Fetch Cares

08/17/2026

I was hesitant to share this at first because this isn’t about getting sympathy. It’s about spreading awareness.

Awareness = Understanding 🧩

I’ve been working in the animal care field for about 22 years now, and I fully understand burnout. I’ve seen it—and experienced it—from multiple angles. From shelter and rescue work, to the veterinary industry, to now having Fetch and Fetch Cares.

Animal care is incredibly rewarding, but it’s also incredibly demanding. It’s long days, late nights, weekends and holidays. It’s cleaning up messes, managing medications, breaking up disputes, hauling food, endless laundry, and being covered in hair, mud, slobber and things we’d rather not identify.

But the physical work is only part of it.

We worry about them. We notice when someone isn’t quite acting like themselves. We learn their personalities, their quirks, their routines and what makes each of them comfortable. We celebrate their victories. We become attached. And eventually, we grieve them.

The dogs don’t know that caring for them is our job. They just know that while they’re with us, we’re their people.

That love is what makes this work so special—but it’s also what can make it so emotionally exhausting.

So this isn’t a “feel sorry for us” post. It’s simply a little glimpse behind the scenes and hopefully a little more understanding for the people working in daycare, boarding, rescue, shelters, veterinary medicine, grooming, training and every other corner of animal care.

We may be tired. We may be covered in dog hair. We may occasionally wonder how there is possibly another load of laundry.

But we keep showing up.

Because they’re worth it. ❤️🐾

08/15/2026

Our hearts are a little emptier. 💔

Moses was a Fetch Cares hospice dog, but his story with Fetch began long before that. He had been coming to Fetch for well over 11 years, and if you’ve visited us within the past year, there’s a pretty good chance you met him.

For the last year of his life, Fetch became Moses’ permanent home. Our entire team loved and cared for him, making sure his days were filled with comfort, happiness, good food, lots of love, and everything he needed to live his very best life.

Moses was incredibly special to me (Tori), and while I may miss him the most, I know I’m far from the only one grieving his absence. He was deeply loved by our entire Fetch family. He had a way of quietly becoming part of everyone’s day—and quickly, part of their heart.

After 15 years, Moses’ body finally gave out on him, but his spirit never did. He remained sweet, stubborn, loving, and unmistakably Moses until the very end. Right up to gobbling down a giant cheeseburger on his last day.

Hospice is one of the hardest parts of what we do at Fetch Cares. We know from the beginning that our time together will be short. But Moses reminded us exactly why we do it: because the love, joy, and memories these incredible dogs give us make every difficult goodbye worth it.

Rest easy, Moses. 🤍 You are so, so loved—and you will be missed more than you could ever know. 🌈🐾

FETCH

07/16/2026

‼️BEWARE of where your dogs swim ‼️

So far this summer, only Deer Creek Reservoir has alerts for harmful algae in the Wasatch Back.

Read the full report for more info👉https://www.kpcw.org/summit-county/2026-07-14/summit-county-health-warns-of-toxic-algal-blooms-as-utah-heats-up

07/09/2026

The biggest difference often starts with the smallest act of kindness. 🐾

A huge thank you to our incredible Fetch Cares volunteers for giving their time, love, and energy to help animals in need. Your dedication inspires us every day.

Want to make an impact? Volunteer when you can—every helping hand changes a life. ❤️

07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Fourth of July from all of us at Fetch & Fetch Cares! 🐾

We had a blast participating in the Park City Fourth of July Parade today and featuring one of our electric doggy buses!⚡🚐 It was so much fun seeing so many familiar faces and celebrating with our amazing community. Thank you to everyone who waved, cheered, and supported us along the route!

As you enjoy the holiday weekend, don’t forget that July 4th is one of the busiest days of the year for lost pets. Even if fireworks are limited this year, loud noises, parties, and unfamiliar activity can still cause dogs to panic.

🐾 Keep your pets safely indoors.
🐾 Make sure collars and ID tags are secure.
🐾 Double-check that your pet’s microchip information is up to date.
🐾 Provide a quiet, comfortable place where they can relax.

We hope everyone has a fun, safe, and happy holiday! ❤️🤍💙

FETCH

07/02/2026

🎆🇺🇸 Happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸🎆

More pets go missing on July 4th than any other day of the year. With fireworks banned in many areas this year, we’re hopeful that fewer pets will be frightened and go missing. ❤️ Even so, it’s always best to prepare for the unexpected.

Here are a few ways to keep your pets safe:
🐾 Keep them indoors in a secure, quiet room.
🐾 Make sure their ID tags and microchip information are current. **make sure the microchip is registered**
🐾 Close all windows, doors, and gates
🐾 Play calming music or turn on the TV to help mask loud noises.
🐾 If your pet struggles with anxiety, talk to your veterinarian about calming options.

According to the ASPCA, out of approximately 2.6 MILLION pets that enter shelters each year less than 20% make it back to their original families. This is due to lack of identification, not lack of love.

Have a fun, safe, and happy holiday with your furry family members! ❤️🐶🐱

06/27/2026

Before there was Fetch Cares, there was Elwood. ❤️

Although we had fostered for other rescue organizations for many years, Elwood became the very first Fetch Cares dog. His rescue journey began with UAAF (Utah Animal Advocacy Foundation), who saved him and entrusted us with his care.

When Elwood arrived, he was completely paralyzed. He couldn't walk, couldn't even bark, and no one knew why. Every test came back without answers.

As a last-ditch effort, we started him on steroids. With months of physical therapy, endless love, and PJ's unwavering dedication, Elwood slowly began to recover.

We eventually discovered he had suffered an extremely rare reaction to one of his vaccines. Today, he follows a special vaccination protocol and hasn't had any issues since.

If you've met Elwood recently, it's hard to believe he was once completely paralyzed. His story reminds us why we never give up—and why he'll always be the original Fetch Cares dog. 🐾❤️

06/21/2026

We had a great time at Bark City Festival yesterday! 🐾 Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello, learn about FETCH and Fetch Cares, and support the event. We loved meeting so many new people (and dogs!) and can’t wait to do it all again next year. ❤️

06/17/2026

With TownLift – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