News & Events

Thank you, My Office Bar and Grill, and softball supporters!

WCHS wishes to thank all of the donors and participants in the 1^st Annual My Office Madness Softball Tournament: Barnacle Bill’s, Chipman & Taylor Chevrolet-Oldsmobile; Clubhouse; Coca-Cola; Costco Wholesale; Cougar Country Drive-In; Jess Ford of Pullman; King Beverage; Mike Plunkett; Northwest Auto & Paint Supply; Odom Corporation; Palouse Pets Grooming Salon; Pullman Parks & Rec; Rolling Hills Eye Care; Safeway of Pullman; SNAP Fitness; Stewart Title of Whitman County; Sun West Sportswear; Stylz N Smylz; Valhalla Bar & Grill; WSU Athletics; Lori Ammons; WCHS Board Members; WCHS Dog Park Committee Members; WCHS Staff and Volunteers; Jackie Lew; Jared Evenson; Eric Barge; Anthony Conrath; and Evan Huri. Your support helped My Office Bar and Grill raise $3237.00 for the future Dog Park! It was a great event – thank you!

Here’s how they finished:

Men’s Upper Bracket:

1^st Place: SNAP Fitness, Lewiston

2^nd Place: Team Extreme, Lewiston/Spokane

3^rd Place: Garden Lounge, Moscow

Men’s Lower Bracket:

1^st Place: Bomb Squad, Moscow

2^nd Place: Shooters Bar, Lewiston

3^rd Place: My Office/Palouse Falls Brewery, Pullman

4^th Place: My Office Clubhouse, Pullman

5^th Place: Valhalla, Pullman

Women’s Bracket:

1^st Place: My Office, Pullman

2^nd Place: Pookies Bunch/Work, Lewiston

3^rd Place: Drink More

Posted: 9/2/2010

Thank you, Lentil Festival Volunteers!

WCHS would like to thank all of the volunteers who helped out at the National Lentil Festival, whether it was the Microbrew Tent, the Monster Energy Drink Truck, the Grand Parade, or Saturday's booth. Our volunteers included: Pat and Steve Pennak; Amy and Zachary Williams, Sara Joplin; Jared Evenson; Stephanie Helbling; Colleen Harrington; Jeff Smith; Sonia Hussa; John Thielbahr; Kelly McGovern; Anamaria Zavala; Tom and Jessica Harris; Elizabeth Sechter; Marshall DeLine; Kylie Allen; Kendra Meisner-Kelley; Judy Dunn; Debbie Bikfasy; Traci Topping; Linda Rogers; Will Werner; Emily Mowrer; Corinna Nicolaou; Gwen Anderson; Lori Batina; Tracie Brelsford; Wendy Ortman; McKenna and Brandon Kyriss; Jean Norris; Paul Guyett; Becky Bitter; Judy Peelgren; Kathy Brooks; Kim Bogart; Jan Luft; Lori Ammons; Trevor Bice; Judy and Doug Hobart; Irina Mavrodi; and Fiona Murray. If we missed you, we apologize! Special thanks go out to Monster Energy and King Beverage for donating beverages, and, of course, the Pullman Chamber of Commerce for giving us the opportunity!

Posted: 9/2/2010

Labor Day Hours: Shelter Open, Office Closed

When: Monday, 9/6

The administrative office (126 S. Grand Avenue in Pullman) is CLOSED for the Labor Day holiday. However, our AnimalHaven pet shelter is OPEN 1-5:30 on Labor Day should you wish to look for a furry companion. Thank you!

Posted: 9/2/2010

Updated 8/29: Mama Dog (and Future Pups) Foster Home Needed

When: ASAP

WCHS is looking for a foster home ASAP! Wild Flower is due to give birth at any time. Unfortunately, she doesn't do well with cats, so her foster home needs to be feline-free. If you can make a commitment of several months to give Mama and her future pups a quiet place to live and grow, please contact the shelter staff as soon as possible at shelter@whitmanpets.org or 509 332 3422. Thank you!

Posted: 8/29/2010

Updated 7/26: Special Needs CAT Foster Needed

We are looking for a foster home for Simon, a special needs cat who was recently surrendered to WCHS. We prefer that Simon's foster parents slowly introduce him to other household pets. He is doing fine in the group cat area at the shelter with feline friends. Simon needs to be placed on a strict diet as he is a big guy! If you can help, please e-mail shelter@whitmanpets.org. WCHS pays for all costs (food, medications, veterinary care) associated with fostering- all you need to do is provide space and tender loving care.

Additional Information: www.whitmanpets.org/fostercare

Posted: 7/23/2010

Mutt Strutt is Coming September 18 - Grand Prize = iPad!

When: Saturday, 9/18 | 10 am - 1 pm

Save the date - the Second Annual Mutt Strutt is coming to Pullman's Sunnyside Park on Saturday, September 18 from 10 am - 1 pm. Collect pledges, participate in the walkathon, and help make Pullman's first dog park a reality!

The grand prize for the individual who raises the most funds is an iPad (from an anonymous donor).

The grand prize for the top team is a pool party at the Pullman Aquatic Center!

REGISTER NOW at http://www.firstgiving.com/WCHSmuttstrutt!

Thanks to our wonderful sponsors: Bill's Welding, Dissmore's and the Pump Perks program in association with Chevron (Pullman, Main Street), Sunset Mart, and Red Lion!

