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1/15/2025

WAG Newsletter | January 2025

12/17/2024

WAG Newsletter | December 2024

Learn how you can make the holidays merry and bright for pets, and pick up some tips for tax-savvy giving before the year ends.

12/3/2024

Yam's Journey

Abandoned at a fire station, a tiny puppy named Yam found his way to HSSW for a second chance. Thanks to your support, he received the lifesaving care he needed, and loving home he deserved.

11/15/2024

WAG Newsletter | November 2024

The holidays are almost here! Learn more about how to help your pets stay safe and ways you can support animals this season. It's your November WAG.

10/21/2024

Press Release: HSCC Acquisition

The Humane Society for Southwest Washington has announced it intends to acquire the Humane Society of Cowlitz County. Read more in our press release.

10/15/2024

WAG | October 2024

Updates from our annual Gala, our Holiday Thrift Store opens soon, and some spooky fun for pets and people. Check out more in our October WAG Newsletter.

9/18/2024

WAG | September 2024

It's an auction deep dive! Check out our Live Auction preview - learn about our Virtual Silent Auction - and get a sneak peek at our new Wine & Spirits Silent Auction.

8/17/2024

WAG | August 2024

Learn more about our community solutions programs, our annual Gala, and more in this month's WAG Newsletter.

7/17/2024

WAG | July 2024

Our Mobile Veterinary Clinic hits the road making a difference for people and pets in our community. Learn more in this month's WAG!

7/11/2024

Dogs Rescued from Dogfighting Operation

Nine dogs, saved from a future of abuse and neglect, arrived at HSSW after being rescued from a dogfighting operation.

6/17/2024

WAG | June 2024

Summer Safety, Dog Training at HSSW, and more! Welcome to the first WAG of the summer.

5/15/2024

WAG Newsletter | May 2024

Walk/Run updates, the lifesaving impact of fosters, and more! Check out what's new in your monthly WAG

4/24/2024

A Loving Home for Sadie Mae

An active border collie mix receives lifesaving medical care and adapts to life on three legs in a loving home.

4/16/2024

WAG Newsletter | April 2024

A thank you to our volunteers, the kittens have arrived, Walk/Run updates, and more

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3/13/2024

WAG Newsletter | March 2024

How you can (and if you should!) help cats, our 2023 annual report, and so much more.

2/21/2024

WAG Newsletter | February 2024

Fostering, Walk/Run, and many other ways to help the animals. It's your February update from HSSW.

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1/19/2024

WAG Newsletter | January 2024

A New Year message from Andrea and a 2023 review. All that and much more in the first WAG of 2024!