We’ve partnered with Pawsitive Alliance for the #WhyNotMePets campaign to give difficult-to-home pets an extra paw up. These lovable pets are ready to find their forever homes. 

Please take a few minutes to acquaint yourself with this month’s featured pets – bonded pairs Bubba and Magnus, Sam and Lucky, and Bubu!

H2: Name: Bubba and Magnus (brothers)

H3: Breed: Shepherd Mixes

Age/Gender/Size: 1 year, 10 months / Males / Medium

Likes: Stuffed squeaky toys, exploring the great outdoors

Special Considerations: No young children, history with cats unknown

Contact: Homeward Pet Adoption Center

Adoption Fee: $250 per pet

Bubba and Magnus

Meet Bubba and Magnus. Never were two brothers as dedicated to each other as these lovebugs. At only 1-½ years old, they are waiting for a furever home to call their own for the remainder of their lives, together.

These brothers play off one another well. Bubba is one to take the lead in new situations, while Magnus hangs back to check out how his brother responds. Though both shy at first, once they have warmed up, there is no stopping the affection and silliness. No adventure would be as peppy and amusing without this duo by your side. These two are full of energy! Bubba and Magnus love to walk on the leash, but won’t say “no” when it comes time to get down and dirty with their goofy playtime. Throw some squeaky toys into the mix, and you will have a couple of very well-entertained brothers.

Bubba and Magnus will need a home with an experienced family that can help to build their confidence. As they are still adjusting to life indoors and newly adopted social skills, a predictable home with older teens and adults would be best. With all of their energy, they will need a home with a yard; apartments and condos are not ideal. To help their new family along with continued training and support, adoptions through Homeward Pet include free training classes from Doggy Haven Resort.

If you are ready to welcome these brothers into your heart and home, please reach out to Homeward Pet today. Adoptions are currently coordinated via appointment only. To learn more about the process, you may visit Homeward Pet Adoption Center’s website and click here:  Adoption Process & Online Applications.

Name: Sam and Lucky

Breed: Domestic Shorthair 

Age/Gender/Size: Sam – 11 years / Male / Small, Lucky – 17 years / Male / Small

Likes: Snoozing together, chin rubs

Special Considerations: Bonded pair – will need to be adopted together

Medical Considerations: Kidney condition – both Sam and Lucky receive medication

Contact: Homeward Pet Adoption Center

Adoption Fee: $50 per kitty

Sam

Lucky

Sam and Lucky are not brothers biologically, but this pair have lived together a very long time and are bound forever. Sure, these gentle boys are seniors – but this just means that they carry with them a lifetime of love and affection to share with you.

Keeping Sam and Lucky happy, content, and comfortable will be a breeze. They just need a safe home in which to snuggle and snooze together, along with a warm lap or two to lounge in. Sam and Lucky love to receive rubs on their chins and cheeks and will return your efforts with some contented purrs and snuggles. In fact, Lucky (the eldest) has been described by his foster parent as the “loveliest old man.” Imagine having two of these lovely souls gracing your home.

Being of senior stature, Sam and Lucky will need to live in a quiet, predictable household. Kids teen-aged and older are welcome, to help ensure gentle handling. Though in need of a dog-free home, Sam and Lucky have lived in harmony with other cats in the past, so kitty companions are okay. In terms of medical needs, both are treated for a kidney condition, common amongst older kitties, with medication and a special diet.

Sam and Lucky are currently residing in a foster home, but all it takes is scheduling an appointment to start the adoption process. You can read more about Homeward Pet Adoption Center’s online adoption application process here.

Name: Bubu

Breed: Greyhound 

Age/Gender/Size: 7 years / Male / Large

Likes: Lazy leash walks, car rides

Special Considerations: Dog-free home, no children or cats

Contact: Greyhound Pets, Inc.

