Companion Animal News

Companion
Animal News
Vol. 27 No. 2
Summer Issue - Published Quarterly
Going on Vacation? Tips to
Find the Perfect Pet Sitter
Many people would not dream of taking a vacation without
their pets. However it is not always practical or possible to bring
our pets with us. In order for us to have a relaxing worry-free
vacation, we need to be sure our pets are happy, healthy and
safe while we are away.
Before you go on vacation make sure your dog and your
pet sitter spend time together and like each other.
As creatures of habit, our animal companions fare best
when adhering to their regular daily routines regarding diet,
exercise and sleep. An experienced and reliable pet sitter can
make it possible for your pets to stay home in their own environment rather than a boarding kennel. But first you must
find someone you trust, who is qualified to do the job. Here
are some important considerations to help you find the perfect
sitter for your pets:
1) Make a list of everything you need in a sitter and a list of
the needs of your pet. Of course the pet sitter will exercise,
feed, provide fresh water and play with your pet. Does your
pet require any medications or special diet? Do you have
plants that need to be watered, mail and newspapers to be
taken in or other household duties? Do you have uncommon pets that require a more knowledgeable sitter?
2) Get recommendations from friends, neighbors, and colleagues. Ask what services they have their pet sitter perform while they are away. Are these consistent with what
you will require?
3) Ask your veterinarian and vet techs. Some provide pet sitting services or they may be able to recommend a reputable
pet sitter.
4) Contact professional organizations who certify pet sitters.
Ask NAPPS (National Association of Professional Pet Sitters) or PSI (Pet Sitters International) for referrals.
5) Ask your trainer who they or their students entrust for the
care of their animals. They may be available to pet sit or
know of qualified people they would trust to do the job.
6) Your local animal welfare or rescue organization may know
of capable, caring, professional people who pet sit.
7) Meet with a potential pet sitter before you go on vacation.
Familiarize them with the pet(s) they will be caring for as
well as your home. Watch how the pet sitter takes to your
pet and how your pet takes to him or her. Write down
detailed information about their responsibilities so that
they can refer to them whenever necessary.
8) Make certain they know where you will be staying and how
to contact you. Also provide phone numbers and addresses
of family, friends or neighbors to contact in case there is an
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Summer 2010
It’s Kitten Season
Foster Homes Are Always Needed
Spring means litters, often too young for placement who
will need 24 hour special care. Can you help? Call 534-8133
x207 or visit our website at to download a foster home application.
See page 11 to learn about our new farm cat placement
program and page 10 for a report on our first “Spring Fling
Cat Neuter Thing” !
What’s Inside:
Page
From the Desk of the Board President ............................... 2
From the Executive Director ................................................ 3
SpokAnimal Volunteer of the Year ..................................... 3
PetSmart National Adoption .............................................. 4
Super Pet Adoption Festival ................................................ 4
Events and FUNdraisers ...................................................... 5
Hot Weather Flyers & Posters FREE................................... 5
How You Can Help ............................................................... 6
Purrs, Licks and Tailwags .................................................... 7
Thank You Pet Sponsors....................................................... 7
Happy Endings...................................................................... 8
Stanley Speaks ............................................................9, 11, 13
First Annual Spring Fling Cat Neuter Thing .................. 10
Green Acres (and Cheney) is the Place for Cats ..............11
See Honey, We Can Have Chickens in the City! ............. 12
Pose For Paws ...................................................................... 12
Volunteer PAWsee ............................................................... 14
14th Annual Helter Shelter 2010 ....................................... 14
In Loving Memory and Honoring Tributes..................... 15
Tips to Find the Perfect Pet Sitter (continued)
Board of Directors
Pres: Christel Carlson
Vice Pres: John Dorwin
Secretary: Angela Scheres (Acting)
Treas: Barbara Grant
Carmen Murphy
Molly Lundberg
Friends of SpokAnimal
Teri Atkinson
Suzy Dix
Kim Kamel
Mary Ronnestad
Cynthia Schwartz Regina Winkler
Location:
SpokAnimal C.A.R.E.
N. 714 Napa • Spokane, WA 99202
Phone:
(509) 534-8133 • Fax: (509) 535-9630
Website:
http://www.spokanimal.org
Shelter Hours:
Adoption Center:
10AM-6PM ~ Mon-Fri
Noon-4PM ~ Sat-Sun
Licensing / Front Desk:
9:30AM-6:30PM
24-hour Lost Pet Hotline:
232-2230
Veterinary Clinic Drop-in Hours:
Vaccinations, microchips and
well-care exams.
Sterilization by appointment.
2:30-4:30PM ~ Mon & Tues
10:00AM-6:00PM ~ Wed & Thurs
2:30-4:30PM ~ Friday
Noon-3:30PM ~ Saturday
emergency and they can’t get to your
house to care for your animals.
9) Make sure your pet sitter is licensed
and bonded and has excellent references and experience.
10) Make sure they are able to handle
an emergency and know the phone
number and location of the nearest
veterinary emergency hospital as
well as your vet’s office. Contact
your vet to give your release and
agreement to pay for any services
that might be needed in your absence, so they will be prepared
should the sitter need to contact
them.
From the Desk of the Board President
Dear Friends,
It is great to see a dream become a
realization. By the middle of July we will
be in our new veterinary clinic across the
alley from our current location. Walls
rise, windows and flooring go in, it is
so exciting. SpokAnimal will be able
to expend our hours and the number of
clients in our care at the new location.
We have two veterinarians on staff and
will have the room to do immunizations
and adoption wellness exams while we
continue our active spay/neuter programs in our expanded operating suite.
We are actively looking for sponsorship
of these clinic areas—consider adopting a
‘room’ or clinic area, and helping us save
funds for direct animal care. Sponsorship
opportunities are available from $500050,000. Gail Mackie, Kandace Watkins,
or I would love to discuss with you the
different options. Follow the progress
with daily updates on Facebook. If you
are not a friend, please check us out at
www.facebook.com.
Volunteers are the lifeblood of our
organization. We are truly blessed to
have all of you. When our clinic area
expands, we hope to develop a dedicated
team of volunteers to assist in prep and
recovery areas of the surgery suite. Our
outreach and adoption programs have
been very successful. Our expanded
clinic hours allow us to reach more families after work hours, making caring for
their pets easier for them. Our Pawsitive Start classes for new adoptees or
“problem children”, allow us to cement
the relationship between the adopter and
their new dog.
