SASF 2016 Annual Report

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2016 annual report


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A Personal Message From Our President Dear Friends,

IN ME MO RIAM

DON JORDAN

When people ask me what the SASF does, I always

Behavioral Training and Assessment Program.

pause to consider how best to describe our donors

This program helps SAS staff, volunteers and foster

and what their contributions have meant to the

parents assess and train every dog, cat and critter

animals of Seattle. The simplest answer is SASF

that comes through the shelter doors, and aids in

raises funds so that the SAS can continue to enrich,

helping each animal find their perfectly matched

love, care for and help every animal in need.

forever home. This program sets every animal up

Without SASF donor funding, SAS would not be

for success and it’s because of generous donors like

able to accomplish life-changing improvements

you that we are able to give SAS animals a chance

and programs that serve thousands of Seattle

at lasting happiness that they so deserve.

animals every year. It’s that simple. And it’s that important. In the following pages, you’ll see how

As my second and final year as SASF President

you, our generous donors, have impacted EVERY

comes to a close, I am reminded of all the amazing

animal that SAS has helped.

and positive accomplishments we were able to

2016 SASF Board of Directors Julie Pitt, President Megan Bhattacharyya, Vice President Heidi Beck, Secretary Amanda Parsons, Treasurer Ann Graves, Seattle Animal Shelter Whitney Allen

Hayley Rogers

Stephanie Alexander

Tamra Strentz

Sue Boivin

Seth Terrell

Gina Bonifacino

Laura Walker

It was with shock and great sadness that we said

humane services agencies, and crafting a vibrant

a huge impact on the welfare of adoptable

goodbye to Don Jordan on October 19, 2016. Don

and indispensable volunteer program. It is because

animals during their stay at SAS. Programs

In 2016 we awarded $72,265 in grants to SAS.

pass the baton to a new President, I know that the

was Director of Seattle Animal Shelter (SAS) and

of these transformations that SAS now adopts out

including owner support, community outreach,

Combined with prior grants SASF has now

animals coming through the SAS doors are in a

Seattle Animal Shelter Foundation is a not-

a revered member of the Seattle Animal Shelter

every adoptable animal that comes under its care.

and behavioral training programs benefit animals

contributed over $720,000 to improve the lives

far better place and that the hard work SASF has

for-profit 501(c)3 corporation governed and

Foundation (SASF) Board of Directors. Don was

Don was always looking for ways to improve how

outside the physical walls of the shelter. None of

of all animals cared for by SAS. We were able to

done over the last six years will continue because

operated by a volunteer board of directors.

a kind, compassionate, and dedicated leader who

Seattle can care for our animals and their guardians,

SASF’s successes would have been possible

complete the launch of the fospice program and

every animal deserves a place where they can heal

Donated funds go directly towards improving

devoted his life and career to the care of animals.

and he regularly participated in state and national

without Don’s leadership and support.

we continue to fund ongoing essential programs

and be loved. Thank you for being one of the

the lives of animals at Seattle Animal Shelter.

Under Don’s leadership, SAS transitioned from

animal welfare organizations to share and learn

such as the spay and neuter program for low-in-

thousands of people that believe the shelter can

an animal control facility to the highly respected

from other leaders in the industry.

come families, adoption program, quality of life

be both a temporary home, and yet a permanent

Our Mission

improvements program, owner support program,

place of hope and compassion for all animals in need.

Seattle Animal Shelter Foundation supports

animal welfare organization that it is today.

The SASF Board of Directors will continue to support and promote Don’s animal care vision

During his tenure on the board of SASF, Don

with the passion and dedication that he exhibited

In Don’s 20 years as Director, his efforts to

championed new programs and vital capital

while at Seattle Animal Shelter. For those of us who

implement animal welfare best practices included

improvements to improve the quality of life of

had the pleasure of working with him, he is sorely

offering low-cost spay and neuter programs,

animals at SAS. Construction of an in-house

missed and we will do our best to continue the

hosting creative adoption promotions and outreach,

veterinary clinic, updated housing for cats and

Seattle Animal Shelter Foundation mission in

building partnerships with other animal and

dogs, and a new meet and greet room have made

his honor.

achieve due to our generous donor support. As I

license assistance program, and foster care program. Because of our commitment to making sure every

Shawna Kelley

the programs and initiatives of the Seattle For the Animals,

animal has a chance at happiness, this year we

Julie Pitt

also funded a new leading-edge ASPCA certified

President, SASF Board of Directors

Animal Shelter by engaging our community, increasing awareness and raising funds.


