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Seattle Animal Shelter’s Adoption Center to be open six days a week
SEATTLE – Because of the continuing economic downturn, the Seattle Animal Shelter’s Adoption Center will close one day a week, beginning Monday, Oct. 26, 2009. The center is currently open seven days a week for adoptions and licensing. In addition, with the impending closure of the King County Animal Shelter, the Seattle[More]
Posted: October 14th, 2009 under Cats, Dogs, Press Release.
Foster Dog Orientation Set for Oct. 10, 2009 at Seattle Animal Shelter
SEATTLE — If you’re interested in becoming a foster parent for homeless, sick or immature dogs and puppies from the Seattle Animal Shelter, plan to attend a free orientation session on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009 at the shelter, 2061 15th Ave. W. The session runs from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and will[More]
Posted: October 8th, 2009 under Dogs, Fostering, Press Release, Volunteering.
Seattle Animal Shelter celebrates Adopt-A-Shelter Dog Month in October
SEATTLE – The Seattle Animal Shelter joins with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) to commemorate October as national “Adopt-A-Shelter Dog Month.” The Shelter is using the occasion to showcase the wonderful companion animals currently available for adoption. “There are so many good reasons for adopting[More]
Posted: September 30th, 2009 under Dogs, Press Release, Special Events.
Five animals suffer from heat exhaustion over weekend
SEATTLE – Over the weekend, five pets – including one deceased – were rescued by Seattle Animal Shelter officers from hot cars. Now, with even hotter weather predicted, the shelter once again urges pet owners to protect their pets from heat. Using its “Animobile,” the shelter will demonstrate the heating effect of[More]
Posted: August 18th, 2009 under Cats, Dogs, Press Release, Protecting Your Pets.
‘Adopt-a-Less-Adoptable-Pet’ Day at Seattle Animal Shelter Wednesday, August 12
SEATTLE — Seattle Animal Shelter is joining Petfinder.com in observing Aug. 12 as “Adopt-a-Less-Adoptable-Pet Day.” “We want to call attention to the thousands of homeless pets who, for one reason or another, get overlooked,” says Kim Saunders, vice president of Shelter Outreach and Public Relations at Petfinder.com. “It may be that[More]
Posted: August 7th, 2009 under Cats, Dogs, Other Critters, Press Release, Special Events, Uncategorized.
Excessive heat expected: Seattle Animal Shelter urges pet owners to take precautions
SEATTLE – With weather forecasters expecting excessive heat to hit the Seattle area this week, the Seattle Animal Shelter reminds pet owners to exercise good judgment and use common sense when it comes to protecting their pets from the summer heat. “Temperatures are predicted to be in the 90s, so we are[More]
Posted: July 27th, 2009 under Cats, Dogs, Other Critters, Press Release, Protecting Your Pets.
Seattle Animal Shelter closes two days for Fourth of July holiday
The Seattle Animal Shelter will be closed on Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4, in observance of the Fourth of July holiday. The holiday falls on a Saturday, but the federal holiday is observed on Friday. If you find a stray animal, please care for the animal until the shelter’s[More]
Posted: June 29th, 2009 under Cats, Dogs, General, Press Release.
Seattle Animal Shelter Foster Dog Orientation Set for June 13, 2009
SEATTLE — If you’re interested in becoming a foster parent for homeless, sick or immature dogs and puppies from the Seattle Animal Shelter, plan to attend a free orientation session on Saturday, June 13, 2009 at the shelter, 2061 15th Ave. W. The session runs from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and will[More]
Posted: June 10th, 2009 under Dogs, Fostering, Press Release, Volunteering.
Seattle’s “First Dog” Edgar to walk with Mayor and Mrs. Nickels in Furry 5K
SEATTLE – “First Dog” Edgar, will be accompanied by Mayor Greg Nickels and his wife Sharon at the 10th Annual Furry 5K Fun Run and Walk. They will join City Councilmembers Richard Conlin, Jan Drago, Bruce Harrell and thousands of other four-legged and two-legged walkers and runners to raise funds for the[More]
Posted: June 5th, 2009 under Cats, Dogs, Donation Opportunities, Press Release, Special Events.
Seattle Animal Shelter urges pet owners to protect pets from heat
SEATTLE – The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for today and tomorrow, forecasting high temperatures reaching 90 degrees. To protect your pets from the heat, the Seattle Animal Shelter reminds pet owners to exercise good judgment and use common sense during the hot weather. “Whenever we have a hot[More]
Posted: June 3rd, 2009 under Cats, Dogs, Press Release, Protecting Your Pets.