We appreciate your donation of time,
money and equipment. Please help us
furnish our new clinic and see your donation dollars at work.
Dr. Christel Carlson, Board Presidentv
We will move into
our new veterinary
clinic mid-July.
SpokAnimal & Partners’ Stats
If you are interested in viewing the
partner organizations Community
Stats for SpokAnimal, Spokane
Humane Society or SCRAPS, please
visit their websites.
SpokAnimal:
www.spokanimal.org
Spokane Humane Society:
www.spokanehumanesociety.org
SCRAPS:
www.spokanecounty.org/animal
~ OUR MISSION ~
SpokAnimal C.A.R.E. is dedicated
to the placement, protection and
health of animals through legislation, education and programs.
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Photo credit: Beautiful Photo
From the Executive Director…
Dear Friends,
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if every
time you turned on the news, it was
good news? That’s how I feel coming to
SpokAnimal each day. Every day there is
a positive and inspiring story that moves
our staff and me. It’s not that we don’t
see the negatives around us—the cruelty
cases, hoarding cases, the “moving and
can’t take with me” people. This is the
time that our dedicated, experienced
staff and well-trained volunteers jump
into action. Each animal in our care
is given kindness, compassion, medical care, enrichment and attention. It
makes our hearts happy to see one of
our “kids” going to their new homes.
The success stories that we hear from
the new adopters makes everything we
do worth doing.
For many years, we have partnered
with other agencies in the Northwest—
Oregon Humane, Seattle Humane, Bassett Rescue, Golden Retriever Rescue,
Thumpqua, NOAH, PAWS of Lynnwood, PAWS Across the NW, and many,
many others. These organizations have
accepted pets from us when we had no
room at the inn. They gave them the
time they needed to find new and lasting homes. Now the time has come for
us to give back. Spokane area shelters
have many wonderful and loving dogs
and cats. All three shelters are able to say
that we have not euthanized a healthy,
adoptable dog for the past 2 years. Our
ability to perform temperament assessments allows us to place well-adjusted
and happy dogs with new owners.
Last year we were contacted by
Tawana Couch of Dallas, Texas, who
is on the animal welfare committee
for that city. Tawana paints a picture
of many small dogs in need of homes
immediately or are facing euthanasia.
Over 30,000 animals are handled. The
information we were given is that 2500
are adopted and 2500 reclaimed, with
a dismal outlook for the rest. Tawana
contacted me and asked if SpokAnimal
could help. We agreed and accepted our
first group of tiny dogs from Dallas last
year.
In 2009, we accepted 12 dogs. In
2010, we have now accepted 18 dogs,
SpokAnimal Volunteer of the Year
Steve Duvall
Walk around SpokAnimal CARE’s
cat room on any given day, and chances
are you’ll see the smiling face of one of
our hardest working volunteers, Steve
Duvall. Steve claims a soft spot for cats,
but you’ll see him helping all over the
shelter doing whatever needs to be done.
He’s often so immersed in his work that
our staff needs to remind him to take a
lunch break. At the end of the day, Steve
is often the one doing last minute clean
up and prep work for the early morning
crew. It’s this kind of dedication that
has him as an undeniable winner for
SpokAnimal’s Volunteer of the Year.
Steve was raised in Spokane and
had several pets as a child, but when
he discovered SpokAnimal’s volunteer
program, he was hooked on helping. His
mission in our busy cat room is giving
each cat individual love and attention-a feat that truly makes a difference in
each cat’s stay. It’s work like that, that
truly sets volunteers like Steve apart. If
you see him when you’re at the shelter,
give him a pat on the back. Thank you
Steve--we hope to see lots of you!
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Chihuahuas, schnauzers, min pins,
basenji and other small dogs. All were
healthy, happy, and have been adopted
into new and loving homes.
Billy is a 6 year old Chihuahua, neutered
male. He had been at the Dallas shelter
for 45 days, with no interest because of
his age. Tawana shipped him to Spokane, we bathed him and I took him
to “Pick of the Litter” on KREM. He is
now happily living with his 92 year old
new owner. This is what we are here for,
making a difference.
We have been criticized for accepting dogs from Texas when we still have
an overpopulation in our area. Our
problem in Spokane is with pit bulls and
placement of large dogs. Small dogs are
often placed within minutes of becoming
available. Because area shelters routinely do not have these dogs available, it is
driving people to purchase from puppy
mill supplied pet shops. We are making
dreams come true for our clients, saving
lives that would have been lost, and being a part of the solution. We hope you
agree and will contact us if/when you
are ready for a new pet in your life.
Thanks for helping us save lives.
Gail B. Mackie, Executive Director
Fairchild Summer
Fun and Safety Fair
SpokAnimal attended Fairchild’s
Summer Fun and Safety Fair on May
26th. SpokAnimal had two tables, one
for our cute adoptable kittens and one
for information on dog bite prevention, emergency preparedness and a
children’s color and activity book about
responsible pet ownership. Approximately 150 people attended the event
along with several other non-profits,
organizations and local businesses that
promote safety and/or family fun. They
had live demonstration of the “jaws of
life” and the Falcons used for special
tasks. Along with a great opportunity
to talk about pet and people safety and
fun, two kittens from the same litter were
adopted into the same home – it was a
great day!
PetSmart National Adoption – 27 Pets
Adopted to Furever Homes!
Over three days at PetSmart, in both
the Valley and Northpoint, 27 pets were
adopted to furever homes. PetSmart
hosts national adoption events during
the months of February, May, September
and November each year. It was a wonderful opportunity to place 24 animals
that had been in foster care in new homes
with loving pet parents and families and
three others who had been at the shelter.
With the commitment of our volunteers
the animals in foster were lucky enough
to have gone from one loving home to
their new forever home without having
to be placed back into shelter population
for adoption. This is a terrific benefit to
the animals as it limits their exposure
from shelter diseases and illnesses, it
reduces stress and aids in their transition
to a new home. New adopters also have
a chance to meet the wonderful people
who have been caring for these animals
to learn more about the animals’ personality and disposition. PetSmart Charities
also donates $35 to SpokAnimal for each
adoption that occurs at the store during
the event. This is PetSmart’s way to
give back and support to animal shelters
and rescues at a local level. PetSmart is
dedicated to helping the community of
homeless and abandoned animals find
their way home.