Adoption Fee: $500

Bubu

Bubu is a native of Macau, China and a retired racer who unfortunately had a really rough start. He is now cherishing his time as a companion animal and is ready to share his heart with a new family.

One thing is for certain – Bubu loves people. Hanging out with his family while being the center of attention is all that Bubu is asking for. There would be nothing better than spending his days cuddling with and accompanying his adopter on car rides about town. He loves to go for walks and does fabulously on leash. Bubu will further thrive with the continued training and support his adopter will receive from Crawford Canine Academy upon adoption. It takes work to be a perfect gentleman.

Bubu has lived in a couple of homes, which has helped to identify what he truly needs from his new furever family. He will need to be the only dog in the household, and due to his breed’s high-prey drive, Bubu cannot live with kitties. It is recommended that Bubu live with experienced adults (no kids), with access to a fully fenced-in yard.

Would you like to meet Bubu? All it takes is an open heart and a loving home to provide him with the best life ever.  If you are unable to adopt at this time, you may sponsor Bubu while he waits for his new home. To find out more about this process, please visit Greyhound Pets, Inc.’s website at https://www.greyhoundpetsinc.org/support/sponsor-a-dog/. Additional Frequently Asked Questions about adoption requirements and what to expect when adopting a greyhound can be found here as well.

Adoption fee?

People are sometimes surprised to find out that most animal shelters have an adoption fee. They might think, “Wait a minute! You got this animal for free so why are you charging me to take it off your hands?” This way of thinking ignores both the costs of housing animals as well as their medical care.

Here are some of the things your adoption fee usually covers:

• Spay/neuter for dogs and cats of age
• Vouchers for spay/neuter for puppies and kittens too young to be altered
• Deworming and parasite medication
• Core vaccines
• Microchipping (at some shelters)

All of these services are recouped in the standard adoption fee, but at a fraction of what you would have to pay most veterinarians. In fact, adopting a pet at a shelter is a net financial gain for most responsible pet parents in terms of the cost of care.

Every month, Healthy Paws will highlight new pets from Pawsitive Alliance’s #WhyNotMePets campaign. Visit the #WhyNotMePets page for a list of adoptable dogs and cats.

We’ve partnered with Pawsitive Alliance for the #WhyNotMePets campaign to give difficult-to-home pets an extra paw up. These lovable pets are ready to find their forever homes.  

Please take a few minutes to acquaint yourself with this month’s featured pets – Draft, Shelby, and Lacey:

Name: Draft

Breed:  Greyhound

Age/Gender/Size: 5 ½ years / Male / Large

Likes: Practicing his commands, other greyhound friends

Special Considerations: No cats, small dogs, or children

Contact: Greyhound Pets, Inc.

Adoption Fee: $500 

Is there a draft in the room? There certainly will be for one fortunate family who brings home this sweet boy, just in time for Greyhound Adoption Month  (April). An inquisitive gentleman, Draft wants to learn all about the world around him. With that, he would be an excellent adventure buddy, but he wouldn’t mind just hanging out at home, as long as he is around his people. 

When Draft is lying down on his bed for a siesta, he does prefer his space. Barriers around his bed area are an easy solution in avoiding any aggravation. Draft is, however, working with his foster mom and a behaviorist on learning some great commands and manners. He so far has been earning gold stars! Continuing the progress made with Draft’s training is essential in his new home to reinforce the good habits that he is learning. His adoption includes four training sessions with Crawford Canine Connection. 

Like most greyhounds, Draft will need to be in a kitty-free home; small dogs and children are not recommended. Draft would do very well in a home with a larger canine companion who shares his confident nature.

To find out more information about Draft and learn about the adoption process, please visit the Greyhound Pets, Inc.’s adoption FAQs regarding requirements and what to expect here: https://www.greyhoundpetsinc.org/learn/greyhound-faqs/. 

