Sarvey's Property Situation
The property that Sarvey Wildlife Rescue sits on needs to be purchased by the wildlife center and the center must raise $400,000 to buy all five acres. There are two properties; one is the house which is most urgent to buy. Kaye's son John will help keep it, but it will be a burden on him financially so the wildlife center needs your help he second is land the center sits on. That needs to be purchased too. Friends of Sarvey have been working for the last year to get the funding for this but it is slow going. This is an urgent situation so if anyone can help with this please contact John at 360-435-4817 or jeff@sarveywildlife.org
Join Paws Cafe for their Grand Opening Celebration this weekend, August 16 and 17
Paws Cafe invites everyone to join them for a weekend of pet-friendly fun as they celebrate their grand opening. Meet the staff, enjoy food and beverages for both you and your furry friend, take a look at the Paws Corral, win gift baskets and other pet prizes, take home free pet-supply samples from one of their distributors, bring home some samples of fresh-made Paws Café foods, and meet their pet-friendly friends and affiliates.
Join Martha there on Sunday after the show!
Paws Cafe is located at 16505 Redmond Way in Redmond. Visit them online at www.pawscafe.com
Ginger's Pet Rescue is sponsoring it's 3rd Annual "Bark and Roll Over" Garage Sale
August 15, 16 & 17, 9116 1st Ave NE, Seattle 98115. Only 8 blocks south of Northgate Mall. Early birds are welcome 1-5 p.m.on Friday, August 15. Saturday and Sunday hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Aug 16 & 17. They will have tons of good gear, some items have never been out of their boxes. Art, stuffed animals, games,keyboards, gift certificates, jewelry
and much,much more. Items from $1.00 to $100.00 +
If you have good gear to donate, they would love to have it (please no old worn clothes, shoes, or unusable items)! They need lots of donated items for this garage sale, and if you can volunteer to help, please let them know. (You'll get lunch on Saturday and Sunday if you can help out.)
For more information visit www.gingerspetrescue.org or
email Ginger: gingerluke@comcast.net
Art Show will Benefit Sarvey
Here is an opportunity for artists — including photographers, sculptors, weavers, pottery and jewelry makers to knitters and others — to participate in a fund raiser for Sarvey Wildlife Rescue Center. Rick Kirsten of Kirsten Gallery, 5320 Roosevelt Way N.E., Seattle, will host an art show benefiting Sarvey on Sunday, Aug. 17, from 1 to 4 p.m. in the gallery garden. The afternoon will include a presentation on birds of prey by Freedom the eagle and Jeff Guidry along with other Sarvey volunteers and feathered residents. During hours of the benefit, proceeds from any gallery sales will be donated to Sarvey. Participants are asked to supply their own displays such as easels or tables to display their work.
Those interested in participating are asked to contact Ken Lubas at lubigram@mac.com. Stayed tuned for updates at www.sarveywildlife.org
Feed hungry dogs, play Bow Wow Trivia.
Help 12-year-old Mimi Ashland from Bend, Oregon feed hungry dogs and cats. Go to www.freekibble.com everyday to play Bow Wow Trivia and donate free kibble!
The Colors of Compassion - A Fundraising events for the Feral Cat Spay and Neuter Project will be held through August 19. At Blowing Sands Gallery, 5801 14th Ave N.W. in Seattle. A portion of the proceeeds from art sales go to help the cats. For more information call The Feral Cat Spay and Neuter Project at 206-528-8125.
Second Annual International Snow Leopard Day at the Woodland Park Zoo
Come learn more about snow leopards, conservation commerce (shopping for snow leopards and other endangered animals), and what you can do to help ensure a future for snow leopards in the wild on Saturday, Aug. 23, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle. Don't miss this special opportunity to meet staff from the Snow Leopard Trust and Woodland Park Zoo and hear more about their united efforts to save the endangered snow leopard and benefit the people living in snow leopard habitat!
