Meet Cheese! Cheese is a lovable Boxer mix with a huge heart and an even bigger capacity for loyalty. He already knows his basic commands and truly wants to connect with his people. When he bonds with someone, he bonds deeply, he’s the kind of dog who wants to be by your side, share your routines, and be your most devoted companion. Due to his high drive breed, and time spent in the shelter Cheese does struggle with severe separation anxiety. He thrives best in a home where he can be the main focus and where his person is excited to invest time, patience, and positive training resources to help him feel safe and confident. With consistency, support, and plenty of exercise Cheese has so much potential to grow into the balanced, secure dog he wants to be. This sweet boy is not defined by his challenges, he’s defined by his loyalty, his desire to please, and his deep emotional connection to his humans. Cheese is looking for someone who sees him, believes in him, and is ready to walk alongside him as he continues learning how to be the best version of himself. If you’re looking for a dog who will give you his whole heart and reward your dedication with unwavering devotion, Cheese could be your perfect match.
Did you know YHS lets local community members FOSTER TO ADOPT? That`s where you and the pet make sure you`re a good fit for one another by having a fun sleepover prior to finalizing your adoption. It`s a win-win for everyone! Just ask our front desk staff about how it works.
Interested in adopting this or another YHS pet? Please complete our adoption questionnaire found at: https://yakimahumane.org/adopt/apply/
Our adoption fee includes a lovable companion, spay/neuter, vaccinations and intestinal worming, flea/tick treatment, rabies vaccine (for pets over 3-4 months of age) and a microchip with nationwide registration. Your adoption fee helps support YHS and our spay/neuter efforts in the community to end overpopulation of cats and dogs.
Meet Cheese! Cheese is a lovable Boxer mix with a huge heart and an even bigger capacity for loyalty. He already knows his basic commands and truly wants to connect with his people. When he bonds with someone, he bonds deeply, he’s the kind of dog who wants to be by your side, share your routines, and be your most devoted companion. Due to his high drive breed, and time spent in the shelter Cheese does struggle with severe separation anxiety. He thrives best in a home where he can be the main focus and where his person is excited to invest time, patience, and positive training resources to help him feel safe and confident. With consistency, support, and plenty of exercise Cheese has so much potential to grow into the balanced, secure dog he wants to be. This sweet boy is not defined by his challenges, he’s defined by his loyalty, his desire to please, and his deep emotional connection to his humans. Cheese is looking for someone who sees him, believes in him, and is ready to walk alongside him as he continues learning how to be the best version of himself. If you’re looking for a dog who will give you his whole heart and reward your dedication with unwavering devotion, Cheese could be your perfect match.
Did you know YHS lets local community members FOSTER TO ADOPT? That`s where you and the pet make sure you`re a good fit for one another by having a fun sleepover prior to finalizing your adoption. It`s a win-win for everyone! Just ask our front desk staff about how it works.
Interested in adopting this or another YHS pet? Please complete our adoption questionnaire found at: https://yakimahumane.org/adopt/apply/
Our adoption fee includes a lovable companion, spay/neuter, vaccinations and intestinal worming, flea/tick treatment, rabies vaccine (for pets over 3-4 months of age) and a microchip with nationwide registration. Your adoption fee helps support YHS and our spay/neuter efforts in the community to end overpopulation of cats and dogs.
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.
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.
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.
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