710 N. Napa ~ Spokane, WA 99202 ..
509-534-8133


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WHO WE ARE & WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO.
Click below to view a beautiful promotional video
created by Kristen & Jeff Faulkner, music by Kathy Hussey.



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VOLUNTEER!

VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION DATES:

Wednesday, July 28 @ 6PM

Orientations are held
at SpokAnimal,
710 N. Napa
6PM on Wednesdays, 10:30AM on Saturdays.


CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES!
Fill out and return our VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

Bridgette Bossio
Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator
outreach@spokanimal.org
509/534-8133 X209

Volunteers are invited to attend the "What is My Dog Saying?"
body language lecture at Diamonds in the Ruff, free of charge.
Lectures are held monthly. See Bridgette for a free pass!

We need foster homes!
To qualify, all owned animals must be spayed/neutered, licensed,
current on vaccinations and
landlord permission if renting.
FOSTER HOME APPLICATION

FOSTER ONLY orientation:
Must register in advance by completing and returning
paperwork prior to orientation
.

Dog/cat enrichment program
Volunteers to stuff Kongs, provide activities to pass the time for those who wait.
Cheez Whiz (kong stuffer) Peanut Butter (kong stuffer) Pig Ears (temperament evaluations)
Small kitty toys or ping pong balls
canned food for dogs/puppies (for all our thin pups)
Dog toys and all sorts of treats and goodies!!!

WONDERFUL ANIMALS WAITING FOR HOMES
MEET YOUR MATCH AT SPOKANIMAL C.A.R.E.!

What is "Felineality"?



 


Pawsitive Start New Adopters Class

Helping you and your new friend get started on the right paw!

Held on the second and fourth Sunday of the month - 1:00-2:30PM

The first few days and weeks after adopting a new dog can be a challenge, even for the most experienced pet owner. To help ease the transition of adding a dog to the household, SpokAnimal provides adopters a resource to get off on the right paw. Pawsitive Start, held on the second and fourth Sunday of the month, is a free class open to all families who have recently adopted a dog from SpokAnimal, the Spokane Humane Society or SCRAPS.

The goal of Pawsitive Start is to provide you, the new dog owner, with the skills and knowledge to be the leader your new friend needs. Classes start January 10, 2010 and will be held the second and fourth Sunday of the month from 1:00-2:30 in the SpokAnimal Event Center, located across the alley from the main shelter. Please bring your dog on a flat buckle collar, fit so he or she cannot slip out of it, and a 4 to 6 foot leather, cotton, or nylon leash (please no chain or retractable leashes). Also, bring a baggie full of soft treats such as chicken and hot dogs, cut in to small pea-sized bits. There is no fee for this class, however, donations are welcomed to help cover cost of supplies and materials for class.

Please mark your donations "Pawsitive Start" if you would like to contribute to this great new program! Classes will be instructed by Kim Imel, LVT and Amy Barker, who are experienced instructors who teach at Diamonds in the Ruff.




Adoptable animals at SpokAnimal are evaluated by trained staff using the ASPCA®’s Meet Your Match™

(MYM)—a unique program that seeks to increase adoption rates and decrease return rates in shelters across the country, by assessing the “Canine-ality™” and “Puppy-ality™” of adoptable dogs and puppies, as well as the “Feline-ality™” of adoptable cats, and matching them with their perfect pet parents. Created by Dr. Emily Weiss.

 


We are pleased to announce that
we have been accepted as a
One Hope Network shelter partner.





 



Shelter hours:
10AM-6:30PM ~ Mon-Fri
Noon-4PM ~ Sat-Sun
Licensing / Front desk ~ 9:30-6:30PM

Veterinary clinic drop-in hours:
Mon & Tues 2:30pm-4:30pm
Wed & Thurs 10:00am-6:00pm
Friday 2:30pm-4:30pm
Saturday Noon-3:30pm

ADOPTION OPTIONS WORKSHOP
AUGUST 8TH - Click here for more info!


