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]

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]

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]

Have your kids been begging for a pet of their own? If you’re ready to give in, but are still afraid you don’t have the space for a dog or maybe someone in your household is allergic to cats, the Seattle Animal Shelter has the perfect solution: start small. Come on down [More]

The Seattle Animal Shelter highlights rescued guinea pigs for adoption during the month of March – “Adopt a Rescued Guinea Pig Month.” Besides guinea pigs, the shelter offers other small animals for adoption, as well as the usual dogs and cats. “Guinea pigs make great pets. Because of our tremendous success in [More]

If you’re interested in becoming a foster parent for cats and kittens from the Seattle Animal Shelter, plan to attend a free orientation session, offered the first Sunday of each month – this month on March 3 – from 2-3:30 p.m. The session will be held in the upper level conference room [More]

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]

Have your kids been begging for a pet of their own? If you’re ready to give in, but are still afraid you don’t have the space for a dog or maybe someone in your household is allergic to cats, the Seattle Animal Shelter has the perfect solution: start small. Come on down [More]

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]

SEATTLE — In recognition of national Adopt-a-Rescued-Rabbit Month the Seattle Animal Shelter (SAS) is waiving adoption fees on all rabbits adopted Feb. 13-17. There are currently more than 25 rabbits in the shelter and SAS foster homes. Placing those rabbits into forever adoptive homes will help free up space in our foster [More]