Name: Shelby

Breed: Labrador Retriever/Border Collie mix   

Age/Gender/Size: 7 years / Female / Large

Likes: Co-piloting on car rides, learning new tricks and skills

Special Considerations: No children under 10 years old, no cats or chickens 

Medical Considerations: History of seizures – on medication

Contact: Kitsap Humane Society

Adoption Fee: $75

Do you LOVE to play and hang out with your family? Well, we sure know someone who does.  Shelby is up for anything and everything. She loves outdoor adventures but is also perfectly content with spending time indoors snuggling. As she loves to use her nose, Shelby would enjoy a go at snuffle mats or other scent games hide and seek. Did we mention how smart this gal is? Shelby is doing fabulous with learning her commands and definitely has many more tricks up her furry sleeve. 

Shelby has a history of seizures and is on a medication that controls them well. She will need regular visits to your veterinarian for follow-up care to help manage her seizures. Since she would rather not be by her lonesome, Shelby would do best with a family that spends a lot of their time at home. If a car ride is in order, however, she will be right there with you, ready at the helm. Shelby will need a home with a fenced-in yard – no apartments, please. Besides a fellow calm canine companion, it’s not recommended that she live with other pets or chickens.

Are you interested in welcoming a new furry family member like Shelby? Email a completed application to [email protected]. If Shelby is your gal, mention the foster-to-adopt program when you submit the adoption application. Additional adoption information can be found on the Kitsap Humane Society’s website at https://www.kitsap-humane.org/adopt/how-to-adopt/. Please note that due to COVID-19 safety measures, they are working on an appointment-based system; only Washington state residents may apply due to quarantine measures.

Name: Lacey

Breed: Domestic Shorthair  

Age/Gender/Size: 12 ½ years / Female / Small

Likes: Wand/feather toys, cheek rubs

Special Considerations: No dogs, no small children, on prescription diet

Contact: Homeward Pet Adoption Center

Adoption Fee: $50

This little lady is looking for a furever family to spend her golden years with. Lacey loves attention, is very sweet and will let you know with her head butts and loud purrs. Chin scritches, and cheek rubs are her favorites. Aside from a steady supply of snuggles and pets, Lacey is really in need of a quiet atmosphere with cozy hide-y holes to stretch out and snooze in. She isn’t all rest and no play, however, once you bring out the peacock feathers! Though she is a mellow senior kitty, Lacey will show you her feisty side as she enjoys a good session of wand toy play. 

Lacey can be a bit shy at first in opening up and will need a new home that is patient and willing to give her the time required to settle in and find herself. A family that has a predictable routine and provides a tranquil environment will be the best fit for Lacey. Adults and teens are the best-suited companions, so children are not recommended. Though she will need a dog-free home, Lacey will get along with fellow cool, mellow-minded kitties; she will just need a slow introduction. Lacey does have Irritable Bowel Disease, however, it is well-managed with a prescription diet.

If you feel that your home is the right fit for Lacey, we urge you to reach out to Homeward Pet Adoption Center. They are currently available via appointment only. Please contact 425-488-4444 to speak with an adoption counselor and get scheduled! To get a head start on the process, you can also fill out a cat adoption application. 

Adoption fee?

People are sometimes surprised to find out that most animal shelters have an adoption fee. They might think, “Wait a minute! You got this animal for free so why are you charging me to take it off your hands?” This way of thinking ignores both the costs of housing animals as well as their medical care.

Here are some of the things your adoption fee usually covers:

• Spay/neuter for dogs and cats of age
• Vouchers for spay/neuter for puppies and kittens too young to be altered
• Deworming and parasite medication
• Core vaccines
• Microchipping (at some shelters)

All of these services are recouped in the standard adoption fee, but at a fraction of what you would have to pay most veterinarians. In fact, adopting a pet at a shelter is a net financial gain for most responsible pet parents in terms of the cost of care.

Every month, Healthy Paws will highlight new pets from Pawsitive Alliance’s #WhyNotMePets campaign. Visit the #WhyNotMePets page for a list of adoptable dogs and cats.

