Grant County Animal Outreach
at the Moses Lake Animal Shelter
Grant County Animal Outreach operating the Moses Lake Animal Shelter is not affiliated with the Moses Lake-Grant County Humane Society. The ML-GC Humane Society operates the Calico Cat Thrift Store. For information about their reduced-cost spay/neuter program please contact the Calico Cat at 509-766-0390.
Grant County Animal Outreach
6725 Randolph Road NE
P.O. Box 489
Moses Lake, WA 98837
Phone: 509-762-9616
Email: gcanimaloutreach@hotmail.com We want to hear what you have to say!
If you need to surrender an animal, please call 509-762-9616 to make an appointment. This allows us to make sure there is room for the animal. See surrender fees and information at the bottom of this page.
GCAO is using a new volunteer system! Click here to check it out!
Not sure what you can do? Need ideas?
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Grant County Animal Outreach
6725 Randolph Road NE
P.O. Box 489
Moses Lake, WA 98837
Phone: 509-762-9616
Email: gcanimaloutreach@hotmail.com We want to hear what you have to say!
If you need to surrender an animal, please call 509-762-9616 to make an appointment. This allows us to make sure there is room for the animal. See surrender fees and information at the bottom of this page.
Click here to see our Adoptable Shelter Pets!
GCAO is using a new volunteer system! Click here to check it out!
Not sure what you can do? Need ideas?
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Visit the shelter and walk an adoptable dog. Exercise for you and a break for the dog!
Foster an animal. There are different types of fostering. Some shelter pets come to us injured or undersocialized. Animals recover much better in a home environment and socialization is crucial to adoption. When we are planning for an off-site adoption event, sometimes as many as 25 dogs and puppies are spayed or neutered before the event, and foster homes allow these dogs and puppies to recover quietly and makes room at the shelter for other dogs and puppies that are not eligible for the event but still available for adoption.
Help out at a fundraiser or off-site event. GCAO tries to reach out to the community and public as often as possible, including events like the Dime Toss booth during Spring Fest and the Grant County Fair, running concessions stands at the Gorge during concert season, local food drives, there are many events for all types of volunteer opportunities.
Become a Rescue Runner. Rescue runners transport shelter dogs and cats to no-kill rescue organizations through out the state. These trips are usually to Ellensburg or the Seattle area where more resources are available for placing animals.
Crates are provided for your use and some mileage reimbursement is available.
Already joined? Your user password will be sent to you and you can click here to sign in. Want to sign up? VicNet is a system volunteers use online to stay in touch. With VicNet, volunteers can check their schedules, sign up for openings, post their interests and availability, communicate and report and monitor their volunteer service. If you are interested in volunteering to support your local animal shelter, email us at gcanimaloutreach@hotmail.com for more information.
$80.00 for a DOG or PUPPY. Fee includes first vaccinations, microchip and spay/neuter surgery. Your new pet will be transported to a vet of your choosing and you will be able to pick up your new pet after the spay/neuter surgery. If your new pet is too young to be altered at the time of adoption, you will be given a Spay/Neuter Certificate and have a specific time frame to redeem the certificate depending on the age of your adopted pet. We also provide 30 days of Sheltercare pet insurance for no additional cost.
$65.00 for a CAT or KITTEN. Fee includes first vaccinations, microchip and spay or neuter. Your new pet will be transported to the vet of your choosing and you will be able to pick up your new pet after the spay/neuter surgery. If your new pet is too young to be altered at the time of adoption, you will be given a Spay/Neuter Certificate and have a specific time frame to redeem the certificate depending on the age of your adopted pet. We also provide 30 days of Sheltercare pet insurance for no additional charge!
Animal Holds. If you live outside of the Moses Lake area, we are able to place a hold on an adoptable animal for a $40.00 non-refundable charge. The $40.00 would be applied to the adoption fee upon pickup. Animal holds can be until an upcoming weekend, but no longer than seven (7) days.
