Meet Jennifer!
Jennifer started off as a cat cuddler in 2006 when she first joined RASKC’s Volunteer program. She was also one of the creative minds behind the Cat Meet & Greet project, and redesigned the entire look and feel of the former Store of HOPE at Kent Station to make it a more inviting and professional, retail-looking space. It was Jennifer’s creative ingenuity that sparked the “Summer of Love” poster for the Rachael Ray contest a couple of years ago — so much of her wonderful professional expertise has gone to other similar posters, such as the Super Pet Adoptathon and Kent Cornucopia Days, the décor for RASKC’s Pawsitive Alliance Open Houses and the “Consider a Mutt” limited edition poster fundraiser. The fundraiser raised nearly $5,000 for the Angel Fund. Thank you Jennifer for opening up your home to foster pets, donating your time, and being an all around magnificent person! Read our Q&A with her below:
One of the most valuable ways to volunteer with Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) is to open your heart and home on a temporary basis to a RASKC animal that is waiting to be adopted. These animals need to be in a home environment, rather than the shelter, for a variety of reasons […]
This message was submitted by Chuck Pilcher, a pet parent whose 11 year old Yorkie , Abby, escaped during a routine fire alarm inspection. Mr. Pilcher, who was happily reunited with Abby in less than 24 hours, sent an email to RASKC ‘s pet line describing how the happy event came about.
I want to thank you for helping us find our Yorkie, Abby, within 24 hours when she went missing from Thursday-Friday. Here’s how it happened:
Many thanks to Marian and Stephanie, who presented a $2,500 check and several hand-made cat cozy blankets and dog bandanas to RASKC on May 5, 2016 from the Xerox Community Involvement Program (XCIP). This money will go to helping the vulnerable animals in RASKC’s care. Marian said, “We made a total of 15 beds, finding some fun […]
Meet Melissa!
If you were ever curious who the talent is behind some of RASKC’s inspirational pet photos, this is your chance to meet our amazing Melissa Blake! Not only is she an amazing photographer, but her dedication and passion to volunteering and working with rescued pets is exactly why we take the time to highlight volunteers on a monthly basis. A magnificent person in and out, read our Q&A with her below:
Celebrating April’s Volunteer Appreciation, our Nickie Ford — Adoption Events Coordinator — submitted this story to highlight the Eastside Pet Adoption Center’s cat colony room that has been recently transformed into a “cat aquarium”, thanks to the spectacularly talented work of RASKC volunteer, Lara Steele.
We value and greatly appreciate the work that our Animal Control Officers (ACO) do on a daily basis. Their genuine commitment to serve the community helps maintain RASKC’s mission to provide collaborative and compassionate animal care services throughout King County.
Thank you for all you do!
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Meet Carolyn!
Read our Q&A with her below:
Q. How did you hear about RASKC?
A:I heard about it from a woman who also volunteered for Federal Way Communities in School. Then looked up online and signed up for orientation class to learn more.
Q. What made you want to volunteer, especially to work with animals?
A:I have always had dogs in my life since childhood.. Then my children added cats and small rodents as they grew up. I had a bucket list for my retirement that included volunteering since had a much more flexible schedule. My basic nature is as a care giver so helping with animals fit into that.
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Oscar is a 14yr old male cat, domestic short hair, orange and white. This handsome gentleman loves having his head and chin scratched and chatters quietly to encourage more petting! While not fond of being held, he does like cuddling with his humans. Oscar has been fostered with other cats and kittens and gets along […]
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