We’ve partnered with Pawsitive Alliance for the #WhyNotMePets campaign to give difficult-to-home pets an extra paw up. These lovable pets are ready to find their forever homes. 

Please take a few minutes to acquaint yourself with this month’s featured pet, Tilda.

Name: Tilda

Breed: Domestic Shorthair

Age/Gender/Size: Young / Female / Small

Likes: Looking adorable while begging for your attention

Special Considerations: Single pet home, indoor only

Contact: The Prez Foundation

Adoption Fee: Unknown

This sweet calico tabby (also known as a “caliby”) is available for adoption through The Prez Foundation, a small 501(c)3 rescue dedicated to finding forever homes for unwanted companion animals.

Tilda has a cute offbeat ear tip, which she procured while being spayed at a spay/neuter clinic. Tilda was not a feral kitty, however. She had previously lived in a home with multiple cats, but due to her more submissive nature, she was often bullied. Tilda has been in a foster home by herself since December, which has really allowed for her fun-loving, affectionate personality to shine through.

Shy at first, Tilda will take a few days to settle into her new home. Once she is comfortable, however, she certainly will make herself comfortable. Tilda’s ideal day consists of some active playtimes with plenty of naps in between. She is not short on her share of cuddles and will roll over on her back and beg for you to give some pets. Treats are highly regarded as well. Speaking of nibbles, Tilda has become accustomed to an automatic feeder. Otherwise, be prepared for a much more talkative Tilda around mealtime.

Though Tilda was previously an indoor/outdoor kitty, she will need to be indoor-only once adopted by her new family. A single pet home will be best for her as well, given her history with stronger feline personalities. Her experience with children and dogs is unknown. We can say, however, that Tilda packs a punch in the love department, and given the chance will provide her new family with many years of purrs and companionship.

If you would like to find out more about Tilda, you may visit her profile at https://petlover.petstablished.com. An adoption application is available here.

Adoption fee?

People are sometimes surprised to find out that most animal shelters have an adoption fee. They might think, “Wait a minute! You got this animal for free so why are you charging me to take it off your hands?” This way of thinking ignores both the costs of housing animals as well as their medical care.

Here are some of the things your adoption fee usually covers:

• Spay/neuter for dogs and cats of age
• Vouchers for spay/neuter for puppies and kittens too young to be altered
• Deworming and parasite medication
• Core vaccines
• Microchipping (at some shelters)

All of these services are recouped in the standard adoption fee, but at a fraction of what you would have to pay most veterinarians. In fact, adopting a pet at a shelter is a net financial gain for most responsible pet parents in terms of the cost of care.

Every month, Healthy Paws will highlight new pets from Pawsitive Alliance’s #WhyNotMePets campaign. Visit the #WhyNotMePets page for a list of adoptable dogs and cats.

We’ve partnered with Pawsitive Alliance for the #WhyNotMePets campaign to give difficult-to-home pets an extra paw up. These lovable pets are ready to find their forever homes. 

Please take a few minutes to acquaint yourself with this month’s featured pets – Ford and Professor Paws Drake.

Name: Ford

Breed: Greyhound

Age/Gender/Size: 2 years / Male / Large

Likes: Lots of affection and adventures

Special Considerations: No cats or apartment living

Medical Considerations: Progressive Retinal Atrophy

Contact: Greyhound Pets, Inc.

Adoption Fee: $500

First and foremost, we would like to introduce Ford. A former racing greyhound, his registered name is actually First N Foremost! A very active and affectionate boy, Ford is ready to settle down with a family to live in furever peace and comfort. Always ready for an adventure, yet happy to pause for cuddles, Ford will make a wonderful companion for the right family.