COMPANION ANIMAL NEWS

Click here to download the latest issue
Summer issue now posted!



Contact info:
Executive Director - Gail Mackie, 534-8133 - ext 202
Director of Operations - Laura Thulean - 534-8133 - ext 208
Foster Care Coordinator - Hope Merkison & Lisa Marriott -
534-8133 x 207
FOSTER HOME APPLICATION

Spay/Neuter Clinic - 534-8133 - ext 205 - email
Veterinarian - Dr. Lisa Branford DVM - 534-8133 x 205
Dr. Erika Cantamessa DVM - 534-8133 - x 205

Pawsitive Start New Adopters Class -
Amy Barker & Kim Imel - 534-8133 x 611 - email

Animal Control - to file a complaint - 534-8133 - ext 200
Licensing - purchase a license online - 534-8133 - ext 203

Development Coordinator - Kandace Watkins - 534-8133 - ext 215
Volunteer/Outreach - Bridgette Bossio - 534-8133 ext. 209
Public relations & fundraising - Lori Humphrey - 534-8133
Humane Education Outreach - school presentations
Newsletter Editor - Website - Carol Byrnes - 328-6959
Director of IT Services- Angela Scheres - 534-8133 - ext 210





They need your help.

Make a tax deductible donation
to SpokAnimal with your
credit card online!



Click here

PayPal email: mailbox@spokanimal.org


print and mail! -- renew today!
CITY DOG OR CAT LICENSE:

Do you live within the City limits and
need a LICENSE for your dog or cat?
Click here!
There is a discount for senior or handicapped individuals. Paperwork must be completed in person, call for information 534-8133 ext 203

TUNE IN!
SpokAnimal is featured on:

KREM Ch 2 Tuesday noon news
KXLY Ch 4 Mondays on Good Morning NW
KHQ Ch 6 Saturday morning news


What's happening at SpokAnimal's
Special Events & Training Center?

Click here for a calendar of events


Huge thanks to Ron Gragg and Crown West Realty for donating 3 desktop computers to replace those stolen in our recent break-ins!

Sit up and beg!

We need:
Flash drives and portable hard drives
copy paper
clear plastic wall hand-out racks
kitten and puppy powdered formula
a laminator

Simple Green and Swiffer Wet cloths
mop buckets, mop heads and handles
blankets and towels
a commercial washer and dryer for clinic and receiving
bleach, bleach, and more bleach
wet floor signs
office supplies, writeable CD's
vacuum cleaner
bathroom tissue, paper towels
a paper shredder

Cell Phone, Laptop, Gold & Silver Jewelry Recycling Fundraiser



GROOMING PROGRAM
FOR SHELTER ANIMALS!

We Need donations of $ for
purchase or donated items:


Dog dryer, metro air force commander $150.00
Adjustable protable groomng table 36x24 with arm $150.00
Matt breakers/dematting combs $50
Greyhound polished style comb (metal only) $10
Universal slicker brushes 6@$5 each
2 sets muzzles for dogs $40 each
1 set muzzles for cats $20
Thinning shears 6@ $25each
Nail clippers, scissor type 6@ $8
Anti-fatigue mats 2@$130
Raised tub with stairs or portable ramp with hook for restraint
Drain hairguard/hand sprayer

Budget for this project: $2878

Learn more about our newest program:
SPAY WASHINGTON

Spay Washington is a statewide referral network for low cost spay/neuter services. Participating veterinarians or clinics lower their prices an average of 15-50% for our clients. Many people in Washington are unable to afford to spay or neuter their pets, even though they want to do the right thing for their pets and their communities. Please, help us reduce the euthanasia of healthy, adoptable animals by assisting pet owners throughout the state by donating to Spay Washington today. Angela Scheres, Program Director.

Spay your cats video!



Click here for more info!

TRAVELING WITH YOUR PET TO SPOKANE?

Great article from Travel Age West!

 




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