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Seattle Animal Shelter Names Ashley Harrington as New Executive Director   

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 ]

Scam Alert

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 ]

Seattle Animal Shelter Celebrates Day of Service with Community Pet Supply Drive  

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 ]

Kittens to Take Over City Hall on April 11

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 ]

Seattle Animal Shelter Launches Free Pet Vaccination Clinics

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 ]

Cold Weather Tips

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: