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Fred???s nose could help bring the lost home
1+ hour, 3+ min ago (1049+ words) Published 1:30 am Friday, August 14, 2026 Fred is owned by Jeff Rang, a deputy with the Island County Sheriff’s Office, and his wife, longtime veterinarian Sandi Farris. After more than two decades without a canine, the Island County Sheriff’s Office is adding…...
Animal groups suspend services to Island County
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (619+ words) Published 1:30 am Wednesday, August 12, 2026 The Ballydídean Farm Sanctuary takes in cows and other animals, and is one of three animal welfare groups which signed the letter released on Wednesday. Several animal welfare groups on Whidbey are suspending the informal services…...
Whidbey pet care businesses provide a home away from home
1+ week, 3+ day ago (875+ words) Published 1:30 am Tuesday, August 4, 2026 Ryan Woods and Nick VanDyke of South Island Pet Sitting pose with their dog Bean, whom they refer to as the “camp director.” Whether it’s dogs, goats, turtles or chickens, a growing number of Whidbey pet…...
Was there a Whidbey Jimothy?
3+ week, 52+ min ago (529+ words) Published 1:30 am Friday, July 24, 2026 Most viral animals become famous for doing something unexpected. Jimothy became famous simply by existing in an unexpected shape — scrunched like an adorably neckless stuffed animal. For one Whidbey Island resident, however, the raccoon looked strangely…...
Accused dog stabber back in jail
3+ week, 3+ day ago (358+ words) Published 1:30 am Tuesday, July 21, 2026 An Oak Harbor man who was wanted for months on a $250,000 warrant after allegedly threatening a woman and stabbing a dog is back in jail, according to court documents. James L. Mathis, 39, was arrested last week and…...
A positively paw-triotic pet parade
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (200+ words) Published 1:30 am Friday, July 10, 2026 Patriotic pets and their owners filled Oak Harbor’s waterfront with red, white and blue last Friday during the fourth annual Whidbey Wags Pet Parade. The parade, organized by the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce, led participants…...
Whidbey pet owners face long drives for emergency care
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (813+ words) Published 1:30 am Tuesday, June 30, 2026 When Ann Merriman’s dog suffered a stroke last fall, the Langley resident spent three days driving to veterinary clinics in Mount Vernon and Tacoma before getting a diagnosis. Her experience reflects a challenge many Whidbey Island…...
70 animals find homes as woman faces bench warrant
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (924+ words) Published 1:30 am Friday, June 26, 2026 A North Whidbey woman convicted in Island County’s largest animal cruelty case is wanted on a bench warrant after allegedly failing to make court-ordered restitution payments. Kristi Finch owes more than $100,000 in fines and restitution, most…...
Pawsatively purrfect: Whidbey Island groomer expands to Anacortes
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (847+ words) Published 10:13 pm Sunday, May 10, 2026 Sometimes, the best decisions just seem “destined to be” – good news for local dog and cat owners, whose favorite Whidbey Island goomer has expanded to a new, second location in Anacortes. Posh Puppies, voted best groomers…...
Dog bites hand that frees it
5+ mon, 4+ day ago (385+ words) Published 1:30 am Tuesday, March 10, 2026 Firefighters lowered Brian Boyd down the cliff to rescue the dog. It took 10 firefighters to rescue a dog on the South End recently. South Whidbey Fire/EMS responded to a call about a dog over a…...