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Santa Paws is coming (back) to town

We know your pet is part of your family, so when it comes time for this year’s holiday photos, bring them in for a photo-op with Santa! From 1-4 p.m. on the next three Saturdays (Dec. 2, Dec. 9 and Dec. 16), visit Petco Interbay (2001 15th Ave. W., Seattle)… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Animal Shelter hours changing

Seattle Animal Shelter is fortunate to have tremendous support from our community for the lifesaving work we do every day. As the only open-admission animal shelter in the city of Seattle, many of the animals who come to us are sick, injured, neglected and in need of medical care and… [ Keep reading ]

Dogs and salmon don’t mix

Spawning salmon are a Northwest treasure but pose a real risk to dogs Spawning salmon have returned to creeks in the Pacific Northwest, and one of the best viewing locations in Seattle is Piper’s Creek in Carkeek Park. Through the end of the year, this creek, and many others in… [ Keep reading ]

Meet Seattle Animal Shelter’s critters at Creeptacular, Saturday, Oct. 28

by Erin Berge The Seattle Animal Shelter will host its first Creeptacular event on Saturday, Oct. 28, from noon-3 p.m., featuring all available critters ready for adoption and spooky guests. The event will include a photo booth with costume options as well as participation by the Washington Ferret Rescue and… [ Keep reading ]

$5,000 reward for information about abandoned dog

Seattle Animal Shelter investigating dying dog tossed from vehicle in West Seattle The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons who failed to provide veterinary care for a dog… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Animal Shelter Foundation to honor retiring police K9 “Ziva” at annual auction on Oct. 14

Seattle Police Department’s first female “generalist patrol” police dog to retire after 7 1/2 years of service With more than 5,000 police calls, 81 felony arrests, 23 misdemeanor arrests and more under her collar, Seattle Police Department’s K9 “Ziva” is ready for retirement this fall, as she nears her 10th… [ Keep reading ]

Ann Graves named Seattle Animal Shelter executive director

Ann Graves, who has been serving as the Seattle Animal Shelter acting director for the past year, has been named the shelter’s executive director. Graves’ appointment comes after a six-month, nationwide recruitment. During Graves’ tenure as acting director, she has done an outstanding and commendable job helping to guide SAS… [ Keep reading ]

Shelter helpers are some of SAS’ behind-the-scenes heroes

Story by Erin Berge The Shelter Helper Team at the Seattle Animal Shelter washes dirty blankets, towels and water and food bowls during its weekly shifts. Although these chores are not exciting, the Shelter Helper Team is critical to SAS, according to interim volunteer supervisor Laura Mundy. “Shelter helpers bring… [ Keep reading ]

SAS will be at Project Paws at Westlake Park tomorrow

An urban oasis awaits your dogs tomorrow at KIRO 7’s Project Paws! Seattle Animal Shelter will join other animal rescue organizations to support this inaugural and free event. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16, come to Westlake Park in downtown Seattle, near the intersection of Fourth… [ Keep reading ]

Foster cat orientation at Seattle Animal Shelter Sept. 10

Have you been thinking about getting a cat but aren’t ready for a long-term commitment? Do you need some kitten snuggles in your life? Do you have a soft spot for senior cats? If you answered “yes” to any of the above questions, you should become a foster parent! The… [ Keep reading ]