Dogs and cats need community’s support

The West Columbia Gorge Humane Society has been an integral part of the local community for many years. Despite having to deal with a number of financial ups and downs over the years, this vital organization has continued to survive, and maintain its focus of helping care for and find home for dogs, cats and other domestic pets that are often times unwanted, lost or carelessly discarded.

Take 5-month-old Nemo, for example. The gray and white kitten was brought to the Washougal shelter after being involved in a car accident where he suffered numerous injuries including a fractured rear leg, cracked rib, and lung and kidney damage. Unfortunately, doctors were unable to save his rear leg, but he is adapting well to his life on three limbs.