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Meet Ellie

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When the Animal League rescued Ellie, an adult Keeshond, she had severe injuries to her back and advanced infections in both her ears. It is likely she suffered severe trauma and was left to die. Upon rescue, the Animal League immediately placed Ellie in the life-saving Help Me Heal Program so that she could get the extensive care she desperately needed.

For the full story go here.

Plentiful Pets: Shelter temporarily waives dog adoption fees

Regional Animal Services also seeking foster families for animals
Due to a flood of recent arrivals at the Kent shelter, Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) is looking to find good homes for lots of great dogs. To help in this effort, RASKC will waive the adoption fee for adult dogs from now until May 31.

“Because we don’t euthanize adoptable pets, space can sometimes get tight at the shelter,” said RASKC Manager Ken Nakatsu. “By temporarily waiving the adoption fee for adult dogs, we’re hoping to get more of them into loving, permanent homes. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking for a new member of the family.”

Until May 31, the adoption fee for dogs over six months old will be waived. Residents can take home their new pet for just the cost of the license, a savings of $75 to $250. All pets from RASKC are spayed or neutered, vaccinated (including rabies vaccination), and have received a health exam. Available pets can be seen at the shelter, 21615 64th Ave. S. in Kent, or online at www.kingcounty.gov/pets.

The shelter is also seeking volunteers to provide foster homes for both dogs and cats. Foster volunteers take care of pets on a temporary basis in their own homes until the pet is adopted.

“Fostering a dog or cat is easy to do, and we provide almost everything you need,” said Sarah Luthens, manager of volunteer programs at RASKC. “The pet benefits from being in a family environment, you benefit from having a loving, if temporary, companion, and it reduces the space crunch at the shelter.”
Prospective foster volunteers need to complete an application and attend a 90-minute training session. Once an animal is placed in a foster home, RASKC provides pet food, cat litter, a litter box, and medical care for the pet at no cost to the foster family.

Additional foster homes are needed for kittens and puppies that are too young for adoption, pets recovering from surgery or other ailments, or animals that need a break from the shelter environment as they wait for their forever home.

Foster training sessions will take place:

• Thursday, May 19
• Thursday, June 2
• Thursday, June 9 
• Thursday, June 16
• Thursday, June 23

All sessions run from 5:30-7 p.m. at the shelter, 21615 64th Ave. S. in Kent. To sign up for a session, call 206-296-3946 or email pets@kingcounty.gov.

Whiskers, Wings and Wagging Tails Adoption Event

Whiskers, Wings and Wagging Tails Adoption Event hosted by Pawsitive Alliance in partnership with the City of Redmond

Don’t miss the upcoming ‘Whiskers, Wings and Wagging Tails’ adoption event, hosted by Pawsitive Alliance. Meet oodles of great dogs, puppies, cats and kittens from across Washington in one location. Come meet the critters on May 21st 2011, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Redmond Senior Center in Redmond, Wash.

The Redmond Senior Center is located 8703 160th Ave, Redmond, WA 98052.  Directions can be found here.

Why should I adopt at this event?

More than 40 dogs, puppies, cats and kittens of all different shapes, sizes, ages and breeds from 4 animal rescue organizations will be onsite available for adoption.  Babies, adults, small and large, purebred and mixed breeds will be available. No need to buy a dog or cat from a breeder and then have to pay for shots and spay/neuter, with these animals, all of that has been done and is included in the adoption price. The only thing these furry friends need is a new home to love and protect them for a lifetime. Plus our animals have a money back guarantee and are always welcome back at the shelter or rescue for any reason if it’s not a right fit for your family.

Experienced shelter staff, volunteers and trainers will be on hand to help you find the right animal for your family. The trainers will be available to answer your questions about any dog you are thinking of adopting. Shelter staff has evaluated each dog’s behavior and temperament. Adoption fees range from $150  to $250  for dogs and $75  to $120 for cats.

Participating organizations bringing animals to adopt include:
Homeward Pet Adoption Center
N.O.A.H.
MEOW Cat Rescue
Regional Animal Service of King County

Kitshap Humane urgently looking for homes for 10 barn cats

Homes urgently needed for 10 barn cats

We are in desperate need to find homes for approximately 10 barn cats and need our community’s help. Please spread the word to family and friends who may have a barn and are willing to care for a feline friend. We are looking for cat lovers who have a barn or other secure outdoor structure and are interested in adopting cats that are not suitable for life inside a house or are unhappy living inside.

Full story can be found here.

Animal League Rescue Teams Respond to Recent Natural Disasters

Animal League Rescue Teams Respond to Recent Natural Disasters
Update - May 9, 2011
Our Birmingham Rescue team returned from tornado ravaged Alabama with 25 dogs, 30 puppies and 23 kittens. With the recent events of devastating tornadoes, not only have hundreds of animals been abandoned or lost, but sadly many displaced families were left no choice but to relinquish their pets. This has resulted in local shelters being inundated with animals with nowhere to go.

Read the entire story and donate to support the rescue fund.

City Kitties & Downtown Dogs Adoption Event

City Kitties & Downtown Dogs Adoption Event hosted by Pawsitive Alliance

Don’t miss the upcoming ‘City Kitties & Downtown Dogs’ adoption event, hosted by Pawsitive Alliance. Meet oodles of great dogs, puppies, cats and kittens from across Washington in one location. Come meet the critters on May 15th 2011, from noon until 3 p.m. at Archstone-Belltown in Seattle, Wash.

Archstone- Belltown is located at 500 Wall Street, Seattle, WA 98121. Directions can be found

here.

Why should I adopt at this event?

More than 75 dogs, puppies, cats and kittens of all different shapes, sizes, ages and breeds from 6 animal rescue organizations will be onsite available for adoption. Babies, adults, small and large, purebred and mixed breeds will be available. No need to buy a dog or cat from a breeder and then have to pay for shots and spay/neuter, with these animals, all of that has been done and is included in the adoption price. The only thing these furry friends need is a new home to love and protect them for a lifetime. Plus our animals have a money back guarantee and are always welcome back at the shelter or rescue for any reason if it’s not a right fit for your family.

Experienced shelter staff, volunteers and trainers will be on hand to help you find the right animal for your family. The trainers will be available to answer your questions about any dog you are thinking of adopting. Shelter staff has evaluated each dog’s behavior and temperament. Adoption fees range from $150 to $250 for dogs and $75 to $120 for cats.

Participating organizations bringing animals to adopt:

• Barks R Us
• Grant County Animal Outreach
• Homeward Pet Adoption Center
• Three Rivers Rescue
• Purrfect Pals
• Oasis for Animals

Pawsitive Alliance's mission is to help end the killing of adoptable dogs and cats in Washington by increasing adoptions, supporting spay and neuter programs, and improving pet retention.