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The Human Society for Southwest Washington has several animals available for adoption this holiday season.
Humane Society works to adopt out pets for the holiday season
The Humane Society for Southwest Washington (HSSW), located in Vancouver, is always looking for loving homes for pets.  More people tend to adopt animals during the holidays, which frees up … more
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A cat hides in an artificial Christmas tree.
How to pet proof your home when decking the halls
The holiday season is a special time of year. Many factors combine to make the holiday season so unique and festive, and that includes all the effort people put into decorating their homes. Much … more
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Oliver, a cat helped by Furry Friends, rests on a blanket.
Furry Friends to take part in ‘Giving Tuesday’ with hope to raise $10,000
Furry Friends will participate in Giving Tuesday as they aim to raise at least $10,000 for medical expenses for the cats they serve. Giving Tuesday, which is scheduled for Nov. 29,  is an … more
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The Humane Society for Southwest Washington took in 94 rabbits that were rescued from a home in Vancouver.
Humane Society takes in nearly 100 rabbits after rescue
Almost 100 rabbits are now in the care of the Humane Society for Southwest Washington after they were rescued from a home in Vancouver. The animals, which were overall in good health, were … more
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Humane Society for Southwest Washington Director of Animal Care and Population Liz Everling, left, and animal care technician Kristi Rivers handle one of 15 beagles as they arrive at the shelter on Aug. 20.
Humane society takes on beagles destined for lab testing
The Humane Society for Southwest Washington has taken in more than a dozen beagles recovered from a massive breeding operation on the East Coast.  On Aug. 20, the shelter’s east … more
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A groomer trims hair on a poodle at Wags N’ Whiskers in Battle Ground.
Battle Ground groomer wins Best of Clark County recognition for second year in a row
Wags N’ Whiskers Pet Grooming in Battle Ground serves its furry clients with a thorough sense of care. The business recently won Best of Clark County recognition in the grooming category for … more
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Angels with Misplaced Wings co-founder Jeffrey Evans poses with a dog.
Angels with Misplaced Wings, an animal sanctuary, expands to Amboy
Angels with Misplaced Wings, an animal sanctuary that started in Vancouver, has expanded its services to a location in Amboy.  Co-founder Jeffrey Evans started the sanctuary because of his … more
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All Natural Pet Supplies in Battle Ground offers a luxury suite in its cat hotel on West Main Street.
All Natural Pet Supply offers ‘cat hotel’ for boarding services
All Natural Pet Supply in Battle Ground opened a cat hotel earlier this year to provide a boarding facility for pet owners when they head out of town. General Manager Kymber Webb loves what she … more
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A group of dogs at Camp Bow Wow in Ridgefield are pictured in a play area as the animals are greeted by a visitor on May 25.
Camp Bow Wow location opens in Ridgefield
Ridgefield is now home to a new dog boarding business, which opened on May 9. Camp Bow Wow is owned by Dan and Jamie Campbell. It’s part of a dog boarding brand that has locations across … more
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The Paw’d Pack Bus, which takes members of “The Pack” on their last “Bucket List” adventures is pictured. Members of “The Pack” are animals with illnesses on the verge of dying.
Clark County animal rescue service helps reunite pets with owners
I Paw’d It Forward helps lost pets in Clark County find their owners, along with a variety of other services. President Keri-Lyn Jakubs is committed to reconnecting pets with their owners … more
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Hugo the cat holds a sign for Furry Friends.
Furry Friends to launch online spring auction
Furry Friends will host an online auction on March 25 to March 27 to raise funds to aid its mission in providing care to cats in need throughout Clark County.  Although it’s not the … more
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Volunteers from Clark College hold some cats from Furry Friends, a nonprofit organization based in Vancouver.
Local cat foster nonprofit breaks records
Furry Friends, a Vancouver nonprofit that cares for homeless and abused cats, adopted out 456 pets in 2021. They are hoping to maintain those numbers in the coming years. Marketing Director Diane … more
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Dog Foster Coordinator Valerie Sha is pictured with a pack of dogs.
Battle Ground foster service offers abandoned pets a second chance
Dogs and cats are some of the most popular family pets, but there are many who do not have a safe place to call home. Second Chance Companions aims to solve that problem in Clark County by providing … more
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Lesley Hiltz shows a dog at the National Beagle Club Specialty in Ohio in September 2021.
Brush Prairie resident serves as judge in Westminster Dog Show
Brush Prairie resident Lesley Hiltz will judge the 146th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York City on Jan. 24 through Jan. 26. Hiltz will judge both varieties of beagles and all … more
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Stephen Foster is pictured with an Australian cattle dog on his shoulder.
Ridgefield resident becomes certified professional dog trainer
Ridgefield resident Stephen Foster recently earned a certification as a professional dog trainer from the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers. To become certified, Foster had to … more
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Molly the dog after a cougar attack.
Fundraiser started for Ridgefield dog attacked by cougar in Oregon
A Ridgefield family’s dog is recovering from a cougar attack in Oregon and the family is raising funds to support the surgery after the pet lost an eye and part of its jaw from the … more
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Furry Friends, a nonprofit cat rescue and shelter, will host an online auction to raise funds for operating costs. About 130 cats and kittens are in the shelter’s care.
Cat rescue calls for more auction items
A local no-kill cat rescue is calling for donations to use in its annual online auction in September. The nonprofit Furry Friends requires about $230,000 a year to operate, which includes costs … more
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Paddy was pregnant with 10 puppies when she was rescued from the streets of Mexico and brought to Mostly Mutts. The 7-year-old pitbull has been at the shelter for two years.
Animal shelter receives increase in volunteer interest, but more returns
Kenny and Kenzie, both four-month-old Chihuahuas, were two of five puppies left in a duffel bag in front of a fast food restaurant in Northern California. The town didn’t have an animal … more
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