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About Us
Vision
A happy and healthy home for every dog and cat in Washington State.
Mission Statement
Pawsitive Alliance's 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.
Board of Directors
Yolanda Morris, co-founder, and President
Yolanda Morris has several years experience, as a student, staff member, and volunteer, in the nonprofit sector with her main focus in the animal welfare field. When working with an organization she especially enjoys being involved with volunteer management, special events, fundraising, and increasing the strength of the organization to help achieve their mission.
Yolanda is the proud parent of Leah (dog) and Lucas (dog), both rescued.
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Julie McGoldrick, Secretary, and Treasurer
Julie McGoldrick has had an interest in animals since early childhood which led her to her degrees in Biology and Zoology and her current job in Biopharmaceuticals. She has volunteered over the years for several animal welfare organizations and is currently interested in animal behavior studies. She intends to bring her knowledge and experiences to Pawsitive Alliance to help increase educational resources we make available to the public.
Julie shares her home with husband, Shawn, and six rescued pets: Chocco-Bear, Pepper, Cricket, and Phifer (dogs), as well as Stryder and Smokey (cats).
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Advisory Board
Vaughn Merry
Vaughn Merry is the administration director for the Humane Society of Central Washington and has been in the animal care field for about 6 years. Vaughn has always had an interest in animals, especially cats and dogs. He focuses on increasing adoptions, humane education, spay/neuter of companion pets, and helping to reinforce the mission of the Humane Society. Vaughn is currently serving as the coordinator for Spay & Neuter Assistance Program in Yakima County.
Vaughn shares his home with wife, Jennifer, children Nathen & Samantha, Duke & Bear (dogs), and Itty & A.J. (cats).
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Robin Grannell
Robin Grannell, CEO of Canine Behavior Center, Inc., has 22 years experience as a Canine Behaviorist. She stays active in the daily activities of the business with private behavior modification and training, seminars, and training classes.
Robin is one of the trainers that conducts Pawsitive Alliance's Pre Adoption Workshops which are designed to help people get answers to questions about adopting a dog, and bringing a dog home, in order to help them select the right dog for their family and life.
Robin recently joined Pawsitive Alliance as an advisory board member helping us grow our capabilities in improving pet retention and providing education resources to the public.
Team Members
Denise Melton, Administrative Manager and Event Coordinater
Denise Melton helps Pawsitive Alliance part-time as an Administrative Manager and has also taken on lead for our event coordination. A lifelong believer in service to others and the world, she supports Pawsitive Alliance's work for our furry friends as well as many other nonprofit organizations. Denise can also be found teaching, tutoring, and doing energy healing work through her business Blissful Healing Spirit.
When not working, Denise and her husband, Daniel, spend their time playing with their daughter Grace, and their cat children Angel and Sariah.
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Contact Us
We are an all-volunteer organization and we work out of our homes. We do not have a facility and are unable to take animals. If you have an animal and need assistance, Click Here for resources in your area.
Mailing Address:
Pawsitive Alliance
P.O. Box 82610
Kenmore, WA 98028
Email:
info@pawsitivealliance.org
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