Join in the fun with: Special zookeeper talks, enrichment activities for the snow leopards, talks by Snow Leopard Trust staff, face painting, kids' crafts, great photo opportunities, music, and much more! You’ll also have the chance to purchase discounted Snow Leopard Trust memberships, ZooParent Animal Adoption opportunities, and handicrafts made by people living in snow leopard habitat. The event will be held just next to the Butterfly Forest, behind Butterflies & Blooms. For hours, admission, and other information visit the Woodland Park Zoo's website at www.zoo.org
Golf Tournament will benefit Equine Rescue
Play a great round of golf and help rescued horses at the same time! The Equine Rescue Association will hold a charity golf tourmanent at Cedar Crest Golf Course in Marysville on August 24. Shotgun start at 1 p.m., $80 per golfer or $310 per foursome. Click here to reserve your spot or for more information. For more information about the Equine Rescue Association, visit http://era-horsehaven.org
Join in a peaceful protest on Japan Dolphin Day
Seattle dolphin activists invite you to join their peaceful protest to stop the largest remaining dolphin slaughter in the world. Gather on the sidewalk in front of the Japanese Consulate to join a worldwide protest against Japan's killing of over 20,000 defenseless dolphins and porpoises.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008, noon,
at the Consulate General of Japan, 601 Union St., Seattle.
Japanese activists in Japan say that the international outcry from around the world is the best way to make the Japanese government stop the senseless and brutal killing of dolphins and porpoises. Due to media blackout in Japan most of the Japanese do not know this slaughter continues. For more information visit www.savejapandolphins.org
For more information about or directions to the Seattle event visit www.orcanetwork.org or call 1-866-ORCANET.
Blessing Ceremony will Honor the Animals
Blessing Ceremonies to Honor the Animals
A variety of blessing ceremonies will be performed in sequence, beginning at 2:00 p.m., to honor the animals, including a Peruvian shamanic blessing from Rose De Dan, Wild Reiki and Shamanic Healing LLC; Reverend Debra Franco, St. Clover Foundation; Matt Mattson from the Snoqualmie Nation, and others during Blessing for the Animals Day, Sunday, September 14, noon to 4 p.m., at All Pets Go To Heaven, 35022 SE Fall City Snoqualmie Road in Fall City, WA. www.allpetsgotoheaven.com 425-222-7221
All animals are welcome. If your animal companion is unable to attend please bring a photograph.
There will also be resources available for you to learn how to keep your pet healthy, with booths offering presentations by holistic healing modalities: practitioner, tools, products, and information all day, from noon to 4 p.m. Come meet the practitioners and learn more about how to help your pets achieve their perfect wellness.
Rabbit Haven's first ever fund raising dinner and silent auction.
Join the fun on
Saturday, September 20, 3-6:30 pm. The Rusty Pelican will provide a vegetarian meal at their restaurant in the Wallingford district. The restaurant is supplying all the food, service, and facility at no cost to Rabbit Haven which allows 100% of the proceeds to go directly to the care of the rabbits. Soft drinks will beprovided, and at an extra cost, wine and other liquor will be available.
Cost is $35 per person and you can either send a check to Rabbit Haven, Attn: Angie Green, 32047 NE 94th St, Carnation, WA 98014 or you can pay by credit card through PayPal or Just Give by clicking on the buttons on the Rabbit Haven home page, www.rabbithaven.org. Please specify auction if possible or send an e-mail letting them know you paid via the internet.
If you are unable to provide an item for the auction, please consider making a cash donation to Rabbit Haven directly. Your donation is tax deductible you will be provided with a receipt for 100% of the value of your donation.
For more information visit www.rabbithaven.org
Join in the Humane Society's Annual Walk For the Animals
This walk, at University Village Shopping Center on October 4, will feature a 3k scenic trail walk and activities for pets and people. $30 registration. To register visit www.seattlehumane.org or call 425-274-1506.
