About Us
A high-level overview of the organization
FIDO was founded in 2005 as a field-based 501(c)3 animal welfare non-profit organization focused on improving the lives of outside dogs, especially those living continuously chained or penned. Over the years, FIDO has expanded our services to also provide support to income-qualified homes with inside dogs and cats. FIDO is staffed with a mix of full-time and part-time staff supplemented by a team of volunteers. FIDO is governed by a board of directors.
Our Impact
Annually, FIDO assists 900 households and 5,000 dogs and cats through our programs and services. We help keep families and pets together by increasing access to secure and humane fencing solutions, providing affordable pet food and supplies, and removing barriers to spay and neuter services. Overall, our work helps improve the quality of life for Indianapolis dogs and cats, strengthen the bond between people and their pets, and reduce overpopulation in our local animal shelters.
Annual Reports
2022-2024 Strategic Plan
Annual Reports
2022-2024 Strategic Plan
Our Team
Darcie Kurtz
Executive Director
Ariana Fite
Volunteer & Pet Food Pantry/Open Hours Coordinator
Brett Kruger
Fence Program Coordinator
Lynn Miles
Fence Project Leader
Steve Roebling
Fence Project Assistant
Dean Samuelson
Fence Project Assistant
Darcie Kurtz
Executive Director
Ariana Fite
Volunteer & Pet Food Pantry/Open Hours Coordinator
Brett Kruger
Fence Program Coordinator
Our Board
Our Partners
FIDO partners with many animal welfare organizations throughout Central Indiana to achieve its mission. Partners include our municipal animal agency, community outreach organizations, spay/neuter clinics, veterinary clinics, animal shelters, and rescues.