Spokane Humane Society Blog
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We are a private, non-profit serving the public by providing care, shelter, and placement into loving homes for neglected and unwanted animals in the greater Spokane area through pet adoptions. Explore our blog for more information on pets available for adoption, tips for fostering and adopting your pet and more!
Spokane Humane Society Blog
4d ago
Lilly’s back from her board and train program and is ready to find a second chance! Thanks to a grant from PEDIGREE Foundation, we were able to send Lilly to Speak Dog, an eight-week board and train program in Tri-Cities. While with Speak Dog, Lilly worked on her leash manners, reactivity to other dogs, and ..read more
Spokane Humane Society Blog
2w ago
There’s never a dull day at SHS! On December 10th, a good Samaritan found a bunny in their backyard, lost and cold with nowhere to go. SCRAPS had already closed for the night, so they turned to us for help. As a dog and cat only rescue, we typically never take bunnies into our care ..read more
Spokane Humane Society Blog
1M ago
When Lilly sees a new person, she immediately bounds up to them, wiggling with excitement. She’s outgoing, energetic, and has so much love to share. When Lilly’s in her kennel, you would never know what an amazing pup she is. She barks excessively when you walk by and growls at any dog she sees. After ..read more
Spokane Humane Society Blog
1M ago
2024 was a year of change, resiliency, and growth here at Spokane Humane Society. Despite the challenges we’ve endured, we ended this year with record adoptions, heartwarming stories, and a whole lot of love for animals in need. In 2024, 1,506 companion animals found loving, forever homes! 25 of those were canines who had been ..read more
Spokane Humane Society Blog
1M ago
Spokane Humane Society will hold $25 spay/neuter days for low-income individuals thanks to a grant provided by the Summerlee Foundation. We fervently believe in the importance of spaying and neutering, not just for the health of the animal, but for the community impact it creates by reducing the number of homeless and neglected animals in ..read more
Spokane Humane Society Blog
1M ago
Kiko is the real-life manifestation of a Pixar animated cat. She has giant eyes that make it impossible not to fall in love with her. Not to mention, she’s incredibly outgoing and wants nothing more than to be cuddled 24/7. Kiko arrived in our care from one of our partner rescues in Okanogan County this ..read more
Spokane Humane Society Blog
2M ago
On December 14th, we welcomed two litters of puppies into our care. Upon arrival, we test every litter of puppies for parvovirus, which is a highly infectious disease that causes diarrhea and vomiting, among other symptoms. Parvovirus has a high mortality rate for puppies and unvaccinated dogs, and testing is a crucial part of reducing ..read more
Spokane Humane Society Blog
2M ago
It’s easy to assume that your dog’s fluffy coat will keep them toasty warm on your walks through snowy Spokane. While there’s some truth to this idea, it’s important to take extra precautions to ensure your pup is comfortable in the cold weather. We’ve compiled a few of our recommendations to keep your pet’s toasty ..read more
Spokane Humane Society Blog
3M ago
Here at Spokane Humane Society, we are so lucky to have so many incredible businesses that support our organization, ensuring that animals in our care and in the Spokane community are loved and cared for. This holiday season, consider supporting these amazing businesses for your gifts and experiences! Country Place Bar & Grill and ..read more
Spokane Humane Society Blog
3M ago
Looking to spoil your pets this holiday season? Nothing is more fun than picking out that purrfect gifts for your furry friends. With Christmas quickly approaching, here are a few of our favorite places to shop for your pets in Spokane! Prairie Pet Mercantile Prairie Pet Mercantile is the perfect one stop shop for ..read more