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AUBURN – Old dogs have something to wag about this summer, as The Grey Muzzle Organization announces the recipients of its annual grants, and the senior dogs at Auburn Valley Humane Society (AVHS) are among the winners. AVHS in Auburn is one of 78 animal welfare groups chosen from 344 applicants to receive a grant…
Read MoreThe exciting news from Northwest Spay and Neuter Center is that we are now offering pet wellness appointments! We began to operate a non-profit wellness clinic within our existing facility to ensure all pet owners have access to low-cost veterinary care like affordable vaccinations, microchips, dewormer, and flea prevention. Our clinic is staffed by licensed…
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Each spring thousands of kittens are born, adding to the millions of cats already housed in a shelter setting. That means our local shelters and foster-based rescue groups have many adorable kittens to choose from in addition to older, more mellow cats. A term used regularly in animal welfare is “kitten season” and while it…
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President Franklin Roosevelt said in his inauguration speech, “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” At this time, the country was in the middle of the worst depression it had ever experienced, but his words can certainly apply to many situations in current time. He further described that fear as “nameless, unreasoning,…
Read MoreSecretary of State, Kim Wyman has issued a Certificate of Merger, effective January 29th, 2021 for Auburn Valley Humane Society and Northwest Spay and Neuter Center. The two organizations have a natural synergy, and the forecast for this collaborative merger is a big win for the Washington State animal welfare community. The merged organization can…
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Did you know that each year, approximately 10 million pets are lost in the United States? It’s even more astonishing to know that of those animals, its estimated that 80% of them are not found or return home. Spaying or neutering your pet greatly reduced the risk of your pet roaming away from home. An…
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Last month, a very special member of the Pierce County Sheriff’s department, and a familiar snout around Whiskers Wine and Dine, hung up his vest and badge after many years of faithful service to the residents of Pierce County. Our beloved K9 Hanz retired from the Sheriff’s Department after serving for over 6 years on…
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With increased time at home, perhaps you’ve had the chance to plant that garden that has been on the home improvement list for some time now. If you have pets at home, it’s important to know that while beautiful, not all plants are safe for all pets. The weather has turned sunny and warm, and…
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COVID-19 is creating new needs, while putting enormous financial pressure on all nonprofits of all kinds. From medical and public health needs related to the response to economic uncertainty impacting vulnerable populations, the COVID-19 pandemic is creating unmet needs above and beyond the usual. The nonprofits working directly to meet those needs require more resources…
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While we at Northwest Spay and Neuter Center believe the best Valentine’s gift you can give your pet is the gift of a longer and healthier life without the burden of litters and pesky hormonal cycles, you likely agree with us. Let’s talk a little about things to look out for throughout this season of…
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