You can also check out cats available
for adoption at the Northpoint - PetSmart daily and come see Officer Meyer at
the Valley - PetSmart on Tuesdays from
2:30 to 5:30PM with an adoptable animal
looking for a new home.
If you are interested in learning more
about the foster program or volunteer
program please contact the volunteer
coordinator at outreach@spokanimal.
org or 534-8133 X209.
Training
The most important gift
you can give your dog
Note with class registration:
“He has already become an important part of our lives although we’ve
only had him since April, 29th. He is
presently a maniac and really needs
your help.”
PS We don’t want this to happen
to us...
Spokanimal’s Adopter Class Pawsitive Start!
Super Pet Adoption Festival,
Another Great Collaboration
This year the 2nd Annual Super
Pet Adoption Festival was held again
on Saturday, May 8th in the parking
lot of Aslin Finch on Sprague Avenue,
between Home Depot and Costco. This
year’s major adoption event celebrated
the placement of 66 animals in just one
day. Animals from SCRAPS, Spokane
Humane Society and SpokAnimal were
there looking for homes as well as area
rescues. Through the help of over 50
volunteers and staff from all four organizations orphaned pets found homes.
We would also like to thank some local
businesses for their incredible generosity
in support of our adoption event: Dollar
Tree, Red Lion Hotels, Sweet Dreams
Bakery, Sweetwater Bakery, Costco, and
Wendy’s. We look forward to next year’s
Super Pet Adoption Festival and hope
you will too.
Pet Savers, Spokane Humane Society, SpokAnimal and SCRAPS continue
a collaborative partnership to increase
adoptions from shelters, promote spay
and neutering of pets through low cost
programs, and the prevention of cruelty to animals. In partnership with the
ASPCA we continue to save lives and
improve the quality of life for the pets in
our community through education and
programs.
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Are you having trouble with
your new puppy or dog? We can help
get you off to the right start.
Diamonds in the Ruff instructors
Kim Imel and Amy Barker are offering a free class every other Sunday
of the month. If you have recently
adopted a dog from Spokanimal, a
shelter, rescue, or you just want to
attend as a refresher with your dog,
feel free to come!
We specifically address any
concerns that are brought to each
class with solutions based in positive
reinforcement training methods and
good old fashioned management.
This class provides a fine opportunity
to get your dogs out in a controlled
situation where they are gaining
priceless socialization.
Call or email
to reserve a spot
in the next class offered!
509 534-8133 x 611
Pawsitivestart@spokanimal.org
Events & FUNdraisers
Take Your Dog to Work Day - June 25
First celebrated in 1999, Take Your Dog To Work Day was
created to celebrate the great companions dogs make and to
encourage their adoption from humane societies, animal shelters and breed rescue clubs. This annual event asks pet lovers
to celebrate the humane-canine bond and promote pet adoption by encouraging their employers to support TYDTWDay
by opening their workplace to employees’ four-legged friends
on this one special day.
GO FURRY to promote pet adoption on Friday, June 25
On Friday June 25, 2010, businesses, animal shelters and
pet-care professionals from around the world will work together to better the lives of shelter dogs everywhere. Thousands of
businesses will GO FURRY to promote pet adoption by opening
their doors to employees’ furry, four-legged friends on this day
in celebration of the great companions dogs make.
Pet Sitters International invites your business to GO FURRY
to support homeless pets in your community:
• Register your support and download the 2010 action pack
and Waggy Deals™ savings.
• Explore ideas for hosting a TYDTWDay celebration at your
workplace.
• Read training tips to prepare your dog for his or her office
debut.
We are asking every business--great and small--to become
a true friend of the canine community by helping Pet Sitters
International promote pet adoptions in a positive and proactive way! Explore our site to learn how you can participate,
register your business and spread the word.
www.takeyourdog.com
Hot Weather Flyers & Posters FREE!
Because many states allow only assistance dogs to be
brought into stores or malls, some people take their dogs
along on errands but leave them in the car. This can be
deadly.
A little heat outside a car can quickly make it very hot
inside. On a summer’s day of only 85 degrees Fahrenheit,
for example, even keeping the windows slightly open
won’t stop the inside temperature from climbing to 102
degrees in 10 minutes, and to 120 degrees in 20 minutes.
A dog whose body temperature rises to 107-108 degrees
will within a very short time suffer irreparable brain damage — or even death.
United Animal Nation’s “Don’t Leave Me in Here —
It’s Hot!” flier has saved countless animals’ lives over the
years. With its tips on prevention and treatment, the flier
has proven to be a painless reminder that alerts someone
of the dangers of leaving animals in the car while he or she
is shopping. Whenever you see a parked car with animals
inside, place the “Don’t Leave Me in Here — It’s Hot!”
flier under the windshield wiper. (If you see an animal in
imminent danger or a child left unattended inside a car,
see the store manager or contact the police.)
Download and print flyers for FREE at
www.mydogiscool.com.
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HOW YOU CAN HELP
SpokAnimal is a non-profit and tax-exempt organization.
All contributions, donations and gifts are tax-deductible.
• Become a member! • Volunteer! • Donate money, food, supplies!
Special request: Help needed
Can you sew? We need a tablecloth
with skirt made for 6 & 8 foot table sizes
for outreach events, material will be
provided – we just need some one who
is skilled in sewing to make one, if this
is something you can help with please
contact Kandace Watkins at 534-8133
X215.
O.U.T.T. - Outdoor Unleashed Training
Together
SpokAnimal is gearing up to launch
our second year of the Outdoor Unleashed Training Together (OUTT) program for young animal lovers! We will
be running 3 sessions this year to youth
ages 10-13. This year’s program funding was secured through Community
Development grants from the following neighborhoods: Chief Garry Park,
Emerson/Garfield, Logan, Nevada/
Lidgerwood, and West Central. Thank
you so much to those neighborhoods!
This summer’s program promises to
provide a unique and fun experience for
up to 60 students! OUTT! activities will
include pet first aid instruction, building
doghouses with Carpenters Local 98, a
trip to Spokane Sport Horse Farm for
horse grooming and training instruction
as well as a trot around the arena, a pottery session, as well as shelter tours and
classroom instruction.