Seattle Animal Shelter seeks donations to help orphaned animals
To help nurture these canines, the shelter is seeking donations of interactive treat toys, training collars, leashes and leads, and interactive plush dog toys. For a detailed wish list of approved items, please visit www.seattleanimalshelter.org.
Donated items will be distributed among volunteers in the shelter’s foster-care program, whose sole mission is to rehabilitate sick, injured or other animals who might not otherwise be viable candidates for adoption. Volunteers take animals into their homes and provide temporary care until the animals are ready for adoption. The shelter also encourages the public to support the Help the Animals Fund, which pays for veterinary care for sick and injured foster animals.
Burke Museum Exhibition "The Last Polar Bear: Facing the Truth of a Warming World."
Steve Kazlowski's photographs document his eight years tracking polar bears in the Alaskan Arctic and documenting changes in their habitat. The exhibit will be on display at Seattle's Burke Museum until the end of the year.
Seattle Animal Shelter presents "Cool City Pets"
The Seattle Animal Shelter continues showcasing "cool city pets" for adoption every third Saturday of the month. Between the hours of 1 and 3 p.m., potential adopters can get acquainted with the many small animals available for adoption from the shelter, located at 2061 15th Ave. W., about a mile south of the Ballard Bridge.
Available small animals include hamsters, gerbils, rabbits, guinea pigs, rats and mice. "The Seattle Animal Shelter isn’t just about cats and dogs anymore," s ays Director Don Jordan. "Because of our tremendous success in adopting out cats and dogs, we are now entrusted with the lives of all animals when pet owners can no longer care for them."
Volunteer small-animal specialists are on hand to help adopters find the right pet for them. They provide information about each animal’s characteristics and needs, demonstrate basic care and handling skills, and answer questions. All ages are welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult.
Animals may be adopted by adults only. Adopters must be prepared to provide proper housing, food, water, toys and other materials necessary for the good health of the animal.
If you would like more information or directions, please call (206) 386-PETS(7387) or visit the shelter’s website at www.seattleanimalshelter.org. The shelter is open every day, noon to 6 p.m. for adoptions and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. for licensing.
Psychic and Healing Arts Fair in Monroe the first Saturday of each month (except July, August), at the Monroe Best Western, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call (425) 356-7237.
Pits For Life: Pilot Blood Donation Program
King County Animal Care And Control, Acces Blood Bank and Animals First Foundation have teamed up for a pilot program to help local shelter Pit Bulls save the lives of other dogs and find homes at the same time. PITS FOR LIFE is a program for qualified Pit Bulls to donate blood so other canines may receive transfusions when needed.
Pit Bulls have the universal blood type which can be transfused into any other dog with any other blood type. Most Pits are large enough to give one pint of blood at each donation and are easy to draw from because of their short coats and thin, muscular layering which allows easy access to the vein.
Animals First Foundation is seeking public assistance to help Pit Bulls in shelters find new homes while helping the community. Please take this opportunity to not only save a Pit Bull in the shelter but many dogs who will benefit from their donation. To apply to become a foster for Pits For Life please e-mail info@animalsfirstfoundation.org.
Help military families by fostering their pets!
The Military pets foster project helps match military personnel with foster homes who will board and care for pets why they are away. For more information or to volunteer, visit NetPets.org.
With home foreclosures on the rise, pets too need new homes. Instead of Abandoning, Think ‘Re-Homing’
As news sweeps the nation of family pets being found abandoned in foreclosed homes, people facing hard times can take heart that there is a better option for their pets. The Seattle Humane Society will care for your pets when you no longer can, and give them as long as it takes to find them a new family and a home of their own. If you are unable to keep your pets, call the Seattle Humane Society at (425) 649-7561 to schedule an appointment with the Admissions Department.
