Woofstock 2008

Many of the organizations walked around with their prospective adoptees with jackets on them that said, "Adopt me". There was even a ferret on a leash walking and hopping around. Now that was cute! And yes, it certainly had the attention of all the dogs.

So how did Muttshack fit in at this celebration? We were there to spread the word about the alliance we have as part of Pierce County Animal Response Team. David Friedman strolled around the rescue organizations’ booths to stalk about this new Team. Our goal is to have as many of the rescue organizations in Pierce county come together and create an animal rescue plan where all the organizations know what their part will be in the event of a disaster partnering with Pierce County. Some could be temporary shelters to pets or other animals. Some could be the organizations who get and deliver supplies to those shelters. Some could also be part of the actual rescuers who go out and rescue the animals in need.

The Dugan Foundation took good care of everyone. They had the location marked out so everyone knew where they were to be. They had snacks and water available for the volunteers as well as food offered for a modest price for the visitors and volunteers alike. Ok, some of the food may have reached those little snouts that had the beautiful sad eyes to go with them. Electric carts were also there to help get supplies from the parking lots to the venues. Many volunteers walked around all day asking if we needed anything or any help doing something. And someone in the Dugan Foundation must have had a line directly to the weather as it was a fabulous day for all.

Congratulations to all those lucky pets with new forever homes.

Special links -

The Dugan Foundation -
http://www.duganfoundation.org/

Rescue groups, shelters and educational groups attending:

Barks R Us: http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/WA193.html
Big Dog Project: http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/thebigdogproject.html
BullsEye Rescue: http://www.bullseyerescue.org
Cascade Animal Protection Society: http://members.petfinder.org/~WA96/
City of Tacoma Animal Control: http://www.cityoftacoma.org/Page.aspx?nid=12
Coalition Humane: http://www.coalitionhumane.org/
Denise's Delightful Dookers: http://www.washingtonferret.com/
Everett Animal Services: http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/WA134.html
Families Against Breed Bans: http://www.FABBSeattle.com
Feral Cat Spay/Neuter Project: http://www.feralcatproject.org/
Grant County Animal Outreach: http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/WA370.html
NW Greyhound Advocate Program: http://www.no-gap.org/
Humane Society of Central Washington: http://www.yakimahumane.org/
The Humane Society for Tacoma/Pierce County: http://www.thehumanesociety.org/
Kindred Souls Foundation: http://www.kindredsoulsfoundation.org/
King County Animal Care and Control: http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/WA63.html
Kitsap Humane Society: http://www.kitsaphumane.org
Muttmatchers Messenger: http://muttmatchersnw.org/about.html
Prison Pet Partnership Program: http://www.prisonpetpartnership.org/
Pierce County Auditor’s Office and Animal Services: http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/pc/abtus/ourorg/aud/animalservices.htm
Pierce County Animal Response Team: http://www.muttshack.org/
Protect Adoptable Labs: http://www.protectadoptablelabs.com
Puyallup Animal Rescue: http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/WA73.html
Rabbit Haven: http://www.rabbithaven.org
Recycle-A-Bull: http://www.workingpitbull.com/recycle-a-bull.htm
Washington Malamute Rescue: http://www.wamal.com/
Wenatchee Valley Humane Society: http://www.wenatcheehumane.org

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