

Portland, June 7th. Over 130 animal lovers gathered in support of Fences for Fido. Supporters raised enough to help over 50 dogs who would otherwise live their lives on chains. Daphna Andrews, Larry Chusid (the founder of the Pongo Fund) and Meg Willison posed with Tryke the dog. The celebration at the NW Natural Ballroom on NW 2nd included a mini-documentaries of recent unchainings of more than 350 fidos.

Emcees Ann Schatz and Francine Raften

Fences for Fido co-founded Kelly Peterson, Ginger Rappoport and Glenda Huges

Maura White, Kristine Wallace, Diana Hallmark, Tamera Moxon, Deena Morando and Mindy Bray

Sue Schroeder, Patti Loverink and Vince Baker

Fences for Fido is an all-volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to improving the welfare and quality of life for dogs living outdoors.

Tryke is one of Fences for Fido's success stories.

From Fences for Fido:

Through our volunteer efforts, we create safer and improved conditions for chained dogs, provide education to the public, and help build healthier communities through awareness and compassion.For dogs living outdoors on a chain, Fences For Fido reaches out to their guardian and offers a free fence, a new shelter, and free or reduced cost spay/neuter. With our services, dogs who were once chained will learn what it’s like to live, run, and play in a safe and more comfortable environment.

You can learn more aout our important work at http://www.fencesforfido.org/

Elisa Klein

I’ve been a professional journalist and writer since 1987, (and long-time reporter for KOIN-TV.) As a nationally published reporter, with a Master’s Degree in Journalism, I love to report positive news and information. Journalism has also connected me with another non-profit where I served as a leader; the Northwest’s biggest writer’s organization: The Willamette Writers.