The Admissions Department is open Wednesday thru Friday, 12pm – 6pm, and Saturday thru Sunday, 12pm – 5pm. For a detailed description of the Seattle Humane Society’s admissions process, visit www.seattlehumane.org/services.shtml.
“Admitting your pets to a shelter can be a difficult decision, and we are here to help you,” said Brenda Barnette, chief executive officer of the Seattle Humane Society. “The Seattle Humane Society is committed to finding homes for every healthy and loving animal that comes through our doors. All shelter guests are well cared for to ensure they have as happy an experience as possible while we search for the right family for them. Not only do they receive high quality medical care, but our recent facility remodel provides them with a home-like environment. Every day, volunteers work with our dogs to teach them new tricks and games. Likewise, volunteers shower our cats with attention daily and help keep them looking their best."
The Seattle Humane Society is in Bellevue, at 13212 SE Eastgate Way. For directions and more information, visit www.seattlehumane.org or call (425) 641-0080.
Free Spay/Neuter for Pit Bulls
The Seattle Humane Society and the Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue are teaming up once again to provide FREE spay and neuter surgeries to all pit bulls in the Puget Sound region for a limited time!
The Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue teamed up with the Seattle Humane Society last October to provide free spay/neuter surgeries for pit bulls. Over 103 pit bulls were spayed or neutered, and the program was so successful that they will extend the program.
The surgeries are sponsored by Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue and performed by the Seattle Humane Society, located in Bellevue, where every companion animal receives quality care during their spay/neuter surgery, including pain medication. The dogs will also receive a FREE microchip!
In addition to saving lives, spaying and neutering can drastically improve your dog’s health and life expectancy. The idea that dogs become fat and lazy when they are altered is a myth. Spaying a female eliminates the possibility of uterine and ovarian cancer and greatly reduces the risk of breast cancer. Neutering a male reduces the risk of both prostate enlargement and prostate cancer. Neutering will also make your dog more affectionate and less likely to roam, get in fights or become lost.
If you have an unaltered pit bull, or know someone who does, call the Seattle Humane Society at (425) 649-7560 today to make an appointment during this limited time offer.
Volunteer with your Pet!
Science proves it – animals have healing powers. Simply by interacting with an animal a person’s blood pressure can be reduced, stress and anxiety levels lowered, and endorphins released which help a person feel better. This can be especially beneficial for hospitalized and hospice patients, seniors in nursing homes and so many others.
Delta Society’s Pet Partners program trains, evaluates and registers teams (a human handler and their pet) to volunteer by taking their pet (dog, cat, rabbit, etc.) to hospitals, assisted living centers, hospice centers, schools, and many other places where people could benefit from the compassion and joy of an animal visit. To help ensure the pet does not become overly tired or stressed, most visits last for just 1 to 2 hours. Some volunteers commit to one visit per month, others do several per week. The time commitment and schedule just need to work with the place they visit.
To learn more visit Delta Society’s website: www.deltasociety.org and click on Volunteer. The program at Overlake Hospital is growing, if you are interested in potentially volunteering at this location, please email AskDiane@aol.com.
You can help fund a study to see if dogs are being overvaccinated
Send donations to The Rabies Challenge fund at Rabies Challenge Fund, c/o Hemopet, 11330 Markon Drive, Garden Grove, CA 92841. For more information on The Rabies Challenge Fund, visit RabiesChallengeFund.org.
The dogs and cats of King County need your help!
The Seattle Humane Society has joined other local humane advocates and formed the Coalition for a No Kill King County, to bring citizens, professionals, businesses, and humane organizations from the region together to speak for the dogs and cats in animal shelters.
A No Kill community is only possible with the support of the community. Please join the fight to save the lives of the animals at King County Animal Care and Control by becoming a member of our Coalition today. Joining the Coalition requires no commitment of time or money, simply your support for a No Kill policy.
Once you have joined, please pass the message along to your friends, co-workers, family members, and anyone else you think may be interested. Then, you can stay tuned to their website at www.nokillkingcounty.org for more information.
