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

1 day ago

We were able to take in 6 of the starving puppies from this heartbreaking situation in Beverly. One of them has a severe infected bite wound from another dog and the injury was actively draining pus. We’ve started the puppy on antibiotics and are doing everything we can to help it heal.

All 6 puppies absolutely devoured their food as though they hadn’t eaten in 27 years. They have all been dewormed and a few were parvo tested, and thankfully the ones tested were negative.

We could really use donations of potty pads! These little ones are going through them at a rapid pace as they settle into a safe, clean environment. Thanks to the incredible generosity of Pawsitive Alliance and their partners, we have puppy food available and ready for them.

Situations like this remind us that it truly takes a village of caring people to make rescue work possible.

If you are a rescue or shelter that may be able to help us safely place or transport these dogs, please reach out. We are also looking for foster homes willing to take one or two of these small puppies so we can get them healthy, socialized, and ready for adoption or transfer to another rescue or shelter.

Thank you for your continued support, compassion, and understanding as we work through yet another heartbreaking case of animal hoarding caused by unaltered pets. Together, we can give these puppies the future they deserve. 🐾❤️ ... See MoreSee Less

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

2 days ago

These photos are exactly why we have been pleading with the Rob Jones Grant County Commissioner, Kevin Burgess Grant County Commissioner, Cindy Carter Grant County Commissioner for years to adopt an ordinance limiting the number of pets that can be owned without a kennel license. We don’t expect this to be policed but we do expect it to be enforced. We believe that the Grant County Sheriff's Office - WA animal control should be on board with this!

These dogs and puppies are living in conditions where there is little to no food, limited resources, and no way for the family to properly care for the animals they already have. Yet the cycle continues because the dogs are not being spayed or neutered, and more puppies keep being born. Several are sick, and one that we pulled today is injured as in the photo! There are 11-22 under 2 lbs, 6 about 4 months old, 6-7 adult dogs!

We cannot solve this crisis alone.

We receive no financial assistance from Grant County or these small communities, yet rescues are expected to step in when situations like this inevitably spiral out of control. We need resources. We need sponsors to help cover spay and neuter surgeries. We need placement options for these dogs and puppies. Most importantly, we need preventative measures that stop these situations before they reach a crisis point. This, once again is in the Beverly/Mattawa area.

This is not an isolated case. It is simply the latest one we have uncovered, and we can assure you there are many more.

For over seven years, we have asked our county leaders to take action. When commissioners asked what other counties are doing, we provided examples from neighboring counties such as Chelan and Douglas, where households are generally limited to four dogs unless a kennel license is obtained.

This isn’t about punishing families. It’s about preventing animal suffering.

Education is important. Access to affordable spay and neuter services is critical. But without reasonable limits and meaningful enforcement, the problem continues to grow faster than rescues, shelters, and volunteers can keep up.

The animals are paying the price.

Grant County needs action, not more delays.

🐾 Please contact your county commissioners and ask them to support reasonable pet ownership limits, increased access to spay and neuter services, and stronger measures to prevent animal neglect and overpopulation.
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ARFS - Animal Rescue Friends Society of Grant Co., Wa

2 days ago

✨ Update on little Pinto Ridge! ✨

First, the important news… Pinto is a BOY! 💥🐾 and approx 3/4 weeks old.

Second, our amazing board member and medical foster extraordinaire, Heather, got him all cleaned up and even gave him a quick flea bath to help start him on his road to recovery. Despite already being absolutely overflowing with foster kittens, she made sure this little guy got the care he needed before his next step.

This afternoon, we’ll be meeting up with another incredible medical foster, Charlene in Wenatchee, who will be taking over Pinto’s care. Some of you may remember Charlene’s last medical foster—the little Quincy kitten who nearly lost his leg after getting a fishhook embedded in it. Not only did he make a remarkable recovery, but Charlene ended up foster-failing with him, and he’s now living his best life! ❤️

We know Pinto is headed to exactly the right place and will flourish under Charlene’s loving care. Thank you to everyone who has been sending prayers, positive thoughts, and support for this sweet little survivor.

Stay tuned for more updates on Pinto’s journey! ❤️🐾✨ ... See MoreSee Less