Showing posts with label pets. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pets. Show all posts

Paws in the Park! October 19, 2024

Saturday, September 21, 2024

Save the date for, Paws in the Park! October 19, 2024, 1:00pm to 5:00pm, at Pfingst Animal Acres Park, 17435 Brookside Blvd NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155

It’s going to be a pawty for paws and the family! Invite neighbors and friends to celebrate our LFP Community. 

There will be a beer garden, community partner booths, food trucks, pop-up off leash dog park, and FREE fun for the whole family!
 
This year we have a special performance by LFP legend and ShoreLake Arts 2023 Battle of the Bands reigning champs, King Youngblood.

Paws and Costumes encouraged but not necessary.


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Bella's Voice thrift shop celebrates 10th anniversary with new location in Lynnwood

Sunday, September 15, 2024

Lynnwood, WA - Bella’s Voice, a local non-profit organization dedicated to animal welfare, is celebrating their 10th anniversary of business in Lynnwood with the grand opening of a new, larger thrift store in the former Bartell Drugs Pharmacy off of Hwy 99. 

Bella’s Voice Thrift Store gives new life to a former Bartell Drugs Pharmacy. 

Photo by Rory Durrough.



The grand opening event will take place on Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 10am - 2pm, Mayor Christine Frizzell and representatives from the Chamber of Commerce will be in attendance to kick off the celebration with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

The one-stop-thrift shop sells a wide range of gently used goods and all proceeds benefit animal welfare throughout our communities through donations, education, and outreach programs. 

The Bella’s team is proud and honored to give new life to a Washington staple business and continue serving the community through their Pet Food Bank, Emergency Vet Bill Program, and monthly partnerships with local animal charities to raise funds and awareness of their causes.

The thrift store is located at 17633 Hwy 99, Lynnwood, WA 98037. They are open daily from 9am - 7pm with donation hours of 9am - 5pm, all donations are tax-deductible and help support Bella’s Voice’s mission of improving the lives of all animals. 

More information about Bella’s Voice, acceptable donation items, and the work they do can be found on their website.


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Neighborhood Pet Store Day at Mud Bay locations September 28-29, 2024

Friday, September 13, 2024

Neighborhood Pet Store Day promises deals and delights at your local Mud Bay

  • Would your pup like to hang out at a Doggie Ice Cream Social?
  • Would you like to save on fun new toys and delicious treats for your furry best friend?
  • How about the chance to win free pet food for a year?
Mud Bay Lake Forest Park

If so, join Mud Bay for a celebration of the bond pet parents have with their local pet retailer on Neighborhood Pet Store Day, Saturday, September 28 and Sunday, September 29, 2024 at all 64 locations throughout Washington and Oregon.

“We love the neighborhoods that we live and work in and the special connection that we get to build with pet parents,” said Mud Bay Co-CEO Al Puntillo.

The Doggie Ice Cream Social will be from 12-2pm on Saturday, while all weekend long there will be exclusive discounts of 25% on toys and treats, and a chance to win a year’s supply of dog or cat food. (If you can’t make it out, don’t worry—the deals will be available online all weekend at Mudbay.com)

“It’s the relationships we’ve built with our customers and their pets that’s allowed Mud Bay to become a trusted partner for nutritional advice and high-quality food and supplies at locations throughout the Pacific Northwest,” said Puntillo. 
“So, by celebrating Neighborhood Pet Store Day, we celebrate those relationships.”
Mud Bay Shoreline
Mud Bay locations are well-known for their welcoming environments, dedicated team of animal lovers (known as “Muddies”), everyday great value and in-depth knowledge of pet foods, treats, toys and gear.

Founded in Olympia in 1988, family and employee-owned Mud Bay has grown to become the PNW’s largest independent pet retailer, with 64 locations and over 500 employees in Washington and Oregon.


Created by the independent pet retailer trade group IndiePet, Neighborhood Pet Store Day looks to highlight the expertise and care that locally owned brick and mortar shops provide pet owners and their beloved animals.


