Resources
To assist you with your pet training, pet supply, or adoption needs -we have provided a list of various resources. We always do our best to help you with your adoption needs or questions, but unfortunately there is often more need than we have volunteers to help, so if you have not been able to get adequate assistance from us in placing a pet in your care, please feel free to contact another rescue in our area. We cannot guarantee this list is always accurate or up to date, so if you see a needed change or addition, please contact us.
We cannot assist with wild animal issues. There is more information below regarding assistance with wildlife situations.
Also, if you have any cat or dog specific questions, please send them to:
cats@yvpr.org or dogs@yvpr.org
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Local Pet Rescues and Shelters
Humane Society of Central Washington (Yakima)
2405 W. Birchfield Road
Yakima, WA. 98901
(509) 457-6854
(509) 457-6863
www.yakimahumane.org
Barks R Us Rescue (Yakima)
(509) 248-2457
www.petfinder.com/shelters/WA193.html
Lifesavers Rescue (Yakima)
www.petfinder.com/shelters/WA275.html
Wags To Riches (Union Gap)
PO Box 3177
Union Gap, WA. 98903
(509) 453-4155
www.wagstorichesanimalrescue.org
Other Washington Rescues / Shelters (Western Wa.)
Lil' Waif Puppy Rescue (Bothell, WA)
http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/WA138.html
Homeward Pet (Woodinville, WA)
www.homewardpet.org
Puget Sound Rescue
http://www.pugetsoundrescue.org
Seattle Humane Society
www.seattlehumane.org
Local Dog Trainers
Manning Dog Training
1008 W. Ahtanum Road
Union Gap, WA. 98903-1897
(509) 574-4008
www.manningdogs.com
Local Veterinarian Care
These local veterinarian hospitals have been long time supporters to YVPR by donating their time and providing reduced prices on spay/neuter, medical care, vaccines, and in many other ways. We hope you will consider giving them your business.
Animal Medical Service
5103 Tieton Drive
Yakima, WA. 98908-3455
(509) 965-2154
www.animalmedicalservice.com
Mapleway Veterinary Clinic
1781 Mapleway Road
Yakima, WA. 98908-3455
(509) 966-6490
Selah Veterinary Hospital
151 McGonagle Road
Selah, WA. 98942
(509) 697-6111
www.selahvet.com
Summitview Cowiche Veterinary Clinic
13555 Summitview Road
Yakima, WA 98908
Tel. 509- 966-4162 / 678-4971
www.summitviewvet.com
For help with veterinarian treatment please try www.pawsitivealliance.org
Pet Supplies & Grooming
PetCo (significant YVPR supporter)
1201 East Washington Avenue
Union Gap, WA. 98903
(509) 457-1043
www.petco.com
Helpful Links for Pets
Fear Of Sounds
Help Your Dog Cope with Fireworks
Fear of Thunderstorms and Noise Phobias
Aggression
K9 Aggression
Dog Obedience
Advice
General Help With Fear and Anxiety
Fearful Dogs
Curing Your Fearful or
Frightened Dog
Dog Behavior: Fear and Seperation Anxiety
Pet Education
Declawing: What you need to know
Dangerous or Abused Animals
If you experience a dangerous situation with an animal (for example a loose dog with signs of aggression or signs of disease like rabies), please do not call YVPR. If the situation is of significant and immediate danger, dial 911. Otherwise contact one of the following resources. These resources can also assist you if you feel a pet is in an abusive or neglectful situation.
Humane Society, Yakima
Provides animal control outside the city of Yakima. Also has other animal control info on their website.
Humane Society, Animal Control
City of Yakima / Yakima County
If you live in the city limits of Yakima or in the rural areas of the Yakima County you can leave a message describing the situation using the following numbers:
* City of Yakima - (509) 575-6038
* Yakima County - (509) 574-2420
If the animal situation is an emergency, you may contact the appropriate number below to dispatch an Animal Control Officer.
* Yakima Police Department - (509) 575-6200
* Yakima County Sheriff's Department - (509) 574-2500
Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation
The Yakima Valley Pet Rescue & Adoption Center will often help, when we can, with the rescue and adoption of domestic pets other than dogs and cats (e.g., horses, parakeets, hamsters, turtles, etc.). But, we cannot help with the rescue of, or accept, injured or nuisance wild animals (e.g., songbirds, raptors, raccoons, bears, squirrels, beaver, etc.). If you find an injured wild animal, please do not attempt to rescue or rehabilitate it yourself. Wild animals can bite or scratch, and can carry infectious diseases. And wild animals should only rehabilitated and released back into the wild by a trained professional. If you find an injured wild animal, or are experiencing a nuisance or dangerous wildlife issue, please contact one of the following resources:
Raptor House
Assists with the education and rehabilitation of raptors (birds of prey: hawks, owls, eagles, falcons, kestrels).
(509) 248-5935 or (509) 945-7334
Raptor House Website
Washington Department Of Fish & Wildlife - Yakima
WDFW assists with the education and management of fish and wildlife. They will provide assistance with dangerous or nuisance wild animals.
(509) 457-9303 (wildlife rehabilitation - William Moore)
(509) 575-2740 (nuisance animals)
WDFW, South Central, Region 3 Office (Yakima)
WDFW, Wildlife Rehabilitation Information
Community Resources
PetFund 916-443-6007
Help a Pet 630-986-9505
God's Creatures 916-941-9119
