Fashion Show Set to Raise Funds for New Shelter

The 2nd annual "On the Catwalk" Spring Luncheon & Fashion Show to benefit the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society is Tuesday, May 7th from 12 to 2pm at the Wenatchee Convention Center. This event is sponsored by Washington Trust Bank. Local retailers will be showcasing the latest spring fashions while distinguished community members bring their signature moves to the runway accompanied by the hottest fashion accessories…adoptable pets.

Retailers include: JC Penney, Collins Fashions, Bella Sera, Et Cetera, Forget Me Not Kids, Performance Footwear, Palmer Shoes, The Gilded Lily, Hot Dogz Canine Design, Lulu Boutique, and Main Street Gallery.

Notable Community members include: Stacey Lockhart, Rufus Woods, Jennifer Bushong, and Dave Stipe to name a few.

Guests will enjoy a delightful lunch, a chance to win one of many raffle prizes and learn more about the Capital Campaign, "Raise the Roof," to build a new animal shelter.

Special thanks to After Hours Heating & Plumbing and The Wenatchee World.

Purchase your tickets today for just $25 each or reserve a table of 8 for $180 by calling 509.662.9577

WVHS Raises $1,185

Thanks to the generocity of Hooked on Toys, the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society was able to raise $1,185 last Saturday, February 2nd. Owner Tom Kallas donated a Yeti Cooler and Bradley Smoker to be raffled off with all proceeds benefiting the Humane Society. Between Hooked on Toys employees and WVHS volunteers, 237 tickets were sold amounting to $1,185. Brian Cornehl (pictured with his son Brennan) was the big winner and chose the Yeti cooler. WVHS was also able to adopt out two dogs to new homes during the three hour event!

WVHS BREAKS 2,000 ADOPTIONS FOR THE FIRST TIME!

At approximately 3pm on Saturday afternoon, the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society adopted out its 116^th pet of the month. More notably, that same adoption was also the 2,000^th of the year! “This is a record number of adoptions for our organization,” said Executive Director Dawn Davies. In its 45-year existence, the WVHS has reached as many as 1,855 adoptions in a year but has never eclipsed the 2,000 mark. “As an organization, we have been putting a major push on outreach, education and service, these numbers are a testimonial to the staff and volunteers at WVHS and to our community for “thinking adoption first,” said Davies.            

The WVHS accepts all animals regardless of size, age, breed, etc. “Although there has been an increase in adoptions, these statistics are also an indication of the growing number of homeless animals in the Wenatchee Valley who depend on us for food, shelter, love and assistance to find a forever home,” stated Davies.

Founded in 1967, the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society is the only animal shelter serving Chelan & Douglas Counties, providing care for displaced pets.  Other services include rescuing injured & lost animals, spay/neuter services with each adoption, investigating cruelties & finding new homes for abandoned & stray animals.  The Wenatchee Valley Humane Society is an independent non-profit shelter, relying on donations & support from the local community in order to provide these crucial services to our area.  

NCNB to collect donations for WVHS

North Cascades National Bank will be collecting food and supply donations for the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society between January 4th and January 25th. Donations can be dropped off at their Wenatchee branch at 614 North Mission St. or at their East Wenatchee Branch at 236 3rd St. SE. To see our wish list please follow this link. WISH LIST.

Founded in 1967, the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society is the only animal shelter serving Chelan & Douglas Counties, providing care for displaced pets.  Other services include rescuing injured & lost animals, spay/neuter services with each adoption, investigating cruelties & finding new homes for abandoned & stray animals.  The Wenatchee Valley Humane Society is an independent non-profit shelter, relying on donations & support from the local community in order to provide these crucial services to our area.  

WENATCHEE VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY HIRES NEW CAPITAL CAMPAIGN MANAGER

The Wenatchee Valley Humane Society is pleased to announce the hiring of Gina Muller as the Manager of the “Raise the Roof” Building Campaign.  This is a new position within the Humane Society and Muller’s focus will be exclusively on raising funds for the new shelter.  Her goal for the Capital Campaign is to raise $3.2 million in the next 12-18 months and begin construction shortly after.  Gina brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the Humane Society.  Her background includes five years as the Director of Sales & Marketing for Gill Diamond Hospitality and more recently as the Board President of the Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce.  By having someone dedicated to fundraising for the Building Campaign full time, WVHS hopes that its dream of a new shelter can become a reality in the near future.

The Wenatchee Valley Humane Society has proudly served the community from the same shelter building since 1976.  The “Raise the Roof” Building Campaign launched in September 2012 has raised approximately half of the $3.2 million goal to build a new animal shelter.  Your donations and support will help create this vibrant community outreach center where people and pets rescue each other.  The Wenatchee Valley Humane Society is an independent non-profit shelter, relying on donations & support from the local community in order to provide these crucial services to our area.