Community Resources
Spay/Neuter Services:
Northeast Washington Spay Neuter Alliance visits CVAS once a month to perform services for Stevens County residents. Dr. Laura Talaga can be scheduled by contacting her office. (253) 242-3031
POSNA is a small but very dedicated, effective non-profit group whose main mission is providing affordable spay/neuter assistance to low income pet owners. (509) 671-1427
Stevens County Cat Care is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides low-cost spay/neuter services for cats of low income residents of Stevens County, WA (509) 935-6369
Stevens County Animal Outreach
Animal welfare organizing that helps provide spay/neuter services in Stevens County. (509) 596-1323
Chewelah Veterinary Clinic (509) 935-6424
Colville Animal Hospital (509) 684-2102
Echo Ridge Veterinary Hospital (509) 684-6062
Lost/Found Animals:
If CVAS can help, we will! Please contact us through Facebook immediately if your pet has been lost or if you’ve found a lost pet. We will send out a lost/found pet alert to our Facebook followers to see if anyone has more information.
There are also groups on Facebook dedicated to Lost/Found pets in greater Stevens County. Here are a few links you may want to browse.
Stevens County Home Again Lost and Found Pets
Greater Stevens County Lost and Found Pets
If you have found a lost pet, you may also visit a local veterinarian or CVAS to scan for microchip. This is the best way to directly connect with the owner of a found pet.
If you’ve lost a pet, contact the city animal officials.
Colville Animal Control (Dog Facility)
Cats in Trees
If a cat is stuck in a tree please contact a tree service company. We recommend Scott’s Tree Service: (509) 731-0408
Pet Re-homing:
When a pet comes into your life, you never expect to give them to another home. Sometimes unpredictable circumstances makes re-homing a pet our only option. Because the bond between family and pet is strong, we want to find a way that your pet can stay with you.
Many people re-home an animal because they move, they’re deployed for service, their animal displays behavioral issues, or their child develops pet allergies. These are common circumstances for families, and there are ways to work with community resources and your pet to keep your bond long-lasting.
Have you checked with your landlord to see if accommodations can be made for your specific situation? Perhaps a pet deposit can be paid with a lower monthly fee over a period of time versus a large deposit, for example. Maybe your rental has a separate barn or shop that the cat would be ok living inside of. In some circumstances, if your pet is providing you with needed emotional support, your landlord will make an allowance with a doctor’s note confirming the animal’s help to your health. If you are unable to take your pet with you, consider the amount of time you will be gone and if it is possible to find a temporary foster home for your pet instead of a permanent home. If you decide a foster home would be ideal, check with friends and family to see if someone is willing and able to care for them in your absence.
CVAS may be able to help re-home pets in certain circumstances. Please call us and we will see how we can help.
You can get creative and post an ad on the local pages; Facebook has multiple classified pages, including animal lost and found/rehoming for specifically this purpose. The more effort you put into the ad the better. Include photos and describe your pets most desirable qualities. (If your dog loves fetch, take a picture of him playing when he’s happy.) Print off flyers to post at local bulletin boards, and utilize online adoption sites such as PetFinder. Don’t forget the power of word of mouth! Send out a group email and ask your friends and family to share it with their groups as well. Even try asking your local church or other groups to pass along the info. Take your pet on a walk around town or at the park, wearing an “Adopt Me” bandanna or shirt. You never know who will see it and fall in love. Throughout this process remember to be creative, positive and persistent!
If you are unable to make the effort to re-home your pet yourself, call us to discuss options. We encourage you to take the steps suggested to re-home your pet while you are waiting. You could very well find it a loving home before we have the space available for it.
New Pet Owners:
Congratulations! Adopting a pet can be an exciting time for families. We want to make sure that you are supported in your journey. Please see below for information and resources for new pet owners.
LICENSING
The city of Colville requires dogs (4 months and older) within the city limits to be licensed. Fees and information can be found on the City of Colville’s website.
If you live outside of Colville, check with local authorities regarding pet licensing laws.
Pet insurance
Planning ahead for the medical needs or emergencies is an important part of pet ownership. There are many options available:
Pet Insurance by Nationwide® | America's Best Pet & Vet Insurance
CarePlus Pet Insurance & Wellness | Chewy Health
Pet Care Credit Card and Financing - CareCredit
Pet Behavioral Issues
Are you having problems with your cat not using the litter box? Is your dog food aggressive? Pets are as unique as people, and depending on their experience, they react behaviorally. There are several ways you can help your animal through their rough patch.
First, Google. The online world is a huge resource for pet families. YouTube will show you video tutorials for all sorts of tips and tricks for dogs and cats. Consult a pet behavioral specialist. Local specialists include:
Colville Critter Camp : (760)-445-3257
Sunara Dog Training (509) 220-9598
Northern Tails Dog Training (509)276-9118.
Consult a veterinarian. Some issues may be underlying health conditions.
pet loss Support:
Pet Loss Support | Center for One Health Research