Your 2016 Gifts In Action

Thanks to generous donors like you, SAS can provide the highest level of care for the animals in Seattle and the people who love them. In 2016, SASF continued our support of essential animal care programs and invested in exciting new programs, too. Here is what you’ve helped us achieve in 2016.

Behavioral Training and Assessment Program

New Dog Walking Area

$40,000

$4,800

Even the best shelter is a scary place to be. New

This program will also have huge benefits for

Expansion of nearby retail business around Seattle

sounds, hundreds of smells, and unfamiliar faces

animals who spend long periods of time in the

Animal Shelter has made it difficult to find safe dog

cause stress and make it hard for homeless animals

shelter due to court cases. Caring for these animals

walking spaces. With huge thanks to the Port of

to feel comfortable or be on their best behavior.

presents a unique challenge from day one, and

Seattle and Seattle Department of Transportation,

And when stressed animals show unlikable

every additional day spent in the shelter resulting

SAS has secured a space nearby for dog walking

behaviors, they are less likely to get adopted.

from a languid judicial system compounds the

and exercising. There are no fees to use this area

challenge. Incorporating tailored training programs

but a SASF grant funded the necessary clean up,

To help more animals get adopted, SASF has

into their care will help them be calm and healthy in

modification to the existing fence, installation of

funded a new and permanent Behavioral Training

the shelter, and set them up to succeed when they

a new gate, and truck loads of soft mulch for the

and Assessment Program at SAS. This ASPCA

reach their forever home.

dogs to play in.

parents to not only assess and train every dog, cat

Dogs are not the only beneficiaries of the Behavioral

Because of generous donors like you, the dogs have

and critter that comes through the shelter doors,

Training and Assessment Program. SAS estimates

a safe and natural setting to walk, stretch, sniff and

but helps each animal find their perfectly matched

that in 2016,

forever home.

perfectly matched forever homes. Using the assess-

certified program helps staff, volunteers, and foster

1,000 cats were able to find their

ment protocol, cats who are outgoing and energetic

Popsicle came to us as a foster when she was seven months old. She had been severely neglected, and under special supervision due to being a court case dog. She was comfortable in the house but very shy and fearful of people and anxious in new situations. While riding in a car she would duck under the window anytime she would see a pedestrian or hear a loud noise. With the help of SAS’s Behavorial Training, loving volunteers and a lot of special care, Popsicle overcame her fears and anxieties. She is three years old now and loves to do tricks for treats, is a complete social butterfly

around other dogs and even loves hanging her head out the car window. She’s so much more confident and can adjust to almost any situtation. Her happy infectious lust for life has captured our hearts and we are so blessed to have her in our lives. Thank you SAS for saving her and SASF for providing the resources I needed to help her become the happy, confident dog that she is today! We are so grateful for your support!

- Kim Scrivner, Popsicle’s Forever Mom

In the few months that the program has been in

can be matched with someone who is looking for

place, 7 “hard to adopt” dogs have found their

those upbeat traits. Cats that are calm and mellow

forever homes. These dogs suffered from very

can find quiet homes more suited to their introverted

challenging behavioral issues, including separation

needs. This program helps ensure every relationship

anxiety and fear aggression, that limit the potential

between kitties and new their guardians is a happy

for adoption. Using behavior modification techniques

and successful one.

learned through the Behavioral Training and Assessment Program, staff and volunteers were

It is because of our generous donors like you that

able to help the dogs through their fear, and change

we can implement new programs like this one, and

their lives and their future outcomes. They are all

give even the hardest-to-adopt animals the very

now enjoying a warm, stable home of their own.

best standard of care.

generally have some fun.


Your 2016 Gifts In Action

Day in and day out, SAS cares for Seattle’s animals and the people who love and provide for them. SASF is always proud to support existing programs that are essential for sustaining or expanding animal care services and providing support for animals in our King County communities. Last year, 11,145 animals were helped because of the generous donations of our animal-loving community. Here is how you helped make life-changing improvements in the lives of Seattle’s animals.

