Do you have a talent for drawing poorly? Maybe you’re an artistic prodigy? Well, guess what? We need BOTH types of artists for WAMAL’s popular Poorly Drawn Pets Fundraiser, happening May 1 - 4, 2025.

There’s no age or talent requirement for artists, and some of our more creative masterpieces have even been created by first graders! 

Here’s the scoop: 

• People submit a photo of their beloved pet(s) with a small donation, and then it’s up to you to create your masterpiece, whether it’s with a pencil, paint, or even digitally. 
• We’ll text or email you the photo, you channel your inner artist and then send us back a photo or scan of your creation.
• You keep the original so there’s no mailing or delivery involved. We’ll handle all the coordination with the donors so you can focus on unleashing your creative genius! 

We’re not looking for perfection here, just a fanciful interpretation of their pup, cat, fish, horse…whatever they call a pet!

We know you’re busy, so don’t worry about a massive time commitment. The fundraiser lasts only four days, and you don’t need to be available for the entire time. 

If you’re as excited as we are about this creative extravaganza, fill out our sign-up form indicating your availability and we’ll schedule from there. The sign-up deadline is April 20 and if you have any questions, send an email to wamalwoo@gmail.com.

Thanks in advance for joining us on this artistic fundraising adventure as we make magic happen for our pups and supporters! 

MUST LOVE DOGS!

LIVE-IN CARETAKER NEEDED

Have you always dreamed of living somewhere you can make a difference in dogs’ lives every day? Are you confident around large breeds and experienced in dog rescue, training, or veterinary care? Washington Alaskan Malamute Adoption League (WAMAL), a breed-specific, nonprofit, volunteer-run rescue, is seeking a dedicated live-in caretaker for our 12-kennel facility near Puyallup, Washington.

The caretaker will reside in a dog-friendly, 4-bedroom, 3-bath house located on the property. The home includes fenced front and back yards, an attached garage, and a secure yard for your own dog(s). No cats are allowed due to the strong prey drive of our rescued Malamutes. The kennels are located in a separate structure behind the house.

Key Responsibilities:

• Morning and evening feeding, watering, and kennel cleaning
• Monitoring each dog’s health, behavior, and well-being
• Administering basic medications and maintaining treatment logs
• Accepting incoming dogs (arranged ahead of time)
• Transporting dogs to veterinary appointments (as needed and in emergency cases)
• Keeping the facility and grounds safe, clean, and visitor-ready
• Maintaining inventory of food, cleaning supplies, and medications
• Coordinating with WAMAL volunteers for care, transport, and updates
• Securing the facility each morning and night
• Participating in safety protocols and emergency preparedness

While this is not a 24/7 on-call position, it does require consistent morning, evening, and overnight presence.

PLEASE NOTE:

This is not a salaried or employment position. Compensation is provided in the form of housing and paid utilities at the onsite home. The position is best suited for a couple, small

family, or individual with a flexible schedule or remote work.



To apply or to learn more, email caretaker@wamal.com. We’ll follow up with a detailed role description and a questionnaire to help us get to know you!

If you follow Husky and Malamute groups on social media, you may have seen passionate posts by Christina of HOPE4HUSKIES (H4H) about seven Malamute mixes abandoned in Central Washington. Dubbed the Magnificent 7, this pack was estimated to have been living on their own for anywhere from 6 months to a year. One pup had a sliced paw pad that was openly bleeding, while another had an unfortunate encounter with a porcupine, leaving its face full of quills. Time was of the essence to get these dogs trapped and to safety (and the vet!). 

However, trapping Malamutes, known for their intelligence and wariness, presented a challenge. Catching them one by one was unlikely to work—once the first few were captured, the rest would catch on and avoid further trapping efforts. They all needed to be caught at once. Thus began a 23-day trust-building effort, involving daily feeding, sometimes by hand, and simply sitting with the dogs. 

These pups had varying levels of skittishness and had been living feral, accustomed to hunting for themselves, operating as a pack, and embodying the quintessential wild-dog archetype.



A feeding station was set up with wire panels, allowing the dogs to grow comfortable entering an enclosed space for meals. After a concerted effort, all seven were successfully captured and transported to private land loaned to H4H for their temporary housing in a secure containment kennel. Those needing urgent medical attention were taken to the vet.

But rescuers were in for a surprise—once the pups were safely corralled, it became clear that one of them was heavily pregnant! Five days later, the Magnificent 7 2.0 were born—seven newborn puppies!

H4H is hoping seven is indeed a lucky number, ensuring they receive enough funding to cover costs and find fosters and adopters to place these Mals in loving, permanent homes.

This herculean rescue effort, led by H4H with support from volunteers—including some from WAMAL—is coming with a hefty price tag for food, housing, and veterinary care. Hope4Huskies is an all-volunteer rescue and all funds and donations go directly towards the care of the pups. 

If you would like to help contribute to the care of the Magnificent 7 please DONATE HERE.

And if you’re interested in fostering and/or adopting please contact H4H directly HERE. You’ll need to be located in Washington, Oregon, Idaho or Montana and have a dig guarded and secure fence. A resident confident medium or large dog will be a plus to help these “wild” pups adjust. NO CATS please since their strong prey drive is what probably kept them alive while they were fending for themselves!

Feel free to follow H4H social media to learn more about the pups and this incredible rescue effort! Many PAWS UP for Chrissy and the other volunteers! 

UPCOMING HUSKY FEST AT UW TACOMA!

Everyone is welcome at UW Tacoma's annual Husky Fest! Please join us Saturday, April 19, 11AM to 3PM for food, fun, and family here at the University of Washington Tacoma Campus.

Food trucks, marching bands, dance performers, Hendrix the Husky with some canine friends, and much, much more will keep you entertained. This event is all about welcoming the Tacoma community and honoring incoming students and their families! Parking is FREE!

WAMAL will have a booth at the event, where our friendly Ambassadogs will be eagerly waiting to greet you! Plus, we’re excited to debut our brand-new tent, complete with our logo and banners. Thanks to a generous supporter’s donation, we've retired our old setup and embraced a fresh, updated look—come check it out!

For more info visit the Event Website!