Dear friends, our wonderful, dedicated and hardworking staff took in 115 dogs in need last night. They worked until well after midnight to care for them and get them all checked in. We are not at liberty to give details about this situation, so please don’t ask. We are just not able to share any information at this point, as much as we’d love to. However, we do want to say thank you so much to all the amazing and generous community members and businesses who are offering donations, volunteering their time, and sharing the message that we need help. We have had people offering to pick up and deliver donations from others, folks raising funds at their work place, people offering to match donation funds, an amazing number of willing volunteers, an outpouring of support through supply and cash donations — so much support! We are so proud to belong to a community of fierce animal advocates!
Things are moving very fast and there are a lot of moving parts to what we are going through right now, so please bear with us during this ever-changing situation. We will do our best to keep you up-to-date as much as we can. Here are a few updates and answers to some questions – as well as more details about how YOU can help!
1) Just a reminder that we are closed to the public today for regular shelter business. We will remain closed until Tuesday, September 6th.
2) We had an overwhelming outpouring of support from those who have offered to volunteer. We are unable to accept any more applications at this time, but we will open it back up as soon as we can accommodate more help. Thank you to all of you giving up your time to help us care for these dogs.
3) Supplies are still needed. We could use towels, pee pads, small dog kibble, and canned food most of all, but you will find our entire wish list here at www.skagithumane.org/wishlist – that page has links to our Amazon and Chewy wish lists as well as a downloadable pdf for reference.
4) Even though we are closed to the public, you may still drop supplies at 18841 Kelleher Rd between 11 am and 4 pm, or have them mailed to us if coming from online. We’ll have a bin out front and we’ll empty it throughout the day.
5) Cash donations are also very helpful so that we may buy grooming equipment, medication, and/or pay for medical care as needed. We are asking folks to please make donations in Deputy Anne Jackson’s name to our annual Anne Jackson Memorial Walk fund. Deputy Jackson was killed in the line of duty 14 years ago yesterday. She was a huge supporter of HSSV and a wonderful animal lover and we can think of no better way to honor her memory than to collect donations in her name on behalf of these animals in desperate need. 100% of those funds will go directly toward helping these dogs. Make your donation here: https://secure.givelively.org/…/2022-deputy-anne…
6) Continue to share the news with friends, family, co-workers, and businesses. We could use all the help we can possibly get!
Thanks again for all the support you’ve shown us over the past 24 hours. We are truly blessed with such a generous and kind-hearted community of animal rescue warriors!
19 comments
We are hoping to adopt a small dog. We are older couple with older grandkids. We live in Custer Washington, on 2/1/2 acres, we are looking for a lap dog, one who will be with me ( disabled) 24/7. We will provide and love and care for the dog if we are chosen
Hi Monica, thanks for your inquiry. Unfortunately, these little guys have gone through a lot and will need a lot of care and love to get them back in tip-top shape. Plus, there is the issue of the criminal case in which they are involved. As a result, we cannot say for sure when they will be available for adoption. Your best bet would be to keep a close eye on our website here as well as our social media pages to watch for updates. We will begin posting them here as soon as they are eligible for adoption. Thanks again for reaching out!
Thank You to all the staff and Volunteers who with a kind heart ❤️ are caring to the needs of these obviously abused animals.
I’m going to seek out donations from people whom I work with and get back to you when I’m coming to drop off supplies, ca$h and doggies food and treats
You’re truly wonderful people with a caring heart ❤️
I have a case of canned dog food (Kirkland Brand) from Costco I would like to donate.
I’m in Vancouver and will ship it to you. Shall I just use your street address to have it delivered?
Hi there! Thanks for your willingness to help. I apologize for the delay in responding we are trying to catch up on all the correspondence we have received. If it’s not too late then, yes, please mail it to our mailing address at 18841 Kelleher Road, Burlington, WA 98233. Thanks so much for your support!
Hi. Will you be taking adoption application’s, I’ve been looking for a pup to join the family. I am well qualified to take on a adult or older pup.
I realize things are a little crazy now but hope I can offer a home for a small dog.
Thank you for your time
Coleen majchrowicz
Hi Colleen, thanks for your inquiry. Unfortunately, these little guys have gone through a lot and will need a lot of care and love to get them back in tip-top shape. Plus, there is the issue of the criminal case in which they are involved. As a result, we cannot say for sure when they will be available for adoption. Your best bet would be to keep a close eye on our website here as well as our social media pages to watch for updates. We will begin posting them here as soon as they are eligible for adoption. Thanks again for reaching out!
You folks are great. Keep up the work. I will send some money to help.
Thanx God for people’s like you. I will be willing to adoption two small one. I live in GA. Pls stay in touch with me
If any of these dogs are Brittanys, I will come and get them on behalf of American Brittany Rescue.
Kee (formerly known as Doodles )and I are glad those poor babies are in your care. Sorry things are so hectic and no doubt sad caring for so many.
Kee is doing great. She’s incredibly smart so keeps me on my toes.
Just heartbreaking but feeling hopeful since you’ve stepped in to save these pups. We need to hold the abusers accountable!! I am waiting to fill out an application to adopt a pup as soon as they are ready. Thank you for all you do
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I am praying for these precious little ones and I want to adopt as soon as possible. Thank you for taking good care of these babies.
My Heart goes out to those precious little babies you took in. I cried watching the news about them. I wish I lived closer so I could donate time to help. Sending little hugs to those precious babies.
Id foster a pup, i live in ferndale area
You have alot on your plates ! I’m a mobile groomer. Have a fully self contained van to bathe, blow dry and groom. Would sincerely appreciate the opportunity to help you and these needy pups out. Can give you 2-3 days of my time if it would help.
Hi Pam, thanks so much for your willingness to help. I will send you an email with details.
Oh i know that your staff and volunteers are working so hard and long. I appreciate what you do and look forward to normalcy when you reopen.
I only just heard of this tragedy. I will be reaching out to adopt very soon. For the past decade my husband and I have nurtured several elderly, injured, and abandoned puppy mill breeder dogs (all very tiny chihuahuas) and have a good understanding of the specialized care they will need. I’m a stay at home puppy mom with a 12 year old chihuahua I adopted from your place and a one year old long hair chihuahua puppy. They are the best of friends and I have no doubt they will enjoy a new pack member with open arms. ❤️