Humane Society for Southwest Washington - Safe Haven Emergency Boarding
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- What it is
- Crisis and temporary pet care
- Who it helps
- Families in Clark and Cowlitz counties in a temporary crisis.
- Where
- Clark and Cowlitz counties, Washington
- Status
- Accepting applications
- Checked
- on the official website, November 3, 2026
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Temporary emergency boarding for dogs and cats of families facing hardship or displacement because of interpersonal violence, housing insecurity, or a hospital or inpatient treatment stay. Accepted pets are spayed or neutered, vaccinated and microchipped.
Good to know
- Who can use it: Families in Clark and Cowlitz counties in a temporary crisis. Space is limited and approval is not guaranteed.
- How to get started: Submit a Safe Haven Request form (one for dogs, one for cats) on the website, or contact the team through the site to ask about available space.
Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines
Before you go
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