About Vashon Island Pet Protectors
Vashon Island Pet Protectors is an animal shelter in Vashon, King County, Washington. It is registered with the IRS as a tax-exempt organization, recognized in 1986. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Jill's Farm Animal Rescue, about 2.9 mi away.
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47.38676, -122.49095
What Vashon Island Pet Protectors does
We have no confirmed information about the animals and services here yet. If you work or volunteer there, tell us what it offers.
- Pet adoption Not available
- Accepts owner surrenders Not available
- Lost and found pets Not available
- Foster program Not available
- Volunteer program Not available
- Spay and neuter clinic Not available
- Vaccination clinic Not available
- Microchipping Not available
- No-kill (stated) Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Dogs Not available
- Cats Not available
- Rabbits and small animals Not available
- Birds Not available
- Reptiles Not available
- Horses Not available
- Farm animals Not available
- Wildlife Not available
Nearby shelters and rescues
- Jill's Farm Animal Rescue28305 99th Ave SW, Vashon, WAAnimal rescue2.9 mi
- Des Moines City Animal Control21900 11th Ave S, Des Moines, WAAnimal control8.1 mi
- Burien C.A.R.E.S. Animal Shelter909 SW 151st St, Burien, WAAnimal shelter8.8 mi
- Three Retrievers Lost Pet Rescue126 Sw 148th St Ste C100 Pmb 458, Burien, WAAnimal rescue9.3 mi
- Rabbit Haven6022 Ray Nash Dr NW, Gig Harbor, WAAnimal shelter9.5 mi
- Pacific Northwest Aquatics and Exotics Rescue2306 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WAAnimal rescue10 mi
- Heartwood HavenPO Box 993, Gig Harbor, WAAnimal shelter11 mi
- The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County2608 Center St, Tacoma, WAHumane society11 mi
- Humane Society2608 Center Street, Tacoma, WAHumane society11 mi
- Washington Ferret Rescue and Shelter7802 27th St W, University Place, WAAnimal rescue11 mi
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Where is Vashon Island Pet Protectors located?
Vashon Island Pet Protectors is at 12200 Southwest 243rd Street, Vashon, WA 98070 in King County.
What are the hours of Vashon Island Pet Protectors?
No opening hours are on record. Call the organization or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from Vashon Island Pet Protectors?
Start on vipp.org, where most shelters and rescues list their adoptable animals and application form. Expect an application, a meeting with the animal and an adoption fee, which usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip.
Can I surrender a pet to Vashon Island Pet Protectors?
Call the shelter before you bring an animal in. Many shelters and most rescues take owner surrenders by appointment only, some charge a surrender fee, and some keep a waiting list. Ask whether they offer a rehoming program or pet food and vet assistance first; many surrenders can be avoided with short-term help. The municipal animal control shelter is usually required to accept animals from residents of its city or county.
Are donations to Vashon Island Pet Protectors tax-deductible?
Vashon Island Pet Protectors matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 91-1257858), with reported annual revenue of about $263,545. Donations to 501(c)(3) charities are usually tax-deductible; ask the organization for a receipt. Many shelters also post a wish list of supplies they need.
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