About Sketch for Fetch
At Fetch, we believe healing takes more than just medicine—kindness, creativity, and connection matter too! The Sketch for Fetch program brings comfort to ICU animal patients, their families, and our veterinary team through artwork created by elementary and middle school students.
These colorful drawings and encouraging notes are proudly displayed on kennel doors, turning clinical spaces into places filled with warmth and hope. When a pet is ready to go home, their artwork goes with them—not as a reminder of their hospital stay, but as a symbol of the love and strength that supported their healing.
In return, our Fetch doctors visit participating schools to talk with students about veterinary medicine and inspire hands-on interest in STEM. With every sketch and every visit, we’re creating a circle of compassion—where pets feel supported, students feel empowered, and our community grows stronger.
Together, We Make a Difference
Every drawing, every school visit, and every smile shared contributes to the heartwarming success of Sketch for Fetch! These numbers represent the collective effort of young artists, dedicated veterinary professionals, and communities coming together to make a real impact on the lives of our ICU patients, their families, and the Fetch staff!
Meet our Founder: Jocelyn Hogan, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)
Dr. Hogan is a passionate leader who combines her expertise in veterinary medicine with a deep commitment to community impact. As the Chief Medical Officer at Fetch, she is committed to improving the lives of both animals and the people who care for them.
The idea for Sketch for Fetch came from Dr. Hogan’s desire to bring a sense of joy and healing to ICU patients, their families, and the veterinary team. She also saw an opportunity to engage children in the program, giving them a meaningful way to connect with the veterinary field while also encouraging them to support those in their community. As a mother of two young children herself, Dr. Hogan’s goal is for the Sketch for Fetch program to inspire the next generation in a way that encourages them to be compassionate, creative, and excited about veterinary or other STEM-based career paths!
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Healing Begins Here!
Take a behind-the-scenes tour of our ICU with Dr. Groover, a critical care specialist! She’ll show you where our patients stay during their treatments and recovery, and where the student-created artwork is proudly displayed for all to view!
Join Our Mission!
Together, We can heal, Educate, and Inspire!
Sketch for Fetch is only possible because of the generosity and dedication of individuals like you. Whether you’re a student, teacher, or community member, there are many ways to get involved!