Off-Site Adoption Fees. If you adopt a GCAO shelter pet from an off-site event, adoption fees may be different than the local fees. This difference is to cover the cost and expense of transporting the shelter pets to the events, and many events require a minimum adoption fee to help cover expenses to hold the event. Off-site events contribute to a large number of our adoptions, and also allow for our Rescue Coordinator to meet and network with rescues throughout the Northwest, resulting in many more shelter pets being transported to rescues when our small shelter is out of space and the shelter pet is in danger of euthanasia for space reasons. If you have any questions about off-site events, please do not hesitate to contact us.
GCAO LOVES RESCUES!!!!!
Foster an animal. There are different types of fostering. Some shelter pets come to us injured or undersocialized. Animals recover much better in a home environment and socialization is crucial to adoption. When we are planning for an off-site adoption event, sometimes as many as 25 dogs and puppies are spayed or neutered before the event, and foster homes allow these dogs and puppies to recover quietly and makes room at the shelter for other dogs and puppies that are not eligible for the event but still available for adoption.
Help out at a fundraiser or off-site event. GCAO tries to reach out to the community and public as often as possible, including events like the Dime Toss booth during Spring Fest and the Grant County Fair, running concessions stands at the Gorge during concert season, local food drives, there are many events for all types of volunteer opportunities.
Become a Rescue Runner. Rescue runners transport shelter dogs and cats to no-kill rescue organizations through out the state. These trips are usually to Ellensburg or the Seattle area where more resources are available for placing animals.
Crates are provided for your use and some mileage reimbursement is available.
Already joined? Your user password will be sent to you and you can click here to sign in. Want to sign up? VicNet is a system volunteers use online to stay in touch. With VicNet, volunteers can check their schedules, sign up for openings, post their interests and availability, communicate and report and monitor their volunteer service. If you are interested in volunteering to support your local animal shelter, email us at gcanimaloutreach@hotmail.com for more information.
$80.00 for a DOG or PUPPY. Fee includes first vaccinations, microchip and spay/neuter surgery. Your new pet will be transported to a vet of your choosing and you will be able to pick up your new pet after the spay/neuter surgery. If your new pet is too young to be altered at the time of adoption, you will be given a Spay/Neuter Certificate and have a specific time frame to redeem the certificate depending on the age of your adopted pet. We also provide 30 days of Sheltercare pet insurance for no additional cost.
$65.00 for a CAT or KITTEN. Fee includes first vaccinations, microchip and spay or neuter. Your new pet will be transported to the vet of your choosing and you will be able to pick up your new pet after the spay/neuter surgery. If your new pet is too young to be altered at the time of adoption, you will be given a Spay/Neuter Certificate and have a specific time frame to redeem the certificate depending on the age of your adopted pet. We also provide 30 days of Sheltercare pet insurance for no additional charge!
Animal Holds. If you live outside of the Moses Lake area, we are able to place a hold on an adoptable animal for a $40.00 non-refundable charge. The $40.00 would be applied to the adoption fee upon pickup. Animal holds can be until an upcoming weekend, but no longer than seven (7) days.
Off-Site Adoption Fees. If you adopt a GCAO shelter pet from an off-site event, adoption fees may be different than the local fees. This difference is to cover the cost and expense of transporting the shelter pets to the events, and many events require a minimum adoption fee to help cover expenses to hold the event. Off-site events contribute to a large number of our adoptions, and also allow for our Rescue Coordinator to meet and network with rescues throughout the Northwest, resulting in many more shelter pets being transported to rescues when our small shelter is out of space and the shelter pet is in danger of euthanasia for space reasons. If you have any questions about off-site events, please do not hesitate to contact us.
GCAO regularly coordinates with legitimate rescue organizations, and strives to make the process as easy and pleasant as possible! If you are interested in fostering a shelter pet or transporting a shelter pet, please contact us! Transport help/costs *are* available!