We still need donations of the following items:
• Animal themed stickers
• Large clear plastic totes with lids
• 2 pocket school style folders (heavy
paper type)
• Colored paper, reams of copy paper
• Several tie dye kits
• Animal themed paint stencils (dogs,
cats, paw prints, etc)
• Quart size cans of exterior latex paint,
various colors
• Paint brushes, sizes 1” and up
• Digital Camera with memory card
• 15 passenger van or small school bus
(in decent, running condition)
For more information or to enroll
your child please contact the program
director, Hope Merkison at (509) 5348133 ext. 216 or email hope@spokanimal.org
Thank you all so much for helping
us make this program a success!
★macys
the magic of
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Sit Up & Beg
WE NEED • Laminating sheets 8.5 X 11
• Acrylic yarn only
• Digital camera
• Small/mini fridge (dorm size)
• Bistro table and chairs
• 2 drawer filing cabinet
• Digital photo frame
• Gas BBQ
• Large cooler
• Seriously need dry cat food for
our food bank
Food for behavior training:
• Cheese whiz
• Peanut butter
For baby nursery:
• Puppy/kitten milk replacer
• Puppy pads
MACY’S Shop for A Cause
SpokAnimal has been invited to
participate again in Macy’s Shop for A
Cause fundraiser on Saturday, October
16th at the Macy’s downtown. This
unique, one-day only shopping event
is Macy’s way of giving back to local
non-profit’s. The concept is simple,
for a $5 donation Macy’s will provide
a special shopping pass that includes
20% or 10% off most regular, sale, and
clearance purchases all day – plus, 25%
off one regular, sale, or clearance item
in men’s, women’s or kids apparel or
accessories. Of course some exclusions
apply but, all proceeds go directly back
to SpokAnimal. By purchasing your
pass from SpokAnimal you can support
us while enjoying a day of spectacular
savings, entertainment, special events
and a chance to win a $500 shopping
spree. Last year SpokAnimal adopted
6 orphaned pets while promoting the
cause. Passes will be available for any
donation of $5 or more after September 1,
2010. It’s a great way to start our holiday
shopping and to help save a life.
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Other:
• Non-clumping cat litter
• Facial tissue
• Bathroom tissue
• Disinfecting wipes
• Hand sanitizer
• Bleach
• General office supplies, gel
ink pens
• Paper towels
• National holiday decorations
for special adoption events
• Plastic 45 gallon trash bags
• 12 gallon kitchen trash bags
Gift Certificates/Cards to:
• Gas stations (for transfers)
• Restaurants, theaters
• Grocery stores
• Michaels
• Staples
• Office Depot
Note: we have a bountiful
supply of towels/blankets
- thank you to all who have
filled our cupboards. We
currently don’t need any
more, thanks to you!
Purrs, Licks & Tailwags
Thank you!
Thank You
Pet Sponsors!
Thank you, Centennial Middle School
National Junior Honor Society. They
did multiple fund raisers during the year,
including hat days, popcorn and candy
sales to raise money for the shelter.
The following kind folks have
shared their love of animals with
those who wait in our adoption
center - these donations of $25 or
more make a huge difference in our
quest for forever homes.
Thank you Tom Riley, Manager at
Wallflowers (www.wallflowerdesigns.
com) for donating carpet remnants for
our kitties.
Thanks again to Spokane Falls Community College Anime Club for their
continued support and donations to help
the animals! They have been collecting
supplies and delivering them every
other month to the shelter.
Thanks to Hamblen Park Preschool
for their annual invitation to speak to
their children about responsible pet
care and safety - and their donation of
much needed items to help us care for
our animals.
Happy Birthday, Thomas!
Thanks to Thomas Glavin he turned 4
years old and asked his friends for donations to help the animals at SpokAnimal
instead of presents for himself. Thomas,
the dogs and cats at the shelter raise their
paw to high five you – woof, woof and a
couple of cat licks too!
SKC Dog Park Donation!
The Spokane Kennel Club made a presentation to SpokAnimal Vice President,
John Dorwin, at their annual Memorial
Day Dog Show. The check was for $1k
and dedicated to the new Spokane city
dog park!
A Sterling Gesture for Area Pets
SpokAnimal would like to thank
Sterling Savings Bank for their generosity and amazing donation. Employees
came up with an idea on how to support
local charities that has become very
popular. Employees who wanted to
wear jeans to work were
asked to make a donation to be able to wear
them. Wow, they really
like their jeans and are
we glad! Thanks to
the jean-loving workers both SpokAnimal
and the Spokane Humane Society were the
recipients of a donation
of over $750 each. Executive Directors Gail
Mackie and Dave Richardson were presented
with a check from jeans-wearing employees at the downtown Sterling Saving Bank branch. This amazing gesture
is another awesome example of people
who care – thanks STERLING SAVINGS
BANK!
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Shirley Alexander x 12
Will Parks x4
Carolyn Fielder
Ruby Mc Neill X 4
Robert & Micaela Sutphin x2
Georga Stewart
Dan Wengel
Bette Topp x2
William & Pam Whitcomb x2
Donna Mergen
Robert & Wilson x4
Sarah Mc Callum
George & Elise Bazzo
Karen Nelson
Bob & Janice Omsted
Harold Kaufman x2
Sandra Walker x3
Pamela Pierce x2
Larry Moore
Claudia Kuttner
Colleen Donahoe
Jim & Lois Weinstock
David Clapp
Donnell Barlow
John & Betty Zurenko x4
Jan & Johnny Humphreys x 10
Mary Elaine Penton
Kathi & Bob Mc Kinney x 4
John & Mary Saulie
Amy Warren
Linda & Barry Shook x2
Thank you, Shelter Workers
Workers of SpokAnimal, I congratulate you! You do such a great job finding
all those animals a good home. I was a
recent visitor there and I was amazed
that animals could look that happy in
cages. They looked so healthy and well
exercised. For this, you deserve much
more recognition and appreciation than
you get! You are saints to all animals!
And heroes to many animal lovers! Just
because the animals can’t talk, doesn’t
mean they can’t feel! Thank you!
Sincerely,
Katlyn Peery
Happy Endings ♥
♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ ♥♥♥♥
Rumble
T-Bone & Bosco
First came T-bone…
And then Bosco
… and now.