Staff Training Program In 2016 SASF support helped

13 staff members

attend the National Animal Control Association conference at SeaTac. This was the first time in the history of the shelter that Animal Care Officers and

2016 Existing Program Support

Field Officers were able to attend this conference. It

$46,500

gave staff a chance to see how agencies in other parts of the country operate and to learn about new and innovative ways to improve the handling

Spay & Neuter Program

Licensing Assistance Program

Foster Care Programs

Funds from SASF help to underwrite spay and

This program ensures that individuals who cannot

Foster care providers are an essential support;

crime scene processing, community outreach, the

neuter surgeries for animals whose guardians have

afford a license for their furry family member are

their compassion and unwavering dedication is

national animal cruelty reporting database, lost and

low-income or are homeless. By working together

able to keep their licensing current. In some cases

only surpassed by their love for the animals. SASF

found strategies, humane education programs, and

with human service organizations and building

this program can make the difference between a

supports more than 300 foster families who care

compassion fatigue. Each member of SAS came

relationships in underserved communities, SAS is

guardian keeping their family pet or having to

for animals who might have medical concerns, are

back invigorated and inspired to take on extra work

able to provide services to animals that may other-

relinquish them. In 2016 we helped 114 animals

too young to be at the shelter, have shelter stress,

to incorporate new and sustainable actions learned

wise never find their way to a clinic. In 2016, 2,613

and their families.

come from a hoarding situation, or are waiting for

at the conference. One inspired idea is to establish

a court case to be resolved. In 2016 we helped 416

working relationships with local agencies like

animals were altered that would otherwise be able to reproduce and possibly contribute to the

Adoption Support Program

animals and their foster families.

This program supports special adoption events

Quality of Life Improvements

of important matters such as animal cruelty cases,

Seattle Police Department, in order to recognize

homeless animal population.

In-House Veterinary Clinic

domestic violence shelters, social services, and potential animal abuse situations. The more established these relationships become, the easier

that help animals find their perfect, loving forever

it will be to take positive action to protect Seattle’s

homes. Adoption events can increase awareness of

Through SASF donations all animals can enjoy

Since opening its doors in 2016, the veterinary

available shelter and foster animals and it is a great

stimulating and fun quality of life improvements

clinic has cared for more than 1,879 animals.

way to introduce SAS to new communities,

like toys, food puzzles, doggie tunnels, kitty

While every day is different, they can be filled with

potential adopters and volunteers.

condos, prescription food, natural wood chews for

Event Tent Replacement

rabbits, doggie beds, interactive feeding bowls, and even hormone therapy diffusers and a wireless

$185

stereo for soothing tunes that helps relax even the

Unfortunately the shelter lockers were vandalized

most excitable animal. All of these improvements

and an event tent went missing. SASF was able to

urgent care for injured animals, wildlife cases, foster puppies needing vaccines and check ups, kitties needing blood work, turtles and iguanas needing

Feline Fospice Care Program (foster-hospice)

careful diagnoses to treat illnesses, and basic

animals from harm.

exams for all animals that come through SAS doors.

This program allows elderly, terminally ill, or other-

help calm the animals, making their stay at the

help the shelter replace the tent with a small grant.

Clinic veterinarians provide care for animals in the

wise unadoptable animal companions to live out

shelter less stressful and improving their chances

The tent is used at all SAS events such as adoption

shelter and in foster homes, many of whom haven’t

the remainder of their lives in the comfort of a loving

of finding a forever home. In 2016 we helped

received proper health care or attention during

and caring foster home. Granted funds provide

animals feel loved and cared for during their stay

their lives.

prescription food and specialty medical treatment.

at the shelter.

1,912

days and the Furry 5K run which is the primary fund raising event of the shelter.

Thumper receiving his first medical check-up at the SASF donor funded SAS in-house veterinary clinic.


5%

SASF 2016 Financials

Auction Event Net Income Corporate Donations Organization Donations

$116,271.53

.08% Investment Income

11%

42%

Corporate Donations

Individual Donations

$111,121.77 $12,459.98 $3,759.00

In-Kind Donations

$1,200.00

TOTAL INCOME:

In-Kind Donations

$29,853.90

Merchandise Sales Investment Income

.5%

Merchandise Sales

Organization Donations

INCOME Individual Donations

1%

$343.31

$275,009.19

INCOME

40% Auction Event Net Income

Here is a summary of what you have helped accomplish over the past six years by supporting and donating to SASF. We could have never done it without you and we hope that you will continue to be an essential supporter of the Seattle Animal Shelter.

