Archive for 'Dogs'
May 19-25 is National Dog Bite Prevention Week
The Seattle Animal Shelter urges every family to recognize National Dog Bite Prevention Week, May 19-25, 2013. Approximately 70 million dogs live in U.S. households. The Centers for Disease Control estimates 4.5 million people – nearly 2 percent of the U.S. population – are bitten by dogs each year. More than 60 [More]
Posted: May 20th, 2013 under Dogs, General, Press Release, Protecting Your Pets, The Scoop.
Calling all paws! Furry 5K run/walk to benefit orphaned pets
Preregister now for the Seattle Animal Shelter’s 14th annual Furry 5K run/walk happening on Sunday, June 9, 2013, at Seward Park. Each year, the fun run attracts thousands of two-legged runners accompanied by hundreds of four-legged runners. All proceeds directly support the Shelter’s “Help the Animals Fund.” To preregister or for more [More]
Posted: May 6th, 2013 under Cats, Dogs, Donation Opportunities, General, Press Release, Special Events.
Update: Zipper the puggle will remain at the Shelter during investigation
On Sunday April 21, the Seattle Police Department (SPD) removed a small dog, Zipper, from a vehicle in a West Seattle parking lot. It is alleged Zipper may have been in the car for up to six days. The SPD turned Zipper over to the Seattle Animal Shelter, where he remains, contrary [More]
Posted: April 25th, 2013 under Dogs, Protecting Your Pets.
Watch It Now: CityStream’s Penny LeGate Visits the Seattle Animal Shelter
We’re hanging out with our furry friends at the Seattle Animal Shelter on this week’s CityStream. Learn how animal fans donate veterinary care, supplies and endless amounts of love for pets in need (and their people) at The Doney Memorial Pet Clinic. Then, meet some four-legged personal trainers who guarantee you’ll never [More]
Posted: March 15th, 2013 under Cats, Dogs, Donation Opportunities, Fostering, General, Other Critters, Special Events, Volunteering.
Animal Shelter now Accepting Volunteer Applications
The Seattle Animal Shelter’s in-shelter volunteer program is now recruiting volunteers. All volunteers are asked to make a six-month commitment and be able to volunteer eight hours per month. Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older. The Shelter needs volunteers for a variety of important tasks, including: dog walking, 9-lives, [More]
Posted: February 15th, 2013 under Cats, Dogs, General, Other Critters, Volunteering.
Seattle Animal Shelter Clinic offers FREE Spay/Neuter Services Feb. 22-March 1
To commemorate Feb. 26, 2013, as “World Spay Day,” the Seattle Animal Shelter’s Spay and Neuter Clinic is offering FREE spay/neuter packages to Seattle pets scheduled for surgery Feb. 22-March 1. Space is limited; to schedule an appointment, call (206) 386-4260. “Spaying and neutering are safe, routine surgeries that prevent animals from [More]
Posted: February 11th, 2013 under Cats, Dogs, Press Release, Protecting Your Pets, Special Events, The Scoop.
Seattle Animal Shelter reminds pet owners to protect pets from cold
Local weather forecasters are predicting bitter cold weather with a possibility of snow in the Seattle area through the beginning of next week. The Seattle Animal Shelter reminds all pet owners that winter weather poses special risks to pets. When temperatures fall, pets need extra care to help keep them comfy, cozy, [More]
Posted: January 11th, 2013 under Cats, Dogs, General, Press Release, Protecting Your Pets.
Dog Adoption Event this Saturday!
The Trophy Cupcake 1st Annual Tail-Wagger will be held this Saturday, September 22, 11am-2pm. Meet marvelous dogs, available for adoption from Seattle Animal Shelter and Old Dog Haven. Adopt during the event and receive a dozen cupcakes from Trophy plus 10% off from Wally Pets. Bring your own pooch for a free [More]
Posted: September 19th, 2012 under Dogs, Special Events, The Scoop.
Special Promotion and Adopt-a-thon, Sat., Aug. 25, at Interbay Urban Center
Interbay Urban Center (IUC) is proud to partner with the Seattle Animal Shelter and the Seattle Humane Society to repeat a community favorite event, the “Pet Adopt-a-thon!” The goal of this event is to find loving, permanent homes for foster animals. The adoptathon will be held on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012, at [More]
Posted: August 21st, 2012 under Cats, Dogs, The Scoop.
Spay/neuter your pit bull/pit bull mixes at the Seattle Animal Shelter this August for only $20 – book your appointment now
To prevent unwanted litters, Shelter is offering reduced rate for spaying/neutering pit bulls plus a free nail trim SEATTLE – Pit bull owners are urged to call now to schedule appointments for August to spay/neuter their animals for a special rate of only $20. During the month of August, the Seattle Animal [More]
Posted: July 16th, 2012 under Dogs, Press Release, Special Events, The Scoop.