Looking beyond votes, Fetch Cares raises $4,000 for local shelters

Fetch Cares volunteers drop donations off at the Summit County Animal Shelter. Photo: Fetch Cares

PARK CITY, Utah — Fetch Park City, known for its pet boarding services, took a different approach to building donor relationships this year. Instead of requesting votes for ‘Park City’s Best,’ which they have won numerous times, Fetch requested donations for its nonprofit arm, Fetch Cares. They ended up raising $4,000 for Summit County Animal Control and the Heber Valley Animal Shelter.

PJ Saylor, co-owner of Fetch, explained the motivation behind the ask:

“We felt uncomfortable asking our clients to vote daily, especially given the challenges shelters are facing. Instead, we decided to ask for donations to help address overcrowded and underfunded shelters.”

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The fundraiser also helped Fetch educate the community about the ongoing challenges for shelters, including the many pets abandoned after the pandemic puppy boom.

The response from clients was overwhelming, with donations exceeding expectations. A Fetch Cares volunteer said, “The generosity was incredible. We ended up with more money than we anticipated, which allowed us to support not just the Summit County Shelter but also Heber Valley.”

The funds were used to purchase essential items such as metal water buckets, humane traps, and even medical care through the Nuzzles clinic. “The shelters were thrilled,” Saylor said. “It’s heartwarming to see the community come together to support these animals.” To donate to our local animal shelters, check out their Amazon wishlists:

You can also find Fetch Cares’ Live PC Give PC link here.