2011

EXPENSES Grants to Shelter

*$72,265.34

Professional Fees

$12,415.25

Printing

$12,093.99

Software

$6,337.65

Other Fundraising Expenses

$6,176.70

Marketing & Advertising

$3,545.56

Insurance

$1,686.00

Business Licenses & Dues

History of SASF Donor Funded Accomplishments

$300.00

5%

3%

1%

Other Fund Raising Expenses

Marketing & Advertising

Insurance

.005% Business Licenses & Dues

6% Software

Inception of the Animal Health and Safety Program Inception of the Sponsored Adoption Program Inception of the Outreach and Training Program

11% Printing

TOTAL EXPENSES:

$114,820.49

NET INCOME:

$160,188.70

NET ASSETS:

$484,720.41

(AS OF 12/31/16) Including granted funds of $20,000.00 returned to *SASF from SAS for the Fospice Program.

2012

EXPENSES

11%

63%

Professional Fees

Grants To Shelter

2013 Construction of the Cat and Critter Rooms Construction of the Meet & Greet Room Inception of the Quality of Life Improvements Program

2014 Support the Development of the Fospice Care Program Support the Development of the Owner Support Program Completion of the Critter Room, Cat Rooms, and Meet & Greet Room

2015

Construction of the Dog Kennel Doors

Construction of the In-House Veterinary Clinic

Construction of the Cat Kennels

Event Tent

Professional Digital Camera for Cruelty Investigations

Inception of the Licensing Assistance Program


To see animals currently available for adoption, visit, www.seattle.gov/animal-shelter/adopt

2016 Seattle Animal Shelter in Service

439

REUNITED

632

DOGS ADOPTED

LOST PETS WITH THEIR OWNERS

809 CATS ADOPTED

RESCUED

467

INJURED WILDLIFE

INVESTIGATED

972

ANIMAL CRUELTY CASES

PERFORMED

HELPED

SURGERIES IN OUR SPAY & NEUTER CLINIC

ANIMALS IN NEED FIND SPECIALIZED HELP

2,613

276

234

CRITTERS ADOPTED


SAS Volunteer Profile Dog Foster Co-Lead & Adoption Lead

Dana Litt, Ph.d. Dept of Psychiatry & Behavioral Studies University of Washington

Dana started volunteering with SAS in 2011 and is now an Adoption Lead for dogs. She is responsible for scheduling and training volunteers on how to help dogs find their perfect forever homes. It’s a fulfilling role and one that SAS depends on to help every pup find lasting happiness. Dana is also the shelter’s Dog Foster Co-lead, an essential role that matches shelter dogs with perfect foster homes. We interviewed Dana to find out more about her roles at the shelter and to highlight her passion for and commitment to each and every dog that comes through the shelter doors.

When Dana is not at SAS, she is a University of Washington faculty member and also donates her time to Wings of Rescue, a charity that flies large number of healthy, at-risk pets to safety at shelters throughout the United States and Canada.

DANA LITT SASF: First of all, we just want to thank you for your on-going support and

and giving breaks to the primary foster parent so that they could also attend

behaviorist, manners classes and constant positive reinforcement (treats),

commitment to SAS dogs. The amount of effort it takes to not do just one but

to the needs of their own families. After eight weeks we found 14 more foster

all provided by SAS. He has since been adopted and is actually an emotional

two essential volunteer roles is greatly appreciated. Can you describe what you

homes to take in one puppy each so that they could start socializing, training

support dog for his new owner. I really love this story not only to highlight the

DANA: There is always more to learn. We are a city that loves animals and I

and be spayed/neutered at 12 weeks. It was a logistical challenge but well worth

dedication that our foster parents have for the dogs, but also to highlight the

would like us to continue the progress we’ve made transforming animal welfare.

the effort. Every puppy and mother has since found his or her forever home.

support and programs that make it possible for these dogs to overcome rough

A lot of it will depend on the attention, thought and effort we give to increasing

beginnings and be able to trust and love humans.

the quality of life we provide animals in the shelter and animals in foster care.

do as the Dog Foster Co-Lead?

DANA: As a Foster Lead, I train new foster parents on rules and regulations

Because the court system can take up to two years, the dogs from the hoarding

of the shelter and outline what the requirements are for being a foster parent.

situation had an extended stay with their foster parents. While in foster, the dogs

We have roughly 150 foster parents and they each have different levels of skill,

received critical medical care, food, warmth and most of all love for the first

training and availability so we try to match the dog with their perfect foster

time in their lives. They have all been adopted to happy homes. All thanks to

parent. When dogs come in, we write a detailed description, and send that out to

our amazing SAS foster parents.

potential foster parents. I then review the responses and create a match. We also create support schedules for multiple foster parents because in some cases we might have a dog with a litter of puppies or special needs and it can take a foster village to make sure the dogs are well cared for. It takes collaboration

SASF: How do you think SASF has helped your work at SAS?

