Whidbey Animals' Improvement Foundation (WAIF)

Whidbey Animals' Improvement Foundation (WAIF) Founded in 1990, Whidbey Animals’ Improvement Foundation is a nonprofit organization on Whidbey that helps vulnerable pets and their people.
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We dropped by the Freeland cat cottage this afternoon to see how the cats there are doing and while we were there, we to...
08/16/2024

We dropped by the Freeland cat cottage this afternoon to see how the cats there are doing and while we were there, we took a few photos to share. Three volunteers came in while we were there and the cats seemed happy to see them. (Thank you volunteers!) We hope you enjoy the photos; please give us a call if you have questions about any of the cats. Our phone number is (360) 678-8901. Learn more at https://waifanimals.org/.

08/13/2024

We hope you enjoy this video of very good boy Charleston engaging in some training and playtime this afternoon at WAIF’s Coupeville shelter. This two-year-old German shepherd mix is a friendly pup who loves to be with people and also loves to run and play. He’s an energetic pup who is also pretty nicely mannered. Please give us a call at (360) 678-8901 if you have any questions about him. Find more information at https://waifanimals.org/dog/charleston/.

We have seven newly available cats and eight kittens from WAIF’s Coupeville shelter to show you in today’s post.  Plus, ...
08/13/2024

We have seven newly available cats and eight kittens from WAIF’s Coupeville shelter to show you in today’s post. Plus, we have pictures of very good boys Capone and Charleston having fun in the play yard. These great animals are very deserving of loving homes. If you’re thinking of adding a feline or canine friend to your family, we hope you’ll stop by. Please give us a call if you have questions. Our phone number is (360) 678-8901. Learn more at https://waifanimals.org/.

Do you want your pet(s) poorly drawn? We can help! We are accepting photo submissions through our website from now until...
08/12/2024

Do you want your pet(s) poorly drawn? We can help! We are accepting photo submissions through our website from now until 8am, August 30th. Each photo submission is $25 and goes toward our programs to help our vulnerable pet population.

Yes, some of us may lack in artistic talent but we’re willing to embarrass ourselves to create something you’ll find fun and original, while helping the animals in our care. Volunteers will be creating original works of art August 28th-August 30th which we'll share on social media. Whatever they come up with, please make sure your pets won't take it personally!

Submit your pet(s) photo here: waifanimals.org/pdp

Completed drawings will be posted on social media and delivered by email to pet owners.

An inspiration to all of us when it comes to selfless compassion for our animal friends.
08/11/2024

An inspiration to all of us when it comes to selfless compassion for our animal friends.

Judy Dewing is leaving behind the purr-fect job for a new adventure – retirement.

We had several adoptions that took place over the last week at all adoption locations. Here’s hoping to many more!
08/10/2024

We had several adoptions that took place over the last week at all adoption locations. Here’s hoping to many more!

Join us on Aug. 15 and 16 at our Coupeville shelter for our August microchip clinic! Microchipping your pet is one of th...
08/09/2024

Join us on Aug. 15 and 16 at our Coupeville shelter for our August microchip clinic! Microchipping your pet is one of the most effective ways to ensure they will be returned to you if they get lost. Don't leave the fate of your beloved pet up to chance—come get your pet microchipped at WAIF for just $25 next Thursday and Friday.

  is here and this is WAIF's first year participating in this nationwide event!  All adoptions from August 10th through ...
08/09/2024

is here and this is WAIF's first year participating in this nationwide event! All adoptions from August 10th through September 10th are 34% off to honor WAIF's 34th year!

and are also matching donations, and we need your support! Donate now to help us save as many pets as possible: https://donate.clearthesheltersfund.org/page/WAIF

WAIF’s Oak Harbor cat adoption center stayed busy this afternoon with visitors and at least one volunteer coming in to s...
08/08/2024

WAIF’s Oak Harbor cat adoption center stayed busy this afternoon with visitors and at least one volunteer coming in to spend time with the cats. We have photos of three of the cats so you can learn more about them. They’re great cats so if you’ve been thinking about a new feline family member one of them might just be the right one! Please give us a call at (360) 678-8901 if you have questions. Learn more at https://waifanimals.org/.

