
A kitten reacts as volunteers administer vaccinations. About 50 pets received vaccinations at the clinic, sponsored by Valley Animal Partners, with volunteer veterinarians and a grant from the Snoqualmie Tribe
— image credit: Courtesy photo
Valley Animal Partners held its third pet vaccination event on Saturday, Sept. 6. Limited income residents from the Snoqualmie Valley came to the Mount Si Senior Center to take advantage of free vaccinations for their pets. Volunteers provided rabies and distemper vaccines, and microchips to approximately 50 Snoqualmie Valley dogs and cats.
Dr. Julia Parker and vet tech Laurie Bachtel from the Snoqualmie Valley Animal Hospital in Fall City, and Dr. Karianne Allen from Annotto Bay Vet Clinic in Issaquah, and friend, Cassandra Beck, donated their time and compassion to the Valley’s pets. North Bend’s Pet Place Market donated pet food, and the Snoqualmie Tribe provided a grant for the clinic.
Valley Animal Partners is a non-profit organization, primarily raising funds to help Snoqualmie Valley seniors, veterans and families with limited income, spay and neuter their pets. Upcoming events include the annual Chili Cook-off and Dessert Auction Saturday, Nov. 1, at the Snoqualmie Valley Eagles Club in Snoqualmie, and the ever-popular Barko! (Bunko) in the spring. Learn more at www.valleyanimalpartners.com, or www.facebook.com/pages/Valley-Animal-Partners/229545850954.
Dump the excuses: No-nonsense reasons to get a pet license
People offer lots of reasons for not licensing their pets. Some of the most common reasons, and their responses:
“It’s an indoor-only pet.”
Even “indoor” pets can get out, and if they do, they are more likely to return safely home if they’re licensed.
“My cat won’t wear a collar.”
Try a different collar. There are many types and sizes, and you may want to ask for help or recommendations from an expert like your veterinarian.
“I got the license at the vet.” People often get these two things confused, but the veterinarian provides a proof of rabies vaccination, not a license. Your pet is required to have both. You can find out where to get a pet license here: http://www.kingcounty.gov/safety/regionalAnimalServices/License/Licensing_Locations.aspx.
“I don’t want to spend the money.” Licensing your pet is part of being a responsible pet owner, and it helps more than just your pet. Pet license revenue goes directly into animal services, including pet care, adoptions, returning lost pets and investigations of animal cruelty.
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A real shot in the paw: Valley Animal Partners’ vaccine events help pets stay healthy
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