Recently a gentleman came into the lobby and told me that he needed to surrender his dog, Moxi, after she had nipped his child in the face. He added that while his child was okay, requiring a couple of minor stitches, that he no longer felt he could trust Moxi around his child. I asked if she […]
Julie, one of Minto’s owners and a Sammamish resident, emailed us the day I was assigned to responding to customer service inquiries. She was curious to know if there were are any other dogs in King County that were as old as her Australian Cattle Dog (aka Blue Heeler), Minto. I was unable to find that data so I asked her if she’d like us to write a blog story and they sent me over all of the information. Here’s Minto’s story:
This story is about an Australian Cattle Dog (aka Blue Heeler) named Minto. He was born on February 23, 1997, he’s been living for 19 years (average life expectancy is 12-15yrs). After speaking to his human parents, I’m jealous because Minto has lived a more adventurous life than most of us and he’s got me thinking that I definitely need to get out more often!
This is what his humans told me about him (from Minto’s perspective, of course):
A year ago, the Bensons family lost their cat, Boomer, when their real estate agent came over and the cat bolted out the door. After months of searching to no avail, the family moved to Federal Way sadly thinking they would never see Boomer again. Unbeknownst to the Bensons, just on the other side of I-5, […]
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:
By Amy Wong via The Daily of the University of Washington
For many students, going to college means reluctantly leaving your hometown, your family, and most importantly, your pets. I’ve often found myself longingly staring at people walking their dogs on campus, desperately wanting to cuddle up to the next animal I see. Luckily, Seattle’s first cat cafe, Meowtropolitan, is just a quick bus ride away.
Combining two of life’s greatest joys, cats and coffee, Meowtropolitan provides a unique experience that lets you spend some quality time with local feline friends. For a flat fee of $10, you can order one of several espresso or tea based drinks and then spend an hour hanging out with some of the cutest cats you’ve ever seen.
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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