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Whidbey Animals' Improvement Foundation (WAIF)

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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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11/12/2024

Our latest Pets of the Week: Abbott & Annie!

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11/12/2024

::: High Wind Warning :::

When: From 4pm this Afternoon to 4am PST Wednesday.

Southeast winds 30 to 40 MPH with gusts up to 55 MPH expected.

Where: Admiralty Inlet Area, Central Coast, North Coast, San Juan County, Western Skagit County, and Western Whatcom County.

Impacts: Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, please bring pets inside so they don't escape.

If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home.

During the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive.

11/12/2024

We know that there are and have been many veterans among WAIF’s staff, volunteers, and supporters. We salute them and thank them for their service. We spent the afternoon at the Coupeville shelter meeting two new dogs and getting photos of a few of the cats and kittens there. Take a look to see if any of them might be your new best friend! Please give us a call at (360) 678-8901 if you have questions about these or other animals in our care. Learn more about WAIF and other available animals on our webpage, https://waifanimals.org/.

11/09/2024

We paid a visit to WAIF’s Oak Harbor cat adoption center this afternoon and found it to be a busy place. Quite a few folks were stopping in to visit with the cats and others watched and interacted with them through the big front window or the window in the adjoining thrift store. Both cats and people seemed to be having a lot of fun! We have pictures of some of the cats there. We hope that if you are thinking of adding a feline friend to your family, you’ll stop in to meet these beautiful cats. Please give us a call at (360) 678-8901 if you have questions. Learn more about WAIF and other available animals on our webpage, https://waifanimals.org/.

11/08/2024

Ace Hardware Oak Harbor and their generous customers did it again! Customers rounded up their Ace purchases to raise nearly $1,700 for WAIF animals! With shelters overcrowded with animals waiting for homes, we are immensely grateful for everyone's generosity and compassion. Thank you!

11/08/2024

Something to check out with your canine friend when you’re coming back or going off the island on Hwy. 20!

11/06/2024

We've been more than a little behind in posting our latest adoptions. We'll get back on track, but in the meantime, take a look at all the happy adopters with their new family members!

11/05/2024

We hope that with all the wind and rain, you still have power! It has been flickering off and on all day. Fortunately for WAIF, today’s outages at the Coupeville shelter did not last very long. We also hope you and your furry friends are staying safe and warm in spite of the storm. We visited the shelter and got pictures of several new animals that are now available for adoption. If you have questions about these or other animals in our care, please give us a call at (360) 678-8901. Learn more about WAIF and other available animals on our webpage, https://waifanimals.org/.

11/01/2024

Today we are launching our new point-of-sale systems (cash registers) at our thrift stores. Please be patient with us as some of us are still learning the new system.

One feature we are super excited about is our Loyalty Rewards Program AKA Dillon's Treat Rewards. For every dollar you spend at our thrift store locations, you earn 1 treat! You'll find more information on the image below.

Get rewarded while shopping at WAIF thrift stores!

10/31/2024

🤣 Happy Halloween! 🤣

10/31/2024

Friendly reminder to keep our pets safe during Halloween. Click below to see the whole graphic. 🎃

10/30/2024

::: INCOMING LOST PET REPORT :::

Tuesday, October 29th

Dog - Female, adult red Pit Bull Terrier with a blue collar, found by the AM/PM gas station on Midway, Oak Harbor.

Tuesday, October 29th

Dog - Female, Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler mix with blue merle coloring, estimated to be under 12 weeks of age. Found in Hunt Housing in Oak Harbor.

They are currently being cared for at our Coupeville shelter. We can be reached at (360) 678-8901.

10/29/2024

NOTICE: Anticipating increased activity on Halloween and making a transition from shelter to home as stress-free as possible (and possible escapes), animals with approved adoptions will be able to head to the forever homes Saturday, Nov. 2nd.

Adoptable animals are still available for viewing, meet & greets, and processing adoption applications during our usual business hours of Wed-Sun 12pm-4pm.

10/29/2024

WAIF is collecting pet stories! Visit waifanimals.org/pet-stories to tell us how your pet or another animal has changed your life for the better. Your story may be included in an upcoming edition of our newsletter!

Pictured: Anzo, who was recently adopted, relaxing in his new home.

10/29/2024

WAIF’s shelter dogs had a great afternoon when a break in the weather allowed the sun to come out. Staff and volunteers took advantage of that nice weather to get pups out so they could walk on the trails, zoom around in the play yard, and work on training skills. We have dog photos to share and also two new cats to introduce. Please give us a call at (360) 678-8901 if you have any questions. Learn more about WAIF and other available animals on our webpage, https://waifanimals.org/.

