February news, events and adoption stories at Seattle Humane!

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Our Working Cats Program is saving lives! Seattle Humane's working cat program is an effort to save feral cats in local shelters. Since launching this program last year, we've adopted out 77 working cats! All cats in the program are deemed feral, unable to be returned to their colony and considered unadoptable at their host shelter or rescue. These cats are wary of people but make great working cats for barns, wineries, shops or even event private homes for pest control.  Three of the cats saved by this program, Tabs, Elvira and Monster are now "employed" at The Grange in Issaquah, Washington. Now that they're all settled in and comfortable, the cats are busy diligently roaming the warehouse and hay barn taking care of business. The Grange's Operations Manager says they no longer have a rodent issue and that the store kitties are spoiled and loved. Working cats are adopted in pairs for companionship. Each cat is given a medical exam, microchip, vaccinations and is spayed or neutered prior to adoption. Interested in adopting a working cat or have questions about requirements? Talk to our adoption department today! SB 6196 would keep more families together – please sign your support!  Under current law, animal care and control agencies and nonprofit humane societies are severely limited in the veterinary services they can offer low-income Washingtonians. SB 6196 would expand these services and provide much-needed access to these loving pet owners. When pets receive the veterinary care they need, everyone wins. Besides the tangible benefits to the animals (and the people who love them), the general public benefits because fewer families will be forced to surrender their pets to our municipal animal shelters because they can't afford care in the private sector. That means tax dollars will be saved and families will remain intact. That's a win-win for everyone. Take action now and let your representative know that you support SB 6196 and they should too. Mark your calendar for Tuxes & Tails 2018!  Tickets for Tuxes & Tails go on sale March 1, 2018! Our fan-favorite gala and auction will take place Saturday, May 12 at the Meydenbauer Center in downtown Bellevue. Don't miss this pet-lover's dream of a party. Stay tuned for the auction sneak peek, celebrity guests, and special announcements. We are excited to share this dazzling event with you. Drop off the kids at Friday Furball Flicks It's kids' night out at Seattle Humane! On Friday, Feb. 9, children ages 6 and older are invited to join us for a fun night of games, pizza, animals and a movie!  Seattle Humane will host: Animal Visits Games, popcorn, pizza and drinks G or PG rated movies $35 per child/Siblings are an additional $25 Secure your spot TODAY by clicking here to register. Questions? Email educationservices@seattlehumane.org or call (425) 373-5385 for assistance. Join us at these February events! Tilted Thunder Roller Derby - Saturday, Feb. 3 Location: Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave SE Monroe, WA 98272 Seattle Humane is the featured charity for Tilted Thunder Banked Track Roller Derby's bout on Feb. 3. Doors open at 4:30 pm and the event starts at 5pm. Come watch the thrills of roller derby and support the animals! Seattle Humane will have a booth in the Gary D. Weikel Events Center. Year of the Dog Celebration - Sunday, Feb. 11 Location: Seattle's Chinatown International District Seattle Humane will be featured in CIDBIA's Lunar New Year festival in downtown Seattle this year. In honor of the "Year of the Dog," the MaxMobile will be onsite with adoptable pets from 10am-4pm. Come celebrate Seattle's diversity, meet adoptable pets, and celebrate our bond with "man's best friend." Be My Valen-Canine - Tuesday, Feb. 20 Location: Lagunitas Brewing Company  1550 NW 49th St, Seattle, WA 98107 Our friends at Pet Connection Magazine and Brokers Supporting Pet Rescue are hosting a "Be My Valen-Canine" celebration at Lagunitas Brewing Company. All beer proceeds will benefit pets in need at Seattle Humane! Our MaxMobile will be making a special appearance for onsite adoptions. Come grab a pint, meet adoptable pets, and learn more about important animal welfare work in our region. Join us at Puppies in Probate on Feb. 6 It's not too late to sign up for our February 6 "Puppies in Probate: Caring for Your Pets in Your Estate Plan" program. Have you considered who will care for your pets when you pass or become permanently incapacitated? Click here to learn more. If you're unable to attend, we'll offer other sessions in 2018, or you can contact Scott Fraser, Planned Giving Director, at scott@seattlehumane.org of 425-373-5387, for more information.     Meet Nia Meet Nia! She's a 1-year-old Akita/Saluki mix who is, believe it or not, a world traveler! She was originally rescued from Iran as a puppy and brought to Washington for a second chance. She's sweet, silly, and playful, and has proven to be a star participant in our dog playgroup program. She has a complicated history, so we will be looking for an adopter with dog experience who is willing and excited to help Nia blossom at home. If you're interested in this staff and volunteer favorite, please ask our adoption advisors for more information! As with all of our wonderful dogs, Nia has been spayed, microchipped, vaccinated, and behavior-tested. She will go home with a certificate for a complimentary veterinary examination and an identification tag. PLUS, most dog adoptions include 30 days of pet insurance from Trupanion and a training rebate when you complete a dog behavior course - a great way to start off on the right paw! Nia will need an adult-only home. Resident dogs are required to visit Nia prior to adoption.  