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Gerbil rescue

Friday, July 19, 2024

Kind-hearted citizens in Northcrest Park. Photo by Seattle Poppy

Roving photographer Seattle Poppy came across this scene in Northcrest Park in Shoreline.

People were walking in the park when their dogs discovered a box holding 10 gerbils. The gerbils were rescued and delivered to an animal rescue group.


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Reminder: Second annual "Best in Shoreline" pet show to be hosted by Parkwood Neighborhood Association at Twin Ponds Park on Saturday July 13

Wednesday, July 10, 2024


On Saturday, July 13, 2024 from 3 - 5pm, Parkwood Neighborhood Association will host the second annual pet show titled "Best in Shoreline," where ALL Shoreline residents are invited and encouraged to register their dog, cat, or other pet in the contest.

There will be awards and prizes for winning contestants. Judges will include local businesses, community members, and Shoreline City Council Member John Ramsdell.

Best in Shoreline pet categories will include Best Trick, Most Free-spirited, Most Fashionable, Best Kid Pet Handler, and more - including Best in Show!

It is highly recommended to pre-register pet contestants here

"Best in Shoreline" will take place at Twin Ponds Park, 16501 1st Ave NE, Shoreline WA 98133.

The fun starts at 3pm with free popsicles and activities for kids, followed by the pet show on the green space between the playground and the soccer field. Picnic tables are limited at the park, so please bring a picnic blanket or lawn chairs to watch the festivities.

Bring the whole family (including furry friends!) and celebrate all that the pets of Parkwood and the greater Shoreline area have to offer!


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Noodle's Pet Remembrance Campaign

Tuesday, July 2, 2024

July 5th is Pet Remembrance Day, and Seattle Area Feline Rescue (SAFe Rescue) invites animal lovers to join them for a month-long tribute to furred, finned, and feathered family members who have passed on.

Inspired by her beloved tabby named Noodle, an anonymous community member will match every donation to SAFe Rescue made via this link, up to $17,000. 

In addition to having their donation to kitties in need matched, dollar for dollar, supporters will also be able to share photos and memories of dearly departed pets on an online memorial page.

Noodle

“Noodle brought a lifetime of love to us,” said Noodle’s human. “Every day was better with him. He is my soul cat and I know that I’m not the only one who has been blessed with a soulmate in animal form, so I wanted to create this match fund in loving memory of the seventeen wonderful years we had together and also give others the chance to honor their beloved pets.”

The online memorial, named after Noodle, provides a space for the community to celebrate the pets who have walked, played, and cuddled through their lives. Anyone who makes a donation is encouraged to contribute stories and images of the animals they wish to remember.


Noodle’s Pet Remembrance Campaign will accept submissions through July 31, 2024.

Learn more about SAFe Rescue and its life-saving programs for felines and the people that love them at this link.



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Join us for the 2nd Annual "Best in Shoreline" Pet Show July 13, 2024

Friday, June 28, 2024


Mark your calendars! On Saturday, July 13, 2024, from 3 - 5pm, the Parkwood Neighborhood Association will host the second annual pet show, "Best in Shoreline," and ALL Shoreline residents are invited to participate!

Bring your dog, cat, or other beloved pet and register them in our exciting contest. There will be awards and prizes for the winners!

Our esteemed judges include local community members and Shoreline City Council Member John Ramsdell.

Event Details:
Date: Saturday, July 13, 2024
Time: 3 - 5pm
Location: Twin Ponds Park, 16501 1st Ave NE, Shoreline WA 98133

Schedule:
  • 3pm: Activities start with free popsicles and fun for kids.
  • Followed by the pet show on the green space between the playground and the soccer field.
  • Picnic tables are limited at the park, so bring a picnic blanket or lawn chairs to enjoy the festivities comfortably.
Preregister your pet contestants here

Bring the whole family, including your furry friends, and let's celebrate the wonderful pets of Parkwood and the greater Shoreline area!


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Protect your pet this Fourth of July holiday

After the 4th of July 2022, Zoe wandered for two
 days but couldn't find her way back home.
Photo by owner Ethan
It's no secret that more pets go missing around the Fourth of July than any other time of the year. 

