WAIF Tails
Frida Kahlo AKA Novalie
Hello, A year ago, on January 4, 2025, I adopted Novalie at the Oak Harbor site. What a kitty! She is a loving, sweet cat, who I have enjoyed since…
“We needed each other”: How one shy dog and his adopter are helping each other heal
It’s amazing what a little love can do. When Tanu arrived at WAIF in January of 2025, we didn’t know whether he would ever learn to accept love from humans.…
From feral to friendly
Our longtime resident Mr. Tumnus found his forever home last week after nearly 9 months in WAIF’s care! Though his journey home was a long one, the patient and devoted…
Why you shouldn’t declaw your cat—and what to do instead
Washington may soon become the seventh U.S. state to ban cat declawing. This legislative session, the Washington State Legislature is considering House Bill 1904, which would prohibit the practice statewide;…
