Pet Health

Donations, Dental, and Adoption

Donations, Dental Services, and Adopting

February 8, 2024

Donations Wondering How to Help? Donations are necessary for almost all nonprofit organizations to operate, but this is especially true for animal rescue organizations and shelters. With so many homeless dogs and little to no support from the government, private donations are the backbone of shelters and clinics like Auburn Valley Humane Society and Northwest…

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Pet Wellness Appointments

July 11, 2022

The 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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Help Your Critters Beat the Heat

July 8, 2021

If you’re in the PNW, you’re likely still in shock over those 100+ degree days in late June.  We aren’t built for those here!  As humans, we can take a number of steps to increase our comfort on hot days, but let’s be sure to remember our furry friends.  Cats and dogs (and bunnies too)…

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Walk the dog day

February 5, 2021

February 22nd is National Walk the Dog Day!  Although, when the shutdown first began early last year, nearly every pup everywhere thought it was National Walk the Dog Day every day.  Workers shifted to home offices, and families were starting to feel a little stir-crazy.   Here are some reasons to celebrate this day, rain or…

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April Showers are Bringing May Flowers

May 18, 2020

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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How COVID-19 is actually HELPING animals

May 18, 2020

What a weird concept, right?  How could this international pandemic and the feelings of social isolation turn out to be a good thing?  We are experiencing something like nothing we’ve experienced before, and the restrictions on our daily activities seem endless.  And with all of the chaos and uncertainty, a little glimmer of hope for…

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Adjustments related to COVID-19

April 7, 2020

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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COVD-19 and pets

April 7, 2020

At the beginning of 2020, we hadn’t known the word COVID-19 would become a regular part of our vernacular, but here we are.  In the digital age that we are a part of, there is an overwhelming amount of information about every single topic imaginable, and it is up to us to sift through it…

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Today Seems like a Good Time to Talk About Rabies

August 12, 2019

WA 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…

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Prescription: One Furry Friend and Call Me in the Morning

August 12, 2019

Most pet owners are clear about the immediate joys that come with sharing their lives with companion animals. However, many of us remain unaware of the physical and mental health benefits that can also accompany the pleasure of snuggling up to a furry friend. It’s only recently that studies have begun to scientifically explore the…

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