The bangs, booms, and pops of fireworks can be quite scary for our furry friends, and they scamper off in search of a good hiding place.

In 2022, a Ridgecrest dog named Zoe bolted when the fireworks started and spent the next two days wandering near 185th on both sides of the freeway. (See article)

Her owners searched extensively, following all the sightings and happily found her hiding in a back yard by North City Park.

To help your pet cope with the noise from fireworks, and reduce the chances that it runs away, Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) offers these tips.
  • Keep your pet secured indoors in the quietest room of your home while fireworks are going off. You can also use soothing music or television as a distraction. Some pets will stay calmer when placed in a secure crate in a darkened, quiet room.
  • If your pet is normally kept outside, bring them inside or put them in a well-ventilated garage or shed or in a basement during fireworks displays.
  • Make sure your pet is licensed and has an ID tag or microchip. Pets with ID have a much greater chance of being returned to their owners. If you need to license your pet and you live in the RASKC service area, you can license online.
  • Some pets may benefit from prescription or over-the-counter medications to help keep them calmer. Check with your regular veterinarian for more information about these options.
  • Don’t assume that your pet won’t react just because you haven’t had problems in the past. Sometimes, pets become sensitive to loud noises later in life.
  • If your pet is lost, check in person at all local shelters, and check back often. It may take some time before spooked pets are brought to shelters.
Help for Owners with Missing Pets from RASKC

Owners whose pets are missing can visit kingcounty.gov/LostAPet to fill out a missing pet report and find other tips and information that can help. There is also a "View Found Pets" button on that page where owners can see information about stray pets that have been picked up by animal control officers or community members.

For those who find stray pets wandering in their neighborhood, visit kingcounty.gov/FoundAPet to complete a found pet report and read tips on how to reunite a stray pet with their owner.

RASKC is in south King county, so the chance that your missing pet is there are fairly slim.

Both Shoreline and Lake Forest Park contract with PAWS in Lynnwood. They take in strays from Edmonds, Kenmore, Mountlake Terrace, Mukilteo, and Woodinville, as well.

They have a web page with photos of strays in custody, a place to file a missing animal report and other resources.


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Noise-canceling headphones for dogs

Sunday, December 31, 2023

Noise canceling headphones for dogs
I know a lot about cats - from tiny kittens to ferals - but not a lot about dogs. I do know that most dogs react badly to firework explosions and that many react by running. I'll start seeing the lost dog notices on Monday.

I have heard about "thunder shirts" which are supposed to calm canine anxiety - do they really work? But noise cancelling headphones are new to me.

Noise canceling headphones for dogs
A Google search brought up half a dozen brands and styles from what look like old aviator caps to something that looks like high end headphones.

They are sold online and locally in Petco. It seems like they should work, if your dog will tolerate having something on its head.

Here's hoping you have law-abiding neighbors and all the fireworks will be far away from you!

--Diane Hettrick


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Anonymous donor to match $40,000 in donations to Cat Rescue in Ballinger Village

Sunday, December 24, 2023

Noodle was a professional house cat

An anonymous donor hopes to inspire the community by matching their donations to Seattle Area Feline Rescue in memory of her cat.

Shoreline, WA (December 22, 2022) – Christmas is coming early for the cats at Seattle Area Feline Rescue (SAFe) —an anonymous donor has offered to match donations made through the end of the year in memory of her beloved cat, Noodle. 

“Noodle was a professional house cat” the donor tells SAFe, “but he loved taking walkies (and naps) in his yard with his mom. He lived to be 17 years old and brought a lifetime of love to his mom and his two rabbits.”

Noodle's owner is honoring him with a donation to SAFe

To honor his long life of bringing joy and love to everyone around him, Noodle's mom will be matching donations to SAFe this winter, dollar-for-dollar, up to $40,000!

“We know the happiness that comes with having a loyal friend and companion like Noodle, “says SAFe’s Development Manager “and we're glad to honor Noodle's legacy by giving more families and cats a chance to experience that joy! 

"The community’s generosity this winter will be amplified by Noodle's love and go twice as far to help homeless cats get the care they need and find loving homes.”

