Yakima Valley Pet Rescue

Welcome

Who Are We?

Yakima Valley Pet Rescue is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization. We are accepting donations to build a No Kill Shelter for the Yakima Valley.  Yakima Valley Pet Rescue is an all volunteer, independent referral and placement service established to help people who can no longer keep or provide care for their pets. We provide an alternative to surrendering your cherished pet to a shelter.  Yakima Valley Pet Rescue will place your pet on our Petfinder Adoption List and will help find them a new, loving, forever home.  We are dedicated to the well being of these animals and their owners.  ALL pets placed through this service will be spayed or neutered.  PLEASE have your pet spayed or neutered to help solve the pet overpopulation crisis in Eastern Washington.

Yakima Valley Pet Rescue invites you to our Board Meetings held once a month. We meet at 6:00 P.M. on the first Monday of each month. Our meetings are open to anyone interested in saving pets in the Yakima Valley.  We meet at Jacksons on Tieton Dr. Bring your ideas, suggestions and any questions you may have about pet rescue in the Yakima area.  We look forward to seeing you!

Help needed!!! YVPR is in always in need of good quality dog food and cat and kitten food and cat litter. If you can help us feed these sweet animals, please phone us at 509-248-3113 or email us at yvpr2149@aol.com and we can tell you where to drop it off or we can pick it up.  Thank you.

Come check out a special selection of cats and kittens each Saturday at Pet Co in Union Gap from

1:00 p.m.

until

4:00 p.m.

. Fill out an adoption application on-line to get pre-approved and if you find a certain cat or kitten on our web-site you’d like to see you can request to have it brought to Pet-Co or, adoption applications are available to be filled out right there and if approved you can go home with your new found feline friend that day!  Adoption fees and spay and neutering policies apply as always.

Christmas is the time for giving.  It is in this spirit of giving that we want to please our loved ones with a gift that they will cherish for years to come.  For some, a new pet might seem like the perfect gift.  In most cases that is true.  Who can resist the breath of a new puppy, the eyes of a wise old dog or the purr of a soft cat or kitten?  Not many folks can, at first.  It’s the long-term care and love of these pets that makes giving a pet at Christmas time a difficult choice.  There are many things to be considered.  First, it’s a cold time of year in these parts; will these pets be allowed to be inside?  It’s a tough time to potty train since it’s usually too darned cold to run a pup outside for his 17^th potty break of the day.  Second, it’s Christmas time and there are probably at lot of decorations in your home that are very tempting to a new kitty or lots of yummy food on the counter that some dogs just find it impossible to resist.  Do you have the patience to understand these behaviours and gently guide the new pet to improved levels of manners?

Assuming that you chose a pet from a rescue group already puts you in a compassionate crowd, please consider these things before giving a pet for a gift.

 

                 

Chili Feed Volunteers Needed

—It takes a lot of work to

pull off the chili feed.  Please call 509- 248-3113 for chili feed-planning

meeting dates and times.

We need volunteers

to help solicit donations, serve

food, put together auction items, set

up, clean up, and lots more. If you

have 2 hours or 40 hours to help, we

can use it! If you would like to volunteer

at the chili feed itself, you must

sign up in advance with YVPR.

YVPR

How do I adopt one of your animals?

We require an application for adoption to be filled out completely and either emailed or returned via regular mail prior to an adoption taking place.  We try to place our listed pets in the best possible homes, so we reserve the right to check references and deny an adoption should we feel it's not the right match between the applicant and the pet. All dogs and cats are temperament tested prior to being placed on our web site and on pet finder.  We will often rely on the owner's statement to provide you with as much information as possible. All pets are spayed/neutered before being placed in their new homes.  Adoption fees are $100.00 for  puppies. Puppies under 4 months of age also require a  spay/neuter receipt from the adopters vet.  This assures us that the puppy will be altered.  Adult dogs are $150.00. For cats and kittens $40.00 and that  includes a voucher to have that kitten spayed or neutered at no cost at our vet if you are local. If you are from out of town you will need a pre-paid spay/neuter certificate. Donations are appreciated.  All donations go toward rescuing and caring for unwanted animals in our area.   All adoptions are cash only. Thank you!

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If you can help, please contact Tambra Shuler,
Email: yvpr2149@aol.com

HOMES WANTED!

