By Cory McKeown with Photos by Melanie Epping

Jax is a perfect “there’s no good reason” dog

“No good reason” dogs aren’t a new breed we are seeing at the shelter – these are the dogs we get in that are so nice, so well-behaved, so good with everyone that we wonder to ourselves what in the world the reason could be that they have lingered so long unadopted. Unfortunately, these great dogs often had the misfortune to have been born black in color. It is a well-known but sad fact in the humane community that both black dogs and cats are often the last to be adopted from shelters – and in “kill’ shelters, they are euthanized much more frequently because of this.

Such is the case with Jax, who was passed over at another shelter for several months before we received him. This very handsome and very nice black lab mix is just two years old and would make a loving addition to any home. He is gentle, likes other dogs, is housebroken, loves to go for walks and is attentive and very anxious to please.

Jax is such a great dog that we are sure that if given a chance his good qualities would quickly become apparent to anyone lucky enough to adopt him. We are sure he would have his new owners also thinking: “there’s no good reason why he wasn’t adopted sooner but we are glad we are the ones who gave him the chance he so needed.”

Loving adult kitties need homes before kitten season

In just a few short months, we will again be getting kittens surrendered to the shelter. In the meantime, we have some wonderful adult kitties still awaiting homes. We have cats of many descriptions and colors, all spayed or neutered and ready to be adopted. Kittens can be a lot of fun, but there is a lot to be said for bringing calmer, and usually better-behaved, adult cats home. Come and spend a quiet afternoon in the “kitty playroom” – you probably will find your next best feline friend!

Now is the time to prevent unwanted litters- check into our “Fix Your Cat Free” program

If you or someone you know is a low-income resident of South County and have a cat that needs altering, come to the shelter and get a voucher to have the cat spayed or neutered absolutely free! Vouchers are limited but are still available during our regular business hours which are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesdays through Saturdays. It is a wonderful opportunity to do the right thing, and the price is right!We’re hoping you’ll be “wearin’ the green” with us March 15

Don’t forget our biggest fundraiser, the St. Patrick’s Day dinner and auction, is just around the corner. Tickets are only $30 and include a delicious full-course Irish meal catered by the wonderful Shoalwater Restaurant, and all the fun and excitement of the auction activities. Tickets are available at the Humane Society at 330 2nd St. NE, and at beachdog.com at 1517 Pacific Ave. N., both in Long Beach.

By Cory McKeown with Photo by Melanie Epping

Brodie: This Smart and Sensitive Dog Needs Some One-On-One TLC

For reasons we will never know, this nice dog was surrendered by his family of five years to another shelter, on the day after Christmas (Merry Christmas, Brodie….).
This handsome dog is a Kelpie, Aussie Shepherd, and Cattle Dog mix. Of the approximately 400 dog breeds in the world today, these three breeds are among the smartest, most loyal, and most trainable of dogs.

Brodie is five years old, and absolutely reliable in the housebreaking department. He acts like a dog that just maybe doesn’t know, from past experience, what kind of treatment to expect from humans. But one can see by looking in his intelligent brown eyes that he is very anxious to be someone’s special and loyal companion.

This sensitive young dog would love an active lifestyle, and would be a wonderful friend for a single person who can spend quality time with him. He is very good with people, but not good with cats, so his new home needs to be a “feline-free zone”. If you are looking for a special canine companion to enrich your life, come and meet Brodie.

St. Patrick’s Dinner Auction Extravaganza is Just Around the Corner

Our no-kill shelter receives no city or county support, and we rely on donations, adoptions, and fundraisers to care for needy animals. Our biggest fund-raising event, the St. Patrick’s Dinner Auction Extravaganza is coming up March 15.

Tickets are $30 each, and a delicious Irish dinner catered by the fabulous Shoalwater Restaurant will be served. Tickets can be purchased at beachdog.com at 1517 Pacific Ave N, or at the Shelter at 330 2nd St NE.

We are very grateful to have received some wonderful items for auction, but additional items would be very much appreciated. If you have something you would like to donate, please e-mail the event procurement chairwoman Marie, at marieemily@beachpets.com, or leave a message for her at the Humane Society, 642-1180.

Please support the Humane Society by attending this enjoyable event. With just a little “wearin’ of the green” on this evening, you can help us raise much-needed money to care for the animals and support our community programs.

By Cory McKeown with photos by Melanie Epping

There’s Nothing “Lucky” About Spending 103 Days in a Cage

Poor, sweet, goofy, 3-legged Lucky will have been at the shelter for over 100 days by the time this column is published. Kind of reminds you of the old “Lucky” dog joke, doesn’t it?? You know the one where there is a poster on the side of a telephone pole for a missing dog- a one-eyed, three-legged, deaf dog that has a hernia, and answers to the name “Lucky”. It is an old joke, but the longer this young lab mix stays in a cage, the more this joke comes more to mind. The only “lucky” part of the story for him is that he is at our no-kill shelter, and although his time is running on, it will not run out.

Lucky lost his leg in a fall from a truck, but doesn’t let his “tripod” stance slow him down- he is a real trooper, and loves to go for walks. He wouldn’t be a good companion for a jogger, but is a wonderful friend on shorter walks. He probably would enjoy the company of another non-aggressive dog, but would be happy being an “only” dog as well.

There has to be room in someone’s heart for this wonderful but “imperfect” dog that tries so hard to please. Adopting a “special needs” pet can be very rewarding. Please come and meet Lucky- you might just be the one to turn his luck around.

