These 5 Adorable Homeless Animals Need a Loving WA State Home

Maybe 2024 is the year you get a new best friend.
Having a pet can be extremely good for you. Not only do they provide companionship but also encourage you to get out of your place, get some exercise, maybe meet new people who are also pet owners.

But what to get? Dog? Cat? Something more exotic like a lizard?

Here are some friends that could use a forever home.

First of all we have this good girl from our own Yakima Humane Society.

Here's one from the Ellensburg shelter.

Here are some Guinea Pigs in Seattle.

A nice mix of animals including bunnies.

Tri-Cities will do intakes to keep them off the cold streets in hopes to find loving, warm homes for them.

No matter if you're looking for a dog, cat, lizard, bunny, guinea pig or whatever you may happen to be looking for, remember that pet adoption is a commitment but, again, very rewarding and if you can, help.

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