News Briefs
Cat Adoption Special Extended Through September
It’s the height of “kitten season” and Willamette Humane Society (WHS) is asking Salem and surrounding area residents to open their hearts and homes to one of the many cats and kittens currently available for adoption at Helping Paws, the Willamette Humane Society’s thrift, pet supply and satellite adoption center located in the Oak Park Plaza on NE Lancaster Drive. For the months of August and September, WHS will offer a reduced adoption fee of $20 for any adult cat (six month or older) and $30 for any kitten adopted from Helping Paws.
Whether you’re looking for a well-mannered adult cat or a playful, on-the-go kitten, Helping Paws has many feline friends to choose from. Every cat and kitten has been spayed or neutered, microchipped and vaccinated. Each adoption also includes a free health exam by a participating veterinarian, personalized ID tag, and 45 days of pre-paid pet health insurance.
The special adoption price is valid only at Helping Paws, which is located at 3298 Lancaster Drive NE in Salem. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6:30 pm, Monday through Saturday. The store sells gently used household goods and clothing, pet supplies, and new boutique items. Helping Paws also accepts donations of used goods during store hours. All proceeds benefit the animals at Willamette Humane Society.
Take Your Dog to School! Fall Class Schedule Now Available
It may seem too early to start thinking about back to school, but at WHS, we’re gearing up for great fall, with a whole new line-up of dog training classes. Want your dog to brush up on her manners or learn some new tricks? Enroll her in one of our many classes taught by certified pet dog trainer Annie Ingersoll. Space is limited and classes fill up quickly, so register today! Learn more and download the new fall schedule of classes.
State Creates Hotline to Report Animal Fighting
On June 13, Oregon Attorney General Hardy Myers and the Humane Society of the United States announced the creation of a tip hotline for reporting animal fighting activities. Read the full article in the Statesman Journal.
Beach Stay Benefits Spay/Neuter Clinic
Want to enjoy a stay at the Oregon Coast and help build the spay/neuter clinic at the same time? Craig and Cherie Cline, lead contributors to the WHS spay/neuter clinic, will donate the net income from each booking at their newly purchased condominium (called Sandcastles and Sunsets) to WHS’s spay/neuter clinic, when condo guests identify WHS as their chosen charity in the condo’s guestbook. The Clines will donate an additional $1000 to the spay/neuter clinic if WHS supporters collectively book twelve times in one quarter. The two-bedroom, two-bath condo is located at Pacific Winds Condominiums in Lincoln City and features a private deck with a hot tub, ocean views, two Select Comfort king size beds, stainless steel appliances, a gas fireplace, and other amenities. To book your stay, call Blue Pacific Vacation Rentals 1-877-459-3287 or visit www.bluepacificvacationrentals.com. Be sure to ask for the Sandcastles and Sunsets condo. There is a two-night minimum stay. Sorry, pets are not allowed.