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• By end of ‘Annie,’ theater hopes to find rescued dog a home

  May 13, 2012 in Features on Page D1 There are two stars in the Spokane Civic Theatre’s upcoming production of “Annie.” Both are cute, both have adorable curls, both are talented vocalizers – but only one was rescued …

• Creature Feature: Sally, a pit bull mix

  May 10, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V7 Sally is a pit bull mix who’s not quite a year old. She’s been at the Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service shelter since April 30. She knows how to …

• Landers: Coyotes aren’t the main issue

  May 3, 2012 in Sports, Outdoors on Page B1 Coyotes defending their pups on the bluff below High Drive last week – sending a few dogs to the vet for stitches – created a minor stink on the South … 13

• Pet insurance helps keep vet bills on short leash

  April 29, 2012 in Business on Page E1 Kaila and Mark Nickel were saving to buy a house. But their plans took a detour when Penny, their miniature Schnauzer, started shivering uncontrollably one evening last summer. In an …

• Creature Feature: Dynamite, a 2-year-old cat

  April 26, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V5 Dynamite is a rather shy fellow, but once he gets to know you, he’s very loving. The 2-year-old cat has been at the Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service shelter …

• Creature Feature: Abby, a Lab mix

  April 12, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V6 Abby, a gentle giant, is a 13-year-old female lab mix who has been at the Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service shelter since March 27. She likes to go for …

• Creature Feature: Beauty, a medium-hair cat

  April 5, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S6 Beauty arrived at the Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Shelter on March 26. This mellow kitty loves to be petted and is sweet and gentle. Shelter staff members say she’s …

• Study finds bringing pets to work helps reduce stress

  March 31, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A3 If your office seems like it’s going to the dogs, try bringing your dogs to the office. Researchers reported Friday that bringing Rover to work seems to reduce stress on … 2

• Creature Feature: Rocky, a pit bull mix

  March 29, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V4 Rocky came to the Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service shelter on March 2. He’s about 2 years old, very playful and would fit in well in a loving, active …

• Creature Feature: Tristan, an adult tabby

  March 15, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V6 Tristan came to the Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service shelter on March 7. This adult male tabby is friendly, outgoing and loaded with personality, shelter staff say. He’s also …

• Creature Feature: Achilles, a Lab mix

  March 8, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S2 Achilles came into the Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service shelter on Feb. 18. He is active and loves to go for walks. He knows basic commands and is house-trained. …

• County seeks animal shelter site

  February 23, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V1 Spokane County commissioners are continuing to work on a regional animal shelter to replace the Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service facility, despite voters’ rejection of a levy to pay … 2

• Program helps at-risk teens and shelter dogs

  February 23, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S4 Seirra Howard’s future may be brighter thanks to a heeler mix named Diesel. Classified as an at-risk youth following a 2009 arrest, 18-year-old Howard came to know and train Diesel …

• Creature Feature: T-Bone, a male lab mix

  February 9, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V3 T-Bone arrived at SCRAPS on Jan. 24. He is a very playful adult neutered male lab mix. T-Bone is housebroken, knows “sit” and loves to walk on a leash. He …

• Creature Feature: Scarlet, a Persian mix

  February 2, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S2 Scarlet came to the Spokane County animal shelter on Jan. 26. She is very gentle and easy to handle adult female Persian mix who is a little quiet and shy …

• Creature Feature: Spencer, a pit mix

  January 26, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S2 Spencer arrived at Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service shelter on Jan. 10. He’s a neutered male pit mix about 4 years old. He is playful, knows some basic commands …

• 7-month-old dog rescued by forestry trainees

  January 26, 2012 in Outdoors, City on Page A1 Nothing prepares adventurers for the anxiety of looking for a lost dog, especially in the backcountry as the sun sinks below the horizon and the coyotes yip in the distance. … 6

• Creature Feature: Ace, a Jack Russell terrier

  January 12, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V2 Ace came to the Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service shelter five months ago. When he came in, he was lethargic and overweight. He has since been in foster care …

• Couple in North Side house said they have 39 cats

  January 5, 2012 in City on Page A5 Animal control officers wore white hazardous material suits as they worked to remove potentially dozens of cats from a Spokane home Wednesday. The couple who live at the residence, located … 4

• Creature Feature: Dante, a short-haired cat

  January 5, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S9 Dante came to the Spokane County animal shelter on Dec. 15. He is a neutered male short-haired cat currently at Petco, 10 N. Sullivan Road. He’s a mellow fellow and …

• Take care mixing cats, houseplants

  January 1, 2012 in Features on Page D3 Cats like houseplants, but houseplants don’t like cats. Or, at least, cats don’t do houseplants any good. Take my ponytail palm, for example. My cat is an outdoor cat, but …

• Creature Feature: Angel, a shepherd mix

  December 29, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V4 Angel is a young adult female shepherd mix looking for an active, loving home. She is a little shy and eager to learn new things. She is sweet and gentle …

• Creature Feature: Casey, a Russian blue cat

  December 22, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page S9 Casey is an adult spayed female Russian blue cat. She is shy and needs a gentle hand. She can easily bond with someone who is patient and kind. A home …

• Creature Feature: Lulu, a Rottweiler/pit mix

  December 15, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V10 Lulu came into SCRAPS Nov. 29. She’s a female Rottweiler/pit mix around 3 years old who just had puppies. She is fun-loving and happy-go-lucky. She always goes potty in the …

• Creature Feature: Sandy, a yellow Lab mix

  December 8, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V8 Sandy came to SCRAPS Nov. 29. She’s a spayed female yellow Lab mix around 10 years old. She always goes potty in the play yard and knows sit. She is …

• Creature Feature: Angel, a short-haired cat

  December 1, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V10 Angel came into the Spokane County Animal Shelter Saturday. She is a short-haired female cat, less than a year old. She is quite the cuddler and eager to please. She’s …

• Creature Feature: Malone, a Lab mix

  November 24, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V6 Malone is a neutered Lab mix around 4 years old. He’s great on leash and a volunteer favorite. He knows “sit” and “down.” Leashed introductions to cats and dogs are …

• Creature Feature: Leonardo, a long-haired tabby

  November 17, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V4 Leonardo came into SCRAPS Nov. 12. He’s a long-haired male orange tabby – talkative and outgoing. He likes to roll around and tell you how much he adores you. He …

• Creature Feature: Ruby, a shepherd mix

  November 10, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page S13 Ruby came into SCRAPS Oct. 28. She is an adult spayed-female shepherd mix around 7 years old. She is gentle on the leash and loves to go for walks. She …

• Creature Feature: Toby, a young Maine coon cat

  November 3, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V9 Toby is a young male Maine coon cat loaded with personality and good looks. He is very attentive – always the first one to the door to say hello. He’s …

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