Sterling is Also a “Long-Timer”

This young, very handsome pewter-colored cat was with us only a short while when he came down with a horrible “kitty cold”. The virus involved caused damage to his eyes, and one of our dedicated volunteers took him home and spent weeks treating him back to health. His eyes now look great- only a hint of cloudiness, and he sees so well he can fling a toy up in the air and catch it before it falls to the ground!

The volunteer who took him home fell in love with his wonderfully easy-going and friendly nature. He gets along very well with other cats, likes dogs, is incredibly affectionate, and is immaculate with his scratch box manners.

Unfortunately, the volunteer is on “kitty overload” at her house, and Sterling needs to find a forever home. If you are looking for an especially nice, big, “mush ball” kitty, Sterling would just fit the bill!!  See Sterling on petfinder.com.

Shelter Wish List

We would be very grateful to receive canned dog food- we love to spoil the dogs with a little canned food on their kibbles, and we are almost out!!

Thank you very much for your support.

Hello Volunteers, Board members, shelter staff,
PLEASE SHARE THIS EMAIL WITH ANYONE WHO IS INTERESTED IN HELPING…….
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We Need YOUR Help!!!

Reminder:
SPCHS St Patrick’s Dinner Auction Extravaganza Procurement meeting
Countdown: 33 days until Auction Night

Date: Tuesday February 12th
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Western Coastal Mortgage Conference Room

Marie is bringing cookies and coffee. Coffee Roasters Caffeine…… Treats……. Please come

Please bring any items you have collected, paperwork not turned in, and we have a need for more empty baskets that can be used to display group packages of items.

If you are unable to attend, please advise Marie and make arrangements to drop off your auctions items and paperwork Marie can be reached at marieemily@beachpets.com

Announcements!
Del Murry has agreed to emcee and auction the items you are collecting for the live event.
We still need more hands to help with pre-event and day of the event tasks.

This message is going out to all who have shown an interest in the auction. If each of you could donate or procure one or two items for the silent or live auction, it would help us to have a smashing success. We would appreciate your assistance whether you can give the event a small or large amount of your time and talent, your help is needed and will be appreciated. Contact Marie or Bonnie to make arrangements for delivery.

Questions &  Comments to co-chairs Marie Maulden or Bonnie Teschner
Marie  marieemily@beachpets.com Bonnie bonnie@beachdog.com 

By Cory McKeown with photos by Melanie Epping and Gail Baehr

We are in great need of auction items!

Our biggest fundraising event, the St. Patrick’s Dinner Auction Extravaganza is coming up March 15 and we very much need items for auction.

 

We are asking the supporters of the Humane Society for donations of goods and services to make this vitally important event a success. Please think about what you might be able to offer – collectibles, artwork, tickets for travel and lodging, vacation packages; use of timeshares, services such as gardening, repairs, assistance with home projects and improvements – the list of things that would raise money in an auction is almost endless. And, the funds raised will be put to good use caring for the needy animals in our no-kill shelter.

If you have something to donate, please e-mail the event procurement chairwoman, Marie, at (marieemily@beachpets.com) or leave a contact message for her at the Humane Society at 642-1180.

Tickets are $30 each, and include a delicious Irish dinner catered by the wonderful Shoalwater Restaurant and all the auction fun. Tickets can be purchased at (beachdog.com) at 1517 Pacific Ave N, in Long Beach. Their phone is 642-4431. Or you can get tickets at the shelter at 330 2nd St. NE in Long Beach.

 

Low-income South County residents: it’s time to fix your cat for free

Now is the time for low-income local owners of unaltered cats to take advantage of a great opportunity to have their pets spayed or neutered, absolutely free! Vouchers can be obtained at the shelter during normal business hours.

We encourage persons in the community who might know of anyone who might qualify for this program to let them know about it right away- spring is just around the comer and very soon the unaltered kitties will be out “dating” and bringing unwanted kittens into the world.

There are new dogs in town!

We have received some wonderful new dogs at the shelter- big ones, little ones, short ones; tall ones – we even have a beautiful great Dane! Visit the shelter – you might just find your new best friend!

 

 

Friends of the 42nd Street Café,
We have a $10.00 Reward for You
if you can attend our benefit

for the Humane Society tomorrow night,
Wednesday, Februrary 6th!
It is our Second Community Fund Night of the Year!

20% of all sales will be donated to our local shelter which means your attendance will help save abandoned and lost dogs and cats because our local shelter is a NO KILL shelter: all animals are cared for until homes are found for them. And because we feel so strongly about the good work the Humane Society does. Every diner will recieve a $10.00 Dining Certificate to use on a return visit!

Can’t Attend? Call a fried who can and tell them!

 

Your friend or relative will have a great night out. Twenty percent of their purchases witll be donated to keep animals like these healthy and in good homes. Plus, they will receive a Free $10.00 Dining Certificate to use upon a return visit. We hope you and yours can be with us tomorrow, Wednesday night February 6th. Dinner starts at 4:30 pm.

 

Note:
You can help us update everything! Cheri has purchased new chairs for the Dining Roomand new lighting to be installed in March. Plus, we are working on seasonal menu changes. We will be asking for your thoughts soon on what you would like to see changed or improved so that we don’t end up making ourselves happy and not you. ‘Cause if your not happy, we won’t be happy very long. More on this in our next mailings.

 

Looking forward to seeing you soon,

 

Blaine, Cheri and the Fools For Flavor
at the 42nd Street Café

 

Breakfast and Lunch Wed. – Sunday 8 am to 2 pm.
Dinner nightly starting at 4:30 pm
Reservations advised

 

360.642.2323

 

42nd Street Café – 4201 Pacific Way • Seaview, WA 98644