Archive for 'Protecting Your Pets'
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.
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.
Spring Flowers can be Deadly for Cats
With the onset of spring and Easter just around the corner, the Seattle Animal Shelters warns cat owners about the dangers of Easter lilies and other spring flowers. “Lilies, including the Easter lily, tiger lily, rubrum lily, Japanese show lily and some species of the day lily can cause kidney failure in [More]
Posted: March 27th, 2013 under Cats, Press Release, Protecting Your Pets, The Scoop.
Chicks and Bunnies make great pets…but not for Easter!
Henri David, a Seattle Animal Shelter alumnus, wishes you a Happy Easter and asks us to remind you that chickens and rabbits can be great companion animals, but should be considered carefully before you make a decision to bring home a new pet. Some things to think about: Every year, thousands of [More]
Posted: March 26th, 2013 under General, Other Critters, Protecting Your Pets, Special Events.
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.
$2500 Reward Offered: Seattle Animal Shelter looking for information about emaciated dog found in West Seattle
SEATTLE – The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for this atrocious act of negligence. On Saturday, May 12, an emaciated dog was found in the 9400 block [More]
Posted: May 18th, 2012 under Dogs, Press Release, Protecting Your Pets, Special Events.
Animal Shelter urges pet owners to keep pets safe during hot weather
Mothers’ Day weekend weather forecast calls for temperatures in the 80s SEATTLE – This Mothers’ Day weekend, summer-like weather is forecast for the Seattle area. The Seattle Animal Shelter urges pet owners to take preventative measures to keep their pets safe in the warm weather. “This week we have already had to [More]
Posted: May 11th, 2012 under Cats, Dogs, Press Release, Protecting Your Pets.
SPECIAL OFFER EXTENDED THROUGH MAY
Seattle Animal Shelter offers Reduced Rate for Spaying Female Cats Seattle, WA – Now that spring is here, it’s still not too late to “beat the heat” – the feline kind and help prevent unwanted litters of kittens. The Seattle Animal Shelter is extending its “Beat the Heat” promotion by offering female [More]
Posted: March 26th, 2012 under Cats, Press Release, Protecting Your Pets, Special Events.
“Beat the Heat” Promotion Extended through March 9
SPECIAL – Spay Your Female Cat for Only $20Seattle Animal Shelter Offers “Beat the Heat” Reduced Rate for Spaying Female CatsIf you have an unspayed female cat, now is the time to schedule her surgery at the Seattle Animal Shelter Spay/Neuter Clinic. Through March 9, the Animal Shelter is offering a “Beat [More]
Posted: March 2nd, 2012 under Cats, Protecting Your Pets, Special Events.