Support Rescued Horses!
You can help support the Equine Rescue Association by making a donation at a feed store in Snohomish or Arlington. It's easy, and your donations really make a difference. All donations are tax deductible. Here's where to donate:
Strotz’s Country Feed, 231713 27th Ave NE, Arlington (360) 652-6064. Donate senior feed, alfalfa pellets, and chopped hay. Strotz’s Country Feed will deliver your donation in E.R.A.’s next delivery. Strotz’s are longtime helpers of the rescued herd. When they can they donate food items, supplements, etc. and give free delivery.
Dayville Hay & Grain, 11804 Springhetti Road, Snohomish (360) 568-5077. Donate alfalfa hay. Dayville Hay & Grain will deliver your donation in E.R.A’s next scheduled delivery. Dayville Hay & Grain provides high quality alfalfa hay at a reasonable price.
Martha recommends this website for
pet food recall info: www.itchmo.com
Humane Society establishes pet food information
line.
The Humane Society of the United States has established a pet food safety
information line with the most up-to-the-minute pet food recall information.
By calling 1-800-Humane-1, callers will hear a personal message from HSUS
President and CEO Wayne Pacelle, and can then choose from among three areas:
updated recall information on pet food and treats; tips on what you can
do to protect your pets; and how you can help. Concerned pet guardians
can also visit The HSUS online pet food safety center at www.hsus.org/petfoodsafety
Tails of Devotion raises funds
for animal welfare
Tails of Devotion: A Look at the Bond Between People and Their Pets, by
Emily Scott Pottruck, is a coffee table book featuring photographs of people
(from celebrities to children) and their pets. 100% of book proceeds donated to animal welfare
non-profits across the country.
Log onto www.tailsofdevotion.com
to find a number of outlets selling the book. The retail price is $29.95.
The proceeds of each book sold are donated to charity.
Animal Welfare groups across the country are also requesting and receiving
donated copies of the book. The books can be used and sold at their discretion
for a price of their choice.
Web searches benefit Wolftown
GoodSearch.com is a new search engine that donates half its revenue, about
a penny per search, to the charities its users designate. You use
it just as you would any search engine, and it's powered by Yahoo!, so you
get great results.
Just go to www.goodsearch.com
and be sure to enter Wolftown as the charity you want to support.
MEOW can help match you to your perfect feline companion
MEOW Cat Rescue is now offering the Meet Your Match Feline-ality Adoption Program. This is a cutting edge adoption program that was created by the ASPCA and MEOW is one of the first shelters in the country (and the only in the Northwest) to offer this program. This program allows adopters to find cats that best match their personality and lifestyle by identifying a cat's traits. For more information visit www.meowcatrescue.org
Seattle Animal Shelter continues aggressive
pet licensing campaign.
More emphasis patrols in parks & off-leash areas with mandatory $125
citations for owners of unlicensed pets
The Seattle Animal Shelter now has more officers patrolling Seattle parks,
off-leash areas and neighborhoods to increase compliance with the city's
pet licensing laws. Without exception, owners of unlicensed pets will receive
a $125 "failure to license" citation for each animal without a
current license, so pet owners are encouraged to license or renew expired
licenses.
The costs for pet licenses are as follows: Dog: one-year: $40 ($20 if spayed or neutered); two-year: $62 ($30 if spayed or neutered). Cat: one-year: $25 ($15 if spayed or neutered); two-year: $40 ($22 if spayed or neutered)
If a pet shows up at the shelter wearing its license, the owner is notified.
If animal control officers find a licensed pet in the field, they will return
it to its owner instead of taking it to the shelter. Experience shows that
often an injured animal wearing a license is more likely to receive veterinary
care if the owner is not around.