Yakima Valley pet rescue is looking for homes for barn cats.  These cats will be spayed/neutered and there will be no charge to you.  The only condition we ask is that they be provided food and water and shelter.

Who Are We?

Yakima Valley Pet Rescue is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization. We are accepting donations to build a No Kill Shelter for the Yakima Valley.  Yakima Valley Pet Rescue is an all volunteer, independent referral and placement service established to help people who can no longer keep or provide care for their pets. We provide an alternative to surrendering your cherished pet to a shelter.  Yakima Valley Pet Rescue will place your pet on our Petfinder Adoption List and will help find them a new, loving, forever home.  We are dedicated to the well being of these animals and their owners.  ALL pets placed through this service will be spayed or neutered.  PLEASE have your pet spayed or neutered to help solve the pet overpopulation crisis in Eastern Washington.

Yakima Valley Pet Rescue invites you to our Board Meetings held once a month. We meet at 6:00 P.M. on the first Monday of each month. Our meetings are open to anyone interested in saving pets in the Yakima Valley.  We meet at Jacksons on Tieton Dr. Bring your ideas, suggestions and any questions you may have about pet rescue in the Yakima area.  We look forward to seeing you!

Help needed!!! YVPR is in always in need of good quality dog food and cat and kitten food and cat litter. If you can help us feed these sweet animals, please phone us at 509-248-3113 or email us at yvpr2149@aol.com and we can tell you where to drop it off or we can pick it up.  Thank you.

 

                 

sign up in advance with YVPR.

How do I adopt one of your animals?

We require an application for adoption to be filled out completely and either emailed or returned via regular mail prior to an adoption taking place.  We try to place our listed pets in the best possible homes, so we reserve the right to check references and deny an adoption should we feel it's not the right match between the applicant and the pet. All dogs and cats are temperament tested prior to being placed on our web site and on pet finder.  We will often rely on the owner's statement to provide you with as much information as possible. All pets are spayed/neutered before being placed in their new homes.  Adoption fees are $100.00 for  puppies. Puppies under 4 months of age also require a  spay/neuter receipt from the adopters vet.  This assures us that the puppy will be altered.  Adult dogs are $150.00. For cats and kittens $40.00 and that  includes a voucher to have that kitten spayed or neutered at no cost at our vet if you are local. If you are from out of town you will need a pre-paid spay/neuter certificate. Donations are appreciated.  All donations go toward rescuing and caring for unwanted animals in our area.   All adoptions are cash only. Thank you!

>

If you can help, please contact Tambra Shuler,
Email: yvpr2149@aol.com

HOMES WANTED!

Yakima Valley pet rescue is looking for homes for barn cats.  These cats will be spayed/neutered and there will be no charge to you.  The only condition we ask is that they be provided food and water and shelter.

THIS  IS DEDICATED TO ALL THE RESCUES AND TO THOSE WHO HAVE ADOPTED. Bless you!

 

 

 CHILI EVENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

 

Yakima Valley Pet Rescue is in need of volunteers for our up-coming Chili Feed Fundraiser.  Our next meeting is Monday, January 4th at Jackson's on 48th Ave at 7:30p.m..  Keep watching this space for upcoming meetings concerning this event.  yakimavalleypetrescue.blogs.com or 248-3113

 

 

A CATS AND DOGS PRAYER

 

I ask for the privilege of not being born.....not to be born until you can assure me of a home and a master to protect me and the right to live as long as I am physically able to enjoy life.....not to be born until my body is precious and men have ceased to exploit it because it is cheap and plentiful.

 

Author unknown.

 

 

 

BELOVED PETS MEMORIAL

 

Yakima valley pet rescue now has a pet memorial for people who want to memorialize their beloved pets (including farm animals).   If you would like to do that you can click on the link on the left hand side of the main page here that says beloved pets memorial and you can click on email and send in your pets picture and a brief bio and or poem you would like posted. To the right of our web site there is a link to memorial poems that you can choose from as well. If you have no way of sending a picture, we can add your name and pets name to the in "In loving memory" section.  We do ask for a donation to the rescue for this.  All donations go to the welfare of our animals.  There is a donation button there as well or you can send a check or money order to Yakima Valley Pet rescue, p.o. box 944, Yakima, Wa 98907.  Once the donation has been recieved, your pet will be posted.   Thank you, and our sympathys for your loss.