Ford was born with a genetic condition called Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), which affects his eyes. When you first meet him you will see that he has nailed down the captivating, puppy dog gaze – his eyes will make you melt! While he currently maintains good vision he is expected to lose his sight within a year. Dogs adapt extremely well to losing their vision, however, and Ford would be no exception to that. Finding Ford a patient family now is vital to guide him around the layout of his new home and continue working on commands to help him navigate and communicate. A safe, dog-proofed environment and consistency in an active family’s routine can go such a long way in taking care of a furry loved one that has lost their eyesight. Like other greyhounds, Ford will need to be in a home free of cats. An apartment or condo is not recommended due to space limitations.

Additional information from Greyhound Pets, Inc. FAQ, regarding the requirements to adopt a greyhound as well as what to expect, can be found here. If you are unable to adopt or foster Ford at this time, you can still help by becoming a sponsor for him and his foster family. This will assist with the cost of his ongoing care. Ford is currently featured on Greyhound Pets, Inc.’s website. Won’t you come to meet him today?

Name: Professor Paws Drake

Breed: Domestic Short Hair

Age/Gender/Size: 4 years / Male / Small

Likes: Gazing through windows, lap cuddles

Special Considerations: Needs to be the only pet in the home and on a urinary diet

Contact: Purrfect Pals

Adoption Fee: $100

Our featured kitty this month is a cultured fellow by the name of Professor Paws Drake. When we say cultured, we are referring to his mastery and unbiased execution of lap-warming. With the Professor, you get the best of all worlds. He is very playful and loves mental stimulation but is perfectly content in being a lap kitty and lazing about window sills to gaze upon the outside world.

The Professor will need to be the only pet in the household, and a quiet, non-busy one at that. A stressful environment makes him more vulnerable to developing urinary crystals, for which he is on a special urinary diet to keep them at bay. In short, a tranquil home environment equals less anxiety for The Professor, which in turn equals more cuddles and lap snuggies for you!

If you would like to meet Professor Paws Drake himself, we are certain that he will be willing to teach you a thing or two about the power of unconditional love. He is currently in the Arlington, WA location of Purrfect Pals sanctuary and adoption center. To learn more, please email them at [email protected]. You can adopt by first completing their pre-adoption questionnaire online here.

Adoption fee?

People are sometimes surprised to find out that most animal shelters have an adoption fee. They might think, “Wait a minute! You got this animal for free so why are you charging me to take it off your hands?” This way of thinking ignores both the costs of housing animals as well as their medical care.

Here are some of the things your adoption fee usually covers:

• Spay/neuter for dogs and cats of age
• Vouchers for spay/neuter for puppies and kittens too young to be altered
• Deworming and parasite medication
• Core vaccines
• Microchipping (at some shelters)

All of these services are recouped in the standard adoption fee but at a fraction of what you would have to pay most veterinarians. In fact, adopting a pet at a shelter is a net financial gain for most responsible pet parents in terms of the cost of care.

Every month, Healthy Paws will highlight new pets from Pawsitive Alliance’s #WhyNotMePets campaign. Visit the #WhyNotMePets page for a list of adoptable dogs and cats.

We’ve partnered with Pawsitive Alliance for the #WhyNotMePets campaign to give difficult-to-home pets an extra paw up. These lovable pets are ready to find their forever homes.

Please take a few minutes to acquaint yourself with this month’s featured pets – Nacho, Dibby, Miss Kitty, and bonded pair I Dare You & Lyn-z Way!  

Nacho

Name: Nacho

Breed: Pittie Mix

Age/Gender/Size: 7 years / Male / Large (60lbs+)

Likes: Playing fetch, going for walks

Special Considerations: Kids 12 years and older, no pets

Contact: Dog Gone Seattle

Adoption Fee: $400

Originally rescued from Kaui Humane Society, Nacho is the longest rescue resident with rescue group Dog Gone Seattle. Nacho has been waiting for his furever family since September 2019. Super affectionate and happy to lounge about the house with you, Nacho also makes a great companion for long walks and adventures. During this rainy Pacific Northwest weather, he is even quite content to go for a nice stroll on your treadmill. When going for a jaunt outside, Nacho has excellent leash manners and having had full obedience training, he can even teach you a thing or two!

