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It was 1999 when Dr. Illina Berton began practicing veterinary medicine on East Main Avenue. Her passion for animals had been a constant throughout her life, and for the next ten years the staff of the animal hospital were frequently involved with rescue. But in 2009 Dr. Berton knew she wanted to do more. After seeing a dog named Spike online, she drove to Southern California. Spike was due to be euthanized for minor medical issues. She knew she could help. When she arrived to the shelter, her world was forever changed. Seeing the perfectly adoptable dogs being euthanized due to overcrowding, she decided to dedicate her life to saving them. Dr. Berton adopted Spike, who became nicknamed "Sunny Sky" as his gloomy days were far behind him, and soon there would be sunny skies for thousands of ill fated animals. It only seemed fitting to name our shelter after the dog who inspired what is now known as Sunny Sky's Animal Rescue & Hospital. In 2010, Sunny Sky's Animal Rescue, a 501(c)3 Non Profit Organization was founded as Dr. Berton converted her practice into a shelter. Together the team fundraised to purchase an old city bus that cost $5,500. February 27th of 2010, the team made the 17 hour journey to the East Valley Shelter in Van Nuys and packed the bus with over 40 dogs, and drove them to safety. It was a success! With an abundance of adopters in Northern Washington, people were eager to rescue the dogs saved by the Rescue Bus. Many trips were made, and hundreds of dogs and cats were saved from overcrowded shelters. Taking advantage of the unique opportunity of having a dedicated veterinarian, the rescue was able to take on dogs and cats who needed medical care no one else was able to provide. As the shelter grew, the demand for dogs and cats in Washington grew with it. One gloomy day, the rescue bus hit a pothole on the freeway and was irreparably damaged. It was time to retire the bus and search for other means of transportation. Soon Sunny Sky's was partnering with other non-profits and shelters willing to transport the dogs to them, by land and by air. There was never a day the shelter would go empty. The community of Puyallup began to know the rescue as safe haven for all, often bringing many injured, homeless animals to Dr. Berton as they knew she would do her best to save them. Whether it be a goat, a pig, a turkey or crow, we've seen it all! Today Sunny Sky's celebrates over 5,000 adoptions. It's because of the kind people who choose adoption that we are able to help those who need us the most. With no state or city funding, Sunny Sky's is constantly trying to find ways to fundraise, and help even more animals. This year, we have our goals set high as we dream of having a bigger building to help even more dogs and cats in need. Thank you for supporting Sunny Sky's Animal Rescue & Hospital. Your support is everything to us. With your help we will change the world one paw at a time. Sunny Sky's Animal Rescue, a registered 501(c)3 Non Profit Organization. All donations to support the rescue efforts are tax deductible. Tax ID #274119996. Sharing our animals that need to be adopted, sharing of your ideas, sharing your contacts or resources, donations big & small, are truly appreciated! Thank you for helping us save these precious lives!!
Application - Applications are submitted through our ShelterLuv software online. What kind of Documents are needed? Provide the following for us to make a copy: Identification-Driver's license or state ID card, Proof of residency such as a utility bill AND Homeowners: Recent mortgage statement or Renters: Lease agreement or pet addendum with property address. Review Process - The review process usually takes 3-5 business days. Sometimes we try to contact you via e-mail, so please check your e-mail as well as your voicemail. You can help by contacting your references (landlord, vet and personal) and let them know to expect a call. If Approved, Come Meet Our Adoptable Pets! Once an application is approved you will be set up with an appointment to meet the dogs/cats ( we will also have occasional pop up events that will be listed on our facebook page and website). All of our pets are in foster homes and at this time we do not have a physical shelter to visit pets. Puppy & Kitten Adoption - Most young puppies and kittens are spayed or neutered before they go home but in rare occasions they can be sent home on a spay/neuter contract. For any animal sent home not spayed or neutered, there is a $100 refundable deposit to be returned at your scheduled date of surgery. What Adoption Fees Cover - Animals usually go home within a few days after the application is approved. Some animals may go home on the day the application is approved if they are spayed/neutered, up to date on vaccines, micro-chipped, and approved to leave by Sunny Sky's. The dog adoption fee includes the spay or neuter surgery, age appropriate vaccines (distemper and rabies), microchip, and preventative flea treatment. The cat adoption fee covers spay/neuter, Microchip, pyrantel deworming, Frontline flea treatment, testing for feline leukemia/FIV, and routine vaccinations excluding rabies. These are Rescue Dogs and Cats - We do not have any further information regarding behavior, training or past experiences. Petfiinder has our most up to date information. Health of Your Pet - We strongly recommend that future adopters take their new pet to their own veterinarian for an exam within 3 days of adoption. We hope you and your new pet have a long and happy life together, and a health screening is the best first step you and your new family member can make.