
Adopt-a-Pet
Photo By Sherry Simon
OUR STORY
then... In 1979, seven Mason County residents - Jan Chunard, Jan Danford, Elivira Fern, Dorothy Hurley, Dr. Doug Larson, Edith Levitt, and Pat Neely - saw the need of finding homes for the unwanted dogs in Shelton, Washington. Calling themselves the "Looking for a Home" team, they built two wooden kennels and a chain link fence in the backyard of a volunteer's home. The number of abandoned dogs needing a home increased by 1980 and "Looking for a Home" expanded, adding four new kennels and became a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization. In July, 1983, the organization changed its name to ADOPT-A-PET. Our spay/neuter program began in 1985, making it the only one in Mason County at that time.
now... ADOPT-A-PET has continued to expand over the years because of the generous financial support of its members, volunteers, and community. ADOPT-A-PET currently has 71 members and 37 active volunteers. The shelter can accommodate 35 dogs and supports Mason County by providing adoptions, a low-cost spay/neuter program and various other needs.
BOARD
MEMBERS
PRESIDENT
Jessica Franklin
VICE PRESIDENT
Vacant
TREASURER
Joanne Anderson
SECRETARY
Lisa McHenry
BOARD MEMBERS
Sherry Simon
Justin Phillips
GENERAL MEETING
Our General Meeting is from 9:30-10:30 AM on the third Saturday quarterly at the shelter. Anyone is welcome to attend. Participants assist the Board of Directors with decisions and work related to all shelter operations.