Additional Information: www.whitmanpets.org/muttstrutt

Posted: 5/8/2010

Lost or Found a Pet? Post Online

We're pleased to announce the newest feature of our website, a Lost and Found database. If you have lost or found a pet, you can fill out a form online which will be viewable by our shelter staff as well as members of the general public. Your post will be active for 30 days. If you wish to have your post removed from our website, please contact webmaster@whitmanpets.org. Please note: your contact information will be made available to those who view your posting. We suggest that you still contact our shelter staff by phone (509 332 3422) or e-mail (shelter@whitmanpets.org) for updates.

To view the form, visit http://whitmanpets.org/lost/form.asp

To view current lost and found postings, visit http://whitmanpets.org/lost/#posting

Additional Information: whitmanpets.org/lost/form.asp

Posted: 5/29/2010

Cat litter needed!

When: Immediately

WCHS needs cat litter and dry kitten food! We've had lots of kittens come in this summer, and they are HUNGRY and BUSY! :-) If you can help, please bring donations directly to the shelter (1340 SE Old Moscow Road in Pullman). Our staff are happy to issue a receipt for tax purposes. Thank you for helping Whitman County's homeless pets!

Posted: 8/6/2010

Featured CATS: Lucy, Rory, Thelma, and Coyote

Three of our long-term feline residents are looking for homes. Lucy, Rory, and Thelma came to us in January, 2008 along with many siblings and relatives from a difficult local situation. All of their companions have since found homes. Please contact our shelter staff about special discounts on these cats who have been looking for a home for a long time! Maybe your home is just waiting to be the perfect forever home for one or more of these wonderful cats.

Our newest Hope Fund cat, Coyote, arrived the weekend of June 5. Coyote was caught in a trap, severely injuring his left front leg. The WSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital decided the best course of action was amputation. Coyote has done very well in his foster home with other cats and dogs. Now Coyote is ready to find his new forever home! With his injury, he should be kept indoors rather then allowed outside. If you are interested in learning more about this special black feline, contact the shelter staff to arrange a meeting with Coyote's foster mom.

Our deepest thanks to Drs. Mickas, Farnsworth, and Bachelez and Teresa at the WSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital for caring for this little guy, and to Tracie B. for foster care while he recovers!

Donations to pay for Coyote's care and future Hope Fund pets are welcomed via Paypal or you can mail a check to WCHS Hope Fund, PO Box 453, Pullman, WA 99163. Thank you for helping the homeless pets of Whitman County!

Posted: 5/19/2010

Got Deer? Leave 'em Alone!

Deer, like other non-domestic animals, are better left alone. Interactions with humans can jeopardize their lives and result in euthanasia. Please read these articles for more details:

Daily Evergreen

WSU Today

WCHS does not handle wildlife calls. Please contact the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife at 509 892 1001, Monday-Friday, 8 am - 5 pm.

Please also note that steel-jawed leghold traps are illegal in the state of Washington (RCW 77.15.194).

Additional Information: www.dailyevergreen.com/story/31954

Posted: 6/23/2010

October 6 (1st Wednesday of each month): Low-Cost Shot Clinics

When: October 6 | 3-5:30 pm

Dr. Tammy Faulkner is offering a low-cost, monthly shot clinic at AnimalHaven the first Wednesday of each month from 3 - 5:30 pm. Shots/deworming is $15 per vaccination/treatment; microchips are $20 each. No appointments are necessary! Cats should be transported in carriers. Small dogs can be transported in carriers; other dogs must remain on leash at all times. The next clinic is Wednesday, October 6.

Posted: 1/28/2010

October 17: Next Feral Cat Solutions Spay/Neuter Clinic

When: October 17

Feral Cat Solutions has determined their 2010 schedule for spay neuter clinics. The remaining clinic for 2010 is on Sunday, October 17. Visit the Feral Cat Solutions website for more details. Thank you for participating!

Additional Information: www.humanesocietyofthepalouse.org/Feral%20Cat%20Solutions.html

Posted: 2/5/2010

Save the Date: 4th Annual Fur Ball, Saturday, Feb. 19

When: Saturday, Feb. 19

The 4th Annual Fur Ball and Yappy Hour will be held Saturday, February 19, 2011 at the Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) Event Center in Pullman, WA. Dr. Marty Becker and Mikkel Becker Shannon will be the keynote speakers, and Glenn Johnson will serve as Master of Ceremonies. Stay tuned for updates!

Posted: 9/3/2010

Please Help Us Improve Our Website!

We want your feedback! We would like to find out how you discovered us, whether you found the information you were looking for, and whether you have any suggestions. If you would like to provide feedback, please visit www.whitmanpets.org/survey. To thank you for your time, you may enter a drawing to win WCHS paraphernalia.

Congratulations to Linda Thompson and Judith Wang, our survey winners so far!

Posted: 5/14/2010

WCHS Wine from Merry Cellars Winery

Available NOW -- Exclusive Whitman County Humane Society Wine! Support the important work of the WCHS by purchasing this special, limited edition Twilight Hills Red wine by Pullman's own Merry Cellars Winery. All proceeds benefit the homeless companion animals of Whitman County. This edition features adorable WCHS alumnus Joey D on the label and is available for only $25! It's a perfect gift for the wine-lovers and animal-lovers in your life. WCHS Wine is available ONLY at Merry Cellars Tasting Room, 1300 NE Henley Ct., Pullman, WA, in the Port of Whitman/Schweitzer industrial park or on-line at www.merrycellars.com. Tasting room hours are Tuesday - Saturday from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Three cheers for Merry Cellars Winery! Thank them for their support of the Whitman County Humane Society.

Posted: 4/26/2010

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Posted: 1/13/2010