When outside of his home environment, Nacho can be a little anxious. Nothing that a stable, dog-savvy family can’t help. His ideal home has a securely fenced yard in a quiet, single-family neighborhood. If you have kids, they should be aged 12 years and over, and he will need to be the only pet in your home. Nacho’s current foster parent is a trainer, and his adoption will include two take-home lessons, so you can continue working with him. He will flourish with the love and support of a home that can provide him with leadership and structure. Nacho is part of Dog Gone Seattle’s Foster to Adopt program. You may apply to foster online or email [email protected].

Dibby

Name: Dibby

Breed: Domestic short hair

Age/Gender/Size: Senior / Female / Small

Likes: Lots of affection, warm laps

Medical Considerations: Diabetic – receives insulin

Contact: Seattle Area Feline Rescue

Adoption Fee: $50

This Lil’ lady is the sweetest kitty you will ever meet. She is the perfect companion for a Pet Parent who works from home – just be prepared to have a new office assistant. Careful to avoid your keyboard, Dibby will make herself right at home in ensuring your lap stays warm on these rainy, chilly winter days. Dibby isn’t all business, however – she loves her playtimes and even enjoys grooming sessions. In addition, she hasn’t ever come across a laundry basket with warm, comfy clothes that she hasn’t liked! If you have other furry companions, Dibby will be a great addition to the family, as she gets along well with other kitties and dogs.

Dibby is diabetic and has a heart condition, both for which she receives medication. She is a perfect little lady when it comes time for you to administer her insulin injections and give her heart medication. You won’t have to worry about her putting up a fight. What she will do is melt your heart and shower you with unconditional love. If you’re interested in adopting, please sign up for the waitlist on the Seattle Area Feline Rescue’s website to follow-up with an adoption counselor. You can also see a video of sweet Dibby here!

Miss Kitty

Name: Miss Kitty

Breed: Domestic short hair

Age/Gender/Size: 13 years / Female / Small

Likes: Wet food, sharing her opinion on everything!

Special Considerations: No dogs or small kids

Contact: Yakima Humane Society

Adoption Fee: $35

If you are looking for a no-nonsense, confident kitty who knows what she wants out of life, then look no further. Meet Miss Kitty! This senior lady is looking to be the queen of her furever castle, to live with a Pet Parent with whom she can bond and open up to. Be sure to stock up on wet food, as that is definitely going to gain you bonus points! Miss Kitty will take some time to settle in, but once she does she will keep you on your toes and laughing. She can be quite opinionated at times and talks back with soft, raspy mews. Miss Kitty isn’t always no-nonsense, and once bonded with her human is quite affectionate.

Miss Kitty will flourish in a home that can promise her space and independence. She would prefer to be the only pet in the home. Being the senior lady that she is, Miss Kitty is deserving of spending her golden years with a loving new family, albeit on her own terms at times! If you are interested in adopting Miss Kitty, please fill out an adoption questionnaire from the Yakima Humane Society’s website. A staff member will contact you once your questionnaire has been received. 

Name: I Dare You and  Lyn-Z Way – Bonded Pair

Breeds: Pittie Mixes  

Age/Gender/Size: 2 years / Male / 40 lbs,  1 year / Female / 30 lbs

Likes: Meeting new people, goofing around in the backyard

Special Considerations: Kids 8 years and older, no other pets

Medical Considerations: I Dare You – cleft palate repair, Lyn-Z Way – blind

Contact: Motley Zoo Animal Rescue

Adoption Fee: $800 (for the pair)

I Dare You and Lyn-Z-Way

A bonded pair of pups are looking for their new furever family this holiday. I Dare You and  Lyn-Z Way thrive on affection and love to meet new people. The best part is, you will receive snuggles and cuddles from all sides. I Dare You is a huge fan of leisurely walks, as long as the weather is mild. Lyn-Z Way is no homebody either, as she loves to be out and about. Both of these kids are goofy and energetic and are eager to show off for their new family.

