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Meet William, a distinguished eight and a half year old male Boxer/Staffy mix.
William was found tied to a tree at a local park on a cold winter day before being brought in by animal control. We don't know why anyone would leave this boy and his big toothy grin behind! William has been with us since November so when he gets out of his kennel he has a bit of energy, but after a 5-10 minute walk he really settles down and can show you all the tricks he knows (these include sit, shake and down as you can see in the video).
William loves human attention and affection, he might be getting up there in years but he acts more like an adult dog than a senior. William keeps a clean kennel and is very treat motivated so he should be easy to train if you want to teach him a few new tricks. He went to the SunDome for the March Muttness event and did amazing! He was quiet for the whole event and walked with both the staff and the public. William had no issue being petted or approached by the crowd while kenneled and loved getting treats. He spend most the night looking around and watching all the action, he was just happy to be a part of it! William would love to find a home to call his own and hopes he will find one soon, with a heart of gold and some grey fur on the muzzle we know he deserves it.
If you are interested in adopting this pet please fill out an adoption questionnaire at www.yakimahumane.org. A Yakima Humane Society staff member will contact you once your questionnaire has been processed. Adopters are welcome to visit the adoption center Monday-Saturday. A Picture says 1000 words...right? While an animal's picture draws interest, the reality is that as a potential adopter most people would like as much information as possible about a pet. The Yakima Humane Society is an open admission shelter. What does this mean? Over 90% of the pets at the adoption center arrive as strays, no history of behavior or medical care is known. Adding a pet to your family is a big responsibility. Please research carefully and remember that adoption is life saving. Adopt Don't Shop.
Meet William, a distinguished eight and a half year old male Boxer/Staffy mix.
William was found tied to a tree at a local park on a cold winter day before being brought in by animal control. We don't know why anyone would leave this boy and his big toothy grin behind! William has been with us since November so when he gets out of his kennel he has a bit of energy, but after a 5-10 minute walk he really settles down and can show you all the tricks he knows (these include sit, shake and down as you can see in the video).
William loves human attention and affection, he might be getting up there in years but he acts more like an adult dog than a senior. William keeps a clean kennel and is very treat motivated so he should be easy to train if you want to teach him a few new tricks. He went to the SunDome for the March Muttness event and did amazing! He was quiet for the whole event and walked with both the staff and the public. William had no issue being petted or approached by the crowd while kenneled and loved getting treats. He spend most the night looking around and watching all the action, he was just happy to be a part of it! William would love to find a home to call his own and hopes he will find one soon, with a heart of gold and some grey fur on the muzzle we know he deserves it.
If you are interested in adopting this pet please fill out an adoption questionnaire at www.yakimahumane.org. A Yakima Humane Society staff member will contact you once your questionnaire has been processed. Adopters are welcome to visit the adoption center Monday-Saturday. A Picture says 1000 words...right? While an animal's picture draws interest, the reality is that as a potential adopter most people would like as much information as possible about a pet. The Yakima Humane Society is an open admission shelter. What does this mean? Over 90% of the pets at the adoption center arrive as strays, no history of behavior or medical care is known. Adding a pet to your family is a big responsibility. Please research carefully and remember that adoption is life saving. Adopt Don't Shop.
Our adopters tell us that our professional staff are warm, friendly, informative and patient as they assist adopters in finding a furever match. Our mission is to help you find a pet that meets your expectations and lifestyle. You’re invited to visit with a prospective pet in one of our "Meet N' Greet" rooms. We also offer "Meet N' Greets" for adopters wishing to introduce a current dog to a potential new playmate.
For more information regarding our adoption procedure, please contact our Adoption Department at adoption@yakimahumane.org.
Adoption Fees & Process
See current fees at www.yakimahumane.org
The adoption fees help offset the cost of evaluation, housing, feeding and medical care for the thousands of animals that need our help. We do our best to keep adoption prices reasonable while generating income to support our goal of caring for animals available for adoption until we can place them in a loving home. Adoption fees help provide medical care, food and shelter to the animals in our care.
What's Included
• Spay/neuter surgery
• Vaccinations & intestinal worming
• Flea & tick treatment
• Rabies vaccine (3-4 months and older)
• 24PetWatch microchip & registration
Our adopters tell us that our professional staff are warm, friendly, informative and patient as they assist adopters in finding a furever match. Our mission is to help you find a pet that meets your expectations and lifestyle. You’re invited to visit with a prospective pet in one of our "Meet N' Greet" rooms. We also offer "Meet N' Greets" for adopters wishing to introduce a current dog to a potential new playmate.
For more information regarding our adoption procedure, please contact our Adoption Department at adoption@yakimahumane.org.
Adoption Fees & Process
See current fees at www.yakimahumane.org
The adoption fees help offset the cost of evaluation, housing, feeding and medical care for the thousands of animals that need our help. We do our best to keep adoption prices reasonable while generating income to support our goal of caring for animals available for adoption until we can place them in a loving home. Adoption fees help provide medical care, food and shelter to the animals in our care.
What's Included
• Spay/neuter surgery
• Vaccinations & intestinal worming
• Flea & tick treatment
• Rabies vaccine (3-4 months and older)
• 24PetWatch microchip & registration
Yakima Humane Society Adoption Center
2405 West Birchfield Road, Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 457-6854
Open 6 Days a Week 10 - 5:00 pm; closed on Sundays & All Major Holidays. YHS is an appointment only facility.
Yakima Humane Society Adoption Center
2405 West Birchfield Road, Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 457-6854
Open 6 Days a Week 10 - 5:00 pm; closed on Sundays & All Major Holidays. YHS is an appointment only facility.
More about this shelter
The Yakima Humane Society was founded in 1904, becoming an incorporated entity in 1906. We are a private, nonprofit animal welfare organization proud to be serving the people and animals of Yakima County for over 100 years. We practice and promote the humane treatment of animals through animal control services, pet adoption, humane education, information, referral and quality animal care.
Mission Statement
The Yakima Humane Society is committed to ending animal suffering and cruelty, reducing animal overpopulation, and educating the public regarding responsible pet ownership while promoting community kindness and commitment to their welfare.
Facts:
• We are an independent, nonprofit organization. We are not associated with any government agency, nor affiliated with any national organization.
• We are the only open admission animal shelter in the entire county. All pets are welcome here.
• We save more than 5,000 animals a year. With no time limits.
The Yakima Humane Society was founded in 1904, becoming an incorporated entity in 1906. We are a private, nonprofit animal welfare organization proud to be serving the people and animals of Yakima County for over 100 years. We practice and promote the humane treatment of animals through animal control services, pet adoption, humane education, information, referral and quality animal care.
Mission Statement
The Yakima Humane Society is committed to ending animal suffering and cruelty, reducing animal overpopulation, and educating the public regarding responsible pet ownership while promoting community kindness and commitment to their welfare.
Facts:
• We are an independent, nonprofit organization. We are not associated with any government agency, nor affiliated with any national organization.
• We are the only open admission animal shelter in the entire county. All pets are welcome here.
• We save more than 5,000 animals a year. With no time limits.