My name is Stephen Jones, my wife Susie and I live in
Buckhannon, West Virginia. Nearly 15 years ago when I was
in the Air Force stationed at Fairchild Airforce Base we adopted
two dogs from your shelter. On March 3, 1995, we adopted a
Spaniel/Terrier mix that we eventually named “T-Bone”. He
turned out to be the smartest dog I’ve ever known. He would
literally do anything I asked him to do as long as I would throw
a ball for him. His personality was one of playfulness and
never ending kindness. A few months later on Oct 15, 1995 we
decided that T-bone needed a play partner, so we went back
and adopted “Bosco” a Basset/Terrier mix although he looks
a lot like a King Charles. Bosco turned out to be a great dog,
too, but Bosco only does what Bosco wants to do. He’s always
in the mood for a belly scratch and treats, and hates getting his
hair cut.
I can’t begin to explain the impact our dogs have had on
our lives. They have been our children through the years and
we wanted to thank the people at SpokAnimal for the work
that you do. You’re changing people’s lives literally across the
country.
Sadly, T-bone passed away Oct 5, 2009 after being sick for
quite awhile. I titled the E-mail I sent out with information to
family and friends “Death of a Champion” because he was my
champion and best friend. He will be forever missed.
On a lighter note, “Bosco” is doing well and seems to have
adjusted to the changes around the house. One thing hasn’t
changed, he still hates getting his hair cut.
Again, Susie and I would like to thank everyone at your
organization for the service that you provide to the local and
not so local community.
Sincerely, Stephen M. Jones
Thank you SpokAnimal! - Note on Craig’s list
We recently adopted Beau from SpokAnimal, I just wanted
to recognize this organization for all they do to save stray pets!
Volunteers spend countless hours trying to make the animals
relaxed and ready to meet a new family. When we got Beau
he was a little beat up, but he was very gentle and loving. He
loves his new big (I should say older, he out weighs Gunner
now) brother Gunner! So if you are considering a pet, adopt
a homeless one. They will love you forever!
Macie the Doxie
I got my dog
from your facility on Oct 2, 2007.
I love her.
Macie is a
purebred chocolate dachshund.
She is very happy all the time.
She never stops
wagging her tail, even when she is in trouble. Her favorite
thing to do is burrow (typical in dachshunds.) She always licks
people’s faces. Don’t move her if she is comfy or she’ll grunt,
but it’s cute.
The point is, you gave us the perfect dog to love.
Sincerely, Ryleigh Darnton
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Many animals hate to be brushed or
have their nails trimmed. The goal is to
break all the pieces of the procedure down
and create a relaxed and positive attitude
about each part. Starting from scratch,
instead of getting scratched!
1. The sight of the trimmers has become
a signal of bad things to come. Best
case is the kitten or puppy who doesn’t
have an association yet - you can create
a brand new positive one. What does
your animal hate about nail trimming?
The unpleasant ordeal, the struggle,
the fear of being trapped, the fear of
being hurt. Changing how an animal
feels who already hates it is much
harder than getting it right from the
start. Be patient.
What does your pet REALLY like?
Clippers will now signal those things are
on their way.
Show the clippers briefly before each
mealtime. Hold them up and give a tiny
piece of a “to die for” treat. Seeing clippers predicts tuna. Sniffing the clippers
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predicts a tuna party. After many repetitions, the animal’s ears will perk with
happy anticipation at the mere clink of
the clippers.
2. Restraint - practice briefly and gently
restricting your cat or dog’s movement. They should feel gently hugged,
not trapped with no possible escape.
Hug=“Yay! Tuna!” Restrain a moment longer. If your pet struggles, it
was too long! You’re not overcoming
struggling by waiting for it to stop.
You are conditioning relaxation with
no reason to struggle. Gradually you
can hold them a bit longer while they
relax, thinking happy tuna thoughts;
not “let me out of here” thoughts.
3. When the above is EASY and the cat is
relaxed, without grasping, lift a paw.
Gently. Sweetly. For a tiny moment.
Tuna. Hold the foot. Tuna. Extend
the leg. Tuna. Then touch a toe. Tuna.
Retract one claw. Tuna. Hooray for
the silly human who wants to handle
any foot or part of a foot. Tuna!
4. While gently holding the animal and
handling the foot, show the clippers.
Yes! Tuna!
5. Make a snippy sound (using regular
human toenail trimmers? Snip your
own nail while holding the cat on your
lap.) Then snip just the tip from ONE
kitty claw. TUNA PARTY! Over many
days (not one big ordeal) snip one or
two nails per sitting.
Pick a time when your pet is calm
and relaxed and most likely to want to
snuggle with you. Remember to smile
and relax yourself. If YOU are predicting World War III, your pet will feel your
anxiety and become upset. Take a deep
breath, let it out, relax your shoulders.
Smile. Snuggle. Say nice things as you
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First Annual Spring Fling Cat Neuter Thing: SUCCESS!
On Saturday, April 10 there was
an extra excitement in that air at SpokAnimal as volunteers and staff gathered
early, eagerly anticipating the start of
the first annual Spring Fling Cat Neuter
Thing. Cats began arriving at 7:30am
and by 9:00 it was wall to wall kitties
secure in their carriers as the surgeries
began. And, by 11:30am a total of 41
adult male cats had been neutered and
vaccinated. A huge success!
Cats were neutered, received a pain
medication injection, a rabies vaccine
and a city or county license, all for the
price of the license alone! This was definitely the deal of the year. Additional
pain medication and microchips were
offered at a drastically reduced rate.
In addition to being of great benefit
to the individual cats who participated
in the event, by neutering the 41 cats,
SpokAnimal has made a huge impact
on the community as a whole. All of the
cats who were neutered were of breeding
age. While it is impossible to measure
the number of litters a male cat can father
in one year a simple estimate can give a
glimpse into the true impact on the cat
population in Spokane. The average
litter consists of 5 kittens. If each one of
these 41 cats fathered 5 litters per year
for the next 5 years a total of 5,125 cats
would be born. But, thankfully, this will
not happen. At least from these kitties!
Special thanks go out to all of the
wonderful volunteers who gave up a
Photos taken by volunteer Christie Mackie
Licensed Veterinary Technician, Kim, administering anesthesia.
Laura Thulean, Director of Operations, and
the admission team checking in the cats for
the day.
Saturday morning to spend it making
this event run as smoothly as possible.