All of our animals are up to date on vaccines and microchipping is available.
If altering is required before transport, please pre-arrange altering and understand that we request a $65.00 donation to our medical fund for each animal that has to be altered prior to transport.
If you are interested in taking one or more of our animals into your rescue, please first contact Carmon Derting at ckderting@hotmail.com to ensure the animal is still available. Carmon can 'interview' the animal for you, take more pictures if needed, etc. We will soon be offering a complete behavior testing profile on each animal.
Some of the Rescue Resources GCAO Uses:
All of our animals are up to date on vaccines and microchipping is available.
If altering is required before transport, please pre-arrange altering and understand that we request a $65.00 donation to our medical fund for each animal that has to be altered prior to transport.
If you are interested in taking one or more of our animals into your rescue, please first contact Carmon Derting at ckderting@hotmail.com to ensure the animal is still available. Carmon can 'interview' the animal for you, take more pictures if needed, etc. We will soon be offering a complete behavior testing profile on each animal.
Some of the Rescue Resources GCAO Uses:
For more information on GCAO's "Dogs in Danger" contact Carmon at the Moses Lake Animal Shelter at 509-762-9616.
Pit Bull Rescue Central is a new resource that contains valuable information on pit bull dogs, ownership and care.
A special thank you to
SHELTER WISH LIST
Les Schwab Tire Center
Columbia Basin Quitworks
Columbia Basin Herald
Meiers Construction
Norco
Food Pavilion
McKinstry Electric
Escrows Unlimited
Sheriff Construction
Penhallurick's True Value
Aaxon Realty
Ms. Joan Stearn
Nickel Saver
Ginger's Pet Rescue
Desert Graphics
Hive Tattoo
Staples Office Supplies
Skaug Brothers
Insta-Stor
Ms. Coleen Roth
Daze of Camelot Animal Sanctuary
Mr. Dick Deane
KBSN/KDRM Radio
Ms. Linda Swanson and Blue
Stars and Stripes RV Park
Ms. Cara McGraw
Ms. Barbara Black, Attorney at Law
Ms. Shirley Alexander
Mr. Randy Johnson
Desert Auto Glass
Friends and Family of Debrah Blessing
Fluor
Columbia Basin Job Corps.
Columbia Basin Quitworks
Columbia Basin Herald
Meiers Construction
Norco
Food Pavilion
McKinstry Electric
Escrows Unlimited
Sheriff Construction
Penhallurick's True Value
Aaxon Realty
Ms. Joan Stearn
Nickel Saver
Ginger's Pet Rescue
Desert Graphics
Hive Tattoo
Staples Office Supplies
Skaug Brothers
Insta-Stor
Ms. Coleen Roth
Daze of Camelot Animal Sanctuary
Mr. Dick Deane
KBSN/KDRM Radio
Ms. Linda Swanson and Blue
Stars and Stripes RV Park
Ms. Cara McGraw
Ms. Barbara Black, Attorney at Law
Ms. Shirley Alexander
Mr. Randy Johnson
Desert Auto Glass
Friends and Family of Debrah Blessing
Fluor
Columbia Basin Job Corps.
SHELTER WISH LIST
Bleach
Dry cat and kitten food
CAT LITTER CAT LITTER CAT LITTER
Dry dog and puppy food
Hoses
Medium & Large dog carriers
Used bath towels, hand towels,& washcloths
Blankets
Any size/style cat tree's- ok if need recovered
Donations for purchase of vaccinations
Donations for assistance with veterinary costs
You can donate to us via Paypal
gcanimaloutreach@hotmail.com.
Dry cat and kitten food
CAT LITTER CAT LITTER CAT LITTER
Dry dog and puppy food
Hoses
Medium & Large dog carriers
Used bath towels, hand towels,& washcloths
Blankets
Any size/style cat tree's- ok if need recovered
Donations for purchase of vaccinations
Donations for assistance with veterinary costs
You can donate to us via Paypal
gcanimaloutreach@hotmail.com.
