Keeping Families Together through Wellness Clinics

We believe every pet deserves care, regardless of their family's financial situation. This week, our Mobile Veterinary Clinic team put belief into action at the Open House Ministries resource fair.

Our team of 7 staff and 15 volunteers served 60 pets at the event and offered a wide range of services, including wellness checks, preventative care, vaccinations, and microchipping. We also distributed much-needed pet supplies such as leashes, collars, toys, and food to ensure these furry family members have the basics they need to thrive. By offering these services, we're doing more than just providing wellness care – we're helping to keep families together.

There are many benefits of having pets in our lives. They brighten our days and provide companionship, they help us stay physically active and improve socialization, and they can help us weather challenging times. And when we keep pets at home with their families, we can keep them out of the shelter. This helps prioritize shelter space and resources for animals who are truly in need – those who are injured, sick, or stray and don't have a family to care for them. It's a win-win situation that benefits both the community and the animals we serve.

Our Community Wellness Clinics are just one way we're working to create a more compassionate community for both people and pets. Through pet food assistance, dog training, low-cost spay/neuter, and more, we are making a difference for families every day. Because we believe that no one should have to choose between caring for their pet and meeting their own basic needs. Learn more about our Community Solutions programs.

How You Can Help

This critical work is possible thanks to the support of our incredible community. Here are a few ways you can help make a difference.

• Volunteer to support our work in the community or work directly with pets at the shelter.
• Donate to make an impact for every pet we serve in the shelter and in the community.
• Spread the word about our work in the community.

Together, we can build a community where every pet is loved and cared for.

Learn more about the impact of the Open House Ministries resource fair in the article from our friends at The Columbian.

Unleash Your Heart for the Animals

Get ready for the most anticipated event of the year! Our annual Unleash Your Heart Gala & Auction is back October 5, promising an evening of elegance, celebration, and extraordinary impact.

Our annual gala is a must-attend event, and this year promises to exceed all expectations. Indulge in exquisite cuisine, fine wines, and celebrate another year of lifesaving work with the animals. While Unleash Your Heart is undoubtedly the social event of the season, it's also a critical fundraiser that fuels our mission. Every ticket purchased, every auction bid placed, contributes to our mission to rescue, return, restore, rehome, and reconnect one animal at a time.

Virtual Silent Auction

Unleash Your Heart includes a live auction the night of the event with special packages that will have you holding your bid card high. But you don't have to wait until the night of Gala, because the fun starts early with our Virtual Silent Auction. Opening September 24, the Virtual Silent Auction is an exciting way to make an impact for the animals even if you can't be there to celebrate with us at Gala.

This year's Live Auction and Virtual Silent Auction include an impressive array of items. Bid on luxurious getaways, unique local experiences, fine dining, international and local travel, packages to pamper you and your pet, and more. It's a great opportunity to pick up something to treat yourself and make a real difference in the lives of animals.

Join Us

Mark your calendars, spread the word, and get tickets now! Join us for the event of the year and Unleash your Heart for the animals! 

October 5, ilani | 1 Cowlitz Way, Ridgefield

6:00 pm | Social Hour and Select Silent Auction
7:00 pm | Dinner, Stories of Impact, Live Auction & Paddle Raise
Following Program | Unleashed After Party

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