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Our Programs
Pawsitive Alliance offers the following programs and services to Washington rescue and shelter organizations and to the public to increase adoptions, spay and neuter surgeries and educational services to help bring an end to pet euthanasia in Washington State.
Adoptathon Coordinator and Support
Pawsitive Alliance coordinates animal adoption events that bring multiple animal shelter agencies from across the state under one roof.
We also provide assistance in helping businesses, individuals or animal shelters in hosting events. If you are thinking about organizing an event and would like help, please contact us at info@pawsitivealliance.org.
At these events the shelters' animals have an opportunity to be seen by the public outside of the shelter. This gives them additional exposure outside of the shelter environment.
Participating organizations range in size from shelters with thousands of animals passing through their doors each year to organized groups helping animals under the roof of their own home. We've helped shelters from across the state saving hundreds of dogs and cats.
Visit the events page to read the stories from past events.
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Spay/Neuter Assistance Program (S.N.A.P.) of Yakima
Pawsitive Alliance is actively working with (S.N.A.P.) of Yakima County, a coalition of animal rescues, animal control and the Yakama Tribal Nation. We came to the table with the shared concern of the high numbers of unwanted litters of dogs being born in the county.
In 2005 we formed S.N.A.P. through a grant and started offering FREE spay and neuter surgery assistance for residents of Yakima County.
With our first $10,000 we were able to assist over 80 animals and their families who were eager to have their animals altered but just couldn't afford the service. To date we have received four additional grants and contributions from individuals to keep this important program going.
To donate today to help support this successful program please visit the Humane Society of Central Washington's website. Thank you for making a difference.
If you are a resident of Yakima County and need spay/neuter assistance please visit the Humane Society of Central Washington's website for information.
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Fix-A-Pit Program for King and Snohomish Counties
Pawsitive Alliance offers FREE spay and neuter surgery assistance to residents of King and Snohomish Counties for pit bulls and pit bull mixes.
Contact us at info@pawsitivealliance.org for more information and to receive an application for a certificate.
Program objective:
We are facing a crisis in that over 1/3 of the dogs entering Washington's shelters are pit bulls or pit bull mixes; most of these dogs will never find a home because of the sheer numbers coming through shelter doors. Our goal is to get at the root of the problem by providing spay/neuter resources to prevent unplanned and unwanted litters; for this reason we started "Fix a Pit".
These dogs are not the monsters the media hype makes them out to be. Most are loyal, loving family members. Some are victims of their irresponsible owners. One of the best ways to address the public safety issue is through spay/neuter; unaltered dogs, of any breed, are responsible for the most serious dog bites.
To address the high euthanasia numbers of pit bulls in our shelters is crucial, no matter how you feel about the breed. We believe compassion should be extended to all animals regardless of size, shape, color or breed.
Sponsor a Spay/Neuter
You can help spay and neuter pit bulls in King and Snohomish counties of Washington and reduce the high numbers being relinquished and euthanized in our shelters. Sponsor a spay or neuter surgery today for only $25.00 and start helping immediately!
Your sponsorship will enable us to offer free spay and neuter services for pit bulls whose owners could not otherwise afford to have the surgery done. This will help prevent unwanted litters being born and turned in to animal shelters. Pit bulls currently make up the highest number of any breed euthanized today in our shelters. Sponsor a spay or neuter today and in return you receive a Certificate of Sponsorship from Pawsitive Alliance and more importantly, you will know that you are helping reduce the number of unwanted pit bulls in our communities.
Our mission is to end the killing of homeless dogs and cats. We need the help of the community to make this happen. Make a donation and 100% goes directly to spay/neuter surgeries.
Visit www.understand-a-bull.com today to help dispel the myths that are hurting this breed.
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Valley Animal Partners (VAP) - Snoqualmie Valley Spay/Neuter Fund
Valley Animal Partners (VAP) is a group of individuals and business owners in the Snoqualmie Valley of western Washington working together to help local families and their pets. VAP is in the process of creating an annual event to raise funds for pets in low-income and elderly families. It will be called "Mardi Cause" and will take place on August 16-17 in 2008.
Funds raised will be used for spay and neuter services for pets of low income families and the elderly in the Snoqualmie Valley. The weekend fundraiser will begin on Saturday August 16, with a silent auction and a desert auction. On the 17th there will be several events in town including pet adoption events and a "Scrub-a-Pup" self-wash & grooming by donation. We hope to see alot of participation in this community event. Stay tuned for more details soon.
VAP partner Pawsitive Alliance will oversee the spay and neuter fund for qualifying pet owners in the valley. Pet owners in need of assistance will fill out an application for eligibility and will be able to take their pet to a participating veterinarian for care.
If you would like to join VAP, donate, act as an event sponsor or volunteer, please send an email to Andrea at andrea@pawsitivealliance.org. Together we can make difference in the lives of pets in the Snoqualmie Valley!
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Shelter Announcements
We will contact WA rescues through our email distribution list for emergency announcements and appeals. Contact info@pawsitivealliance.org for more information.
Past Announcements
Hurricane Katrina Rescue Effort
In 2005 Pawsitive Alliance was asked by Homeward Pet Adoption Center of Woodinville, WA, to contact our extensive base of shelters and rescues in Washington State to recruit foster homes for the dogs and cats coming from the hurricane devastated region of the southeast. From this message we helped recruit several shelters and rescues that could provide shelter space and/or foster homes immediately. This ability to act quickly and reach a wide network of rescue agencies resulted in the much-needed help to save animals hurt by Hurricane Katrina. We continue to use this resource to spread special needs requests quickly amongst Washington rescue agencies on behalf of the welfare of our state's homeless dogs and cats.
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Education Workshops
We sponsor Pre-Adoption Event Workshops. These workshops focus on helping families identify how to pick out a dog that is right for their family and lifestyle focusing on characteristics such as activity level, grooming and training needs. Workshops also cover topics including the responsibilities of owning a dog along with training and behavioral problem tips. Event attendees are better able to make knowledgeable decisions when adding a new dog or puppy to their family. Attendees receive a certificate for early admission to a following Pawsitive Alliance hosted adoption event.
Behavioral problems are one of the top reasons people turn their dogs into shelters. Most of the time, these behavioral issues can be fixed. These workshops assist families in finding the right match for their family and learn about the responsibility of adding a dog or puppy to the household. Helping families find the right match in the first place and giving them the tools to work on behavioral problems, reduces the number of animals being relinquished to shelters for behavioral issues. Choosing the right dog for your family and having reasonable expectations is the key in finding a lifetime family companion.
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