The Seattle Animal Shelter is located at 2061 15th Ave. W., approximately
one mile south of the Ballard Bridge. To purchase a Seattle pet license,
visit the Seattle Animal Shelter or call (206) 386-4262 for the location
of a neighborhood service center or veterinarian that sells licenses in
your area. The Seattle pet licensing office is open noon to 6 p.m. every
day.
You can also purchase and renew pet licenses online at: https://dea.seattle.gov/pets/GettingStarted.aspx
For more information about pet licensing, call (206) 386-PETS (7387) or
visit www.seattleanimalshelter.org
Feed An Animal in Need for Free
The Animal Rescue site is having
trouble getting enough people to click on it daily to meet their quota
of getting free food donated every day to abused and neglected animals.
Their corporate sponsors/advertisers use the number of daily visits
to donate food to the animals in exchange for advertising. You can help
by visiting their site at www.theanimalrescuesite.com and click on "feed an animal in need."
Adopt a Swan through the Trumpeter
Swan Society, www.swansociety.org or call (425) 787-0258.
Reading with Rover!
Come experience this great program involving kids, dogs and literacy.
Reading With Rover is a community based program in King County. In the
"Rover" program, children with reading difficulties actually
read stories to a dog and the dog loves to listen! A child who may be
hesitant to read to his peers is typically less stressed when reading
to a dog and the dog is never judgemental of the child's reading ability.
For dates and locations visit www.readingwithrover.org
Help Save Wildlife with the Karelian Bear Dog Program through Wind River Bear Institute.
Send donations to WRBI, PO Box 1299, Florence. MT 59833 or call (406) 273-4899 or visit www.beardogs.org
Tucker Memorial Fund: Help Our State Purchase
Another Bear Dog
Karelian Bear Dogs are the answer for humane bear and cougar management
in our state, and you can help the State Department of Fish and Wildlife
purchase another one! Send your donation to: Tucker Memorial Fund,
PMB 272, 914 164th St. S.E., Mill Creek, WA 98012. For
more information visit www.pawsmassage.com/beardogs.html
Get
a Reading with Kim Miller
Kim Miller is a psychic medium and animal intuitive who does psychic readings
for you and your pets and is a guest on Martha's show. For more information
visit www.kimmillermedium.com or e-mail Kim at kimmillermedium@comcast.net For information about private readings for yourself or your animal friend
call (206) 353-5600.
Check out New Spirit Journal--and read
Martha's column!
New Spirit Journal, the Pacific Northwest's newest inspirational
newspaper, is a community publication dedicated to self-empowerment,
joyful co-creation, and thoughful earth stewardship, and is available
at local businesses. Be sure to check out Martha's monthly column
in New Spirit Journal! For more information visit the New Spirit
Journal website at www.newspiritjournal.com.
Help Encourage AHVMA Plechner Research
Hopefully the AHVMA will
be funding research on Dr. Al Plechner's discovery. They accept
targeted donations. Please help us get the ball rolling by sending
what you can, even if it is only $1. Be sure to say the money
is to be used only for research related to Dr. Plechner's enocrine/immune
imbalance discovery.
American Holistic Veterinary
Medical Assn.
2218 Old Emmorton Road, Bel Air, MD 21015 , (410) 569-0795
Seattle Animal Shelter offers older pets
FREE to seniors and adults with disabilities
The Seattle Animal Shelter is proud to offer Golden Pets for Golden
Years, a program available to anyone holding the city of Seattle's
Gold Card or FLASH Card. Cardholders are eligible to adopt a dog
or cat aged six years or older, free of charge, and receive a 50%
discount on a pet license.
For more information about the Gold Card and FLASH Card. programs,
call the Mayor's Office for Senior Citizens at (206) 684-0500.
