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


Last year five million unwanted pets were put to death in U.S. shelters.
That’s 13,000 every day, 575 dogs and cats killed every hour.
Spay, Neuter, Adopt .... Be part of the solution.



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.


JOIN US!


BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
SUNDAY, APRIL 18, 2010

at Highbridge Park at 2PM
With Tibetan Monk, Geshe Thupten Phelgye

Come out and join us, bring your pets, family, and friends and show your support, love and commitment to our furry & feathered friends. A blessing of the animals service will begin at 2 p.m. Sunday on the grounds of Highbridge Park, Riverside & A Street. Participants may bring any pet who they wish to have blessed.

For details, call 534-8133 ext.209. Bring a treat or a toy to be given to a homeless or abandoned shelter pet during his or her stay. Donations to benefit SpokAnimal's "Lucky to be Alive Fund" will be gladly accepted, as well.

Venerable Geshe Thupten Phelgye, a Buddhist monk in the tradition of the Dalai Lama, is visiting Spokane and will be speaking at several locations and with various groups.

Phelgye finished a course of Buddhist studies in 1991 and become a PhD in Buddhist Philosophy. In 1993, with blessings from the Dalai Lama, he went to a hermitage retreat in the mountains of Dharamsala until 1997.

Geshe Phelgye has been working with the Sulha Peace project in the Middle East for the last six-years as the Tibetan Ambassador under the guidance of the Dalai Lama engaging Jews, Muslims, and Christians in dialogue.

He travels internationally with his message of peace and compassion. Please join us for a rare opportunity to have your pet blessed and to hear Geshe speak about kindness to animals.

Please print and display this poster at your place of business
and share it with your animal loving friends!


MEET YOUR MATCH AT SPOKANIMAL C.A.R.E.!
What is "Felineality"?


 



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 for 2009

 

GROOMING PROGRAM FOR SHELTER ANIMALS!
We Need donations 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


Click here for more info!


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!


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

Click here for a calendar of events

Starting in January!
Pawsitive Start New Adopters Class
Held on the second and fourth Sunday of the month - 1:00-2:30PM

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

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 will be providing adopters a new resource beginning January 2010. 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.


TRAVELING WITH YOUR PET TO SPOKANE?

Great article from Travel Age West!



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

Please help provide our animals
with shelter, love and hope.



They need your help.

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


PayPal email: mailbox@spokanimal.org


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 203 & 205 - email
Veterinarian - Dr. Lisa Branford DVM - 534-8133

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

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


Click here to download the latest issue
of our quarterly newsletter
COMPANION ANIMAL NEWS

Winter issue now posted!


VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION DATES:

Orientations are held
at SpokAnimal CARE

710 N. Napa
6PM on Wednesdays,
10:30AM on Saturdays.

2010 Orientations!

March 2010
Regular volunteer Orientations:
Wednesday, 10th at 6PM
Wednesday, 31st at 6PM

FOSTER ONLY orientation:
Thursday, 18th at 5:30PM
Must register in advance by
completing and returning
paperwork prior to orientation

April 2010
Regular volunteer Orientations:
Saturday, 10th at 10:30AM
Wednesday, 15st at 6PM
Wednesday, 28th, 6PM

Saturday 24th, Super Pet
Adoption Festival orientation
2 PM @ SpokAnimal

FOSTER ONLY orientation:
Thursday, 15th at 5:30PM
Must register in advance by
completing and returning
paperwork prior to orientation


CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES!

Kandace Watkins
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 Kandace for a free pass!

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


Sit up and beg!

We need:
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

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

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!!!



 

 




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