Editor,

If you have a dog, I am guessing you may have used one of the five off-leash dog parks on our island. In particular, Patmore Pit, right off Patmore Road in Coupeville. Patmore Pit is 40 acres of forested land and meadows.

I am also guessing you do not know about FETCH. This all-volunteer organization is wonderful. They pay for all the fencing and repairs to contain our furry friends. FETCH also pays for the port-a-potty for the two-legged visitors and the dispensers of poop bags for the four-legged ones.

Then there is the grass, which constantly needs mowing for our enjoyment and requires a volunteer and the gas to power that mower.

How does all this happen?

With the donations of wonderful volunteers and members of FETCH. As a member myself, I have recently been made aware that our group needs some financial assistance. Donations are down this year, as many nonprofits are.

If you utilize one of these parks, please consider making a donation. For as little as $10, you can help keep our dog parks up and running. In the spirit of giving thanks, now is a great time to contribute and keep our awesome Whidbey Island off-leash parks up and running.

It’s easy – you can go to www.fetch

parks.org/join.html and donate through PayPal. And because FETCH is a 501©(3) organization, your donations are tax deductible.

Rebecca Robinson

FETCH

Coupeville