WeSNIP NEWS

Bessie is WeSNIP’s "favorite dog" as Kat, her Mom, is our Vet Technician. Bessie’s dog dad sat waiting in the car while her sister, Blondie, waited for loading. She looked apprehensive.

Bessie’s grandma, Mieko, waited patiently in the car. Blondie is the last of Bessie’s family getting surgery on the Spay Station. What a great looking family!

Chris and Cindy got registration started early at the Ferndale Farmer’s CO-OP.

Phoebe waited in the car with her family. She is a year-old kitty whose family saw the Spay Station in the "Ski to Sea Parade" and came to get her surgery.

Mojo, the 11 month-old Pit Bull mix, waited outside his car. He was rescued in Port Angeles from a family that didn’t want him because they were moving. His Dad saw the information about the Spay Station on the WeSNIP website. He took a stroll with his Dad just before boarding.

A 10 month-old grey/black tabby waited in the car with her Dad. She was a gift from friends and her family saw the schedule for the Spay Station on the WeSNIP website. She is named Gandalf, after the J. R. R. Tolkien character in his novel, Lord of the Rings. Gandalf means "magic–elf/being," and she is adorable. Many times the volunteers find the kitties and dogs names fun and interesting!

Ranger, the 14 month-old Border Collie, was uncharacteristically quiet while waiting. Border Collies rarely sit still. His Dad saw information about the Spay Station in the Bellingham Herald. Ostie, a six-month-old tabby waited in his carrier. He is family saw the WeSNIP advertisement on Craig’s List.

We got our first look at Meow Meow’s gorgeous orange eyes while she waited in line. Two year-old Chihuahua, Zena, and Kinti, her 7 month-old daughter, tried to hide on the floorboard of their car. Their Mom got information about the Spay Station from the Whatcom Humane Society.

Jen arrived with a smile and her morning coffee. Evo, the 10 month-old Boston Bull Terrier, was a hit with the volunteers. Jen has a Boston at home. Evo was given to a family who couldn’t take care of him and he was subsequently given to his Mom. She saw a flyer about the Spay Station in Kendall.

Evo got a hug from his Mom. Pheobe’s carrier got the award for most unique. The laundry hamper carrier was a first on the Spay Station.

Kat and Bessie arrived from the Yellow Cab parking lot, with Bessie riding "shotgun."

Mojo checked in and willingly climbed up the stairs.

Blondie checked in and was carried onboard.

Kat carried Evo onboard. Kitty families enjoyed the sunshine while waiting for the dogs to board.

Chris and Kat made friends with Zena and Kinti. Their Mom carried them onboard.

Next it was kitty boarding time as Kat checked in Stripes and Cuddles.

Kitty check in and boarding continued.

All of the staff and volunteers were amazed at Meow Meow’s huge golden eyes that looked like Cat’s Eye marbles. The volunteers debated who was old enough to remember playing with marbles.

Cindy stayed and helped with weigh ins and medical exams.

Evo looked apprehensive while Scramble waited patiently.

Cindy weighed Meow Meow and  Phoebe. At the end of the day, Karen spoke with families.

The families waited inside the Farmer’s CO-OP warehouse in the 85 degree heat. Mojo left the Spay Station after his surgery.

Jen carried Evo down the stairs and handed him over to his Mom’s waiting arms.

Blondie was carried off and Karen encouraged Zena to come down the stairs.

Ranger climbed down the stairs and Jen delivered him to his Dad.

Karen and Kat relaxed at the end of a long, hot day.

Thank you’s go to Chris and Cindy for their early registration work, and also to Cindy for helping the vet staff with the weigh-ins and exams. Her help made their morning start much more smoothly.

Many thanks again to the Ferndale Farmer’s CO-OP for hosting the Spay Station.