Washington

Since our rescue started in August of 2005 , we have adopted out over 2,600 dogs to new and happy homes. WOW!! Our main problem is people in our area do not spay or neuter their animals. We have a lot of problems with families that get a puppy and then when they are about 1 year of age they want to get rid of it. Both of the humane societies in our area are too full so, now they are sending animals to us. We are extremely pleased to see that people are opening there hearts to our wonderful rescue. If you are interested in seeing our rescued pets, please visit our happy tails site to see how these dogs have been given a second chance. We are always looking for families who would like to help us foster these kids until they find their new homes. We are always getting feedback and pictures of our adopted pets with their new families which is shared with the fosters.

We assist local pet owners and regional pet rescues, using personal contacts and other rescues and determine on a regular basis where we can help financially and with rehoming. We are animal lovers (farm and domestic) who chose to help where and when we can.

Dog Rescue Around Washington was formed in 2004 by four women deeply involved in rescue who have likeminded values and passion for the dogs in crisis in the world. We have several foster homes throughout the NW. Almost all of our dogs are hand picked from surrounding shelters, dogs at risk of euthinazia. Our goal is to put as many temperamentally sound dogs into responsible homes as possible. To achieve that goal, we take our time getting to know each adoptable dog, socializing and training them as needed. We see to any medical need from the basics to the extreme. Together, and networking with other rescues, many many lives have been saved since our conception. We consider those who have adopted from us, family. We are here to help for life. Adopting from us gives you someone to call in crisis, someone to offer advice and assistance. Even though your new dog now belongs to you, we feel it is our responsibility to stand by you to make your dogs life with you a success

We are the animal shelter and animal law enforcement for Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater and unincorporated Thurston County. We are funded by city and county tax dollars, pet licensing fees, and donations. We provide a large number of services to our community, including: 24-hour emergency pick-up and medical stabilization of stray injured pets, with owner notification for animals wearing identification; pick-up of confined stray dogs or cats in most areas; identification of licensed dogs or cats; 24-hour access to the Lost Pet Hotline to reclaim lost pets; a Lost-and-Found information kiosk at the shelter for owners who are missing pets and citizens who have found pets; shelter, care and non-critical medical attention for all species of small, domestic homeless animals and some injured wildlife; adoption of unclaimed or unwanted pets, including their spay/neuter surgery, immunizations, microchip and license; humane euthanasia of injured, terminally ill, or elderly pets; law enforcement and response to complaints involving pet animals; a volunteer program which helps educate and involve our community and extends our capability to provide services at the lowest possible cost to the public; humane education for schools and community groups.