F I D O Inc

Fence program: f.i.d.o. Assists dog owners by constructing or repairing fenced enclosures to free dogs from chains and to provide large secure areas for dogs to exercise freely. Fenced areas are built to enclose exterior doors of the home and to provide easy access for owners to bring their dogs inside their homes. F.i.d.o. Is the only animal welfare group in indianapolis to provide large, secure, fenced enclosures to low-income dog owners. The program provides a humane alternative to dog tethering. F.i.d.o.'s fence program also promotes public safety by keeping dogs securely contained in their own yard. F.i.d.o. Completed 211 fence projects in 2024 to free over 500 dogs from the end of a chain.

Pet food pantry program: f.i.d.o. Provides approximately 15,000 pounds of dog and cat food to approximately 500 low-income indianapolis dog/cat owners and community cat caretakers each month. F.i.d.o. Also assists low-income dog/cat owners and community cat caretakers, biweekly, with their basic pet supplies, including flea treatment, inside dog training crates, straw bedding, dog houses, collars, and leashes. In 2024, f.i.d.o. Distributed 172,066 pounds of dog and cat food.

Outreach program: f.i.d.o. Reaches out to struggling indianapolis neighborhoods with large numbers of outside dogs. F.i.d.o. Drives down streets and alleys to find dogs living outside and offers information on local dog ordinances and provides direct assistance to help their owners comply. F.i.d.o. Also responds to calls from citizens for help with their dogs. F.i.d.o. Provides follow up home visits to ensure progress with dog care is maintained. F.i.d.o. Partners on outreach with indianapolis animal care services officers, the local enforcement agency for animal ordinances. F.i.d.o teams up with a volunteer veterinarian two days each month to provide in-home basic veterinary care for the dogs and cats of clients without funds to pay for veterinary care and transporation to take their pets to a veterinary clinic. In 2024, f.i.d.o. Completed 1,348 home visits.