SASF: What would you like to see happen in the future at SAS?

SASF: What would you say to someone who was interested in becoming a volunteer at SAS?

DANA: Well, in so many ways. The new glass dog kennels a few years back made a massive difference with the dogs. The dogs are much calmer and happier

DANA: We are a really engaged, passionate group of volunteers. It’s actually

now. The new kennels took the shelter from looking more like a “pound” to a

pretty amazing to realize the breadth of work that SAS relies on from their

state of the art shelter where animals are welcome and cared for. I instantly saw

volunteers. Although it can be hard work, it is some of the most rewarding work

DANA: I would say that 20-30 foster parents are active all the time. Many of

a change in the dog’s behaviors. Let’s face it, any shelter is a stressful place for

that you’ll ever do. Plus, being surrounded by other like-minded and passionate

SASF: Wow, that’s wonderful. Are all foster parents active all the time?

them are constantly fostering, training and finding the perfect forever homes for

animals, and any way that we can make it easier on them helps everyone on

animal lovers is a really amazing feeling. My work here has enhanced and

and good intentions on everyone’s part to keep the foster program functioning

SAS foster dogs. For most dogs, fostering involves house training, learning

every level. The Animal Behavior Training and Assessment Program is also a

enriched my outlook on life. At least for myself, it has become a central part of

at a level that we feel is far above the typical foster program. Our foster parents

basic manners, and leash manners but for the more difficult behaviors we have

major improvement. It will allow all foster parents to know how to provide the

my identity and part of my persona. My first glimpse into animal welfare was

are truly unsung heroes but it is work that is absolutely necessary for guaran-

been using animal behaviorists and local trainers to help with special training

right kind of training and positive reinforcement so that each dog can be set up

when I adopted my dog eight years ago from a shelter back east and I can tell

teeing a better future for SAS dogs.

needs. Because of this, we are able to adopt out nearly all of our SAS foster dogs.

for success. Providing this type of learning really sets our foster program apart

you that it was not a pleasant experience. Like so many shelters, it was under-

SASF: What was the most fulfilling foster project for you in 2016?

SASF: As you know in 2016, SASF funded a new Behavioral Training and

from any other animal welfare organization. I’m really excited and happy that we

funded and frankly, depressing. Volunteering here at SAS, however, has been a

are in the forefront of new and better ways to serve our animals. The in-house

positive experience and reminds me that shelters can actually be places of hope

veterinary clinic was a lifesaving improvement as well. We get a lot of foster

and inspiration. I would like to think that I have made a positive difference in

animals that have never been to a vet or have had minimal medical attention.

SAS dogs’ lives. It’s what gives me fuel. I try to contribute to the happiness of every dog that comes through our doors. That feeling is immeasurable.

DANA: We had the highest amount of dogs in foster care at one time. The shelter took in 28 dogs from a hoarding situation and at the same time we had two

Assessment Program. How have programs like this helped shelter dogs in foster care?

pregnant mothers that eventually gave birth to 14 puppies. Plus we had the

DANA: One of my absolute favorite foster stories of all time is the story of

I know that SASF also funds foster care basic needs, like prescription food,

usual ongoing foster care needs. Essentially we had over 40 animals in foster

Blue. Blue was a very sweet dog but needed to work on impulse control and

medical attention, toys, beds and necessities that make a shelter dog’s life easier

care at one time. We had a foster home for each of the mothers and their pup-

realizing that the world wasn’t such a scary place. As such, we had to find a

in foster care. It’s truly a multilayered effort. Our foster program could never be

pies and we needed other foster parents to help with short shifts of support

foster who was willing to put in the work to make Blue adoptable. In addition to

as successful as it is today without SASF support.

like feeding, laundry, vet visits, walking and caring for the mothers, socializing

his amazing foster parent, Blue had the support of multiple trainers, an animal


SAS Profile Humane Animal Law Enforcement Officer

KEVIN MACK

Kevin has been a SAS Humane Animal Law Enforcement Officer (aka animal control officer) since 2014. He is one of 11 current officers that work to rescue and keep Seattle’s animals safe. It is a rewarding, and at times, a stressful job, but the roles that these officers play are vital for Seattle animals and our communities. We got to talk to Kevin in between rescue calls and asked him to give us a realistic glimpse into what it takes to do such critical, compassionate and important work. He revealed that some days the work can be hard, but the happy endings make it all worthwhile.

