Please don't let that happen this year. Your pet is not a piece of furniture you just can sell at a yard sale or throw away in a dumpster. Find a suitable summer living arrangement for your pet that will ensure it is cared for properly and humanely. Companion animals are not well-suited to fend for themselves and people living in the country do not need another dog or cat. Take your pet to a humane pet shelter and be prepared to pay a fee.
Shelters require fees to care for the millions of animals abandoned each year.
Please do your part and help contribute to your pet's care. In the future, think twice before adopting a pet. Having a pet should be for its lifetime, not just a school year. Individuals interested in helping ease the pressure on the local shelter by adopting or fostering a dog or cat are encouraged to visit the Whitman County Humane Society pet shelter located at 635 NW Guy Street in Pullman. Shelter hours are 1 to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday.