07/29/2025
Come support Fetch at Uncommon Pints on August 24th for a Puppy Pool Party!
We will be there serving up a modified menu and we will be donating a portion of our sales for the day to help support their cause!
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Public Announcement: Temporary Closure of Dog Intake Due to Funding Shortage
As of today, July 29, 2025, we regret to inform our community that we have had to temporarily close our intake for future dogs due to financial constraints. Our bank account has reached an all-time low, and we are unable to take in any more dogs at this time.
Currently, we have 35 incredible dogs in our care, and we are fully committed to their well-being. Each dog costs us an average of $600-$800 to prepare for adoption, which includes expenses for spaying or neutering, rabies vaccinations, 4DX testing, and other necessary medical treatments. While our adoption fee is $400, it doesn’t fully cover the costs of getting each dog ready for their forever home. Despite this financial challenge, we have always prioritized the dogs’ health and future over profit.
It's important to note that all of our staff are volunteers—we have no paid employees. Every single person working with us does so out of passion for helping these dogs, and their dedication allows us to continue running despite these financial hurdles. This means we have to be even more mindful of our resources, as we rely entirely on donations, fundraisers, and adoption fees to cover the costs of care.
We also want to be clear that we will never take in a dog we cannot provide 100% care to. Our commitment to each dog is unwavering, and we are determined to make responsible decisions moving forward. With the winter months ahead, we know fundraising can become even more difficult, and we need to plan now to avoid overextending ourselves.
We are asking for your support in two key ways:
Share our Dogs Up for Adoption: If you can help spread the word about the amazing dogs we have waiting for homes, we would greatly appreciate it. Every share could help find them the loving families they deserve.
Support Our Upcoming Fundraisers: We have some exciting events planned, and we hope to see you there! Every dollar raised will directly benefit the dogs in our care.
-Honey’s Bark & Wine – August 9 at Sideways Wine and Craft Beer in Tomahawk
-Tails and Ales – August 23 at Sawmill Brewing Co in Merrill
-Doggy Pool Party – August 24 at Uncommon Pints in Rothschild
If you can't attend any of our upcoming events but still want to help out, you are welcome to donate here:
Venmo:
https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2756077955317760353&created=1670375736
Paypal:
https://www.paypal.me/Fetchfosterandrescue
Mail:
5820 N. 35th Ave, Wausau WI 54401
We are determined to continue providing top-notch care for our current dogs and hope to reopen intake as soon as we are able. With your help, we know we can get through this challenging time and continue our mission of helping dogs in need.
Thank you for your understanding, generosity, and continued support. Together, we can make a lasting difference in the lives of these dogs.