To talk with an adoption counselor or preview cats and dogs available
for adoption, the Seattle Animal Shelter is open Tuesday through
Saturday, noon to 6 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. For more information,
please call (206) 386-PETS (7387). You may also preview animals
currently available for adoption at www.seattleanimalshelter.org
Seattle Animal Shelter seeks donations
to assist orphaned animals
Seattle Animal Shelter customarily has many litters of unwanted
kittens. To help nurture these kittens, the shelter is seeking donations
of canned dog or cat food, KMR (Kitten Milk Replacer), and "Snuggle
Safes," microwaveable heat pads used for small animals. All
of these items can be purchased at local pet stores.
Donated items will be distributed among the shelter's foster-care
volunteers, whose sole mission is to rehabilitate sick, injured
or other animals who might not otherwise be viable candidates for
adoption. Volunteers take animals into their homes and provide temporary
care until the animals are ready for adoption. The shelter also
encourages citizens to support the shelter's Help the Animals Fund, which pays
for veterinary care for sick and injured foster animals.
Donations may be taken to the Seattle Animal Shelter, 2061 - 15th
Ave. W., approximately one mile south of the Ballard Bridge. The
shelter is open everyday, noon to 6 p.m. For additional information
or directions, call (206)386-PETS (7387), or go to www.seattleanimalshelter.org
The Seattle Animal Shelter Cat Foster Program
seeks temporary foster homes. Help save lives and prepare cats and kittens for adoption!
Would you like to help animals by being a foster parent? The
Seattle Animal Shelter would love to connect with you! Fostering
saves lives and it's fun, too! Seattle Animal Shelter pays the vet
bills... you supply the food and the love. If you are interested
drop them an e-mail at SASFosterCats@hotpop.com or visit their website at www.seattleanimalshelter.org for more information.
Seattle Animal Shelter offers free spay
and neuters for parent animals of any litter brought into the shelter
As part of an ongoing program, anyone who brings a litter of
puppies or kittens to the Seattle Animal Shelter is eligible to
have the parent animal spayed or neutered for free. This free offer
is made possible by donations to the citys Pet Population Control
Fund. The fund also helps pay for spaying and neutering pets owned
by low-income, elderly, disabled, homeless or other persons who
would otherwise not be able to afford the cost of sterilizing their
pets.
Although the Seattle Animal Shelter will not turn away any litter,
kittens really need to stay with their mothers and littermates for
at least 10 weeks. People tend to separate litters from their mothers
too early, like at five to seven weeks. This early separation can
create behavior problems throughout a cat's life.
This free offer will discourage people from abandoning unwanted
litters of puppies and kittens. If these litters are brought to
the shelter, staff has the opportunity to evaluate the animals health,
administer vaccinations, and have them adopted by qualified owners,
thus improving the quality of life for these young animals. As long
as the public continues to support the Pet Population Control Fund,
this free offer will continue indefinitely.
For more information about this free spay and neuter program and
other Seattle Animal Shelter services, call (206)386-PETS(7387)
or visit www.seattleanimalshelter.org
Buy some coffee and help animals
The Humane Society for Seattle/King County is pleased to offer
an ultra-fresh coffee with a rich, deeply satisfying flavor. And
$2 from every pound generously supports programs like the Pet Food
Bank that helps people in need by donating pet food. Selecting Humane
Society coffee can make a big difference when you use it each day,
as much as $1,000 from the office that brews just two pounds (80
cups) per day, or $120 a year from use in your home. For more information
click here.
Washington State License Plate Benefits
Pets
A new Washington state "We Love Our Pets" license plate
is now available at all vehicle licensing offices. Proceeds from
the sale of the plates will help fund a statewide pet sterilization
program administered by the Washington State Federation of Animal
Care and Control Agencies (the Federation). The plate features two
cartoon animals drawn by Brian Basset, creator of the nationally
syndicated “Adam@Home” and “Red and Rover”
comic strips. The original cost to purchase a plate is $40 plus
any applicable licensing fees. For questions or to locate vehicle
licensing offices click here
Humane Society offers free spay surgeries
for momma cats
The Humane Society for Seattle /King County is now offering free
spay surgeries for any female cat whose kittens are brought to the
organization. The spayed female will be returned to the owner, and
the kittens will be placed for adoption. No appointment is necessary.
