ARFS - Animal Rescue Friends Society of Grant Co., Wa

10 hours ago

We have an overabundance of black kittens this year. They’re every bit as sweet, playful, and beautiful as kittens of any other color. Why they are so often overlooked is something we’ll never understand.

Recently, we saw another rescue referring to black cats and kittens as “voids.” At first, we weren’t even sure what they meant, so we looked it up. We even called a few of our rescue partners to ask if they were familiar with the term—and they weren’t either.

While we know many people use “void” affectionately because a black cat can look like a little shadow with glowing eyes, it just isn’t a nickname that resonates with us.

We see beauty in black cats—not “voids.”
We see uniqueness—not “voids.”
We see loving companions who deserve to be noticed just as much as any other kitten.

It’s safe to say we won’t be using that nickname for the black kittens and cats in our rescue.

Now we’re curious… how many of you have heard black cats referred to as “voids”? Do you like the nickname, or do you prefer simply calling them beautiful black cats?
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ARFS - Animal Rescue Friends Society of Grant Co., Wa

1 day ago

Meet Margarita 🐾🍸

Small body, HUGE attitude. Margarita may only weigh a few pounds, but she runs the show with her sassy little strut and bossy bark.

This pint-sized diva’s favorite place in the world is your arms. Shopping trips? She’s your perfect purse pup. Errands? She’ll supervise from your lap. Daytime naps? Don’t even think about doing them without her.

Margarita is all about snuggles, attention, and being treated like the royalty she knows she is. If you want a tiny shadow with a big personality who lives for cuddles and companionship, Margarita is your girl.

She’s ready to upgrade your lap into her full-time throne.

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ARFS - Animal Rescue Friends Society of Grant Co., Wa

1 day ago

This little girl was found recently at a residence in Mattawa. When one of our board members saw the post, they reached out and pleaded with the finder not to give her away to just anyone. In response, he suggested that our rescue could buy her from him.

Shortly afterward, our board member received messages from several community members expressing concern that his comments suggested he intended to dispose of the puppy if no one took her. After rereading the exchange ourselves, we can understand why people interpreted it that way.

What we do know is that this little puppy is incredibly special and deserved better than the situation she found herself in. Every lost or abandoned animal deserves compassion, patience, and the chance to be reunited with its family or placed somewhere safe.

We are told this individual has pets of his own. We hope he would expect others to show those animals kindness and empathy if they were ever lost. Every pet owner should want the same treatment for their own animals.

This continues to highlight a serious issue in the Mattawa area. This community should expect better when it comes to the treatment of lost and stray animals. There should never be threats to dispose of a pet after only a few days, or a lack of concern for an animal that may simply be lost and someone’s beloved companion.

People in positions of leadership and influence should set the example for compassion and responsible animal care. We can, and should, do better.

The good news is that this little girl is now safe. She will find a loving forever home where she will be cherished, and we hope her difficult beginning is soon nothing more than a distant memory. ❤️🐾

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