One year later, Amy looks quite cozy in her new home! Here at WAIF, nothing makes us happier than seeing our former shel...
08/06/2024

One year later, Amy looks quite cozy in her new home! Here at WAIF, nothing makes us happier than seeing our former shelter animals living in comfort. Read the full update from Amy's people at waifanimals.org/amy.

As you may have heard, our shelters are overflowing with animals waiting for that special person to take them home. You can give an animal like Amy a second chance. Visit waifanimals.org/adopt-a-pet to learn more.

08/06/2024

Here are a few video clips of some of the Coupeville shelter’s kittens having a lot of fun with a feather toy. When they finished playing with that, in a room full of cat toys, they decided the most fun thing to play with was our camera! After we finished filming but before they finished playing, one of them accidentally jumped into their water bowl and got all wet. In spite of that little mishap, a fun time was had by all! Please give us a call if you have any questions. Our phone number is (360) 678-8901. Learn more about WAIF and the animals in our care at https://waifanimals.org/.

08/06/2024

We got a little bit of video out in the big play yard at the Coupeville shelter this afternoon as Grimbolde and Robert were out running around and having fun together. We hope you enjoy it! That's Grimbolde with the beautiful white coat and Robert with typical husky good looks. Please give us a call at (360) 678-8901 if you have any questions. Learn more about WAIF and the animals in our care at https://waifanimals.org/.

WAIF has had a lot of great adoptions recently but there are still many dogs and cats there awaiting loving homes.  We m...
08/06/2024

WAIF has had a lot of great adoptions recently but there are still many dogs and cats there awaiting loving homes. We met one new dog and one new cat at the Coupeville shelter this afternoon and also got photos to share of some of the other animals. Please give us a call at (360) 678-8901 if you any questions. Learn more at https://waifanimals.org/.

Look who came to visit us! Bubba was adopted in March through our Seniors for Seniors program and is thriving in his new...
08/01/2024

Look who came to visit us! Bubba was adopted in March through our Seniors for Seniors program and is thriving in his new home. It warms our hearts to see WAIF alumni happy, healthy and loved 🐾

Our latest e-newsletter is here!
08/01/2024

Our latest e-newsletter is here!

August 2024 The Shelter Scoop August 2024 About Us Adopt a Pet Programs Volunteer A Record-Breaking Summer With an all-time high number of animals in our care, we need your support more than ever. La

Special announcement!
08/01/2024

Special announcement!

EFFECTIVE TODAY (AUGUST 1, 2024) - WAIF (Whidbey Animals' Improvement Foundation) will handle all City of Oak Harbor animal licensing applications and renewals.

Click the link below for more details

https://www.oakharbor.gov/233/Animal-Pet-Licensing

Whidbey Animals' Improvement Foundation (WAIF)

WAIF’s Freeland cat cottage was bustling with activity this afternoon as a good turnout of volunteers petted, played wit...
08/01/2024

WAIF’s Freeland cat cottage was bustling with activity this afternoon as a good turnout of volunteers petted, played with, and handed out tasty treats to the cats there. We met two recently arrived kitties and took a few photos to share. Please give us a call if you have questions about these or other animals in our care. You can reach us at (360) 678-8901. Learn more at https://waifanimals.org/.

A new addition to our Home to Home adoption platform, Zoro is looking for a new home! Click on the link below to learn m...
07/30/2024

A new addition to our Home to Home adoption platform, Zoro is looking for a new home! Click on the link below to learn more about this little guy and the others looking for new homes.

https://bit.ly/hthzoro

Those dang dogs!
07/30/2024

Those dang dogs!

It's simple math

We’re not sure what happened to our summer sunshine but we hope to see it again soon!  In the meantime, we hope our phot...
07/29/2024

We’re not sure what happened to our summer sunshine but we hope to see it again soon! In the meantime, we hope our photos of cats and kittens at WAIF’s Coupeville shelter will brighten your day! Please give us a call at (360) 678-8901 if you have any questions. Learn more at https://waifanimals.org/.

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07/28/2024

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Thank you to the Whidbey News-Times for highlighting a crisis that’s not only affecting animals locally but shelters nat...
07/27/2024

Thank you to the Whidbey News-Times for highlighting a crisis that’s not only affecting animals locally but shelters nationwide as well.

