Bonnie came when no one else would & helped with a bad situation. Thank you for easing my mind & taking control of the situation. I seriously was doubting anything would change.
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💥Meet Haley💥
Haley’s story is one of pure survival. She was found by a dirt bike rider miles away from any homes or businesses in Mattawa. How this tiny girl made it on her own—we may never know—but she did.
At first glance, we were convinced she was a long-haired Dachshund mix… but her DNA results told a completely different story—not a trace of Dachshund at all! Just another reminder that sometimes the best things can’t be labeled.
Haley is estimated to be around 2–3 years old and weighs about 11 pounds. She was recently spayed, and during surgery an umbilical hernia was also repaired—she’s now healthy and ready for her next chapter.
And what a sweet chapter it will be…
Haley is everything you’d hope for in a little companion:
* 💕 Loves being in your lap
* 🛏️ Equally happy curled up in a soft, cozy bed
* 🧠 Smart and already using the dog door to potty on her own
Her foster, Sherry, says she’s an easy, loving girl who just wants a safe place and someone to call her own.
After everything she’s been through, Haley deserves a life filled with comfort, love, and security. We think she’s going to make someone an incredible little lap dog and loyal companion.
Ready to give Haley the forever home she fought so hard for?
arfsgc.com/dog-adoption-application/
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What does neglect look like?
It comes in many shapes and sizes, and it is heartbreaking when it happens to any pet. But when it happens to the tiny, helpless ones, it feels especially cruel.
This little girl was found running around on a busy street in Ephrata. She ran underneath a car, and the family who saw her feared she had been hit. They contacted us, and two of us went out with blankets and bite gloves, prepared for the possibility that she was injured and scared enough to bite.
When we tried to crawl under the car to reach her, she ran out and onto a nearby porch. Thankfully, she did not appear to be hit. We slowly approached, and when she jumped off the porch, we were able to corral her into a side porch area and wrap her safely in a blanket. Once secured, she calmed down.
She was exhausted from whatever she had been through and fell asleep on the way to Kris at Animal Crackers Grooming and Boarding.
This poor little dog was so badly matted and embedded with cheatgrass, sticks, and debris that she could barely move. Kris could tell she was in pain and immediately set out to help her. She spent five slow, careful hours grooming her, documenting everything in case someone tries to claim her.
Unless this little dog has been lost from caring owners for quite some time, her condition was pure neglect. It breaks your heart to think about what she must have endured. It appears that she’s a shihtzu.
It is hard to know her age. Her teeth suggest she may be 6–7 years old, but neglect can make a younger dog’s teeth look much older. She also has a bad ear infection, which we will have seen as soon as possible.
Tonight, she is safe. She is being loved on. She is no longer hurting under the weight of painful mats.
We have not yet compensated Kris, but we will, along with a gift card. There are not many groomers who will work in a tiny dog in this condition, especially on short notice, and we cannot appreciate her enough.
Tonight’s heartfelt shoutout goes to Kris at Animal Crackers Grooming and Boarding❤️
#neglected
#theirlivesmatter
#shihtzu
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🚐 Spay & Neuter Transport – Big Day for These Pets! 🐾
One of our board members made a transport run Thursday to Blue Mountain Humane Society to get 11 animals spayed and neutered—a huge step in breaking the cycle.
🐶 Dogs (6 total):
• 3 dogs from one home in Warden — from two moms’ last litters (and yes, dad went too)
• 2 ARFSGC dogs, Haley and April — they’ll be available for adoption next week
• 1 small Collie/Retriever mix female (in heat) found in Quincy — after being refused intake under temporary management at the Quincy shelter, she has now been placed with a family outside of Quincy. We believe she landed a great home!
🐱 Cats (5 total) from Moses Lake:
• 1 mom from her last litter
• 3 kittens from her previous litter (6 months ago)
• 1 stray “Casanova” — the dad to those kittens… now officially retired from contributing to the population 😉
This is exactly how we make progress—one transport, one family, one prevented litter at a time.
Thank you to everyone involved in making this happen. This is the work that changes outcomes. 💥
#spayandneuteryourpets
#theirlivesmatter
#MomsLastLitter
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We genuinely don’t understand how Nyx is still available!
She’s 4 months old, about 25 lbs, and one of the most easygoing puppies you’ll ever meet . She’s calm, observant, and the kind of dog who can play, explore, and then happily settle nearby and just be with you.
She’s been raised in a busy home with kids, dogs, and even cats (and kittens!), and she’s handled it all beautifully. She’s social, respectful, and has a really nice, thoughtful personality.
She’s still a puppy, so she’s not perfect—but she’s crate trained, doing great with potty training, and very eager to learn.
Based on her growth and DNA (Shepherd/Husky/Pit mix), we expect she’ll be a medium-sized adult (~45–55 lbs).
She would love a home where she can be part of everyday life—walks, time outside, and just being included.
Located in Monroe
Apply here: arfsgc.com/dog-adoption-application/
If she’s not for you, we’d really appreciate a share to help her find her people
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🚨💥🚨Times are incredibly difficult right now for animals in our communities.
We are seeing an overwhelming influx of pets due to irresponsible ownership, a lack of commitment to spaying and neutering, and little regard for proper containment. This is not an animal problem—it is a human one.
Cities and counties are now scrambling to figure out how to respond, but some of the approaches being considered—or already implemented—are deeply concerning.
Killing dogs after just 48 hours is unacceptable.
These animals have done nothing wrong. They are paying the price for the failures of the very systems meant to protect them—and the lack of accountability placed on their owners.
For far too long, enforcement has been lax. There have been minimal consequences for neglect, abandonment, and failure to spay or neuter. That lack of action has led us directly to this crisis.
And when we ask important questions—like how these animals are being euthanized—we are met with silence. That is not transparency. That is not acceptable.
There are better solutions.
Cities like Mattawa and others should be actively reaching out to reputable rescues and shelters to build partnerships, create contracts, and develop humane, sustainable programs. There are organizations willing to help—but collaboration has to be a priority.
We are speaking up because these animals cannot.
They did not choose this life. They did not create this crisis. We did.
It’s time for accountability.
It’s time for humane solutions.
It’s time to do better—for them.
🥺This should outrage everyone… you can send letters to the mayor or city council in Mattawa!
City Hall
521 Government Rd
Mattawa, WA 99349
Phone: (509) 932-4037
Chapter 6.04 DOG AND ANIMAL
CONTROL
E. Any dog seized under the provisions of this chapter which is not claimed within forty-eight hours, excluding holidays and Sundays, from the time of impounding, may be put to death, or otherwise disposed of as directed by the police chief or animal control officer. Any funds received from the sale of any dogs, in addition to the cost of boarding the dogs, shall be placed in the current expense funds of the city.
(Ord. No. 683 § 4, 4-6-2023; Ord. No. 692 § 1, 3-7-2024; Ord. No. 514 § 1, 2-3-2011)
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