To make a gift to the kitties at Seattle Area Feline Rescue and have it matched dollar-for-dollar in Noodle's memory visit SAFe’s website

Noodle had a very long life
About SAFe Rescue

SAFe Rescue saves feline lives by taking in homeless cats, giving them the care they need, finding them loving homes, and supporting their human companions. 

SAFe Rescue believes each cat has inherent value and that humans and felines enrich each other’s lives. This bond builds compassionate communities with empathy for all living things.

Seattle Area Feline Rescue is located in Shoreline's Ballinger Village, at 20226 Ballinger Way NE. SAFe is a non-profit, no-kill rescue, 501c3 #91-2041961. 

Each year, 1,400-2,000 felines, including seniors and special needs cats, find homes at SAFe as people searching for new friends visit SAFe's welcoming storefront Adoption Center. 

SAFe primarily works with organizations from all over Washington state and across the U.S. to take in cats in need of care. An extensive network of community volunteers and foster families helps the rescue carry out its mission and save more lives.

--Photos of Noodle provided by his human companion


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If you find an injured or dead animal - call Animal Control

Friday, December 15, 2023

This article is a reprint from 2017

By Paige Garberding

We recently learned through our neighborhood grapevine that a cat matching our missing cat’s description was found dead at the Berean Church, 185th and 1st NE. She had been missing for less than 12 hours.

The pastor found her Friday morning and called Animal Control. Before Animal Control could retrieve her, an unknown person removed her to an unknown location, probably the nearest garbage can, without making any apparent effort to locate her human(s).

Our cat didn't have a collar on but she was chipped and licensed. Had her body been left for Animal Control to pick up, they would have scanned her and notified us.

Had her body not been "disappeared" we could have seen her one last time and possibly determined what befell her. At the very least, we could have brought her home and buried her where she lived and was loved.

So if you find a dead animal with no collar, CALL ANIMAL CONTROL and secure the animal for safekeeping until they arrive. Don't assume it's a stray and don't treat it like garbage even if it does turn out to be a stray.

Consider the possibility that its human doesn't even know it's been killed and is looking for it. If it's injured and you can't find its human, CALL ANIMAL CONTROL* and secure the animal until they arrive. If you're like many of us, you'll take the animal to the closest vet who will scan it for a chip and notify its human(s).

Whatever you do, DON'T throw a dead animal in the garbage! Odds are, that's someone's beloved pet and they'll be heartbroken when they learn their furbaby has died - but even worse is having a beloved pet just disappear without knowing what happened.

This story is a reprint from 2017.

Animal Control Information:

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Fire safety tip: Keep family pets out of the kitchen

Friday, December 1, 2023

Photo courtesy Enumclaw Fire Department

In the last couple of months the Enumclaw Fire Department has responded to multiple incidents that were caused by a family pet accidently turning on a burner on the stove.

Two of the incidents caused fires in the kitchen and one caused a natural gas leak.  

Pets being the cause of kitchen fires is more common than you might think - try Googling "dog on stove."

Kitchen safety is not only for humans. Keep pets out of the kitchen while you're cooking and while you are not home.  

Keep combustible materials off of stove tops at all times.

That applies to toddlers, as well, particularly if you have a stove with control knobs above the oven!


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3rd Annual October Harvest Shoreline Market Saturday October 28, 2023

Thursday, October 26, 2023

Shoreline Harvest Market Saturday October 28, 2023 from 10am to 2pm
(KC Metro Park n Ride across from Sky Nursery)

Join Us This Saturday!

We are back, Shoreline! We're so excited to host our 3rd Annual October Harvest Market on Saturday, October 28th. It's like a regular farmers market, but with more fall produce and festivities for all!

Free Hot Apple Cider

Free Face Painting

Bite Sized Handmade Marshmallow Crispy Bars (courtesy of Browned & Toasted)

Reading of “Ayomide and Seyi’s Kitchen” by Dr. Margeret Towolawi at 11:30am and 12 pm

Live Music

Food Trucks

Free Market Swag (while supplies last)

Costumes are encouraged

Bring your furry friend (costumes also encouraged)!

