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November 2018 eNews

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Seattle Humane continues transfers from hurricane-impacted regions

These past few months have been a whirlwind of activity for our Life-Saver Rescue Program. Our staff and volunteers have worked tirelessly to bring pets to safety at Seattle Humane – pushing hard through kitten season into hurricane season and every single day. This October we received dozens of homeless pets from shelters affected by Hurricane Florence and Hurricane Michael. We'd like to extend a huge thanks to all of our animal welfare partners who mobilized quickly to transport pets to the Northwest.

We tend to focus on the happy outcomes – the adoptions and miraculous recoveries – but an immense amount of work goes into delivering pets to Seattle Humane and processing them for adoption.

Just 48 hours after receiving our first pets from Florida, we jumped into action to assist with a dog transfer that was cut short in Utah following a road accident that necessitated flying the pets to Seattle rather than the original ground route. However, due to heavy fog, the pilot was forced to land early in Wenatchee. Our Life-Saver team drove to Wenatchee through hours of traffic to collect the animals and bring them back to the shelter. Once back on campus, we helped facilitate the pre-arranged adoptions and shelter pickups. We also took in several of these dogs and adopted them out to loving families.

We enter the holiday season inspired by the resilience of our extraordinary transfer program and animal welfare partners. What’s next? We keep going. Thanks for your continued support of our life-saving work.

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Santa Paws is coming to town!

Good cats and dogs are on Santa's list, too! Get your family photos with Santa at Seattle Humane – furry members included.

Santa Paws | Dec. 8

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Seattle Humane, Third Floor
$25 for a digital image, all proceeds benefit pets in need.

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Seattle Humane's 2019 Calendars on sale now at Mud Bay

Make the transition into each new month in 2019 exciting with Seattle Humane's hot-off-the-press calendar! Grab your copy today at the Mudlet (located in Seattle Humane's adoption lobby) or any eastside Mud Bay location. Each page features pets belonging to our wonderful supporters. Calendars are available for $15 and proceeds benefit pets in need at Seattle Humane! These calendars make great gifts for any animal lover, and by all means, get one (or several) for yourself!

Giving Tuesday coming up Nov. 27

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Giving Tuesday arrives later this month after Thanksgiving on Nov. 27. We know the buying pressure can be intense and overwhelming on Black Friday and "Cyber Monday." Giving Tuesday immediately follows Cyber Monday but transitions the focus from holiday consumerism to philanthropy. We've saved thousands of lives thanks to your generosity on Giving Tuesday. Keep the animals in mind as we transition into the end of the year. As always, your good will this year will go far to help pets in need. Donations will be matched up to $25,000 this Giving Tuesday, making your contribution go even further!

November Pet Spotlight - Meet Stuart!

Meet Stuart, a handsome and loving 3-year-old Argentine Dogo mix! Stuart's favorite pastimes include going for long strolls, suckling on his blanket and taking naps in silly places. Stuart is deaf, but that doesn't stop him from being a sweet and smart dog like any other! He knows many commands and is always making sure to check in with you often by gazing soulfully into your eyes. He loves attention from everyone and would appreciate a patient home with a big fluffy bed for him to sink into. Stuart would do well with family members who are willing to continue learning new things with him. This smart boy will make you the center of his universe and become the life of the party. Come meet sweet Stuart today at Seattle Humane!

All of our dogs go home spayed or neutered, microchipped and vaccinated. Each pet will go home with a certificate for a complimentary veterinary examination. PLUS, most dog adoptions include 30 days of pet insurance and six weeks of on-campus training classes – a great way to start off on the right paw!

Take care of important documentation before celebrations

Can you believe November is here, the start of the holiday season? Most are finalizing travel plans to share the season of thanks and giving with family and friends, including furry ones. Before you hit the road, taking some important documents along should be part of your plan. Click here to read more, or contact Scott Fraser, Esq., Major and Planned Giving Director, at scott@seattlehumane.org or 425-373-5387.

Save the date for Seattle Humane's next "Puppies in Probate: Caring for Your Pets in Your Estate Plans" presentation on Dec. 11, 2018, in Seattle Humane's Gene Colin Education Center. Two sessions will be offered, the first from 2-3:30 p.m. and the second from 4:30-6 p.m. Details will be posted soon on our events page.

It's kids' night out at Seattle Humane! On Friday, Dec. 14, 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
$30 per child/siblings are an additional $20

Secure your spot TODAY by clicking here to register. Questions? Email educationservices@sesattlehumane.org or call (425) 373-5385 for assistance.

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.

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