SpokAnimal has been selected as a recipient of free fuel as part of Cenex's program Tanks of Thanks. The organization will be given a $50 gas card following a nomination from a local resident praising the work they do.

“This wonderful organization transports at-risk pets to partners in the Seattle area who guarantee placement of these pets. As a result, the live release rate of pets in shelters in the Spokane region has skyrocketed,” Gail Mackie wrote about SpokAnimal in her nomination, “In December and January, SpokAnimal Care saw a live release rate of the animals in their care at over 90 percent.”

The Tanks of Thanks program runs throughout the year and every month 100 nominations are drawn at random. Those 100 nominees are then given a $50 fuel card as a thank you for their work in the community. People across the country are encouraged to nominate each other as a way to recognize and reward their contributions.

A cat in Chattaroy is safe and sound with her owner after being stuck 60 feet above ground for six days. 

A KXLY viewer, Christina Poor, emailed us asking for help to get her neighbor's cat down from a pine tree in the Riverside Village Mobile Home Park. The cat had been up in the branches for almost a week and was so high that residents couldn't reach her. 

The owner had contacted the local fire station, but learned that despite what we see on T.V. fireman don't actually rescue cats from sticky situations. She then called arborists around the area, but couldn't afford the fee to save her pet. 

SCRAPS was able to contact the Pacific Northwest Animal Welfare Project. The group helps cover the costs of veterinary care, foster homes and transportation of local rescued animals and operates only on donations. PNW Animal Welfare Project paid for an arborist to bring the cat down safely. 

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On Saturday, April 27th, all proceeds of self-service dog washes at the Yuppy Puppy will be donated to the Washington Akita Group.

The Washington Akita Group is an Akita rescue group that places dogs in new suitable homes. Often times the rescued Akitas are in need of medical care that WAG provides. In this case, the donated money will go to help treat Winnie, a young Akita that was shot in February.

The Canyon Shelter in Caldwell, ID rescued Winnie and has been working with WAG to rehabilitate her. However, her post trauma care costs have reached nearly $1,000. 

"Your dirty dogs can help raise the funds for Winnie's continuing medical treatment and The Yuppy Puppy believes that the animal loving community needs to support animals in need," said Aquila Brown, Owner, of the Yuppy Puppy. 

"Partnering with Washington Akita Group will make a huge difference for Winnie, she needs your love to help her recover," Brown continued.

Self-service dog washes to benefit the Washington Akita Group will be from 10:00am-6:00pm on Saturday, April 27th.