 Pawsidential Candidate Statements
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BamBam
Location: Renton
Breed: Moggy
Age: 8 Years Old
Why BamBam Loves WLA: BamBam loves all kind of books and libraries and feels strongly that WLA is an organization all cool cats support!
Bella
Location: Lynnwood
Breed: Chihuahua/Terrier
Age: 10 Years Old
Why Bella Loves WLA: My name is Bella. I've been through a lot (my human died and his family took me to a shelter) but was taken in by Old Dog Haven, an organization that pays for all my medical bills. I just needed a home to settle in and Old Dog Haven found one for me. I love to sit on the couch while my new human reads. If you'd like to help an old dog, consider Old Dog Haven. Humans provide love, grooming, and food. Old Dog Haven pays for vet bills. Check it out :) www.olddoghaven.org
Della Street
Location: Olympia Washington
Breed: Chihuahua
Age: 16 Years Old
Why Della Loves WLA: Della loves WLA because they are awesome advocates for libraries and intellectual freedom! And they really LOVE pets!!!
Gryfin
Location: Port Townsend
Breed: Blue Heeler
Age: 10 Years Old
Why Gryfin Loves WLA: Gryfin is a Read to Rover therapy dog and helps kids gain confidence in reading. He loves all the ways WLA supports library professionals and the right to read pawsitive tales.
Jax
Breed: American Shorthair
Age: 6 Years Old
Why Jax Loves WLA: My mom told me to say it's because I'm purrticularly passionate about library advocacy, support, and continuing education - but let's be fur real - I love WLA because my pawrent works for them, and I want them to buy me more treats
Legend
Location: Moses Lake
Breed: Siberian Husky/German Shepherd
Age: 5 Years Old
Why Legend Loves WLA: I am an extra good boi who loves WLA verrrrrry much (almost as much as Lamb Chop). My favorite part is when mom reads me books aloud at home to practice her librarian storytime skills. I support the freedom to read for everyone - including doggos like me!
Lola
Location: Vancouver
Breed: Rescue
Age: 10 Years Old
Why Lola Loves WLA: Lola loves WLA because it supports her mom in her work as a Teacher-Librarian!
MeMe
Location: Kent
Breed: Keeshond
Age: 8 Years Old
Why MeMe Loves WLA: MeMe loves books, children and libraries, so she loves WLA. This year she has added Lakota to her Tail-Wagon Tutors visits to share books and how animals can help relieve stress.
Murray
Breed: German Shepherd/Australian Cattle Dog Mix
Age: 5 Years Old
Why Murray Loves WLA: Murray loves WLA for how it leeds, adwoocates, e-duckates, and conecks!
Mylo
Location: Tenino
Breed: Aussie Doodle
Age: 5 Years Old
Why Mylo Loves WLA: Mylo is a huge supporter of libraries! He wears fashionable clothes and costumes- always ready to be a star supporter of libraries!
Otis
Location: Chelan
Breed: Exotic Shorthair Persian
Age: 9 Years Old
Why Otis Loves WLA: Otis is a discriminating reader and advocate of all things library- public, private and academic, urban or rural. A stubby-nosed sniff of approval is sent out to all who work keeping libraries vital and adored by all.
Pocket
Age: 4 Years Old
Why Pocket Loves WLA: Pocket absolutely adores the Washington Library Association, especially because it’s filled with book lovers who appreciate a cozy reading companion. She was adopted during a library collaboration with the Humane Society and spent her first few weeks at her person's library, greeting patrons and cuddling staff.
Rhonda
Location: Whidbey Island
Breed: Chicken (Rhode Island Red)
Age: 1 Year Old
Why Rhonda Loves WLA: Rhonda adores WLA because it's like a well-organized chicken coop: every book, just like every egg, finds the perfect nest! She’s a big fan of libraries because they prove you don’t need to ruffle feathers to spread knowledge, and the WLA makes every day a pecking success for librarians everywhere!
Riley
Location: Malaga
Breed: Border Collie
Age: 5 Years Old
Why Riley Loves WLA: Riley loves to snuggle with me on the couch while I am reading. She always reacts when I laugh or snuggles closer when I cry. She is the best book club member.
Sonar
Location: Seattle
Breed: Siamese Flame Point
Age: 12 Years Old
Why Sonar Loves WLA: Sonar can't see, but she loves to help me "read" by standing on every possible book and sometimes licking the pages. She pulls her (tiny) weight as an honorary WLA member because she's my fuzzy emotional support as I earn my library degree and work at my local community college!
Zoe Perez
Location: Tacoma
Breed: Chihuahua/Pug
Age: 13 Years Old
Why Zoe Loves WLA: Zoe is a fierce defender of intellectual freedom and chicken jerky. She barks at censorship even harder than she barks at the mailman.
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