 

 

Puppy mill information

Terror of humans hands: The only time most mill dogs are removed from their cages, it's a painful experience. The dog may be grabbed by the first reachable part of it's body: tail, leg, scruff, ears. This takes lots of patience and non-threatening touches to overcome.

You may have to lie on the floor face down with your eyes averted to get the dog to approach you at all. Let him come near you and sniff. It may take an hour, or days for this to happen. You can sometimes begin by holding the dog, petting him gently for a few seconds, speaking softly, then place him carefully down. Let him know you do not wish to restrain him. Lengthen the time for this ritual each day. Never raise your voice, clap your hands, or allow loud noises in the home during this adjustment period. You must strive to create a totally non-threatening environment. Behave as submissively as possible. Build trust slowly.

Aversion To Eye Contact: Many puppymill survivors refuse to make eye contact with humans. This indicates fearful submission which decreases as the dog comes to realize he will not be harmed by you and begins to trust. Talking to your dog in a soft, calm voice helps speed the process. A dog may not speak English, but the gentle tone of your voice and the fact that he is the focus of your concern will be understood.

The "I'm Afraid Of My Food" Routine: Anytime the cage door is opened on a mill dog, fear is the response, because an evil human is behind it. Of course, the cage door must be opened to insert a bowl of food, which may also be used to entice the dog within reach. It's not unusual to see your puppymill survivor run in the opposite direction when you sit dinner on the floor. Turn your back and walk away until the dog feels "safe" enough to eat. Let him eat undisturbed.

Marking/Housetraining: No puppymill survivor comes housetrained. Some never grasp the finer points. Most males will mark, and many females, too. Crates are useful in housetraining. Belly bands (a cloth band which wraps around male dogs covering the ureter) will help prevent marking. Nicely fitted doggie diapers are available from Foster and Smith. Human diapers can also be used - just cut a hole for the tail. Put your dog on a schedule. Take him outside first thing in the morning, at lunchtime whenever possible, after dinner, before bedtime. If you see him lift his leg in the house, a shaker can (jar filled with small pebbles) or clicker can distract him long enough for you to get him outside. Never raise your voice. Never hit a dog. Take him outside and reinforce by saying, "Potty outside", or something similar.  Use positive reinforcement when the dog does his business outside..."Good boy! Potty outside! Good, good boy!" Lots of petting must follow. : )

Flight Risk: All puppymill survivors are high flight risks. Never take your dog outside a securely fenced yard until you are thoroughly bonded. Then if you take your dog outside the fence, double-check to be sure harness is secure enough. I sometimes use a collar and harness, then run the lead from the collar through the harness for extra safety. If a mill dog gets loose outside a secured area, he will likely run until he drops; catching him will be quite a feat. Prevention is by far the best policy.

Coprophagy: Stool-eating is common in puppymill survivors. There is much contention as to the cause. However, most rescuers feel it is a learned behavior. Again, prevention is the best policy.  Pick up the yard frequently. Some mill dogs stop this behavior over time.

Fear of Water: Many puppymill survivors are frightened of water hoses. Puppymillers generally don't bother removing the dogs before hosing down their cages. I have known adopters whose puppymill survivors have become well-acclimated to homes, families and leashed walks only to have the dog bolt when they chanced by a neighbor watering his lawn.

Fear Biting: Fear biting is more common in abuse cases than in puppymill survivors, but we do see it occasionally. 90% of all dogs who bite do so out of fear. Puppymill survivors, like feral dogs, usually cower in the presence of humans. Fear biting can frequently be overcome with proper training and commitment, but it generally requires a professional animal behaviorist, not to mention a strong commitment from the adoptive family. Sadly, because of both the enormity of the canine overpopulation problem and the abundance of more easily salvageable dogs, most fear biters are euthanized. Inside a Puppy Mill

IN HOPE and Animal shelter story

Spay/neuter legislation is being proposed for the 2009 legislative session that will help fund tens of thousands of additional spay/neuter surgeries for cats and dogs animals’ throughout Washington. Yakima Valley Pet rescue] supports this legislation to help prevent animal homelessness and save lives. Your help is essential to getting a bill passed next session. Learn more and join us in supporting the bill by visiting the Save Washington Pets website: www.savewashingtonpets.org.

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