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

22 hours ago

Meet Nikko 💙
This adorable 4–6 month old Chihuahua mix (we think maybe a little Pug in there!) is on the hunt for his forever home.

Nikko is up to date on all his vaccines, has his rabies, is microchipped, and already neutered—so he’s more than ready to settle into his new family.

And let’s be honest… it definitely helps that he is seriously adorable! 🐾
With his sweet face and loving personality, Nikko is the kind of little guy who will steal your heart in no time.

If you’re looking for a small companion to love, cuddle, and grow with, Nikko might just be your perfect match.

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

3 days ago

💥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?

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

4 days ago

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❤️

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4 days ago

🚐 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. 💥

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