Whidbey Animals' Improvement Foundation (WAIF)

Whidbey Animals' Improvement Foundation (WAIF) Founded in 1990, Whidbey Animals’ Improvement Foundation is a nonprofit organization on Whidbey that helps vulnerable pets and their people.

Start a fundraiser: bit.ly/WAIF-FB-Fundraiser

We wrapped up Pit Bull Awareness and Appreciation Month with another pit bull adoption! Mars went home after spending al...
11/01/2025

We wrapped up Pit Bull Awareness and Appreciation Month with another pit bull adoption! Mars went home after spending almost a year at our shelter. Click the link below to read more about him and a few of our other October adoptions!
waifanimals.org/look-whos-going-home

Happy Halloween! Whidbey Island has more windy and rainy weather rolling in so please keep yourself and your furry frie...
10/31/2025

Happy Halloween! Whidbey Island has more windy and rainy weather rolling in so please keep yourself and your furry friends safe! We stopped by WAIF’s Freeland cat cottage this afternoon to pet and play with the cats and also take a few photos to share. We hope you’ll stop in to meet these great cats if you’re thinking of adding a new kitty to your family. Please give us a call at (360) 678-8901 if you have any questions. Learn more on our website at https://waifanimals.org/.

UPDATE! Oreo is back in her adoptive home Guess she had to play a few tricks before getting her tasty treats!
10/31/2025

UPDATE! Oreo is back in her adoptive home Guess she had to play a few tricks before getting her tasty treats!

Kyle wanted to show everyone his dinosaur Halloween costume, so we took him on a field trip to Langley! He got lots of l...
10/30/2025

Kyle wanted to show everyone his dinosaur Halloween costume, so we took him on a field trip to Langley! He got lots of love and yummy treats from Langley Kitchen, Sprinklz Ice Cream, Flying Bear and the Langley library. Want to meet the cutest stegosaurus around? Give us a call at (360) 678-8901.

The final round of voting for Best of Whidbey 2025 is almost over, and it would mean the world to us (and our dogs and c...
10/30/2025

The final round of voting for Best of Whidbey 2025 is almost over, and it would mean the world to us (and our dogs and cats!) if you cast your votes for WAIF!

We've been nominated in four categories this year: Best Nonprofit, Best Thrift Store, Best Animal Welfare Organization, and Best Social Media. You can vote in each paper once a day through tomorrow AKA Halloween by clicking the links below:

Whidbey News-Times: bit.ly/WNT-WAIF
South Whidbey Record: bit.ly/SWR-WAIF

Be sure to show some love by voting for all your favorite local businesses in their respective categories.

Thank you for your support!

10/29/2025

It was delightful mayhem yesterday afternoon when shelter staff brought the seven 9-week-old husky puppies out into a small play area. The puppies played with toys, people, and each other, having a tail waggin’ good time! We have put together this action packed video of them that we hope you’ll enjoy. Notice that shelter staff has already started working on puppy training as they gently nudge the puppies into a sitting position before rewarding them with a treat. The puppies are available for adoption hold but will remain at the shelter until they are spayed or neutered. Learn more about the puppies at https://waifanimals.org/dog/husky-puppies/ . Please give the shelter a call at (360) 678-8901 if you have questions. Find adoption information at https://waifanimals.org/adopt-a-pet/.

Puppies! WAIF’s Coupeville shelter has seven cute and frolicsome husky puppies who can be put on adoption hold and then...
10/29/2025

Puppies! WAIF’s Coupeville shelter has seven cute and frolicsome husky puppies who can be put on adoption hold and then go home after they are spayed/neutered next week. The puppies are now about 9 weeks old. They are friendly, playful, and bouncy youngsters with happy wagging tails. We do believe they will do best in homes with families who are familiar with the husky breed and will work with them on all aspects of training. We have pictures of the puppies that were taken this afternoon and also of adult dog Petunia who was out in the big play yard. We didn’t forget the cats! We have three new adult cats to introduce and photos of a few of our older kittens who are still awaiting new homes. Please give the Coupeville shelter a call at (360) 678-8901 if you have questions about these or other animals in our care. Learn more on our website at https://waifanimals.org/.

Ready to kick start your spooky celebrations!! 🎃Make sure you stop by Spook Harbor! Hosted by the Oak Harbor School Dist...
10/25/2025

Ready to kick start your spooky celebrations!! 🎃

Make sure you stop by Spook Harbor! Hosted by the Oak Harbor School District and OHHS PTA. At the Oak Harbor High School from 4 PM to 6 PM

WAIF has a booth with lots of candy so make sure you stop by and say hello! Bonus points if you bring your furry friends. 🐶🐱

Boo! Our thrift stores are having a 50% off sale on Saturday, Oct. 25th. Scare up some great deals for Halloween items a...
10/25/2025

Boo! Our thrift stores are having a 50% off sale on Saturday, Oct. 25th. Scare up some great deals for Halloween items and more! 😈

October is National Pit Bull Appreciation and Awareness Month, and what better way to celebrate than with a pit bull ado...
10/24/2025

October is National Pit Bull Appreciation and Awareness Month, and what better way to celebrate than with a pit bull adoption? Baxter went home this month after four months at our shelter. (He was so excited to go home, we could hardly get him to sit for a picture!) Pit bulls are among the dog breeds most commonly found in animal shelters because public perception of the breed has been tainted by negative stereotypes. But pit bulls are just like any other dog breed—individuals with unique personalities and temperaments. In fact, despite widespread misconceptions, pit bulls are actually known for their friendliness toward people! Click the link below to learn more about pit bulls.
waifanimals.org/what-the-world-doesnt-know-about-pit-bulls

It's never too early for peace of mind. With WAIF's partner, Freewill, you can create your free will or trust this Natio...
10/23/2025

It's never too early for peace of mind. With WAIF's partner, Freewill, you can create your free will or trust this National Estate Planning Awareness Week. Document your wishes for your pet's care, support the causes close to your heart and cement your legacy of compassion. Visit waifanimals.mygiftlegacy.org today to get started.

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PO Box 1108/60 Rhododendron Park Road
Coupeville, WA
98239

Opening Hours

Wednesday 12pm - 4pm
Thursday 12pm - 4pm
Friday 12pm - 4pm
Saturday 12pm - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+13606788901

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