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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 …

• Spokane Valley City Council considers entering talks with Spokanimal

  May 12, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V4 The Spokane Valley City Council during its Tuesday meeting seemed more open to exploring a relationship with SpokAnimal for animal control services. Members agreed to have staff explore the option …

• Spokane shelters get $10,000 grant to find a few good owners

  March 24, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V1 Four local animal groups are teaming up with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to host a mega-adoption event this week to give hundreds of animals …

• Council assessing options at SCRAPS, SpokAnimal

  March 22, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V1 Regional animal control once again was a topic of discussion at Tuesday’s Spokane Valley City Council meeting – two council members advocated asking SpokAnimal if it was willing to take … 1

• 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

• City Council OKs two-year contract with SpokAnimal

  December 20, 2011 in City on Page A1 Voter rejection of new taxes last month to pay for a regional animal control system sent Spokane city leaders back to their old standby. The City Council voted unanimously Monday … 3

• Stray cat finds friend near Gonzaga

  November 3, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page S5 Don Winant said he’s not an animal rights activist, but when a personable little tuxedo cat showed up at his door about a month ago he did exactly what “they” …

• Noxious weed at dog park a burr in the fur

  June 22, 2011 in City on Page A1 At least by its name, houndstongue seems like the perfect plant to adorn a dog park. But the non-native weed, which spreads easily in animal fur and is toxic to … 10

• Face Time: Director talks about SpokAnimal and pet peeves

  March 14, 2011 in City on Page A5 Gail Mackie has had good news to howl about in recent months. SpokAnimal C.A.R.E.’s executive director since 1986 has seen her nonprofit organization expand into modern new facilities next to … 1

• Spokane council split on joining county animal control

  February 26, 2011 in City on Page A5 Spokane is not ready to sign off on a proposal for a regional animal-control shelter, City Council President Joe Shogan said Friday at a meeting of local governments. Shogan said … 5

• Cat spay/neuter offered for $15

  February 24, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V5 SPOKANE – The Spokane Humane Society, Pet Savers and SpokAnimal have joined for SCAT, a one day Cat Spay/Neuter event, on Saturday. Adult cats and kittens 8 weeks and older …

• City-owned warehouse seen as ideal for regional animal shelter

  February 20, 2011 in City on Page B1 A regional task force believes it has found the perfect site for a new animal-control shelter if not a way to pay for it. Numerous questions remain unanswered, but Spokane … 19

• Dog park cleanup tackles weeds, burs

    February 4, 2011 in News, City Fencing at Spokane’s new dog park is complete, but patrons have discovered a prickly new problem. Burs. 13

• Meals on Wheels now delivers to elderly and their pets

  December 26, 2010 in Idaho Voices on Page I3 There’s one consistent source of company in Gladys Melbourne’s life: her gorgeous orange cat Gabby. Like many other elderly, Melbourne is largely homebound. She lives in a one-bedroom apartment in …

• Park Board, SpokAnimal to let loose the hounds

  December 9, 2010 in City on Page A5 A Spokane park soon will host its first frolicking off-leash canine – legally. The Spokane Park Board is scheduled today to approve a contract with SpokAnimal C.A.R.E. to open and … 2

• Board set to OK contract for High Bridge dog park

  December 8, 2010 in City A Spokane park soon will host its first frolicking off-leash canine – legally. 5

• Five displaced dogs find homes

  December 5, 2010 in City on Page B1 Eight homeless hounds are no longer living in a broken-down Toyota Corolla. Five of the dogs were adopted early Saturday, after a story about them appeared on the front page … 2

• Custody battle over dog ends in couple’s favor

  October 13, 2010 in City on Page A5 Harlee has come home. The black Pomeranian who ran away more than three years ago has been reunited with a Spokane County family after a court battle that went all … 12

• Pet adoption event marked by leaps and bonds

  September 19, 2010 in City on Page B1 Twelve-year-old Sammy Sam’s former owners moved. Little Chelsea’s said they had too many animals. And Ginger’s reason for abandonment was listed simply as “unrealistic expectations.” Whatever the reason, about a …

• SpokAnimal creates rural opportunities for cats

  September 14, 2010 in City on Page A1 Tiger the cat survived the streets, and then survived the threat of euthanasia, finally to find another chance at Janey Anderson’s farm. Tiger is one of four stray cats taken … 3

• Editorial: History isn’t helping hope for shelter cooperation

  June 16, 2010 in Opinion on Page A11 It’s great news that a handful of local governments are talking earnestly about establishing a regional animal shelter, but high fives are probably premature. After all, conversations about a regional …

• Patrols will watch for pets in hot cars

  June 12, 2010 in City on Page B3 With temperatures expected to heat up this weekend, Spokane Regional Animal Protection Services (SCRAPS) will be conducting an emphasis patrol looking for pets left in hot vehicles.

• Cities, county will examine SCRAPS facility needs

  June 11, 2010 in City A proposed new regional animal-control shelter got a scratch behind the ears and a pat on the shoulders Friday. Elected officials from Spokane, Spokane Valley, Liberty Lake and Spokane County …

• South Hill dog death investigated

  March 5, 2010 in City on Page A7 A South Hill dog died mysteriously Tuesday after eating something in its backyard.

• Poison suspected in another dog death

  March 4, 2010 in City A South Hill dog died mysteriously Tuesday after eating something in its back yard. 1

• No poison found in latest meatball

  February 26, 2010 in City, Idaho on Page A6 No poison was detected in meat found in a Spokane woman’s yard in the 900 block of East 36th Avenue on Monday, the Spokane Regional Animal Protection Service announced Thursday. …

• WSU vets: Meatballs that killed dogs contained strychnine

  February 23, 2010 in City Washington State University veterinarians say a meatball found on a Spokane woman’s property contained the poison strychnine. KREM says that woman’s dog died last week after eating another meatball.

• Dog poisonings leave trail of questions and anguish

  February 23, 2010 in City on Page A5 Abby collapsed near the back steps, convulsing before her owner took her inside, where she died. Her companion, Snoopy, died shortly after, both victims of what animal control officials suspect … 5

• Poisoned dog treats not confined to one area

  February 22, 2010 in City A homeowner near 36th Street and Grand Boulevard found a suspicious meatball Monday similar to those suspected to have killed two dogs on Friday. An animal-control official in Spokane said … 4

• City, county must join forces for the animals

  January 27, 2010 in Opinion on Page A15 The city of Spokane and SpokAnimal C.A.R.E. are beginning to look like a couple trapped in a failed marriage. They’ve been drifting apart for a decade, yet there they were … 9

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