August 2023 Newsletter

Did you know Northwest Hospitality has a designated program to support the health and wellbeing of pets? Our Animal Rescue, Outreach, and Rehab (AROR) program is run by Pam Cone, a member of Northwest Hospitality’s Board of Directors. Pam and the AROR team work with homeless people and their pets.

Animals are brought to AROR for help with routine vet visits, spay/neuter, rehabilitation, or when owners simply can no longer afford care for them.

How exactly does the Animal Rescue, Outreach, and Rehab Program help pets?

  • Fostering animals for unhoused people if they have medical procedures, go on trips, or temporarily cannot care for their pet

  • Spaying and neutering pets

  • Vaccinating pets

  • Taking pets to vet appointments when needed

  • Providing pet food and supplies for pet owners in need

Some cats stay in 1 of 2 “catios.” This area has indoor and outdoor access for friendly cats ready for adoption or for a cat to be in a social environment while rehabilitation is finalized.

In 2021, Northwest Hospitality and the AROR program worked with folks living in Veterans Memorial Park in Port Orchard, WA. Part of our outreach at Veterans Park included supporting the pets that were living outdoors at the park with their owners. Pam took kittens to the vet for vaccinations and spaying, provided food and pet supplies for the pet owners in the park, and worked hard in many other ways to make sure people’s pets were happy, safe, and healthy with their owners.

If you or someone you know needs services or supplies for a pet, fill out a form here or call Pam: 888-222-5240 x4 then dial 2

Can you help? Donate to the Animal Rescue, Outreach, and Rehab Program here.

Earlier this year NWH partnered with with the Olympic College nursing students. Students gained field experience while working to benefit vulnerable members of our community. We were happy to be able to offer this valuable experience to local nursing students.

Thank you to everyone who supports our work of helping those in our community that are experiencing homelessness or unstable housing. We couldn’t do any of this important work without your support.

Ways to get involved

  1. Volunteer - nwhospitality.org/volunteer

  2. Donate Funds - nwhospitality.org/contribute

    • please consider becoming a monthly supporter!

  3. Donate Items - Contact us for our current needs or check out our Amazon Wishlist

Maggie BrassilComment