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Ephrata schools to offer free summer meals to children

EPHRATA — The Ephrata School District will provide free meals to children 18 and younger this summer beginning on Wednesday, June 14, and lasting through Thursday, July 27, according to a press release from the Ephrata School District...

A pup looking for a soulmate
October 13, 2025 noon

A pup looking for a soulmate

MOSES LAKE — Vista just turned three years old and has a set of puppy dog eyes that could melt icebergs. A German Shepherd mix, she is looking for a human friend or three to love her like crazy and make sure she is cozy on a constant basis.

The purr-fect Toast
November 13, 2025 11:20 a.m.

The purr-fect Toast

MOSES LAKE — Toast, marked like America’s favorite breakfast, is ready to be adopted from Grant County Animal Outreach. She said she has enjoyed her stay, but she is looking for someone's house to hang out in, more permanently. She is spayed, vaccinated and microchipped. All you have to do is visit GrantCountyAnimalOuteach.org and fill out her application. She said she will make the time you took worth it. However, if you are unable to adopt and would still like to help a local shelter, visit the website and click “donate.”

The sweetest apple in the shelter
October 20, 2025 12:50 p.m.

The sweetest apple in the shelter

MOSES LAKE – Cosmic Crisp is sweeter than the fruit he was named after. He is one of the newest arrivals at Grant County Animal Outreach. Although his stay has been short and good so far, he is hoping for a more permanent home. He is apple-solutely worth adopting. He is up to date on vaccines, neutered and microchipped. If he is your pick of the orchard, visit GrantCountyAnimalOutreach.org and fill out his application. If you can’t adopt right now but you would like to help a local shelter visit the website and click “donate.”

Sweetest punkin’ up for adoption
October 28, 2025 12:30 p.m.

Sweetest punkin’ up for adoption

MOSES LAKE – Terra, a small chihuahua-mix, is looking fur her perfect home. She might be small but her heart is huge. She starts off a little shy, but once you gain her trust, she sticks by your side like a tiny shadow. She loves snuggles, kisses and cuddling under blankets. She said her dream home is one where she can fee safe, cozy and loved everyday. If you think she would be your perfect companion, contact Hands ‘N Paws at [email protected].

Scrappy searching for the spotlight
July 18, 2025 noon

Scrappy searching for the spotlight

MOSES LAKE – Move over Scooby, Scrappy is taking the spotlight as he is currently up for adoption at Grant County Animal Outreach. He is a medium sized three-year-old Bull Terrier mix with a big smile and an even bigger heart. Scrappy loves learning new tricks and commands but is in need of a household where he can shine as the sole pet. Those interested in adopting can go to GrantCountyAnimalOutreach.org. If you can’t adopt right now but would like to support the local shelter, visit the website and click “donate.”

Dutch, sweeter than pie
November 4, 2025 noon

Dutch, sweeter than pie

MOSES LAKE – Thanksgiving is coming up which means it's time to break out the baking goods and begin with apple pie season. Dutch, named after the best type of apple pie, is also the best boy. He is a German shepherd mix who is around three months old, neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. If interested in meeting or adopting him, visit GrantCountyAnimalOutreach.org and fill out his application. If you can’t adopt right now but you want to help a local shelter, visit the website and click “donate.”

The purr-fect Halloween cat
October 24, 2025 12:35 p.m.

The purr-fect Halloween cat

MOSES LAKE – Lulu, a domestic shorthair mix, is the best “decoration” for this upcoming spooky season. She loves to cuddle, sleep and said she would do her best to hand out candy to trick-or-treaters. She does not have thumbs so she may need assistance. If this sweet furr-ball is the family member you are missing visit GrantCountyAnimalOutreach.org and fill out her application. If you can’t adopt right now but you want to help a local shelter, visit the website and click “donate.”

Poodles of fun
July 2, 2025 2:32 a.m.

Poodles of fun

OTHELLO – Beckett, a miniature poodle will turn just about anyone's heart into a puddle. He is a sweet adult boy who is vaccinated, neutered and microchipped. Located at Adams County Pet Rescue, he is just waiting for the perfect person to take him home, spoil him, give him puppy cuddles and take him on short walks. If interested, visit AdamsCountPetRescue.com and fill out his application. If you can’t adopt right now, but you want to help a local shelter, visit the website and click “donate.”

Cuter than a teddy bear
August 7, 2025 3 a.m.

Cuter than a teddy bear

MOSES LAKE – Introducing Vinnie, your new furry win-win situation. This 3-year-old small boy is a mixed breed bundle of joy, eagerly waiting at Grant County Animal Outreach for you to fill out his application. Neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped, he's pawsitively perfect in every way. Get ready to unleash a lifetime of wag-tastic memories together. Visit GrantCountyAnimalOutreach.org and fill out his application. If you can’t adopt but would like to help a local shelter visit the website and click “donate.”

Pookie looking for forever
August 11, 2025 10 a.m.