10/26/2024

WAIF is currently seeking an Animal Services Assistant for its Coupeville location. This position includes front desk responsibilities and care for our cats. Please click below to learn more and apply.

PS: A big plus if you are bilingual and fluent in Spanish!

Whidbey Animals' Improvement Foundation (WAIF)

10/26/2024

The weather forecasters are advising that more stormy weather is heading our way so please make sure you and your furry friends stay safe. We spent part of this afternoon visiting the cats at WAIF’s Oak Harbor cat adoption center. It was a busy place with lots of visitors stopping by to pet and play with the cats. Here are photos of just a few of the beautiful felines that are there waiting for their furever families. Please give us a call at (360) 678-8901 if you have questions. Learn more about WAIF and more of our animals on our webpage, https://waifanimals.org/.

10/24/2024

Your pets deserve Halloween treats, too! Stop by our Coupeville shelter this Saturday, Oct. 26, from 12pm-4pm and pick up a bag of dog or cat treats when you donate a bag of pet food to our "Treats for Treats" food drive! All donated food will help feed our shelter animals, or go to animals in need in our community through our pet food banks. With the holiday season approaching and more than 180 animals in our care, your support at this critical juncture will make a serious impact!

Don't forget to wear your Halloween costume when you stop by on Oct. 26—and bring your pet in their costume, too! 🎃👻

Address

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

Opening Hours

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

Website

http://www.waifanimals.org/

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Videos

Happy Halloween from WAIF! Our shelter dogs got a special Halloween treat today 🎃

Coupeville Shelter Kittens 10/7/24

Are you ready for some kitten shenanigans? We have four minutes of cute kitten video that includes two different litters of kittens available for adoption at WAIF’s Coupeville shelter. The first litter of kittens is reacting to a string toy. With the second litter of kittens, we tossed in a handful of new toys for them to play with. We hope you enjoy the video! Please give us a call at (360) 678-8901 if you have any questions. Find more information about WAIF and the animals in our care at Learn more at https://waifanimals.org/.

PJ 9/30/24

Here is a two-minute video we put together of PJ as he spent some time in the shelter office this afternoon. He loves petting and belly rubs, eating treats, and just being around people. PJ knows how to sit and notice how gentle he is about taking treats from a hand. We believe he would prefer a home where he will be with his people most of the time. Learn more about PJ at https://waifanimals.org/dog/pj/.

Wow! In just a couple days, four of our five Pomeranian mix puppies have gone home! Frosty, the smallest of her siblings, is the last one left. She has watched all her siblings find their forever families—now let's make it happen for her! If you are interested in adopting this little sweetheart, review our adoption guidelines at waifanimals.org/adopt-a-pet/adoption-guidelines.

These little ones are almost too cute to handle 😍 You can support these puppies and other animals waiting to go home at waifanimals.org/donate #shelterdog #puppies #rescuedog #adoptdontshop

Tank 9/17/24

We hope you enjoy this video of Tank, the big sleek 1 ½ year old Doberman/Dogo Argentino mix who is now ready for a loving new home. Tank was badly injured late last winter after being hit by a car. The community came together with generous donations to make sure he got the surgery and other care he needed to evaluate and treat those injuries. He spent time in foster care as he recuperated and is now ready for a new start. Learn more about Tank on his webpage at https://waifanimals.org/dog/tank/. Please give us a call at (360) 678-8901 if you have questions about him.

Charleston 8/12/24

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/.

Coupeville Shelter Kittens 8/5/24

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/.

Grimbolde and Robert 8/5/24

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/.

Robert cooling off!

Robert had a little bit of fun today cooling off with the staff. We expect he’ll want to do this more often but hopefully with a new forever home! To learn more, call us at 360-678-8901. waifanimals.org/robert

Jules 6-10-24

Believed to be a Rottweiler/pitbull mix, Jules is only about a year old. This friendly girl has a lot of youthful playful energy and she loves to play fetch! After chasing the ball for a while, she is ready to go for a dip in the little wading pool in the play yard. Here is video to show you what a pretty and playful pup she is. Please give us a call if you have any questions about her. Learn more at https://waifanimals.org/dog/jules/.

Betty and her pups!

On May 25, 2023, Betty (Crocker) gave birth to a large litter of puppies at our shelter. Today, Betty and 7 of her litter of 12 came to the shelter for a quick birthday celebration. Now her pups are a year old and they still remember their mama! We hope you enjoy this video as much as we had fun getting together to celebrate their 1st year milestone! Happy Birthday, you crazy pups!