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

13 hours ago

Shortly after we posted about the Lab puppy being found, our foster in Mattawa was notified about another very sick puppy. They immediately went to check on it and, sadly, it tested positive for parvo.

First thing tomorrow morning, we’ll be calPioneer Veterinary Cliniclinic to get this puppy seen. It may need to be hospitalized, as it’s extremely ill. In all honesty, we’re not even sure it will make it through the night.

There are two other puppies from the same litter that will need monoclonal antibody treatment, even though they aren’t showing symptoms yet. We also discovered these two tiny 2–3 lb puppies from another litter were in the same area as the larger 15 lb puppies, putting them at risk of exposure as well.

This is exactly why we continue to stress the importance of spaying and neutering your pets and keeping them vaccinated. So much of this heartbreak is preventable. A $12 parvo vaccination can prevent a rescue from facing a $1,000 veterinary bill—and, more importantly, it can save a puppy’s life.

We know these little ones are going to need every chance they can get, and we will likely need financial help to get them through this. We still have an outstanding balance of nearly $1,000 at Pioneer Veterinary Clinic from the last group of parvo puppies we treated.

Please keep these innocent babies in your thoughts tonight. We will update everyone tomorrow (Thursday) on their condition and let you know how they’re doing. Thank you to everyone who continues to stand beside us as we fight for these little lives.

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

15 hours ago

There are days when we want to go to Mattawa and rescue every single dog we see. Sadly, there are simply too many irresponsible pet owners who ignore leash laws and fail to spay and neuter their animals.

Today, a community member came across a heartbreaking scene. A female Labrador and her two puppies, mom and one pup had been struck by a vehicle. The mother was gone, and one of her puppies had also died. The surviving little girl was walking in circles around her mom and sibling, unable to understand why they wouldn’t get up. It is a scene no one should ever have to witness.

This tragedy was preventable.

Please keep your dogs safely contained, follow leash laws, and spay and neuter your pets. Allowing dogs to roam freely doesn’t just put them at risk—it puts their puppies, other animals, motorists, and families at risk as well.

Mattawa deserves better. These animals deserve better. We will continue to shine a light on these heartbreaking situations because ignoring them won’t make them disappear. Education, responsibility, and compassion are the only way this cycle will end.

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

2 days ago

🚨 URGENT FOSTERS NEEDED FOR KITTENS

We’re in a tough situation and need your help.

Right now, we have two groups of kittens that urgently need foster homes.

FOSTER FOUND🐾 Four 9-week-old kittens from a litter of seven are still waiting for their forever families. Their foster has done an amazing job getting them healthy and socialized, but she and her family are leaving town on Thursday, so we need a new foster for these babies immediately.

FOSTER FOUND🍼 Four 4–5-week-old kittens are just beginning the transition from bottle feeding to baby food. They still require supplemental bottles and close monitoring. Unfortunately, their wonderful foster is experiencing complications with her pregnancy and needs to step back so she can focus on her own health.

We completely understand, and now it’s up to us to make sure these little ones continue to receive the care they need.

If you’ve ever considered fostering, now is the time. We provide the supplies, medical care, and support—you provide a safe place for these kittens to grow until they’re ready for adoption.

📍We’re looking for fosters in or near Grant, Chelan, Douglas, Kittitas, and surrounding counties.

If you can open your home to one group—or even just a pair of kittens—please send us a message as soon as possible.

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

2 days ago

Another wonderful update on a life that was saved. ❤️🐾

Meet little Pinto.

Just a short time ago, this tiny kitten was found alongside Pinto Ridge and rushed to the veterinarian. He was in rough shape, covered in scrapes and wounds, with one eye swollen nearly shut. We had no way of knowing exactly what had happened. It appeared he may have fallen from a moving vehicle—or perhaps was even thrown. Whatever the cause, it was clear he’d been through something no kitten should ever experience.

Our biggest concern was whether he had suffered any neurological injuries, but thankfully the veterinarian was optimistic. As each day passes, Pinto continues to prove just how resilient he is.

His incredible medical foster says he has made amazing progress in such a short time. He’s eating like a champ, healing beautifully, and showing everyone what a sweet, affectionate little boy he is. In fact, they admit they’d happily keep him if they didn’t already have a full house!

We’re going to give his little face another week to heal before making him available for adoption. We know there is a family out there who will see beyond his scars and love him for the amazing survivor he is.

Rescue works because people care. Pinto’s second chance is proof that even the smallest lives are worth fighting for. Before long, this sweet little boy will be ready to find the forever family he’s always deserved. 🐾

Thank you to everyone who played a part in saving Pinto. Every life matters, and this little guy is living proof that with love, medical care, and a second chance, incredible things can happen. ❤️

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

3 days ago

Never a dull moment in rescue.🚨

This morning we received a message about two tiny kittens found in the bushes in George. As you can see from these photos, they were in rough shape. One kitten had a massive abscess on its thigh that required immediate treatment, while the other’s eyes were sealed shut with infection.

After several phone calls, we were incredibly grateful that Dr. Maier at Pioneer Veterinary Clinic was able to work them into his busy schedule. He drained and flushed the abscess, cleaned the infection from the little one’s eyes, and got both babies started on the care they desperately needed.

We’re staying in close contact with the finder, who has been feeding the feral momma cat and knows where she’s been staying. We would normally trap her immediately, but we’re concerned there may still be more kittens hidden nearby. Our hope is to locate any remaining babies first so they aren’t left behind. These two are far too sick to be returned outside, but if there are healthy siblings, they deserve the chance to stay with mom until we can safely bring the entire family into rescue.

Rescue isn’t always straightforward. Every situation requires balancing what’s best for the kittens in front of us while making sure no others are forgotten.

We’ll do everything we can to help this little family—and to make sure mom never has to raise another litter outdoors.

Please remember that spaying and neutering saves lives. It prevents suffering before it starts.

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