To the Rescue

The tri-county area has been blessed with an abundance of rescue groups that will fit each family’s needs while also serving a wide variety of animals.  Cats, dogs, horses, and even tigers are just a few of the animals that are cared for by our local rescue organizations. Many of these groups need help in the form of donated food, bedding, and financial assistance.  If you are looking to add to your pet family, are a pet family in crisis, or are wanting to get involved and help local animals, there are many groups available.

Dogs & Cats

Path of Hope pathofhoperescue.com

  • Rescues pregnant dogs and puppies under six months of age (most come from shelters in Texas)
  • Foster based rescue


Murci’s Mission murcismission.org

  • Dogs and Cats available for adoption (application on their website)
  • Accepts owner surrender of pets when all other options have been exhausted  (contact the group to schedule an appointment)


Rescue 4 All rescue4all.org

  • Rescues dogs from shelters and accepts owner surrenders when there are no other options available
  • Offers foster homes and/or adoptions for dogs


North Eastern Washington Humane Society newhumane.org

  • Rescue organization serving Stevens County
  • Transports dogs for reduced cost spay and neuter services


Becky’s Best Buddieshttps://www.facebook.com/BeckysBestBuddies/

  • Works with North Eastern Washington Humane Society to hold animals until placed
  • Accepts owner surrenders
  • Holds lost and found animals until they can be reunited with their owners
  • Has been known to take goats and other livestock as well


Livestock  

Rough Start roughstart.org

  • Accepts owner surrender, abandoned, police confiscated, and other horses as the need arises
  • Provides rehabilitation, training, education, and adoption
  • Also available are youth and veteran centered programs


Second Chance Ranch my2ndchanceranch.wixsite.com/spokane

  • Takes in animals and gives them a second chance at life
  • Offers a mobile petting zoo along with horse/pony rides


Full Circle Rescue fullcirclerescue.org

  • Animal rescue and sanctuary focusing on equine animals


Exotics

Cat Tales Zoological Parkcattales.org 

  • Non profit big cat sanctuary and wildlife rescue
  • In addition to public admission, they offer feeding opportunities, private tours, and school events
  • Cat Tails also has zookeeper training program


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