We'll have your favorite farms, prepared food vendors, crafts and producers there so you can stock up your fridge and pantry.

See you Saturday, Shoreline (and Shoreline-area friends)!

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Blessing of the Animals October 8, 2023 in Kenmore

Tuesday, October 3, 2023


Come, commemorate St. Francis of Assisi by having your furry, scaly, or feathery friends blessed after church services on October 8, 2023, in Kenmore Town Square, between the Hanger and Stoup Brewing. 

Blessing of the Animals at Kenmore Town Square Sunday
Photo courtesy Church of the Redeemer

Fr. Jed will be blessing animals from 1:00pm to 2:00pm. This event is free. We invite everyone in the community.

Please make sure you have your pets restrained or controlled. This keeps them and others safe.

Blessing of the Animals Sunday in Kenmore
Photo courtesy Church of the Redeemer

Kenmore Town Square is at 6728 NE 181st St about 0.4 miles east of the church campus.

You may contact Church of the Redeemer at office@redeemer-kenmore.org or +1 (425) 486-3777. The church campus is at 6210 NE 181st St, Kenmore Washington.


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Washington State Animal Response Team (WASART) rescues dog from mountain trail

Friday, July 28, 2023

Kanu being packaged for transport
Washington State Animal Response Team (WASART) +1 425-681-5498 or 911
is a volunteer organization which rescues pets and livestock in emergency situations: such as dogs over cliffs, horses in wells.

This past Sunday July 23, 2023 they received a call about an American Bulldog-Cane Corso mix named Kahu who was on the new Mailbox trail in the Cascades and unable to make it back to the trailhead.

WASART responded in partnership with King County Search and Rescue Association

Kanu was too fatigued to make it
out on his own.
King County Search and Rescue’s Rapid Alpine Deployment team (Team 1) was first on site and was able to send a hasty team up trail to the dog and owner.

Soon after, Team 2 with members of WASART and ESAR (King County Explorer Search And Rescue) were also on location with the dog. 

Kahu had paw damage including a torn paw pad. After bandaging the paw and further evaluation, it was evident that he was too fatigued to continue down the trail on his own. 

During that time, Team 3 arrived carrying the rescue litter which was assembled for his ride down.

Making sure Kanu is secured in the litter
Kahu was carefully packaged and secured into the litter. WASART and ESAR members worked together to carry the litter the 2.7 miles back down to the trailhead. 

Moving a litter down a trail is hard physical work and arms get tired. Having lots of responders available to switch out and rotate with keeps the litter moving efficiently down the trail.

Volunteers take turns carrying the
heavy litter down the trail.
Once back at the trailhead, he was placed in the owner’s car and they headed to the emergency vet for further care.
 
The team debriefed, packed up, and headed home.

A huge thank you to King County Explorer Search and Rescue and King County 4x4 Search and Rescue for their assistance. We are fortunate to work alongside some of the best search and rescue organizations. 

For more information about all three nonprofit organizations or to make a donation, please visit:
Photos courtesy WASART


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Fierce competition for winners in Parkwood's Best in Shoreline pet show

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Parkwood winners

The Parkwood Neighborhood Association hosted their first annual "Best in Shoreline" pet show on July 8, 2023 at Twin Ponds Park.

The event was open to all Shoreline residents and kicked off with the neighborhood association Board members serving free ice cream to neighbors.

The pet show drew an impressive crowd of spectators and over twenty dog contestants in six categories. The competition for each category was stiff. The judges awarded ribbons to the following dogs and pet handlers:

  • Most fashionable: Nami/Vinod
  • Best kid pet handler: Ashby/Mathis Christian
  • Best trained: Kira/Stephanie Henry
  • Best trick: Rosie/Nicole Iorio
  • Most free spirited: Juno/Zoe Good-Brummer
  • Most ridiculously good looking: Maia/Zaldy Rogero

Best in Show: Kira with handler Stephanie Henry

After intense deliberation, the judges awarded Best in Show to Kira and their handler Stephanie Henry. 

