*PET OF THE WEEK – AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION*

My name is Bella Marie, and I am so happy to be shelter’s featured “Pet of the Week” so hopefully someone will see this and absolutely fall in love with me.

All of the shelter staff tell me that I am the very best-behaved dog at the shelter, and that I’m their very favorite (shhhhhh, don’t tell the other pups in here!). I am so good with kids, that when we have little visitors at the shelter I get to be the one to play with them… and I am so good with dogs, that when a new dog comes into the shelter and needs to be behavior tested, I get that job every time. Yep, I’m pretty awesome.

I came into the shelter a couple of weeks ago, after my owner was struggling with homelessness. He loved me very much and wanted the best for me, so he asked for help to find me a safe and loving home. And while I am loved very much here at the shelter, it is time for me to find a real home where I can live my best life.

So if you are that special someone who has a place in your heart and in your home for this special lady, please contact the Metro Animal Shelter in Puyallup to learn more about the adoption process. Or if you know someone who might be that person, please share this to your page and Bella Marie find a forever family!

*PET OF THE WEEK – AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION*

Lots of people contact the shelter asking if there are little dogs up for adoption, and I want you to know “I’M HERE – COME & GET ME!!!!”

My name is Haru, which means spring and sunshine, and I will most certainly brighten your day. I was brought to the shelter by my family, who loved me very much but unfortunately one of their kids was allergic to me. Bummer.

But here is the good news… my first family was so awesome, they trained me how to use a crate and where to go potty. I love kids and especially love to play with other dogs, so I would be an amazing sister for anyone who likes to play as much as I do.

I am really hoping to go to a house with a fenced yard so I can do my zoomies without you having to worry about me. I am also hoping that my new family would know about how special us pugs are, and that we need a little extra care to be our best self!

Our adorable little buddy Haru is available for meet & greets at the shelter starting at 11 am. Her adoption fee includes spay, microchip, and pet license.

This year we have partnered with the Sumner Bonney Lake School District, the Gordon Family YMCA and East Pierce Fire and Rescue for the Sumner-Bonney Lake Community Toy Box. Together we will be taking donations to help spread holiday cheer to deserving families in our communities. Check out the flyer for more information on how you can get involved and make a difference!

Shining A Light on Domestic Violence, a message from Mayor Hayden:

There’s a lot of talk online and in the media about violence these days. And with good reason. I’m going to focus on the violence that happens quietly—too quietly—in homes throughout our society, including Sumner. October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. We’ve come a long way from the old “well, behind closed doors…” mentally, yet still, on average, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men in the US will experience domestic violence by an intimate partner during their lifetime. Domestic violence remains a pervasive public safety and public health issue that impacts individuals, families, and communities across all boundaries of race, religion, economic status, and ages.

Our Police Department, City Attorney’s Office, Prosecutor’s Office, and community advocacy organizations work together in partnership to provide a strong, victim-centered response to domestic violence crimes. And, in partnership with Our Sister’s House, we are the first city in Pierce County to implement the Danger Assessment for Law Enforcement (DA-LE), an assessment tool that helps us identify victims of Intimate Partner Violence most at risk for homicidal violence and provide them intensive services and interventions by a specialized team. Our Sister’s House provides support to victims of Domestic Violence and organizes our DV High Risk Team to bring together resources to support victims of Intimate Partner Violence who have been deemed to be at high risk.

That’s huge, and I’m very proud of our staff for making this happen.

Everyone should feel safe in their own homes with their own loved ones. We work to do our part as a city in October and all year long. What can you do? Don’t stay silent if you are a victim. You are not alone, and you are not to blame. If you think you know someone who may be a victim, don’t assume it’s just your imagination. Check our Domestic Violence Resources available on our website for more information and guidance. You also are not alone.

-Mayor Kathy Hayden

https://sumnerwa.gov/dv-resources/

Bring your old bills, bank statements, and other sensitive documents to our Free Shred Event Saturday, October 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (or until the truck is full) behind Sumner City Hall (1104 Maple St).

♻️ Limit: Up to 3 shopping bags of paper per household.
🚫 Reminder: Shredded paper isn’t accepted in your curbside recycling bin.

Safely dispose of your personal documents and help keep our community clutter-free. See you there!