Caring Corner
You’ve loved animals all your life; now you have a chance to make a life-saving difference. Please remember the animals in your will or trust. Visit seattlehumane.org/giftplanning to learn more or contact our Major Gifts Officer at (425) 641-0080 or sallyb@seattlehumane.org. To leave a bequest, simply write: "I give to The Humane Society for Seattle/King County, Tax ID #91-0282060, (the sum of $__ or __% of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate) for its general purposes." If your gift involves insurance policies, land, stock or other property, please include a description.
Animals in Washington state have found a true friend in Helen Mull. Helen and her husband, Allen, moved to Federal Way after they married in 1946 and quickly gained a reputation as pet people. If anyone found a lost animal in their neighborhood they knew that the Mulls would happily give them the care they needed. Helen and Allen worked hard their whole lives and supported local organizations they loved with annual gifts. Before Allen passed away eight years ago, he and Helen agreed that if there was any money left, they would give it to the animals. After Allen died, Helen established The Helen Mull Foundation. Through her foundation, Helen has distributed more than $1 million to animal welfare organizations and zoos in Washington State since 2005, including generous gifts to the Seattle Humane Society. Thanks to Helen’s charitable donations, our dog adoption runs now have solid doors instead of chain link fencing to create a calmer environment for our shelter guests and visitors, bright and cheerful paint colors throughout and specially-coated safety floors for both our 2-legged and 4-legged guests. Additionally, we were able to replace our cat cages with cat condos so that kitties can climb, play and nap as they please and potential adopters can interact with them.
Celebrity Profile with John Howie Don’t let his towering figure fool you: Chef John Howie is all heart. This Northwest celebrity chef has made serving his community his life’s work — whether at the dinner table of one of his five award-winning restaurants, or giving back to his favorite local charities like the Seattle Humane Society.
Animal Advocates
We thank Helen for her incredible generosity and for amazing contributions to the pets in our care. We couldn’t ask for a better friend to the animals!
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“I love animals and I hate to see his dog, Bella. them mistreated,” says Chef Howie. “I’m so thankful that Seattle Humane stands up for pets in need in our area.” Chef Howie has shown his appreciation by generously donating private dining experiences at his renowned Seastar Restaurant and Raw Bar and autographing copies of his cookbooks for our annual fundraising gala, Tuxes & Tails.
Chef Howie shares his life with a very smart 5-year-old Australian Labradoodle named Bella and a very patient 7-year-old long-haired gray tabby named Squatch. Bella’s most endearing feature is that she never tattles when Howie sneaks her delicious people food. Squatch is best known for his saintliness, especially when Chef Howie’s young grandson mistakes him for a very fuzzy pillow.
Helen Mull cuddles up with a shelter pup. 5