On Sunday, June 14, over 1,000 community members and their pets will gather in Seward Park to join the Seattle Animal Shelter for the 27th Annual Furry 5K Fun Run & Walk. Pet lovers, community members, and some of the cutest dogs in the city will...
The City of Seattle has selected Ashley Harrington to serve as the new Executive Director of the Seattle Animal Shelter (SAS) following a comprehensive and competitive national search. Her first day will be July 30. Harrington brings nearly 10 years of animal welfare experience to the role and most recently… [ Keep reading ]
The shelter created a supply wish list to highlight the items most critically needed by pets in its care and by members of the community who visit the shelter’s monthly and free community pet vaccination clinics. People can support this effort by purchasing an item on the online wish list,… [ Keep reading ]
The cutest and cuddliest event of the year will happen on Wednesday, March 5, with the return of “Kitty Hall,” a beloved citywide adoption event where adoptable kittens and cats take over Seattle City Hall for the day. WHAT: Seattle Animal Shelter’s Annual Kitty HallWHEN: Wednesday, March 5, 11:30 a.m.–… [ Keep reading ]
We have been made aware of a recent scam in which folks who have filed a lost pet report receive a call from someone pretending to be an employee of the shelter, stating their lost pet is critically injured and in need of surgery, and requesting a deposit in order… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Animal Shelter, a division of the City’s Department of Finance and Administrative Services, is proud to join Mayor Harrell’s call for a One Seattle Day of Service and is doing so through a pet supply drive that will connect Seattle pets and their owners with critical resources. Founded… [ Keep reading ]
Listen up right, Meow! The cuddliest, cutest event of the year is happening Thursday, April 11, when adoptable kittens and cats will convert City Hall to Kitty Hall for a citywide adoption event. We are not kitten around when we say you will not want to fur-get this! This year’s… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Animal Shelter is giving pets and pet owners their best chance at health and wellness with the launch of free pet vaccination clinics in Seattle. Access to preventative care and education are the leading determinants of pet health, wellness and safety. Yet, one in four pet owners… [ Keep reading ]
With cold weather in the forecast, drops in temperature mean more than cranking up the heat in your home. Follow the Seattle Animal Shelter’s tips for protecting pets from the cold: Dogs: Cats:
The next summer heat wave is coming to the Seattle area as temperatures are forecast to reach more than 90 degrees. Protect your pets from the effects of high heat. The Seattle Animal Shelter provides the following tips to keep your pet safe when temperatures climb. 1) Never leave your… [ Keep reading ]
To celebrate the Lavender Haze falling over Seattle, the Seattle Animal Shelter will be offering $13 (Taylor’s lucky number) adult cat adoptions from July 18 – 25. To receive the discount, just ask for “Taylor’s Version” to start your Love Story with a new cat! Adoption fees for adult cats… [ Keep reading ]
