his letter is in strong support of the Humane Society of Snohomish County at Happy Paws Farm. This shelter is privately owned and funded, and it is operated solely through the efforts of dedicated and well-intentioned volunteers. Happy Paws Farm’s mission is to responsibly spay and neuter all animals to reduce growing canine populations, to provide a caring temporary home where warmth, attention and exercise exist in their living environment, and to place dogs in loving and safe homes.
To its esteemed credit, Happy Paws is completely privately funded. Donations are received from concerned citizens as far away as the state of New York. Last year, 280 animals were saved from premature extinction and brightened the lives of as many families through their adoption. In today’s declining economy it is absolutely essential that private concerns such as Happy Paws continue to receive not only governmental consent but also approval. Unless we citizens of this county are to be considered barbaric enough to believe that euthanasia is the only method by which we are willing to deal with animal control, our support should be lent to these private concerns that rely, in no way, on tax dollars and do good for not only man’s best friend, but also the citizenry of Snohomish County.
As a 25-year veteran educator, I know the value of community service for those receiving assistance, as well as the intrinsic joys inherent to those who volunteer. Happy Paws Farm is a prime example of ultimate selflessness donated by Director Linda Hunter.
I urge you to be aware of the good work that Happy Paws Farm has provided for this community for the past five years and, with local government encouragement but without need of government financing, will continue to do so in the future.
Stanwood
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