Between May and June alone, the nonprofit’s intake has increased by 43%, exceeding capacity.

Some great adoptions took place this week. A great way to start the weekend! Congratulations to the adopters of Artemis,...
07/26/2024

Some great adoptions took place this week. A great way to start the weekend! Congratulations to the adopters of Artemis, Bruiser, and Oscar!!

These triplets are almost too big now to snuggle all together on their perch! Orange Blossom, Strawberry, and Jack Sparr...
07/26/2024

These triplets are almost too big now to snuggle all together on their perch! Orange Blossom, Strawberry, and Jack Sparrow—now known as Lily, Kelsey and Piglet—were adopted on Valentine's Day and seem to be thriving in their forever home. We love to see happy cats living their best lives! 😻

While we were in Freeland yesterday, we took Tino to visit a couple local businesses! After our visit to St. Augustine's...
07/26/2024

While we were in Freeland yesterday, we took Tino to visit a couple local businesses! After our visit to St. Augustine's in-the-Woods Episcopal Church, we stopped by Whidbey Island Bank and the Freeland Country Store, where Tino happily received plenty of treats, pets, and attention. Tino is a young pit bull mix and an absolute sweetheart who instantly wins over everyone he meets, and he is available for adoption! Learn more about him at waifanimals.org/tino.

WAIF’s Oak Harbor cat adoption center was a very busy place this afternoon with lots of families coming in to ask about ...
07/25/2024

WAIF’s Oak Harbor cat adoption center was a very busy place this afternoon with lots of families coming in to ask about and play with the cats and kittens. We met five cats and three kittens that have not previously been introduced on Facebook so we would like to show them to you now. If you have questions about these or other animals in our care, please call us at (360) 678-8901. Learn more at https://waifanimals.org/.

WAIF was one of four Whidbey-based nonprofits to receive a generous gift of over $2,850 from St. Augustine's in-the-Wood...
07/25/2024

WAIF was one of four Whidbey-based nonprofits to receive a generous gift of over $2,850 from St. Augustine's in-the-Woods Episcopal Church in Freeland! This donation came from the proceeds of the church's 2024 "Trash & Treasure" sale. Our fellow beneficiaries were the Whidbey Camano Land Trust, which protects natural spaces in Island County; Pamoja Place, which supports people of color and connects them with resources to help them thrive; and Whidbey Island Nourishes, which provides healthy meals and snacks to Whidbey youth. We were humbled and honored to be counted among these organizations that are doing such meaningful and important work in our community.

This morning, we took Tino down to Freeland to meet representatives of the church and the other beneficiaries of the sale. We are so grateful to be a part of such a caring, supportive, and connected community! We are all stronger and make a greater impact when we work together 🤍 Thank you, St. Augustine's in-the-Woods Episcopal Church!

Tino is available for adoption! Learn more about this sweet boy at waifanimals.org/tino

We have more new animals to tell you about today, including two puppies!  We also caught up with four other animals who ...
07/24/2024

We have more new animals to tell you about today, including two puppies! We also caught up with four other animals who have been with us for a while. Please take a look and give us a call if you have questions. Our phone number is (360) 678-8901. Learn more at https://waifanimals.org/.

WAIF’s Coupeville shelter was a very busy place this afternoon with lots of visitors, at least four volunteers, one dog ...
07/21/2024

WAIF’s Coupeville shelter was a very busy place this afternoon with lots of visitors, at least four volunteers, one dog adoption, and one kitty put on adoption hold. What a day! We stopped by to meet new animals and got photos of three dogs, seven cats, and several kittens. Here are a few photos that might just include the new best friend you’ve been looking for! Please give us a call at (360) 678-8901 if you have questions about these or other animals in our care. Learn more at https://waifanimals.org/.

Just a few of the adoptions that took place over the week, including today’s adoption of Finn!
07/20/2024

Just a few of the adoptions that took place over the week, including today’s adoption of Finn!

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PO Box 1108/60 Rhododendron Park Road
Coupeville, WA
98239

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Wednesday 12pm - 4pm
Thursday 12pm - 4pm
Friday 12pm - 4pm
Saturday 12pm - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

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