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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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STORY BY HILLARY WHITTLE, CLINICAL ASSISTANT Since the moment I laid eyes on him my heart stopped. His short front legs dangling from the arms of the foster mother who was holding him. He saw me and I lost all sense of doubt when his little tail swayed vigorously back and forth. THIS was my…
Read MoreSo this seems like a fine opportunity to talk about orange tabbies. Here at Northwest Spay and Neuter Center, we see 13,000 pets per year. We see more cats than dogs, and we see so many orange tabbies! Here are some fun facts about these great cats: Orange tabbies don’t all present in the exact…
Read MoreWA State rule 246-100-197 states, “An owner of a dog, cat, or ferret shall have it vaccinated against rabies and revaccinated following veterinary and vaccine manufacturer instructions. An owner is any person legally responsible for the care and actions of a pet animal”. All dogs, cats, and ferrets in Washington must have up-to-date rabies vaccines. Rabies…
Read MoreIt’s all fun and games until the ants move in. Then it is a never ending chore of getting them OUT. Here are some tips on handling the season’s ant issue without harming our pets. Remove sources of attraction. Keep your kitchen clean. Wash countertops, floors, and cabinets with equal parts vinegar and water. Do…
Read MoreWhy does Northwest Spay and Neuter Center have a fundraising auction? If this is your first time reading this newsletter, maybe you’ve never heard of Whiskers, Wine and Dine. However, if you are a regular reader, you are probably pretty familiar with the fact that Whiskers Wine and Dine is our annual gala-style fundraising auction. …
Read MoreSince we see more than 13,000 pets a year, we get so many questions about pets. They range from ‘why does my pet snore’ to ‘why has this rash been there for 7 years’. One of the most popular questions, however, is: What should I be feeding my pet? Browsing the scores of pet…
Read MoreYour kids will probably spend a lot of time with your pets this summer. From playing outdoors in the yard to swimming to cuddling up and watching movies in the evening, there’s no doubt that your children and pets will have a lot of time to bond. When the kids come home for summer break,…
Read MoreThis is an amazing feat for any animal welfare organization, but for an organization as young as ours, we couldn’t be more proud. Northwest Spay and Neuter Center has been a free-standing high volume spay and neuter clinic only since 2008. Approximately 7 million animals enter U.S. shelters every year and half of those animals…
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