Please feel free to designate what you would like your donation applied towards. We have several programs including the Kennel Sponsorship (annual donation includes plaque of recognition), Spay Angel (supports altering adoptable dog or cat to make the adoption fee less), Cat Haven (to build a special unit for our shelter felines), Medical Fund (to assist with veterinary expenses for shelter animals, can be made at any local vet's office). You can still change the life of a shelter pet even if you can't adopt. Every little bit counts!
Tune in to GCAO President, Harmony White, live with Bill Ecret on KBSN Tuesday and Friday mornings at 8:20 a.m. Tune in and find out what your local animal shelter has going on, who's up for adoption and how you can help!
Join GCAO on MySpace! Check for lost and found pets, see what's on the calendar and get updates, as well as participate in discussions about what we are doing to help the pets in Grant County! Visit our MySpace and join our friends! Check our calendar and read our bulletins for what GCAO is doing for shelter pets today!!
Why Spay & Neuter is Important:
It's Good for Your Pet:
Spaying and neutering helps dogs and cats live longer, healthier lives.
Spaying and neutering can eliminate or reduce the incidence of a number of health problems that can be very difficult or expensive to treat.
Spaying and neutering reduces the risk of many forms of cancer in companion animals.
It's Good for You:
Spaying and neutering makes pets better, more affectionate companions.
Neutering cats makes them less likely to spray and mark territory.
Spaying a dog or cat eliminates her heat cycle.
Unsterilized animals often exhibit more behavior and temperament problems than do those who have been spayed or neutered.
It's Good for Your Community:
Communities spend millions of dollars to control unwanted animals.
Animal shelters are overburdened with unwanted animals that end up being euthanized or suffering on the streets.
According to the Humane Society of the United States:
Average number of litters a fertile cat can produce in one year: 3
Average number of animals in an average feline litter: 4-6
In seven years, one female cat and her offspring can theoretically produce 420,000 cats.
One unaltered cat could lead to the death of almost half a million cats and kittens over the next seven years.
Number of cats and dogs entering shelters each year: 8-12 million
Number of cats and dogs euthanized by shelters each year: 4-6 million
Be part of the solution. Spay or neuter your pet today.
SURRENDER FEES AND REQUIREMENTS
GCAO requires a $20.00 surrender fee for each adult dog or cat. This fee covers the care of the animal while it is at our shelter.
You must fill out a surrender form, and animal personality profile, whether the animal is yours or not. We need as much information as possible on every animal coming into our shelter in order to give that animal every possible chance at finding a home.
We do NOT have to hold your pet for any specific length of time.
We CANNOT guarantee your pet will be adopted.
We are a euthanizing facility -- there are more animals than homes. We do make every possible effort to find homes or rescues for every adoptable animal that comes into our facility.
We will not inform you of the final disposition of your pet, e.g. adopted or euthanized.
You cannot reclaim your pet without going through the adoption process and paying the applicable adoption fee.
If you find someone who wants your pet after it has been surrendered to our facility, that individual must go through the adoption process and pay the adoption fee.
Please make all efforts to keep your pet or find your pet a new home. Use an animal shelter as a last resort.
Join GCAO on MySpace! Check for lost and found pets, see what's on the calendar and get updates, as well as participate in discussions about what we are doing to help the pets in Grant County! Visit our MySpace and join our friends! Check our calendar and read our bulletins for what GCAO is doing for shelter pets today!!
Happy Tails!
Why Spay & Neuter is Important:
It's Good for Your Pet:
Spaying and neutering helps dogs and cats live longer, healthier lives.
Spaying and neutering can eliminate or reduce the incidence of a number of health problems that can be very difficult or expensive to treat.
Spaying and neutering reduces the risk of many forms of cancer in companion animals.
It's Good for You:
Spaying and neutering makes pets better, more affectionate companions.