I Dare You was born with a cleft palate but did undergo a successful surgical repair. He does need to be monitored with regards to what types of toys and treats his mouth meets though. Diet needs to be taken into careful consideration as well since I Dare You has a sensitive stomach, and food allergies (particularly chicken) seem to be the culprit.

As his sister Lyn-Z Way is blind, I Dare You has become her seeing eye and emotional support buddy. Lyn-Z Way is an excellent napper, but will need help with mastering new commands and learning the ropes in her new home environment. Understandably, she can be nervous in unfamiliar surroundings but having the companionship of I Dare You settles her separation anxiety. At the end of a long day, Lyn-Z Way is happy to tuck away into her crate to catch some z’s.

I Dare You and Lyn-z Way are deserving of a family they can love as much as they love each other. If you are interested in opening up your home to this affectionate pair, please email [email protected] to request an adoption application

You may also watch their video here.

Adoption fee?

People are sometimes surprised to find out that most animal shelters have an adoption fee. They might think, “Wait a minute! You got this animal for free so why are you charging me to take it off your hands?” This way of thinking ignores both the costs of housing animals as well as their medical care.

Here are some of the things your adoption fee usually covers:

• Spay/neuter for dogs and cats of age
• Vouchers for spay/neuter for puppies and kittens too young to be altered
• Deworming and parasite medication
• Core vaccines
• Microchipping (at some shelters)

All of these services are recouped in the standard adoption fee, but at a fraction of what you would have to pay most veterinarians. In fact, adopting a pet at a shelter is a net financial gain for most responsible pet parents in terms of the cost of care.

Every month, Healthy Paws will highlight new pets from Pawsitive Alliance’s #WhyNotMePets campaign. Visit the #WhyNotMePets page for a list of adoptable dogs and cats.

We’ve partnered with Pawsitive Alliance for the #WhyNotMePets campaign to give difficult-to-home pets an extra paw up. These lovable pets are ready to find their forever homes.  

Please take a few minutes to acquaint yourself with this month’s featured pets – Abe, Jupiter, Rocket, and Rush! 

Name: Abe

Breed: Pit Bull Terrier 

Age/Gender/Size: 5 years / Male / Large

Likes: Stuffed toys, hanging out on the couch, learning new things

Special Considerations: No cats or other dogs in the home

Contact: The Prez Foundation

Adoption Fee: $200

Abe, a snugglebug with a nubby little wiggle tail is looking for his furever home. Abe absolutely adores people, and he would like nothing more than to snuggle up on the couch with his family during these blustery autumn months. When he’s not lazing about, Abe loves to play with his stuffed toys, and is quite keen on his tennis balls. Due to some knee and hip issues, Abe isn’t able to go on long walks, but short ones will do just fine. Abe recently had a case of “happy tail”, which just means that he was so excited to be around his people that his tail “whapped” into everything around him, resulting in injury. After having the majority of his tail amputated, he was left with the most adorable little black bear bottom. 

As we had mentioned, Abe loves, loves, LOVES people. Kids are OK as long as they are respectful of his space. A home without cats and other dogs is recommended, however, Abe would probably enjoy meeting new friends at the dog park. Abe can be fostered through The Prez Foundation. If you have any further questions about this handsome guy you may contact them via email, or call 425-480-8642.

Name: Jupiter

Breed:  Domestic Medium Hair 

Age/Gender/Size: 13 years / Male / Small

Likes: Sunbeams and kitty friends

Medical Considerations: On medications for various conditions, FIV positive 

Contact: Pasado’s Safe Haven

Adoption Fee: $50 (senior kitties)

If there were ever a senior kitty who knew how to live life to its fullest, it would be Jupiter. He is a sweetheart and is happy to spend his days in a loved one’s lap or a lazy, warm sunbeam. Jupiter loves to participate in play when there are fun toys around, however.  Though he is FIV positive, Jupiter has been able to live a full, happy life just like any other kitty. Jupiter is being treated for feline asthma with an inhaler and does great when it comes to his treatments. He also takes medication for blood pressure and receives sub-q fluids a couple of times per week.