Pookie looking for forever

MOSES LAKE – We dare you to stare into Pookie's coffee-colored eyes; and not want to take him home and give him all the snuggles and treats in the world. He is around four years old, small and ready to go home with his forever family. He is vaccinated, neutered and microchipped. Fall for the baby browns? Visit GrantCountyAnimalOutreach.org and fill out Pookie’s adoption application. Can’t adopt right now? Visit the website and click “donate” to help a local shelter.

Tiny pup, big heart
April 2, 2025 11:50 a.m.

Tiny pup, big heart

OTHELLO – Husk, a diamond in the rough kind of pup is looking for his forever family. He appears to be a Jack Russell Terrier according to Adams County Pet Rescue. He is working on leash training but said he would rather learn that with his forever human. He is a cuddle bug who loves attention. He is known for stealing the hearts of all the folks that meet him. If he stole your heart, visit AdamsCountyPetRescue.com and fill out his application. If you can’t adopt, right now, but would like to help a local shelter visit the website and click “donate.”

Need refreshment? Adopt Pepsi.
February 10, 2025 1:35 a.m.

Need refreshment? Adopt Pepsi.

MOSES LAKE – Pepsi, 3 months old, is looking to bring a pop to someone’s home! He is a mixed breed expected to weigh around 44 pounds, fully grown. Pepsi said he will add a little pep to his new owner's life. So, if you’re feeling flat, adopt Pepsi and add some fizz to your life. For those unable to adopt you can still support Grant County Animal Outreach by clicking the “donate” button at the top of the website. grantcountyanimaloutreach.org

A loveable Snow Storm
February 26, 2025 1:25 a.m.

A loveable Snow Storm

OTHELLO – Snow Storm, a chihuahua mix is looking for a warm home where she can get plenty of cuddles, snuggles and pets. Snow Storm is $325 to adopt and she comes micro-chipped, spayed and fully vaccinated. The browed babe is new to Adams County Pet Rescue, but she is hoping her stay is short – maybe you can help with that? If interested in taking home the little storm, visit AdamsCountyPetRescue.com or call 509-488-5514 to learn more. If you can’t adopt but still want to help the rescue with some of their needs visit their website and click the donate button.

Looking to party? Adopt Marge!
February 7, 2025 3:30 a.m.

Looking to party? Adopt Marge!

MOSES LAKE -- Marge is a friendly and social dog looking for people to party with her! She prefers to be the only pet in the household though. To keep her looking her best, she will need normal grooming but the effort is definitely worth her charming personality. She comes spayed, up to date on vaccinations and microchipped. Visit GrantCountyAnimalOutreach.org to learn more about how to adopt this sweet girl. For those unable to adopt but who would like to support the shelter, consider donating by clicking the “donate” button at the top of the website.

Sweet pups up for adoption
June 25, 2025 2:05 a.m.

Sweet pups up for adoption

OTHELLO – These two pups, Cara Cara and Bergamot, along with their two other siblings were found to be very thin when they were brought to Adams County Pet Rescue. Luckily, with love and plenty of food, they are beginning to gain weight. They are still a little timid, however, after they warm up, they are little cuddle bugs. Both are vaccinated, spayed/neutered, microchipped and ready for a forever home. If these babies have charmed you, visit AdamsCountyPetRescue.com and fill out their application. If you can’t adopt but you want to help a local shelter, visit the website and click “donate.”

Don’t clown around, adopt Carnival!
October 7, 2025 5:19 p.m.

Don’t clown around, adopt Carnival!

OTHELLO – Carnival brings life to the party, now she is just looking for someone to enjoy the ride with her. She is a shepherd mix who is vaccinated, spayed and ready to go home with someone who is willing to play games with her. She is a sweet girl that is full of energy, so families that love movement, hiking, walks, swimming and more. If she has stolen your heart, visit AdamsCountyPetRescue.com and fill out her application. If you can’t adopt today, but if you want to help a local shelter visit the website and click “donate.”

Shenzi looking for a new yard to play in
September 17, 2025 12:09 p.m.

Shenzi looking for a new yard to play in

OTHELLO – Shenzi is a male puppy currently spending time with the folks at Adams County Pet Rescue in Othello at 1961 W. Bench Road. Like all of the animals there, Shenzi, a Belgian Shepherd-Malinois mix is neutered/spayed and up to date on all vaccinations. He’s a pup now, but will grow to a be a medium-large dog and will need ample space to play. Find out more about Shenzi by calling 509-488-5514. If you are unable to adopt, but want to contribute, you can call the shelter or donate through their website at adamscountypetrescue.com.

Add Sprinkles of joy to your life
December 8, 2025 4:14 p.m.

Add Sprinkles of joy to your life

MOSES LAKE – Sprinkles, a four-month-old mixed breed pup is looking fur her forever home. She promises to be the bestest and most sweetest girl for anyone who takes her home. She loves people, pets and long walks. If she seems like the kind of sweetness you want to add into your life, visit GrantCountyAnimalOutreach.org and fill out her application. If you can’t adopt right now but you would like to help a local shelter, visit the website and click “donate.”

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