Pets

Spay/neuter assistance program applications due by April 6

Submitted by KATU Communities Staff
Monday, March 26th, 2012, 8:00am

VANCOUVER, Wash. –- Want to get a discount on getting your family pet spayed or neutered?

The Clark County Animal Protection & Control Advisory Board is trying to make that happen. The board is accepting grant applications from local organizations with programs dedicated to spaying and neutering. Clark County and the City of Vancouver have provided $15,000 for the grants.

“The Spay and Neuter Program helps all of us by reducing the number of animals that end up abandoned or at an area shelter,” said Paul Scarpelli, Animal Control manager

Groups seeking grants can find an application on the Clark County website. Applications also can be obtained by emailing Adrienne Willows or calling her at 360-397-2375 ext. 5852.

Application deadline is 5 p.m. April 6. Applications can be submitted by:

Mail: Animal Protection & Control, P.O. Box 9810, Vancouver 98666
Postmarks will be accepted.
Fax: 360-759-5684
Email: adrienne.willows@clark.wa.gov

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County calls for caring response to undernourished horses

Submitted by Community News on Thursday, January 26th, 9:00 am
County calls for caring response to undernourished horses

Vancouver, WA - Animal control officers are calling for community support in locating people and resources to care for horses this time of year, when .... More... Read More

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Mesmerized by the snow

Submitted by KATU Communities Staff
Wednesday, January 18th, 2012, 1:16pm
Mesmerized by the snow

According to KATU YouNews reporter DougDawson, his cat (named Jerry) was absolutely fascinated by last night's snowfall, just as much as us humans were. LOL

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Evergreen Habitat for Humanity elects new board of directors

Submitted by KATU Communities Staff
Thursday, January 12th, 2012, 9:00am

VANCOUVER, Wash. — Evergreen Habitat for Humanity announces the newly elected officers and directors for their 2012 board of directors.

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Non-profit needs foster, permanent homes for impounded horses

Submitted by KATU Communities Staff
Thursday, December 22nd, 2011, 9:00am
Non-profit needs foster, permanent homes for impounded horses

VANCOUVER, Wash. -– Clark County Executive Horse Council’s Adopt-A-Horse program is looking for foster homes and permanent homes for horses impounded by Clark County Animal Control officers because of cruelty or neglect.

The Adopt-A-Horse nonprofit, started in 2007, provides foster homes where horses can recover while volunteers look for appropriate, permanent adoptive homes. In 2008, the program was able to place 32 horses. This year, the number dropped to 12 because fewer homes were available, said Paul Scarpelli of Animal Control. Winter and spring are especially troublesome because natural shelter and feed are reduced.

Ripley’s Horse Aid Foundation helps foster families with vouchers for feed, farrier services and gelding. The Executive Horse Council provides financial assistance for on-going care until a horse is adopted. Animal Control pays investigation costs, including veterinary bills, Scarpelli said.

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Should dangerous dogs be banned? That's the topic on the table

Submitted by KATU.com Staff
Monday, October 3rd, 2011, 6:24pm
Should dangerous dogs be banned? That's the topic on the table

The Vancouver City Council is moving forward with plans to ban dangerous dogs.

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Start your Saturday with a splash at Vancouver's 15th annual Sturgeon Festival

Submitted by KATU Communities Staff
Monday, September 12th, 2011, 8:00am

VANCOUVER, Wash. -- The mighty sturgeon deserves a celebration, and that's what people of all ages can expect at Vancouver's 15th annual Sturgeon Festival from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 17 at the Water Resources Education Center, 4600 SE Columbia Way.

Each year, this free family event attracts hundreds to learn about the stunning, prehistoric fish. With the numbers of sturgeon in the Lower Columbia River currently on the decline, it's also a fitting time to celebrate and learn more about them along with the ecosystems of the Columbia River.

The annual Sturgeon Festival offers a full morning of fun for kids of all ages. Attend the Creature Feature reptile show at 9:30 a.m. with live snakes and other amazing critters. Budding young scientists will get a closer look at what makes sturgeon unique when scientists from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife perform a fish dissection at 11 a.m.

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