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Shelter livestream spotlights dog Fetchy, urges adopters to attend PetSmart event Saturday
Summary
During a shelter livestream, hosts Mike Dukes and Eddie described Fetchy — a calm, leash‑trained dog estimated at 3–4 years old — and promoted an in‑person adoption event Saturday at PetSmart from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; the hosts said the $1.50 fee covers the dog’s neuter surgery and that previously approved applicants do not need to reapply.
Mike Dukes, host of a shelter livestream, urged viewers to meet Fetchy, a young male dog the shelter described as calm and leash‑trained, and said the organization will hold an adoption event Saturday at PetSmart from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The livestream provided details on Fetchy’s temperament and background, and explained the adoption process and fees. The hosts said Fetchy’s age is estimated at about 3 to 4 years, he has been neutered, and staff consider him calm on a leash and generally good with other dogs. Mike Dukes said, "If you want Fetchy as part of your family, give us a call."
Eddie, co‑host, said the shelter set Fetchy’s adoption fee at $1.50 and that the fee covers the dog’s neuter surgery. The hosts described the adoption process as an in‑person meeting and paperwork at the event; they emphasized that some puppies and dogs will be available only at the PetSmart adoption event and are offered on a first‑come, first‑served basis.
Speakers noted that if applicants already are in the shelter’s approval system and their information is up to date, they do not need to submit a new application to meet or adopt an animal. The hosts recommended that people with an existing dog arrange a meeting between pets before finalizing an adoption. They also mentioned that training lessons with a trainer named Arlin will be available at PetSmart for adopters who want them.
The livestream included brief descriptions of Fetchy’s behavior — staff said he will follow a scent and may move slowly when tracking, but that he does not pull on a leash — and suggested adopters who want a calmer, mature dog consider him. The hosts also promoted multiple puppies that will be available at the Saturday event and encouraged viewers to arrive early for the best selection.
Contact information and an application process were discussed on the livestream as the way to arrange a meet‑and‑greet; the hosts asked viewers who had already been approved in the shelter’s system to call when they saw the dog so staff could arrange a same‑day adoption if possible.