Thanks to the great staff for working like
a team, many doing things out of their
normal daily tasks. And, a big thank
you to Dr. Erika Cantamessa for not only
neutering all of these kitties, but taking
care of the two scheduled dog neuters
and tending to all of the vaccine clinic
patients without missing a beat.
SpokAnimal would love to host
more of these events. There are plenty of
willing volunteers and staff to take care
All done and ready to go home.
of the cats and there are plenty of cats
in our community with owners willing
to participate. Where we need help is
in funding future events. If you would
like to see an even greater impact on the
cat overpopulation here in Spokane your
financial support will help make that
impact. We can’t do it without you!
A Brand New Subaru!
All to benefit the animals…
SpokAnimal is proud to announce we have a brand new
vehicle from Subaru through a partnership with the ASPCA.
We are expecting the new delivery soon; it is a fully “wrapped”
auto that has SpokAnimal’s logo, Subaru’s and the ASPCA’s.
It’s an incredible partnership that will benefit not only our
outreach and other programs but will also impact community
awareness about our mission. The vehicle will be used over
the next year through the partnership to enhance awareness
of pet spay & neuter, adoption, and the prevention of animal
cruelty.
As you might have seen through ads already on TV, Subaru
has a relationship with the ASPCA and this is just another way
for them to show at a local level their commitment to making
a difference and being part of the solution. It’s a very exciting
opportunity and look for pictures to come of SpokAnimal staff
out and about in the vehicle. Become a friend on Facebook and
find out where you can see you can catch with us and check
out this fine ride - all to help the animals!
Watch for our billboards around town! These great public
service announcements were donated by Emerald Outdoor Advertising. SpokAnimal would like to send them
many thanks for helping us get the word out to spay or
neuter your pets.
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Green Acres (and Cheney) is the Place for Cats
Farm Livin’ is the Life for Me Program
SpokAnimal is dealing with a huge
overpopulation of cats. We are now
handling more cats than dogs. While we
have not euthanized a healthy, adoptable
dog for the past few years, cats/kittens
are another matter. While sterilization
will mae a difference in the future, what
are we doing NOW?
Hard working rodent managers seek
a chance for life on the farm
We are happy to announce our new
program FARM LIVIN’ IS THE LIFE
FOR ME. We are developing and implementing a cooperative program with
area farmers. SpokAnimal is serving as
a resource for both shelters and farms
in need. When a trapped cat comes
in, if there are farms available, we will
sterilize the cat (if it has not been done
previously) and place it in a welcoming
barn. This program will work ONLY if
there are farms waiting.
We have written a grant to fund this
Stanley Speaks!
program and are fairly confident it will
be available. Additionally, we will start
immediately for those already sterilized
upon admission. So far this year, with a
small program in place, we have placed
over 45 cats in farm homes. We anticipate with additional funding, to place
150-200 cats. In our area, SCRAPS and
SpokAnimal are handling about 1200
feral cats per year. This will help us
make a huge dent in those numbers as
well as effecting future numbers. Please
call me if you would like to be a part of
the solution. Please forward to anyone
you think might be interested. Thanks
in advance. - Gail
To participate in the program, contact Gail Mackie at 509-534-8133 ext 202
or gmackie@spokanimal.org
In the meantime, please spay or neuter your own animals! This will prevent
overpopulation and enable you to offer
a home to more who are in need.
(Continued)
Huge thanks to Diana Roberts, PhD,
Area Extension Agronomist for WSU
Spokane/Lincoln County Extension,
and long time SpokAnimal supporter,
who personally sent out an email announcement of the program to about
1,500 area farmers. She also submitted
the news release to the editor of “Wheat
Life” magazine, which goes out to 14,000
farmers and landowners. It will be included in their July issue!
rarily for short periods of time. Try sitting with them until they
drift off and then quietly leave. When they stir, before they have
a cow, open the crate and hustle them outside to go potty.
During their waking moments, their hardwired orienting
reflex will keep them hot on your heels. Great time to teach
potty training, come when called and following you around the
yard, which lends itself to great early leash walking practice.
You may find the following chart helpful: www.diamondsintheruff.com/DevelopmentalStages.html. The pictures
are of a litter from SpokAnimal that we fostered several years
ago. It was quite an experience!
Here is a good article quote: “Barking from distress when
left alone in an unknown place increases from 3 to 6-8 weeks
(maximum) then decreases until 12 weeks. The rising curve
reflects a progressive attachment to a familiar place (attachment
location) while the descending curve after 7-8 weeks is a sign
of emotional maturing (more than habituation) and motivation
to explore the unknown.
When a puppy is acquired at 7 weeks and left alone at night
it will bark in distress. This barking disappears spontaneously
after a few days as it becomes familiar with its new home (with
reassuring significance), unless its behavior receives positive
reinforcement from its new masters (who come to pet, calm or
scold the distressed puppy, or take it into their room, all signs
of attention - thus positive reinforcement).” - Dr. Joël Dehasse,
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cry for help so that in their early weeks mom can find them if
they get separated from the litter.
As they get older (4-5 weeks) they begin to take responsibility for tracking mom’s every move and always knowing where
she is. They should begin to be okay lying together in a pile
without freaking out when “mom” (you) leaves the nest tempo-
Best of Luck!
St a n ley
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More Stanley Speaks on page 13
See Honey, We Can Have Chickens in the City!
SpokAnimal receives many calls
concerning fowl in the city limits.
Here’s the scoop on the coop!
It is acceptable to have 3 hens in
the city limits, check with your zoning
department if you are outside Spokane
city limits 477-7200. There are several
ways to start: with chicks, with young
pullets, or with mature hens. Mature
hens are those already laying, pullets
usually start laying at about 5-6 months
of age. Baby chicks need special care
until they are fully feathered—usually
about 8 weeks of age. They need to be
kept under a heat lamp, out of drafts,
and dry. Make sure if you are starting
with chicks that you buy the girls only.
If chicks are listed as “straight run”, the
chicks are not sexed. Chicks are fairly
easy to raise if you follow directions, but
it does take longer to egg production.
Poultry is easy to raise and adapts
well to city life. Chickens are social
animals and do poorly when alone, so
it is recommended to have the three
that is allowed. It is important to have
at least one companion. Chickens consume many of the essential nutrients required by foraging in the yard and lawn.
