Public Information Officer Amie Ell, City of The Dalles
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Free news: The City of The Dalles has partnered with DocuPet to offer residents a modern licensing system designed to protect pets and bring them home safely if they go missing.
HOOD RIVER — “The dogs depend on us,” said Michele Thomson, a volunteer and board member with HRAAD. Hood River Adopt-A-Dog (HRAAD) is the only animal shelter serving Hood River and White Salmon and has been providing care and adoption services for almost 20 years. HRAAD keeps dogs current on vaccinations, makes sure they’re all spayed and neutered, and provides micro-chips.
THE DALLES — Wasco County commissioners voted Nov. 5 to pledge $50,000 to the Columbia Gorge Humane Society, offering a short-term lifeline to the region’s only major animal shelter while insisting that the city of The Dalles share the cost, and that a more permanent funding fix be found.
THE DALLES — After a lengthy discussion with local veterinarians on Oct. 27, The Dalles City Council opted to postpone action on its dog control ordinance. Councilors concluded that public feedback, particularly regarding potential client confidentiality issues, necessitated extended time and revision towards a more thoughtful, accurate authorization.
GOLDENDALE — On Friday, Sept. 12 at 6 p.m., Sheriff Songer will swear-in the new Klickitat County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Dog named Zeus and Deputy McBride as his handler, at the Goldendale Grange located at 288 E. Darland Drive in Goldendale.
HOOD RIVER — Daphne Johnson is proud to be one of a handful of women who own veterinary practices. Johnson and business partner Michelle Morelos are co-owners of Arrowleaf Veterinary, located at 2920 Cascade Ave., Suite 103. The practice opened in 2021 and recently celebrated its four-year anniversary.