Posted in Adoptions

Snelly Belly had outgrown her little tank. So we felt it was time for her to move out. She is happily residing in a middle school classroom tank, cleaning it up for some very large goldfish. read more

Posted in Adoptions

We first met Amerikiss (known as "Ming-chow" at that time) at an event for the Ellensburg Animal Shelter. She was a quiet and calm dog. Nothing really stood out about her except that she wore an American flag bandana that day. We had the opportunity to spend some time with her. Our 2-year-old just loved her and would say "Where is my America-do… read more

Posted in Shelter Makeover

Dear ZooToo, I am writing to say "Thank you!" for this wonderful opportunity you gave shelters like the City of Ellensburg Animal Shelter. Even though it was a "crash-landing" for us due to ineligibility, the ride was fantastic. This proved to us that there are more people in this community that have the compassion and drive to help anim… read more

Posted in Adoptions

Well, my husband likes to remind me that Gladys is the cat I "promised" I wouldn't get attached to and want to keep. Besides, how would a cat work with the bird you love so dearly? So here is her story, almost 8 years later. My hubby and I were newlyweds and moved into a rental house while still finishing college. Upon move in and the walk-… read more

Posted in General

I feel the need to write a little tribute to my Perty Bird. He is going on 18 years of age this year and every year my husband says, "When is that bird going to die?" THAT is the million dollar question. It was the summer before I was to begin Junior High and I was 12 years old. My mom and I swung by a little pet store in Courdelene, ID one… read more