Thank you for your interest in Oasis for Animals. We are a no kill rescue organization located in Langley, Washington. Oasis for Animals was established in December 2001. In July, the IRS recognized Oasis as a 501(c)(3) private operating foundation. In 2009,  the IRS determined that Oasis would be treated as a public charity, rather than a private foundation, under section 501(c)(3) of the Code.

Oasis is dedicated to ending pet overpopulation through spay/neuter surgeries, networking with other rescue groups and shelters to save animals from euthanasia, providing education, and assisting in any way that we are able, to help animals in need.

We always have a need for foster homes and volunteers to help us batten down the hatches at home base. Please visit our How to Help page and complete a volunteer application or give us a call at 360-321-4142. Thank you!

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Please send us an email instead, to oasis@whidbey.com, or call us, at 360-321-4142.

GOT STORAGE? Oasis is in need of free dry storage space on the south end of the island, before February 23rd.  If we find donated storage space, it will enable us to spend our limited funds to rescue more homeless and at-risk animals. In lieu of rent, the generous donor will receive a tax deduction, as well as the satisfaction of knowing they are helping Oasis save more lives. If you can help, please contact Jean Favini at Oasis at 360-321-4142.

November 2 marked the successful completion of our 2009 Spay Day grant. A total of 114 pet cats were spayed or neutered through Oasis' Spay Day program, which was made possible because of the grant awarded by the Washington Federation of Animal Care and Control Agencies. 

Thank you to all who participated in our Spay Day program! It was very satisfying to work with so many caring folks who were so appreciative of our efforts, and generous in their contributions to "Spay It Forward" so others could participate, too.

On Oasis' Spay Days, pet cats were spayed or neutered for only $15 for a male or female cat, in cooperation with the Feral Cat Spay/Neuter Project in Lynnwood. The next Spay day event will be held in the Spring - please check back on this site for updates! 

If you want to wait until OASIS' next Spay Day event, find out how to have your cat spayed or neutered on our next Spay Day. 

Save Washington Pets
Spay/Neuter Assistance Legislation: State Senate Bill 5329/House Bill 1406

Spay/neuter legislation is being proposed for the 2010 legislative session that will help fund tens of thousands of additional spay/neuter surgeries for cats and dogs throughout Washington. Oasis for Animals supports this legislation to help prevent animal homelessness and save animals’ lives. Your help is essential to getting a bill passed next session. Learn more and join us in supporting the bill by visiting the Save Washington Pets website: www.savewashingtonpets.org

Euthanasia is not the acceptable solution to pet overpopulation. Homelessness is the single leading cause of death for healthy cats and dogs in the United States. In Washington State, over 60,000 cats and dogs were reported euthanized in Washington shelters in 2005—and only a third of the survey recipients responded. On average, we estimate that over 165 dogs and cats lose their lives in shelters each day.

An estimated 45 to 48 percent of the animals brought to Washington shelters have been euthanized in recent years.

Risk of Dog Bites. Unaltered dogs account for 82 percent of serious dog bites; 92 percent of dogs involved in fatal attacks were not altered.

Financial Cost. Millions of dollars are spent in Washington each year to impound, care for and euthanize unwanted dogs and cats.

Spay/Neuter. The most effective and humane way to reduce the number of animals dying in shelters is a targeted, statewide spay/neuter program. We need to spend money on preventing the problem rather than dealing with the aftermath of unwanted dogs and cats. 
 

Help save pets' lives with a pet-friendly license plate!

Each year almost 150,000 cats and dogs end up in shelters across Washington state. With the purchase of a "We Love Our Pets" Washington State license plate, you will help spay and neuter more pets and save lives. Oasis' Spay Day events were possible due to purchase of these license plates! Learn more

If you prefer to mail us a donation, our mailing address is:

Oasis for Animals
PO Box 1304
Langley, WA  98260

Please let us know if this donation is a gift or in honor of someone; we will send that person a card when you include contact information.  Thank you on behalf of the animals!