HealthSource Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab wants to extend a helping paw to local animals by providing a free community health screening in exchange for a donation to Homeward Pet.

Donations of animal treats, chew toys, animal food, and monetary donations will be accepted at the office located at 13021 N.E. 85th St., Kirkland up until June 29. Contributors are encouraged to call and set up an appointment.

The 19-point health screenings (a $210 value) will help track down even the smallest amounts of pain, including those suffering from a wide range of problems such as low back pain, headaches, neck pain, shoulder or arm pain, bulging or herniated discs, leg pain, numbness and more. Even X-rays will be included if necessary.

Each year, approximately 5-7 million companion animals enter animal shelters nationwide. Low adoption rates are one factor driving the high number of animals in shelters, but every year, millions of dogs and cats are relinquished by their owners – or rescued from the streets by animal control officers and private citizens – and brought to animal shelters.

These circumstances leave shelters and rescue groups with a large number of animals in need of homes, and an even larger need of donations in order to help take care of them.

To learn more about the Homeward Pet donation drive, or to schedule an appointment, call 425-827-0422.