Cats and kittens can be brought to The Humane Society for Seattle/King
County’s Veterinary Services Center on Mondays and Wednesdays
through Fridays, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., or on Saturdays and Sundays,
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. The campus is closed on Tuesdays. For more information
call (425) 641-0080 or click here.
For more information and/or to register, please contact The
Humane Society for Seattle/King County’s Education Department
at (425) 649-7554 or education@seattlehumane.org
Learn about how to prepare yourself
and your pets in case of emergency.
The likelihood that you and your animals will survive an emergency
such as a fire or flood, tornado or terrorist attack depends largely
on emergency planning done today. Some of the things you can do
to prepare for the unexpected, such as assembling an animal emergency
supply kit and developing a pet care buddy system, are the same
for any emergency. For more information visit the Department of
Homeland Security's website at www.ready.gov/america/getakit/pets.html
Be prepared in a disaster
Our companion animals are family members who make our lives better in countless ways. They also depend on us for care and safety. There are some important ways you can prepare for your pets’ protection during a disaster.
“The best way to protect your family members from the effects of a disaster is to have a plan that includes everyone, including your furry or feathered family members,” says Brenda Barnette, Chief Executive Officer for the Seattle Humane Society. “If a disaster means you must evacuate your home, take your companion animals, too. Leaving pets behind is not safe.”
You Need a Safe Place to Take Your Pets
Red Cross disaster shelters do not accept pets unless they are service animals assisting people with disabilities, so have a plan for evacuating your pets safely. Planning should include: Know how to get to the Seattle Humane Society (a.k.a. the Humane Society for Seattle / King County) where free shelter and care for your pet will be provided during a disaster. Contact nearby hotels to learn about their policies on accepting pets during an emergency. Be sure to ask about restrictions on number, size and species. Make reciprocal agreements with friends, relatives and neighbors to shelter companion animals. Keep an updated list of boarding kennels and veterinary clinics that could shelter animals in an emergency.
Make a Pet Disaster Supply Kit
When you are stocking up on emergency supplies for your family, keep your pets in mind, too. Items for your kit should include: Medications, medical records (in a waterproof container) and a first aid kit; Sturdy leashes, harnesses, and/or carriers to transport your pets safely and ensure that they can’t get loose; current photos of your pets in case they get lost; food, water, bowls, cat litter/pan, and can opener; information on feeding schedules, medical conditions, behavior problems, and the name and number of your veterinarian in case you have to foster or board your pets; pet bed and toys, if easily transportable.
It’s never too early to protect you and your loved ones by developing a disaster plan, so start today!
Humane Society Dog Training Classes The Humane Society for Seattle/King County is accepting enrollments
for its dog training classes for the upcoming sessions.
Class schedules include weekday evenings and weekend afternoons.
All classes are taught by accredited instructors and incorporate
positive and gentle training methods. For more information, including
complete descriptions of each class, please call (425) 649-0080
for a dog-training brochure or visit www.seattlehumane.org
Great Dog Daycare is registering now for
classes
In addition to their standard Puppy, Adult (Basic), and CGC classes,
Great Dog Daycare now also offers Working Puppy, Greyhound specific,
Itsy Bitsy (10 lbs and under at maturity), clicker tricks, and critter
clicker (for all pets except dogs), and terrier specific classes.
For a complete schedule visit their website at www.gogreatdog.com
King County Parks benefit from "Support Parks" Stamps
Postage stamps depicting the King County Parks systems unique settings and popular
activities can now be purchased online, with a good part of the proceeds going
to preserve and protect one of the nation's best parks systems. Stamps can be
purchased by clicking on the "Support Parks!" icon on the King County
Parks website at www.zazzle.com/kcparks
Stop Canada's Massive Seal Hunt! For
more information visit www.protectseals.org
