Situation Update from HSSV
Ongoing Needs
We have been blessed and overwhelmed by the amazing outpouring of support from our community. It has been so great to see you all rally around these dogs! We have updated our wish lists based on our current needs and the number of supplies we’ve already received. Namely, we no longer need dry dog food, towels, and blankets, but do need:
- Gently used flat sheets
- Hand soap dispensers and refills
- Canned puppy food
- Flora Probiotic Powder
- Pure pureed pumpkin (no spices)
- Small dog plush toys
- Baby food (turkey, chicken, beef)
We have updated our wish lists accordingly. Donations can be dropped off between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. at 18841 Kelleher Road in Burlington. You can find the wish lists at www.skagithumane.org/puppylove where you will also be able to make a cash donation if you so wish. Cash donations will be critical going forward, in order for us to be able to provide medical care to over 130+ dogs after the mamas give birth.
Return to Normal?
As to our “normal” operations, we are just as anxious to be able to get back to our regular programming as you are to have us back. Currently, we are still operating curbside with very limited services based on manpower. Adoption services and appointments will be scheduled from 1 to 3 pm Wednesdays & Saturdays.
If you find a stray, we will do our best to take it, but it is all contingent on available space in the shelter. If we are not able to take your stray or surrender in then we will add you to a list and contact you as soon as we are able to accommodate. Please follow up regularly and have patience as we really have our hands full and our staff and volunteers are doing their level best to stay on top of it all.
If you have lost a pet do let us know. Email is best: shelter@skagithumane.org – be sure to include some photos and all details you can. However, be sure to use social media as well. There are many lost and found pages on Facebook that you should post to and also be sure to call 911 to make a report as well. The same goes for found pets.
Our Most Sincere Thanks!
Thanks again for all your amazing support, generosity, and patience. We have been given an extraordinary challenge, but with your help, we are rising to meet it with gusto! Keep an eye on our social media and website and we will continue to update you as we go.
5 comments
Thank you for the updates. I am very interested in adopting one of your dogs.
Bravo for all of you!! Is there a way I can help with posters (I do graphic art though you folks appear to have an excellent resource already, write-ups of the dogs, filings, postings on the computer. In other words, paperwork/computer work of sorts needed? Let me know if and where I can help. I have experience with Lane County, Oregon animal shelter doing the above tasks. I can also help in dealing with the public in person like this Saturday and on phones. Thanks! Deb Call 360-899-4423 (10-7) in Anacortes.
I have been following the story about Operation Puppy Love and was just wondering how the precious little furbies are doing?
PLEASE SEND A NEWSLETTER ABOUT THE STORE THIFT IN MOUNT VERNONT ON COLLEDGE WAY THANK YOU……JEANICE DEJONG
Patiently waiting for an opportunity to adopt one of these precious little ones. Thank you so much for your hard work and dedication to these and others in your care.
I am an experience dog owner, especially yorkies and retired racing greyhounds. Excited to add a wee one to my family.
Please contact me when pups are ready and adoptions can legally go forward. Thank you! ?