April Pet of the Month

April’s Pet of the Month goes to Frank (Sinatra)! Frank is known to VSS staff as the ‘Fun Coordinator’. When staff worked in office (pre-Covid), Frank would come in and greet everyone, sleep under desks, and show his sweet face if someone was eating hoping to get some yummy scraps. Most importantly, he has always provided “therapy” and support to staff with the difficult work that we do. There’s nothing like a good cuddle session with Frank to put a smile on your face. 

Frank came from the streets of Bakersfield, CA to The NOAH Center by van with a bunch of chihuahuas before he found his forever home, where he is treated like the king that he is. We’re not 100% sure, but we’re told Frank is Schnauzer and Jack Russell. One thing we are certain of, Frank is 100% handsome and PAWsome. 

Frank loves to sit on feet, go for car rides, and take his daily walks. He loves a good grilled steak (or chicken), and to be pet and loved. If you stop petting him he will give you a good nudge with his nose or gently paw you. If he thinks you’re leaving the house without him, he will stop what he’s doing (even eating) to make sure you don’t leave him. This is what we like to call FOMO, fear of missing out. 

Everyone loves Frank. He’s pretty infamous around here and is always asked about. He is one of a kind, loyal, easy going, and rocks a rad mohawk. We’re not quite sure what we would do without Frank as he is simply THE best. 

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"With the help of VSS, you are empowered and encouraged to fight back and be pro-active. Then your conscience can be more at peace because you know you have taken some action to protest crimes inflicted on your loved one. It is sometimes your only consolation."

“The one takeaway for me in working with VSS is that it is a necessary organization. I know they are funded by grants and fundraisers but it’s something we need to make sure as a community that they have the funding needed because what they do for people in need doesn’t happen anywhere else. This is the only place that this happens and VSS helps with so many things.”

David Rose

Anchor, Q13 News and Host, Washington’s Most Wanted

“VSS is there when the unthinkable happens.  When a police officer knocks on your door and gives you tragic news, VSS helps navigate the court system, which can be very confusing. VSS is compassion, caring, and commitment. Commitment to once justice is done that victims and their families can move forward with their lives.”

Jennifer Gregerson

Mayor, City of Mukilteo

“VSS has been our partner in recovery and healing and a key part in what makes Mukilteo Strong. VSS has been a trusted advocate for the victims that have suffered so much in the community.  I’m so grateful to VSS as our partner in strength.”

Jon Nehring

Mayor, City of Marysville

“VSS is there for people in their darkest hour. At a time when they need an advocate and friend, VSS steps in to fill that gap and help them begin their journey back to some sense of normalcy.” 

Myrle Carner

Crime Stoppers of Puget Sound

“This thing about closure. There is never really closure in a victim’s life but VSS helps individuals to get closer to that and that’s critical because the cops and the judicial system just move on to another case because they don’t have time. Victims live with this trauma forever so VSS is with them for as long as they need the services. VSS takes the time, more importantly, they really care."

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