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

11 hours ago

We thought we had the day off today… a much-needed break. But rescue never seems to follow a schedule.

First thing this morning, we got a call from a lady in tears saying her five 6-week-old puppies were very sick and one was dying. She told us they had run out of puppy food, so the puppies had been fed oatmeal with sugar. The symptoms sounded very concerning and were spot-on for parvo, so we knew we couldn’t rule that out.

After calling around Grant County trying to find a vet who could see them ASAP, we hit dead ends everywhere. Then we lost contact with the owner entirely — radio silence. We became so concerned that we contacted the local Ephrata Police Department to do a welfare check on the puppies. Turns out, her phone had died and she had gone to a neighbor’s house to charge it.

It was incredibly difficult to get her to understand the urgency of the situation and respond quickly. We waited more than 3 hours just to get an address. During that time, we almost gave up.

And because rescue never stops… while waiting, we got another call about four tiny kittens dumped in a window well at the apartments on Basin Street across from Midstate Storage. We rushed over, picked them up, and got them settled safely into a playpen. They appear to be about 5–6 weeks old, fairly spicy, but thankfully otherwise healthy. Shame on the person who left them there.

At 11:30 a.m. — 3.5 hours after the original call — we finally received an address for the puppies. We had already used our last two parvo tests on the four shepherd puppies from Wednesday, so we’re now headed to Quincy Vet to have a couple of the puppies snap tested. If any test positive, we’ll be heading straight to Cascade Vet in Wenatchee.

One thing is certain: these puppies will not be returning to that home. We will also be paying to have the mom spayed.

Initially, we were told there were four puppies. There are actually five. They also wanted to keep one of them.

It is such a heartbreaking shame that animals continue to suffer at the hands of people who simply cannot afford to care for them or provide an appropriate environment. We are constantly saddened by the lack of understanding of the value we should place on living, breathing animals.

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

2 days ago

🚨 Update: 8:50 PM 🚨

We have some good news… 2 fosters have stepped up, and Kate with Finding Finnegan Rescue in East Wenatchee has graciously offered to take 2 of the puppies. ❤️

Our biggest concern right now is that there may be more puppies we haven’t found yet, as these larger breeds often have big litters. If you live near the canal area or happen to be nearby, please keep an eye out and let us know if you spot anything.

We are truly hoping there weren’t any more babies that may have fallen into the canal. 💔 Thank you to everyone helping, sharing, fostering, and watching out for these pups. It truly takes a village.
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🚨 EMERGENCY FOSTER NEEDED 🚨

Can anyone help these babies tonight? Four puppies believed to be a German Shepherd/Great Pyrenees mix, approximately 8–10 weeks old, were reportedly dumped out on Martin Rd. 💔

One of the puppies fell into a canal and had to be rescued by nearby kids. Thankfully all four are now safe, but they urgently need a temporary foster placement until transport can be arranged.

We are looking for someone who can provide a safe, secure place for them to land for a short time. Rescue will help with supplies and coordinate next steps.

If you can foster one, some, or all four puppies, please message us ASAP. Even a short-term safe place can make all the difference. Please share to help us find help quickly.

🐾 They didn’t deserve to be dumped… let’s show them there are still good humans out there.

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

5 days ago

We will know their mommas DNA within the next week hopefully! Their momma, Heidi is scheduled for transfer to Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor this Tuesday. We think she’s got some Aussie and maybe some Dobbie in her. We shall see… meanwhile these pups have 2 more weeks and they’ll be up for adoption. ... See MoreSee Less

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

5 days ago

Jerry was picked up today from the Oasis RV Park at 4:30 by us from the wonderful family who watched over him for the past 3 days. ❤️

Before heading out to GCAO, we made a special stop at the Ephrata Starbucks where they treated him to the biggest pup cup ever… and he was beyond grateful. It was “pup-tastic” and gone within minutes. 🐾😋

Jerry is now in the care of GCAO, where he’ll be well looked after and seen by a veterinarian next week. He has severe skin issues, most likely mange, and will need medical treatment to help him heal.

If you’re able to help with Jerry’s upcoming vet bill, please consider reaching out to GCAO. Every bit of support makes a difference.

Also, if you’re able to foster Jerry and help keep him out of the stress of a shelter environment while he recovers, please let GCAO know. He’s a really good boy and deserves a chance to heal in a loving environment. ❤️🐶

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