Neutering cats makes them less likely to spray and mark territory.
Spaying a dog or cat eliminates her heat cycle.
Unsterilized animals often exhibit more behavior and temperament problems than do those who have been spayed or neutered.
It's Good for Your Community:
Communities spend millions of dollars to control unwanted animals.
Animal shelters are overburdened with unwanted animals that end up being euthanized or suffering on the streets.
Average number of litters a fertile cat can produce in one year: 3
Average number of animals in an average feline litter: 4-6
In seven years, one female cat and her offspring can theoretically produce 420,000 cats.
One unaltered cat could lead to the death of almost half a million cats and kittens over the next seven years.
Number of cats and dogs entering shelters each year: 8-12 million
Number of cats and dogs euthanized by shelters each year: 4-6 million
SURRENDER FEES AND REQUIREMENTS
GCAO requires a $20.00 surrender fee for each adult dog or cat. This fee covers the care of the animal while it is at our shelter.
You must fill out a surrender form, and animal personality profile, whether the animal is yours or not. We need as much information as possible on every animal coming into our shelter in order to give that animal every possible chance at finding a home.
We do NOT have to hold your pet for any specific length of time.
We CANNOT guarantee your pet will be adopted.
We are a euthanizing facility -- there are more animals than homes. We do make every possible effort to find homes or rescues for every adoptable animal that comes into our facility.
We will not inform you of the final disposition of your pet, e.g. adopted or euthanized.
You cannot reclaim your pet without going through the adoption process and paying the applicable adoption fee.
If you find someone who wants your pet after it has been surrendered to our facility, that individual must go through the adoption process and pay the adoption fee.
Please make all efforts to keep your pet or find your pet a new home. Use an animal shelter as a last resort.
MISSION STATEMENT
To give shelter to the displaced and abandoned.
To give safety to the abused and neglected.
To educate the community on the importance of responsible pet ownership and care.
To give safety to the abused and neglected.
To educate the community on the importance of responsible pet ownership and care.
VISION STATEMENT
Grant County Animal Outreach believes that all domestic animals deserve to be treated with respect and integrity. We will represent the animals with honesty and compassion. We will work with the community, rescue organizations and foster homes on behalf of the animals to give them a second chance at finding loving forever homes.
Grant County Animal Outreach strives to promote public awareness and provide education to the community concerning the importance of spaying/neutering to prevent overpopulation. We will utilize the newest technology available to reunite lost pets with owners, to identify breeds and characteristics, to advertise the availability of adoptable pets and to continue the education of ourselves and the public.
Grant County Animal Outreach will work to strengthen our relationships with city and county governments and to be responsive to changing community needs. We will be readily accessible in a crisis and be an informational resource. We will promote key animal issues by increasing our visibility in the community, participating in and supporting local events and causes.
Grant County Animal Outreach will fulfill these commitments by fostering a professional and compassionate staff and volunteer base through training and continuing education. We will maintain a strong and supportive Board of Directors.
Map of 6725 Randolph Rd Ne Moses Lake, WA 98837-7910, US
BE PART OF THE SOLUTION!
Grant County Animal Outreach strives to promote public awareness and provide education to the community concerning the importance of spaying/neutering to prevent overpopulation. We will utilize the newest technology available to reunite lost pets with owners, to identify breeds and characteristics, to advertise the availability of adoptable pets and to continue the education of ourselves and the public.
Grant County Animal Outreach will work to strengthen our relationships with city and county governments and to be responsive to changing community needs. We will be readily accessible in a crisis and be an informational resource. We will promote key animal issues by increasing our visibility in the community, participating in and supporting local events and causes.
Grant County Animal Outreach will fulfill these commitments by fostering a professional and compassionate staff and volunteer base through training and continuing education. We will maintain a strong and supportive Board of Directors.
Come Visit Us!
Map of 6725 Randolph Rd Ne Moses Lake, WA 98837-7910, US
