MOSES LAKE — On Friday, Umpqua Bank will host the "Paw-sitive Savings Adoption Event" to help Grant County Animal Outreach find loving homes for local pets in need. The event will feature six to seven adoptable dogs, with discounted adoption fees aimed at encouraging attendees to adopt. 

Cyndle Miller, the manager of GCAO, expressed her gratitude towards Umpqua Bank for their initiative. 

"Umpqua came to us and actually wanted to do this adoption event, which was awesome because they have such a central location,” she said. “Everyone knows that animal overpopulation is a pressing issue, and the need for finding homes for these wonderful animals is ever-growing." 

Miller said it is hard to announce what dogs will be at the event because they have had multiple adoptions this week, including two long-term residents that she was planning on bringing to the event.  

The event will include more than just adoption opportunities. Umpqua Bank will also host a food truck, with part of the proceeds supporting the shelter.  

Additionally, a donation drive will be conducted to collect essential supplies such as food, toys, and cleaning items that will benefit the animal outreach efforts.  

"Any kind of food is always welcome—cat food, dog food," Miller said. "We want to make sure all the animals have full bellies.”  

She also said the shelter has the need for hard chew toys to help the animals relieve their stress, as many have faced difficult pasts. 

Miller highlighted the importance of adopting long-term residents.  

“Every animal that comes through our door needs to find love, respect, and care because that's what they give to their people,” she said.  

Miller urged prospective pet owners to consider adopting from the shelter instead of purchasing from breeders.  

"All our animals come fully vetted, which means they're spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped,” she said. “They just want a bowl of food, a belly rub, and someone to hang out with." 

Miller said she would like to give a special shout-out to the shelter’s assistant manager, Cerena Jewell, for always working hard and helping organize this event.  

The event is expected to be filled with "a lot of wiggles and love," Miller said, as she encouraged the community to seek their "forever buddy."  

For more information regarding the Paw-sitive Savings Adoption Event or to learn about available pets, interested individuals can contact GCAO or visit their website. 

Paw-sitive Savings Adoption Event 

Umpqua Bank 

101 E. Fourth Ave., Moses Lake 

July 20 

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.  

Contact Grant County Animal Outreach for more information.  

509-762-9616 

    Lassie, a one-year-old mixed breed, will be making an appearance and hopefully be adopted at the “Paw-sitive Savings Adoption Event" Friday at Umpqua Bank.
  

    Lori, an eight-month-old mixed breed, is going to be looking for her fur-ever home at the adoption event Friday at Umpqua Bank in Moses Lake.
  

    Franny, a three-year-old mixed breed, is looking for a loving family. She will be making an appearance at the adoption event Friday at Umpqua Bank in Moses Lake.
  

    Rosa, a three-year-old Pit Bull Terrier Mix, will be attending the adoption event Friday at Umpqua Bank.