Bring the MaxMobile to your event  The MaxMobile – Seattle Humane’s 38-foot mobile adoption bus – travels throughout King County to visit festivals, farmers markets, pet stores, businesses, parks and schools for fun interactive events and pet adoptions. Find out when the MaxMobile’s will next be in your neighborhood here or request a visit for March and beyond by contacting the MaxMobile coordinator at MaxMobile@SeattleHumane.org. Adoption Promotions Seattle Humane's mission is to save lives and complete families, and we're doing just that with timely adoption promotions to help make pet companionship accessible for all! 2018 Olympics – Bring Home the Gold | Feb. 9-11 Bring home the gold this weekend by adopting a pet at Seattle Humane! From February 9-11, you can score big with 20.18% off adoption fees in honor of the 2018 Olympic Games. Like Olympians, shelter pets will give it their all to become your champion. Let an adoption this weekend by the winter event to remember! See adoptable pets at Seattle Humane's website by visiting the shelter and let the training and glory of pet ownership begin. There's a gold medal-worthy pet out there for everyone!   Year of the Dog | Feb. 16-18 2018 is well underway and the “Year of the Dog” is upon us too! As the 11th animal in the zodiac, “the Dog” represents honesty, friendliness, intelligence, and loyalty.  Enjoy all of these traits and more by adopting a canine companion at Seattle Humane! Adoption fees for dogs 1 year and up are $50 off from February 16-18. See adoptable pets at Seattle Humane's website or the visit shelter to find the perfect fit for you and your family. See our adoptable animals now. Happy Tails from Adopters We love adoption updates! If you've adopted a new pet this year or years ago and want to send us updates, please reach out to marketing@seattlehumane.org or follow up by tagging us on social media. A big, loving fur family Nalah is doing so well! She's such a sweet pup. We take her on walks and she loves to meet new people - she gets very low to the ground and wiggles her whole body as she army crawls to the person for loves. She seems to really enjoy all people and dogs. She's getting on with her three cat sisters splendidly! We couldn't be happier with this new addition to our fur family. We were even able to find the other puppy parents from this litter on Instagram and 6/7 puppies plus the parents have been meeting up for play dates. We are planning to do this regularly and so far it is going really well. Nalah is obsessed with her brother Baze. They play non-stop together. ~Amanda We adore our Eleanor Thank you so much for following up and checking in on Chillsea. We renamed her Eleanor shortly after we brought her home and she mostly goes by Ellie these days. We couldn't be happier to have this sweet girl in our family and everything is going perfectly. If you recall, we had another dog, Laura, when we adopted Eleanor. We are delighted to let you know that they quickly became best friends. She goes to work with me almost every day, including riding the city bus (usually wearing her little rain coat these days), which seems to bring joy to lots of other commuters (and especially to me). She gets along great with other dogs but almost always opts for a belly rub for a human over playing with another dog if given the choice. We love her so much! Enjoy the pictures. We look forward to continuing to support Seattle Humane in the future. ~Jessica and Josh It's hard to imagine life without Misha Seattle Humane adoption team,  Thanks for your email! Misha has adapted to his new home with no trouble at all. He's a beloved member of our family. By day two, he was already working hard toward his primary goal: distract Natalie with cuddles and ensure she never gets anything done ever again. If he isn't sitting in someone's lap getting cuddles and chin scratches, he's running around the house playing with his adoptive brother, Fermi, and their endless collection of toys. The two of them love watching birds outside the dining room window. He's an avid connoisseur of BBC wildlife documentaries and he believes cats should sleep exactly where (and how) humans do. But it's alright, because he's the perfect snuggle buddy on a cold winter day and it's hard to imagine life without him. Thank you guys so much for all that you do! Working with Seattle Humane to find Misha was such a great experience that I decided to come back and help others who are trying to find the furry friend that will complete their family. I now volunteer with ASP every week.  All my best, ~Natalie Stay tuned for cute pets and shelter news online! Follow Seattle Humane’s pet stars, promotions, pet tips, and more on social media. These platforms allow us to introduce fans and potential adopters to animals at the shelter from wherever they are. You can follow @seattlehumane on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat. We love interacting with our animal-loving community online!   Watch us live every Wednesday on KOMO 4 News at 11:20 a.m., every Thursday on Q13 FOX News at 8:40 a.m., and every second Saturday of the month on KING 5 at 6:45 a.m.

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