Maia was a close second and awarded runner up.

Winners in each category received pet prizes/toys, and gift certificates to Doggo Self Wash, located in the Parkwood Shopping Plaza at 152nd and Aurora.

The Parkwood Neighborhood Association would also like to thank the Shoreline Central Animal Hospital for their donation of a flea and tick treatment, collapsible water bowls, and judges for the event. Ice cream and toppings were generously donated by Town and Country Market.

The Parkwood Neighborhood Association would like to thank all participants in this year's pet show and look forward to meeting more neighbors and their pets when they host Best in Shoreline again in 2024.



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"Best in Shoreline" pet show to be hosted by Parkwood Neighborhood Association at Twin Ponds Park

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

On Saturday, July 8, 2023 from 2 - 5pm, Parkwood Neighborhood Association will host their annual summer picnic in the park. 

This year, there will be a pet contest titled "Best in Shoreline," where ALL Shoreline residents are invited and encouraged to register their pet (not just dogs!) in the contest. 

There will be awards and prizes for winning contestants, and judges will include local favorites such as Shoreline City Councilmember Chris Roberts. 

Best in Shoreline pet categories to include: Best Trick, Most Free-spirited, Most Fashionable, Best Kid Pet Handler, and more! 

It is highly recommended to pre-register pet contestants here

"Best in Shoreline" will take place at Twin Ponds Park, 16501 1st Ave NE, Shoreline WA 98155

The pet show starts at 3pm. Soccer fields will be open to the public for free use from 3-6pm, with free ice cream served to Parkwood residents from 2-3pm. The pet contest will take place in the green space between the playground and the soccer field.
 
Bring the whole family (including furry friends!) and celebrate all that pets of Parkwood and the greater Shoreline area have to offer!


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Scammers prey on owners of lost dogs

Sunday, June 18, 2023

Scammers are preying on the heartstrings of owners with lost pets. 

Scammers are searching social media sites for ‘lost pet’ posts, contacting the pet owners, pretending to be with an animal shelter that’s found their pet - and requiring owners to pay over the phone to get them back. 

These scammers even know how to spoof the callback number of pet shelters, so don’t be fooled!

This scam has been reported in Everett, Lake Forest Park and Edmonds

If your pet gets lost and someone calls you claiming to be from a shelter that has your furry family member, hang up and call the animal shelter they claim to be with, directly.

PAWS in Lynnwood    

Both Shoreline and Lake Forest Park use PAWS for shelter services along with Edmonds, Kenmore, Mountlake Terrace, Mukilteo, and Woodinville.

Shoreline cat being held at PAWS in Lynnwood
If you have lost or found a pet, check the PAWS webpage  At this moment they report no dogs and one Shoreline cat.

If your missing pet is in our care, it will be on the website in a manner of minutes. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment to redeem your pet at 425-787-2500 x 800.

RASKC

Shoreline and Lake Forest Park contract for Animal Control with Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) under an interlocal agreement.

Call them for injured or dead animals, or dangerous situations such as dog attacks.

Contact the RASKC call center at (206) 296-PETS (7387) or email pets@kingcounty.gov. Information may also be accessed on the RASKC website, including Frequently Asked Questions.

Never dispose of a dead animal. A reader explained why (see LTE here)


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Shoreline Police to the rescue - of Stella Luna the pig

Thursday, June 8, 2023


Runaway pig rescued from traffic by Shoreline Police
Photo courtesy Shoreline Police

Shoreline Police Officers have added a new feather to their cap – pig rescuers!

Patrol responded to a 911 call regarding a pig who had wandered off onto a busy street.

Without any hesitation, the officers rushed to the scene and managed to safely escort “Stella Luna,” the 300 lb. pig, to the side of the road.

Stella Luna's owner had been looking for her
Photo courtesy Shoreline Police

The owner had been frantically searching for her and was relieved and grateful to be reunited with her pet.

Stella Luna was “oinking” with joy and gratitude to be reunited with its owner as well!

We commend our officers for going above and beyond their call of duty, both human and animal alike!


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