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Vashon Island Pet Protectors, established in 1984, works each day to improve the quality of life for domestic pets on Vashon Island. Affectionately known Island wide as "VIPP,” Vashon Island Pet Protectors is a no-kill and non-profit 501c3 animal rescue organization run by compassionate and dedicated volunteers. Our primary objective is to make sure there are no homeless pets on the Island. We accomplish this by running an efficient lost and found operation and find new homes for relinquished dogs and cats. In an effort to prepare for Island wide emergencies, we have started a new micro-chipping program. All animals that we adopt out are micro-chipped, spayed or neutered, and are current on their vaccinations.
If you love cocker spaniels and have experience with this breed, you will fully "get" and understand Camie. Camie was dumped at a local kill shelter after her person fell and could no longer take care of her. Her person was devastated to give up her beloved pooch but this woman's family surrendered her sweet companion to a shelter - where Camie sat for 16 days without any companionship or care. The Shelter had decided that "we can't work with Camie" and tagged her for euthansia. We got word on this, visited Camie, and found a traumatized cocker spaniel who had known only love and care with her elderly person. Camie is a 5-year-old girl - she's black, spayed and housetrained. She does have a problem/concern and we are working with her - she gets scared when you come near her with a leash or attempt to put something around her neck. This is what the Shelter meant when they tagged her "can't work with her", which didn't make sense to us.This is a behavioral problem and an experienced cocker spaniel person will work to correct this behavior. Otherwise, Camie gives kisses, jumps on you for affection and likes car rides and just hanging out. Camie is good with dogs and cats. No small children, please. For more information on Camie, please call Vashon Island Pet Protectors at 206 567 5222 or write dogs@vipp.org An adoption application, donation of $125 and home visit are required.