However, the diversity of a normal
backyard ecosystem is poor and grazing in our area is limited to non-winter
months. You have probably heard
friends mention that home grown eggs
have a deeper colored yolk. This is due
to the grass they eat, which also lowers
cholesterol and raises the Omega fatty
acids. It is best to feed an organic or
pre-mixed feed augmented by pasture.
Scratch grains may be used in small
amounts, but they are significantly
lower in protein than a layer needs.
When you are considering chickens,
please let your neighbors know. Without a rooster, they may never hear or
know you have hens. Make sure you
let them know without “asking permission”. It is legal for you to have them
and you are just giving them a heads up.
Of course, sharing extra eggs cements
the deal.
People often get impatient for that
first egg. In general, most birds will
Pose for Paws
Beautiful Photo is hosting the 3rd annual Pose for Paws
on Saturday, August 14th from 9 to 4:30. Pose for Paws is
a fundraiser to benefit the 9,000 animals SpokAnimal cares
for every year. This year Beautiful Photo will offer a mini
sitting session and an 8X10 photo for $50, all proceeds go
directly to the shelter. You can pay in-advance and make
your appointment yearly as last year all spots were full. It
is a wonderful opportunity to photograph you and your
furry friend or friends. Even if you don’t have pets please
come out and support us, Beautiful Photo will capture that
whimsical photo you’ve been wanting of the family. If you
have any questions about this event please contact Kandace
Watkins at 534-8133 X215 for more information.
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begin laying at around 5-6 months of
age, and will continue for about two
years. At that time, egg-laying will
drop off slowly until you have pasture
pets. Most birds live for about six
years, though many factors enter into
the equation. Hens need simple housing, including a safe indoor space for
both protection from the elements and
protection from predators. They need
a roost for evening perching and nest
boxes for laying eggs. These boxes can
be simply made wooden boxes, mine
seem to do better if they are enclosed
on three sides. Make sure there is about
12” of bedding on the floor of the chicken house. They will scratch through it
and mix droppings into the bedding.
Leaves, dried grass, aged shavings all
are good bedding. As the chickens mix
it up, you have instant compost.
Another question comes up about
reduced production during winter
months. This is due to the reduction
of light. We supplement our chickens
with lights on in the chicken house for
14 hours per day. A hen owner needs to
be aware and ready for the production
to decrease greatly during these colder
months. I will tell you from experience,
if you have to purchase those “store
bought” eggs, don’t crack them in a pan
next to your girls’ eggs or you will be
shaking your head at the comparison!
Call Gail 534-8133 ext 202 for any
questions you might have about chickens in the city. Mother Earth News is
a good resource as well as Community
Chickens. See also: www.urbanchickens.org
Stanley Speaks!
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Dear Shy Boy,
It is a very common assumption
that barking and growling and/or
timid behavior means the puppy was
abused.
We don’t know his history, so we
can’t be sure what did - or more importantly - what didn’t happen to him
in his past life. In the vast majority
of aggression and anxiety cases, what
looks like abuse is usually insufficient
or traumatic socialization. He is also
heading into the adolescent sensitive
period, where being suspicious of new
things is common.
The most critical time in a new
dog’s life is 3 to 12 weeks old, when
puppies explore the world around them
with little fear. They should be exposed
to as many people, safe animals and
positive experiences as possible.
Respected trainer, Dr. Ian Dunbar
recommends that puppies should meet
at least 100 people and 50 dogs before 12
weeks old, and offers a checklist of further ideas for proper socialization. His
books “Before and After You Get Your
Puppy” are available online through his
website DogStarDaily.com Somewhere
between 12 to 14 weeks old, the optimal
window of socialization closes, and
canines are programmed to be afraid
of unfamiliar things.
According to Dr. Nicholas Dodman,
Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary
Medicine animal behavior section head
and program director, “Lack of social-
ization or unfortunate experiences with
strangers during the ‘sensitive’ period
of development sets the stage for fear
aggression.”
This is a very common problem
with winter puppies. We tend to stay
in more and puppies aren’t exposed to
new people or dogs until later.
It used to be a common recommendation to keep puppies home until
fully vaccinated around 16 weeks. This
has changed; the American Veterinary
Society of Animal Behavior (www.
avsabonline.org) published a statement
on puppy socialization recommending
enrolling in safe puppy training classes
in a disinfected environment as early as
7 to 8 weeks old.
The small risk of infectious disease
is far outweighed by the advantages of
early training and socialization. Behavior problems are the Number 1 cause
of relinquishment to shelters and the
Number 1 cause of death (because of
euthanasia) for dogs under 3 years.
Is it too late for your puppy? No!
Remedial socialization can and
should be done at any time. Your puppy
may never be a social butterfly. But
then again, he may — through training,
socialization and classes. Your pup’s
genetic temperament and the degree
of your pup’s anxiety will determine
how much training and socialization is
required and how comfortable he can
become.
Use lots of positive reinforcement so
he associates positive things with men
and children, and the world at large.
Do not punish growling, but do not encourage anxious behavior by coddling,
either. Be a kind leader/parent to your
new puppy, and take him with you out
in the world without overwhelming
him. Enroll in a positive dog training
class right away!
Hope That Helps!
St a n le
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Go to the website
www.DogStarDaily.com
to download
these free ebooks.
Volunteer PAWsee
A high five to a great group of volunteers who have come forward and
are helping to make new volunteers
get off to the right start at the shelter.
SpokAnimal’s volunteer program has
added something new for volunteers
who are just starting following orientation. PAWsee members can be identified by a bright lime green shirt while
at SpokAnimal. These members have
scheduled a time that they will be available at the shelter for any new volunteers to come in and receive training in
basic duties and learn first hand about
shelter operations.
This program was implemented
to help new volunteers transition into
the shelter, relieve already busy staff,
and to generally assist them in getting
started and how they can be helpful.
A schedule is posted monthly where
volunteers sign in and out, it is promoted at orientation and will be sent
to attending volunteers via email following each orientation.
If you’re a new volunteer and haven’t
taken the opportunity to meet up with
a PAWsee member and would like to,
please contact the volunteer coordinator
for scheduling information or check out
the schedule posted above the volunteer
sign in binder. It’s a great way to get
quickly acquainted to ways you can help
make a difference.
✁
14th Annual Helter Shelter 2010
Helter Shelter is an event hosted
by KKZX for the past 14 years. Victoria “Vic” Frederick, on-air personality,
comes and does live remote during the
event. She is an animal lover and has
adopted from SpokAnimal a few times.