Jupiter has really bonded with some of the other kitties at Pasado’s, and so having a new feline friend in his furever home would be great. The folks at Pasado’s Safe Haven will be happy to review Jupiter’s medical needs with his new family and demonstrate how to give sub-q fluids (it’s really easy!). To learn more about the adoption process through Pasado’s Safe Haven, please visit https://www.pasadosafehaven.org/adopt/process/.  Adoption questionnaires are available here as well.

Name: Rocket

Breed: Shepherd Mix  

Age/Gender/Size: 5 years / Male / Large

Likes: Adventures, jogging, hiking

Special Considerations: No kids or other dogs in the home

Contact: Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service (SCRAPS)

Adoption Fee: $120

Rocket, handsome and with the most expressive eyebrows you will ever encounter, would love to be united with a furever family. If you are up for an adventure, Rocket is your man! Up for hiking, jogging, or whatever expedition you are taking part in, he will be your partner through and through. Having a well-structured routine is very beneficial as well. Jupiter will need a little bit of time to acclimate, but once he realizes the space, love, and comfort with which he is provided, he will remain by your side.

Rocket had injured his neck a little while back and is hesitant for rapid motion around that area. Due to this, Rocket will be best suited in a home without kids or other pets. Though he isn’t reactive to other dogs, sharing the home with another canine companion would be a bit stressful; but he will be happy to have his new family all to himself! Would you like to meet Rocket? Please contact SCRAPS via email or phone, 509-477-2532.  

Name: Rush

Breed: DSH 

Age/Gender/Size: 9 years / Female / Small

Likes: Hide and seek, perching on her peoples’ shoulders, catnip

Medical Considerations: Receives medication for urinary condition

Contact: Pasado’s Safe Haven

Adoption Fee: $50 (senior kitties)

You will never meet a sweeter senior than this little lady. Rush has spent seven years of her life at Pasado’s Safe Haven sanctuary, waiting for her furever family to sweep her up. She is currently living with a loving foster family, who have only the sweetest things to share about her little personality. Rush loves to cuddle on your lap and prompt you for face/head rubs. She loves to be perched upon your shoulder as well – how cute is that! Due to a neurological issue, Rush lives with a limp tail and does experience some urine leakage. She does, however, use the litter pan diligently, and medications and special diet help to alleviate her symptoms. 

Rush gets along very well with other kitties, so sharing her furever home with new furry feline friends will be okay. We know that her perfect home is out there. We wish for her to live out the rest of her days outside of the sanctuary, with an ever so loving new family. To learn more about Rush and the adoption process, please visit the Pasado’s Safe Haven website here.

Adoption fee?

People are sometimes surprised to find out that most animal shelters have an adoption fee. They might think, “Wait a minute! You got this animal for free so why are you charging me to take it off your hands?” This way of thinking ignores both the costs of housing animals as well as their medical care.

Here are some of the things your adoption fee usually covers:

• Spay/neuter for dogs and cats of age

• Vouchers for spay/neuter for puppies and kittens too young to be altered

• Deworming and parasite medication

• Core vaccines

• Microchipping (at some shelters)

All of these services are recouped in the standard adoption fee, but at a fraction of what you would have to pay most veterinarians. In fact, adopting a pet at a shelter is a net financial gain for most responsible pet parents in terms of the cost of care.

Every month, Healthy Paws will highlight new pets from Pawsitive Alliance’s #WhyNotMePets campaign. Visit the #WhyNotMePets page for a list of adoptable dogs and cats.