Meet Miriam! Miriam Wittig is one of RASKC’s hardest working volunteers.  She’s super nice too. Having been raised on a farm, Miriam has been around dogs, cats, and other small and large animals for much of her life.

A longtime resident of SeaTac, Miriam has been volunteering twice a week since 2014. She serves as a Shelter Helper and as a Shift Lead on the Early Morning Cat Crew. Miriam has trained many new volunteers. She has contributed over 600 hours so far.  (Thank you, Miriam!).

An interview with Miriam can be found on our website and blog.

For the sixth consecutive year over 60 RASKC volunteers are wrapping gifts at two Barnes and Noble stores this month to raise money to benefit RASKC’s Angel Fund.

The Angel Fund covers the extraordinary medical expenses for some of our most vulnerable animals.  

If you would like to make a contribution to the Angel Fund, especially as a holiday tribute to any person or animal, go here.

Volunteers are wrapping gifts this weekend and next weekend at Barnes and Noble in Tukwila (near SouthCenter) and in Federal Way. Come visit the volunteers. If you have a small dog, Barnes and Noble encourages you to bring it along too.

Tukwila Barnes & Noble, 300 Andover Park West

Fri., Dec 14, from 1pm- 5pm; Sun., Dec 16, from 1pm- 5pm

Fri., Dec 21, from 1pm- 5pm; Sun., Dec 23, from 1pm- 5pm

Federal Way Barnes & Noble, 31325 Pacific Highway South

Fri., Dec 14, from 12pm- 8pm; Sat., Dec 15, from 11:30am- 5:30pm; Sun., Dec 16, from  12pm- 8pm

Fri., Dec 21, from 12pm- 8pm; Sat., Dec 22, from 11:30am- 5:30pm; Sun., Dec 23, from 12pm- 8pm

Special kudos to volunteer Jini Allen who coordinated this project for the past two years and who is providing invaluable support again this year.

Welcome to Tatianna Miller, who has started a temporary position at RASKC as an Animal Care Technician.

She brings a wealth of experience from working at animal shelters in Wenatchee and Auburn. At these shelters she has worked as an Intake Coordinator, Behavior and Transfer Coordinator, Foster Care Coordinator, and Vet Assistant.

Welcome, Tatianna!

RASKC thanks all volunteers who contribute the most precious resource of all- one’s time.

We pay special tribute to the exceptional volunteers who have been honored as Volunteer of the Month this year.

January: Jennifer Hunt (Kirkland Team Co-Lead)

February: Teresa Rosenberg (Kirkland Team Co-Lead)

March: Kyle Lee (Foster volunteer extraordinaire)

April: Jeff Kluth (Dog Walker extraordinaire)

May: Liz Cate (Reber Ranch Cat-Care volunteer extraordinaire)

June: Linda Sutherland (Vet Clinic Volunteer Team Lead)

July: Penny Ruckle (Shelter Helper Team Lead & Dog Walker)

August: Pam Gibbons (Cat Meet & Greet volunteer extraordinaire)

September: Jennie Larson (Cat Meet & Greet volunteer and Dog Walker extraordinaire)

October: Hiroko Yamaoka (Dog Walker extraordinaire)

November: Linda Bown (Foster volunteer extraordinaire)

December: Miriam Wittig (Early Morning Cat Crew & Shelter Helper extraordinaire)

Thanks to Kirkland Petco and Covington Petco for designating RASKC as the beneficiary for their Santa photo events this month.

Thanks to two Mud Bay stores for their holiday "Giving Trees." RASKC volunteer Shannon Weiler is working with Mud Bay stores in Kent and in Fairwood to promote donations throughout December to help RASKC animals.

Thanks to the Stand Up for Pits organization for the large donation drive last month. RASKC volunteer Melissa Blake braved chilly temperatures and gusty winds in Tacoma again this year to collect and deliver substantial donations from this event to help RASKC animals

Kermit is a 3 year-old male Pit Bull mix (ID #A574228). This handsome boy is very sweet and snuggly. He also loves to play and have fun! Kermit can be a bit shy when meeting new people or being in new environments. When he warms up, however, Kermit is a big ol' sweetie who loves to do zoomies all over the yard! Kermit loves to play with people, and already knows how to "sit" and "shake." He does well with other large dogs, but would benefit from a slow introduction. Kermit has a RED personality, meaning he is a spirited dog with a fun-loving personality. He is still working on his manners and would do best with a family who is willing to work with him and help him become the best dog he can be.

Kermit is neutered, current on vaccinations and microchipped! His $100 adoption fee also includes a free visit to the veterinarian of your choice, and 30 days of opt-in pet insurance through Trupanion.

RASKC features Pets of the Week on our website. Several suburban newspapers also highlight RASKC’s Pet of the Week, thanks usually to the work of volunteer Dawn Gerken. RASKC’s previous Pets of the Week can be viewed on our blog.

If you’d like to receive an email reminder or a text reminder of your scheduled shifts, you may sign up in the “My Profile” section of your online record. 

Please upload your photo in the “My Profile” section of your online record if you have not done so already.

If the roads are snowy or icy, you are never expected to come to your scheduled shift. Your safety is most important. In these situations please follow the regular absence protocols.

Thanks for all that you do to help animals!

For general questions: adoptapet@kingcounty.gov or 206-296-7387 (PETS).

For questions about volunteering: RASKC.Volunteers@kingcounty.gov

For questions, comments, or suggested topics or photos for future eNewsletter editions, please contact Volunteer Program Manager Sarah Luthens.

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