SASF

our cover model

2017 Raining Cats & Dogs Auction

Kevin in a SODO garage with rescued Coopers Hawk

Memphis, a beared dragon, was surrendered in October 2016 when his guardian could no longer care for him.

SASF: It’s interesting that along with domestic animal welfare concerns, SAS

private garage in SODO. The garage had an automatic door, so the hawk must have

Memphis was a shining representative of his

also does work with wildlife. How many wild animals did SAS attend to in 2016?

flown in pursuing prey and when the door closed it could not find a way out. It was a

species and volunteers loved to interact with

two- tiered parking area and fairly wide open so it became a two-person operation.

KEVIN: In 2016 we responded to 467 reports of injured wildlife. Many of our

We needed a plan. Officer Soper stationed herself on the second floor with a net,

wildlife calls ebb and flow with the seasonal migration and breeding cycles

while I remained on the first floor. The plan was to keep the bird moving by waving

of Seattle area wildlife. For instance, we are now in the beginning of Mallard

our nets until it made a mistake or came to rest near one of us. It eventually flew to a

breeding season (early March through June) and soon we will be receiving calls

corner where it pushed off the wall and landed on the ground near me. As it was

to rescue baby ducks stuck in storm drains and window wells. Common calls

trying to decide what to do next I was able to get close enough to gently put the net

that we receive year-round are reports of seagulls with broken wings, squirrels

over it. Once we had it in hand we were able to examine it to make sure that there

that got hit crossing a street, injured pigeons, and ill or injured raccoons. In late

were no injuries. Because the pursuit and capture had been exhausting for the bird

winter and early spring we also frequently get calls about injured eagles, most

we sent it to PAWS for a more thorough assessment by their wildlife veterinarian.

of which have been injured in territorial disputes with other eagles. The birds

The bird was released a day or two later. We live for happy endings like that.

are serious about defending their prime nesting sites and we are often the ones that pick up the individuals that have lost these battles. The injuries are

SASF: What would you say to someone who wanted to become a SAS Animal

sometimes severe, but many of these birds get a second chance at life after

Control Officer?

treatment and eventual release.

KEVIN: Every day is different. And some days are hard on your heart. I meet

SASF: I imagine any area near the Sound is prime real estate for an eagle.

animal lovers all the time who say that they could never do this type of work.

We do have a lot of birds of prey in this area. Have you assisted other species

They say that they love animals so much that they could not face the cruelty

of birds?

and neglect that Animal Control Officers witness daily. But, the thing about this

Please join us for the Seventh Annual SASF Raining Cats & Dogs Auction which will take place Saturday, October 14, 2017 at Bell Harbor International Conference Center, located on the Seattle waterfront. This high energy, fun filled event will be kicked off with three silent auction collections followed by catered dinner and a live auction. Along with many fabulous auction items, there will be a chance to win having your furry family member’s photo on a Seattle City bus and 13 chances to win a photo placement in the SASF 2018 Calendar!

job is, yes, we see awful things and we often meet animals on the worst days of

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KEVIN: Many. For example, we rescued a gorgeous Coopers Hawk last summer.

their lives, but we are the ones who get to help make sure that every day after

The dispatch call originally went to Officer Bobbi Soper and she responded to a

that is better.

Last year we raised $161,00.00 towards the care and comfort of the SAS animals. Like all funds donated to SASF, funds raised at this event support the care and comfort of animals at SAS, and we couldn’t do it without you! Come join the fun and raise your bid card high for the animals. Check for early bird deals and tickets sales on our site starting in June at:

seattleanimalshelterfoundation.org We hope to see you there!

him. It was quite a sight to see Memphis hitching a ride with volunteers by clinging to their arms and chests and being carried around the room. When he was at his happiest, Memphis would gently close his eyes and go into “the zone”, and would stay perfectly still to be pet and have his head rubbed. He stayed so still, in fact, a video of Memphis won the #mannequeinchallenge on the volunteer’s Instagram posts! Memphis found his forever mom in December, just in time to be home for the holidays!

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