She is committed along with the radio
station to help make a difference for
animals in our community. This year
as of press time 475 lbs of dog food, 154
lbs of cat food, 86 cans of wet cat food,
200 lbs of cat litter, about 40 lbs of pet
treats, blankets/towels, cleaning supplies, and over $360 were collected on
Saturday, June 5th. Donations are still be
collected at the time of this newsletter at
Yuppy Puppy and are still coming into
the shelter. During the event, one cat
and four dogs found homes and holds on
four more animals that weren’t available
for adoption yet. We still have a few
souvenir shirts available in large sizes
for any kind of donation. Aslin Finch
donated fiftenn bags of dog food one to
each adopted dog during the day and
any unused bags went directly to the
shelter. Diamonds in the Ruff’s “Ruff Revue” and Otto from the Spokane Indians
were special guests at this years’ event.
We hope you mark your calendar for
next year, Helter Shelter is always held
the first Saturday in June. We would
like to thank all of you that donated; we
can always use your help.
Pennies add up! East Central Headstart
students collect pennies all year long to be
delivered each year at our Helter Shelter
event. Volunteer MacKenzie Thurman accepts the donation.
A Special Memorial or Tribute Gift
Donor’s Full Name: ______________________________
In Memory of : __________________________________
Street Address: _________________________________
Special: _______________________________________
City: ___________________State: _____ Zip: _________
Pet or Person: __________________________________
Daytime Phone: (_________) ______________________
Send Acknowledgement to: ________________________
Amount of Gift $ ________________________________
Comments: ____________________________________
Cut out this form and send to: SpokAnimal C.A.R.E.
at 714 N. Napa • Spokane, WA 99202
In Honor of: ____________________________________
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of “Dixie”
- Shirley Mack
of Naomi Cozza
- Wendy Klaue
of Dora Larson & “Bandit”
- Ellen Rodgers
of Rosa Altergott
- Judith Lee
of Curt Buchanan
- Jim & Katherine Buchanan
of William Patrick Joyce
- Nancy Chevigny-Dahke
- Carol Dickinson
of “Polly” - loved and missed by
Bill Reed
- Susan Burke
of Jeri Cox, wife of Warren Cox
- From the SpokAnimal staff
of “Jessie”
- Nancy Brandley
of Dee Woodley
- Sylvia, Dean & Digby Robinson
of “GG”
- Charlaine Clark
of Rick D. Robinson
- Jack & Nanette Huey
of “Teton”
- Paul Schuyler
of Elizabeth Risley’s sister, who
loved cats.
of “Bea”
- Kathleen Lannen
of “Wolfie”
- Suzanne & Karl Fleming
of Patricia Harriman
- Mr & Mrs. Robert Hinton
- Ms. Kathy Wilcox
- K. Pollock
- Debra Oberhofer
- William & Kathy Wilson
of Ida Barnhard
- John & Sindra Barber
of “Rusty” loved and missed by
Ruth S.
- Maureen H.
of “Jacko”
- Troy Nickerson
- Sallie Christensen
- Becky Moonitz
- Delitha Spear
of “Brassie”
- Jan & Johnny Humphreys
of “Puddy Foot”
- Tony & Suzanne Bamonte
of Ruth Jewell
- Mel & Joanne B. Grytdal Medhus
of Ernest “Ernie” Sly
- Jim & Joanne Socci
- Ashley & Kenzie Pratt
In Honor & Tribute
to Mairin McCarthey’s graduation Gonzaga University!
- Gloria Caufield
- Lu Ella Rogers
- Berdeah Campbell
- Todd & Susan Brashear
- Ning & Shaun McCarthey
- Don Herak
- Teri Swaner
- Tommy & Mary McCarthey
- John & Lisa O’Brien
- S.S. Wilke
to Diamonds in the Ruff
- Carolyn Myall & Sydney Chambers
to Monty
- Kerry Bryan
of “Ghetto”
- Jan & Johnny Humphreys
to Gilbert Rudoff Blazon &
Portia Arleen Wood Wedding
- Delores Large
of Eunice Doty
- Carol Doty
to Megan Jurasin - Happy Birthday!!!
of “Button”
- Dorothy Carpenter
of Smokey, 1989-2010 - Our inherited, cherished shelter kitty. You
will always be in our thoughts and
in our hearts.
- The SpokAnimal staff & Volunteers
of Lucille Thein Messman
- Ricky & Shannon Von Ruden
- Joy Rambo
- Marilyn Raube
- Joanne Ramseth
of “Monty”
- Nedra Bayne
- All of us at Diamonds in the Ruff
of beloved nephew “T”
- Frank & Jan Trummel
to Ferris Dance Team
to Kay Herndon
- Bella Dicus
Happy 88th Birthday to Doris Day !
Actress, Animal lover and a bright
light in dark times.
- Pamela Preston
If I have any beliefs about immortality, it is that certain dogs I have known
will go to heaven, and very, very few persons.
- James Thurber
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SpokAnimal C.A.R.E.
N. 714 Napa
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 534-8133
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prevention of cruelty to animals.
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of SpokAnimal C.A.R.E. in its work with animals
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I’d like to volunteer! Please call me!
Upcoming Events
Looking to adopt
a cat or dog?
Pawsitive Start (Free Adopter’s Class)
2nd & 4th Sunday of the month
1:00-2:30pm
Pick up a
mouse!
Volunteer Orientations
Wed. June 30, 6:30pm
Sat. July 17, 10:30am
Wed. July 28, 6:00pm
Shakey’s Fundraiser
June 23, 5:30-8:30pm (See article page 5)
Take Your Dog to Work Day
June 25 (See article page 5)
Pose For Paws
August 14 (See article page 12)
Mailed quarterly to over 6,500 animal lovers.
Editor: Carol A. Byrnes
Executive Director: Gail B. Mackie
Macy’s Shop For a Cause
October 16 (See article page 6)
For more info on any events,
call Kandace Watkins
at (509) 534-8133, ext. 209
or email: outreach@spokanimal.org
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Issues of SpokAnimal’s Companion
Animal News are now available
for download online at
www.spokanimal.org!
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KREM Ch 2 - Tuesday noon news
KXLY Ch 4 - Tuesday & Friday on
Good Morning NW
KHQ Ch 6 - Saturday morning news
The River- Varying times with
Greg Mills
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