Upcoming Events

We are having a spay/neuter day for pit bulls and pit bull mixes at NOAH in Stanwood on December 28th, surgeries done for only a $20 suggested donation.
Space is limited. Call NOAH at (360) 629-7055 to set up an appointment.

Join Pawsitive Alliance for a fun night out on the town to help animals in need.

Get your tickets today for $30 per person--because after March 1st the price increases to $40!

Ticket price includes your food and beverages for the evening along with all the chocolate you can handle! We're also offering a group special, 8 tickets for only $200, until March 1st. So definitely reserve tickets for you and your friends today!

We have fabulous items for you to bid on including (just to name a few!):

• Gorgeous handmade jewelry and art work from local artists, ohhhhh
• Baskets of scrumptious food and wine, mmmmm
• Certificates for fun activities and experiences, ahhhhh

Saturday, March 24th, 5-8 pm
"415 Westlake", coveniently located at 415 Westlake Ave N, Seattle 98109
(directions http://415westlake.com)

Casual yet festive attire is suggested, appropriate for 21 and over.

To purchase your tickets, click on "How You Can Help", scroll down and click on the GiveDirect button, fill in your total ticket purchase under "Gift Amount" and then choose "Pawsitive Futures Tickets" under the "Program Area" section.

We look forward to seeing all our friends at "Pawsitive Futures!"

And if you are interested in becoming a sponsor of "Pawsitive Futures" please contact us today to be included in our upcoming communications. If you can't make it to the event you can still help the night be a huge success by making a monetary donation.

This evening's proceeds benefit the efforts of Pawsitive Alliance whose mission is to help end the killing of adoptable dogs and cats in Washington by increasing adoptions, supporting spay and neuter programs and improving pet retention. Thank you for your support!

News

Hundreds of people waited eagerly in line on Sunday, December 11th to get in and start adopting at “A Canine Christmas Extravaganza!” Adoption Event! Nineteen shelters and rescues from all over Washington traveled over the river, and through the snow, to Paws-Abilities Total Dog Center in Fife to join in the fun and find their pups new homes. Ninty-one dogs and puppies had their wishes come true as their new families whisked them home for snuggles and fun just in time for Christmas.

Two such puppies were adopted by this proud new doggie dad whose daughter told us she was naming them Dora and Boots (in honor of Dora the Explorer!)

The Tacoma News Tribune came out and took some great photos of the fun, check them out here, and Seattle DogSpot did a very nice article about their experience at the event, and even took a video!

We want to express our deep thanks to Jennifer and Dana Babb, and all the amazing folks at Paws-Abilities Total Dog Center for providing us with such a fantastic space to host our event in and for so much help throughout, and also to our great group of volunteers who came out and did anything, and everything, to make this event a success!

Much thanks to our friend Sissie Boatman-Guillan from PawPrints Pet Photography who took the “Just Adopted!” photos of the new happy families; you can check out the smiles and tail wags here. And finally, thanks to Tom Bihn Bags, MudBay, and PetHub for the donations they made for Pawsitive Alliance to distribute to new pet families at the event!

As a doggie parent, the best role you can have for your pooch is as "Leader of the Pack." In this fantastic article by Robin Grannell, owner of Canine Behavior Center, she points out that dogs are happier and healthier, and family life is smoother, when they are trained to know where their place is in the family "pack" hierarchy--and that's on the bottom! Read the article and learn how to implement this in your own pack!

The Washington Federation of Animal Care and Control Agencies has awarded Pawsitive Alliance a $4000 grant to support our Fix A Pit spay/neuter program! This grant is made possible by the sale of Washington State "We Love Our Pets" license plates. Pawsitive Alliance thanks the Federation for this honor, and encourages our supporters to consider helping the Federation's efforts by purchasing a "We Love Our Pets" license plate as funds go back into the efforts to support spay/neuter in our state!

Seventeen year old Melody never thought that a week after starting her job at a dog boarding facility she would end up with a Pit Bull couple who were expecting! After no one came to claim the two Pit Bulls at her new workplace for several weeks, the owner told Melody that he was going to give the dogs to the pound...where Melody knew their chances for adoption, due in large part to their misunderstood breed, were very slim. Melody decided to rescue those Pits...but what can one part-time employed teenager to do with two Pit Parents and their impending brood of puppies?

Melody turned to Pawsitive Alliance and our Fix A Pit program! After adopting Daddy Pit out to some loving people who had him altered right away, Melody sought our assistance spaying her new Pit Mommy, Brooklyn, and one of the female puppies. We were thrilled to do so. Soon, Melody, new Momma Brooklyn, and one of her little girl pups will be on their way to N.O.A.H. who will spay them as part of our partnership in the Fix a Pit program.

Donate today to help us continue our work to help end the needless killing of adoptable Pit Bulls with a Fix a Pit Sponsorship!

• Silent Auction Items to support our annual friendraiser: restaurant and spa certificates, getaways, gifts
• Projector
• Rolling craft cart with a large bottom section for our “Adoption Event Emergencies” supplies
• Business Envelopes
• First Class Stamps
• Printer Paper (both letter and legal size)
• HP inkjet cartridges (#56 and #57)
• New or Used Tennis Balls (to go home with adopted dogs at our adoption events)
• Paper Gift Bags
• "Adopt Me" bandannas or vests for our adoption events
• "Fuel for Fido": Gas gift cards to help our shelter partners who drive the long distances to our events
• Dog and Cat Food is always appreciated to support our shelter partners (can be brought to our adoption events to be given to shelter partners present)

Pawsitive Alliance is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization and your contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.