Wags and Whiskers pet adoption event and block party May 12, 2012

Snohomish Station Animal Hospital, a new state-of-the-art veterinary facility that offers the latest digital imaging equipment, top-of-the-line treatment/in-house diagnostic technology, a complete grooming department, and a permanent in-house pet rescue, opens May 8, 2012, with a kick-off pet adoption event and block party on May 12.

Snohomish Station Animal Hospital is the latest of three animal hospitals in Snohomish County opened by veterinarian Steve Weinrauch and licensed veterinary technician Michelle St. Mary. In partnership with Northpointe Animal Hospital in Lynnwood and Main Street Animal Hospital in Mill Creek, the three veterinary facilities share doctors, electronic records and services. Northpointe, for example, offers acupuncture and chiropractic treatments, while Main Street offers orthopedic surgery. All services are available to clients of all three animal hospitals.

From noon to 3 p.m. on May 12, Snohomish Station Animal Hospital will host the Wags and Whiskers pet adoption event and block party featuring Second Chance Dog Rescue. Snohomish Station Animal Hospital is partnering with local animal shelters including Everett Animal Shelter, PAWS and others to find homes for adoptable pets. Up to 100 animals are expected at the event, which will also feature free food, raffles, prizes and many nearby community partners.

Snohomish Station Animal Hospital is located at 2705 Bickford Ave., Building 5, Suite A, in Snohomish. It will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday beginning May 8, 2012. Hours and days will expand as the clinic grows.

Like Northpointe and Main Street animal hospitals, Snohomish Station Animal Hospital will house Second Chance Dog Rescue, which helps place animals that otherwise might be euthanized or whose injuries or illnesses might not be treated in the best way possible at a shelter.

Since Second Chance Dog Rescue began in August 2010, nearly 50 pets have been saved and adopted.

Official Website: http://www.snohomishstationah.com