FREE SPAY/NEUTER SURGERIES FOR PIT BULLS!
The Seattle Humane Society & Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue Team Up

Seattle, WA — The Seattle Humane Society and Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue are teaming up to provide FREE spay and neuter surgeries to ALL pit bulls in the Puget Sound region for a limited time!
Pit bulls account for approximated 30% of lost, stray and abandoned animals in our community’s shelters today. We can help change these statistics by ending unwanted and unnecessary births by spaying and neutering. The time is now and the price is FREE!
“SPDR’s mission is to prevent abandoned purebred dogs from overloading the region’s public shelter systems. The truth is there are already a lot of pit bulls in shelters who need a family to call their own,” explained Lynn Erckmann, President of Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue (SPDR). “We want to reduce homeless pit bull numbers with a free spay and neuter program.”
The surgeries will be sponsored by Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue and performed by the Seattle Humane Society, located in Bellevue, where every companion animal receives high-quality care during their spay/neuter surgery, including pain medication. The dogs will also receive a FREE microchip!
In addition to saving lives, spaying and neutering can drastically improve your dog’s health and life expectancy. The idea that dogs become fat and lazy when they are altered is a myth. Spaying a female eliminates the possibility of uterine and ovarian cancer and greatly reduces the risk of breast cancer. Neutering a male reduces the risk of both prostate enlargement and prostate cancer. Neutering will also make your dog more affectionate and less likely to roam, get in fights or become lost.
If you have an unaltered pit bull, or know someone who does, call the Seattle Humane Society at (425) 649-7560 today to make an appointment during this limited time offer.

MILL CREEK FESTIVAL: Saturday & Sunday July 12th & 13th from 11:00 - 6:00 each day. Located at the Mill Creek Town Center, each day features car shows, arts and crafts booths, food vendors, entertainment and much more. The "Pet Plaza" is a special area devoted to rescue groups, pet product vendors, demonstrations, etc. and will feature the amazing Puget Sound Dock Dogs jumping competition. You can get additional information about the festival from it's website http://www.millcreekfestival.com.

TUMWATER ANNUAL PET FAIR AND TRADE SHOW: Saturday, July 12th from 9:00 - 3:00. This is a fun event for families, children and pets. In addition to exhibits, a petting zoo, and various vendors and rescue groups, there will be pet pictures, agility training, food booths and door prizes. Guest speakers will be featured throughout the day. The pet fair will be located at The Hampton Special Care Center, 1400 Trosper Road SW in Tumwater. Our volunteers at SPDR's booth would enjoy having the opportunity to chat with you about our rescue program.

SAMMAMISH KENNEL CLUB SHOW: August 22 - 24 at Marymoor Park in Redmond. This is a good opportunity for people considering adopting a dog to observe the different breeds and learn more about them. SPDR will have an information booth at the show on Sunday, August 24th from 8:00 - 3:00. The club's website is http://www.sammamishkennelclub.com.

WHATCOM HUMANE SOCIETY'S "DOG DAYS OF SUMMER": Sunday, August 31st from 10:00 - 3:00 at Lake Padden Park in Bellingham. A fun run/walk around Lake Padden kicks off the event at 10 a. m. Then the real excitement begins with the Dog Days of Summer Festival. Over 45 pet related vendors, animal welfare groups and artists will participate. In addition there will be dog agility, dog/people games and contests, plus music, demonstrations and food for both two and four legged attendees. SPDR will be there and are looking forward to visiting with the dog lovers of Whatcom County. More information is available at http://www.whatcomhumane.org.

EVERETT MUTT STRUT: Saturday, September 13th from 9:00 - 2:00. Join SPDR for a canine celebration as the City of Everett opens Thornton A. Sullivan Park to our four legged friends for the 7th Annual Mutt Strut. The day is packed with activities for all breeds and varieties and promotes responsible pet ownership, with proceeds supporting off-leash dog areas. The park is located at 11405 Silver Lake Road. Driving directions are available at http://www.everettwa.org by clicking on "Parks".

HARBOR HOUNDS: Saturday, September 27th from 10:00 - 3:00 in Gig Harbor. The sixth annual Harbor Hounds Walk the Town is one of the four-legged social events of the season. Donkey Creek Park and Skansie Brother's Park are located at opposite ends of Gig Harbor and will be brimming with various dog related vendors. A leisurely stroll between the parks along the picturesque harbor is something both you and your dog will enjoy. Be sure to stop by SPDR's booth. If you would like more information please go to the following website: http://www.harborhounds.com.