Agate wants to be a working cat.

Do you have a rodent problem in your barn or shop? SPCHS has a non-chemical answer — all-natural pest control with Working Cats. Our Working Cat Program allows cats who have no desire to be lap cats and are not interested in being house pets, a chance to receive care and thrive in their best environment while controlling the rodent population where they live. Cats designated as Working Cats are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, tested for FIV/FELV, wormed, flea treated, and microchipped.

Six-year-old Agate says: “Where do I sign up”? This tuxedo boy with the cute three quarter length tail and the crumpled ear was found abandoned on a logging road and brought to us by a kind lady. It didn’t take long for us to realize that he would be happier in a barn or shop where he could hunt and be in control of his interactions with people. He was not fond of being petted, but has come to tolerate some pets with a scratcher. He loves to play with feather toys, and his speed and agility makes it clear he would be a dynamite hunter. Agate loves his kitty treats!

We have guidelines in place for the Working Cat Program. Some of the highlights include: no adoption fee; we provide equipment and supplies to orient the cat to their new environment (food, litter, cage) for transitioning the cat to their new home, and we will work with the new owner during the adaptation period to best facilitate a successful placement. Ongoing, the new caregivers provide the cat with adequate food (fed cats still hunt), fresh water, and a safe, dry, and warm shelter.

If you are interested in Agate, or any of our other Working Cats, please go to our website beachpets.com and fill out an application and send it to us electronically. Call the shelter at 360-642-1180 during our open hours 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday with any questions.

Join us for Blessing of the Animals

This popular annual event is a blessing of the community and shelter pets in honor of St. Francis, the Patron Saint of Animals. The event was postponed this year due to illness among the shelter staff and volunteers but has been rescheduled to Saturday, Oct. 28 at 1 p.m. in the shelter parking lot. This year’s blessing is courtesy of the Rev Richard Loop, Vicar of St. Peter Episcopal Church. All socialized animals are welcome — cats in carriers and dogs on leashes, please

Cat Palooza underway!

From Oct. 11-28, we are having a cat adoption promotion where cats and kittens can be adopted for 50% off their usual adoption fees. We have some wonderful felines just waiting to add love and companionship to your home! Go to beachpets.com/adopt/meet-cats to see the available cats and kittens, and to submit an application electronically.

We are open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday by appointment only for adoptions and surrenders. Stray drop-off, spay/neuter vouchers and pet food program are available during open hours.

View our available cats and dogs and submit an online application at our website beachpets.com. An approved adoption application is required before scheduling a meet and greet with your selected animal.