Meet your perfect match just in time for Valentine’s Day! Join us on Sunday, Feb. 12 from 1-4 p.m. for the Seattle Animal Shelter “Speed Dating” event, at MudBay Uptown (522 Queen Anne Ave. N.). Your next furry friend will be waiting for you! This will be a great opportunity… [ Keep reading ]
Simon, the 4-month-old rabbit, hopped perfectly into the small lap of the boy, looking for a scratch on his head. After a few moments of jumping and climbing in the Seattle Animal Shelter playpen, the boy and Simon knew they were a perfect match. “Simon is a ball of energy,”… [ Keep reading ]
by Erin Berge, SAS volunteer With lime green scales and intelligent eyes, Zep, the surrendered iguana, stole the hearts of many Seattle Animal Shelter staff and volunteers in March 2016. He was known as the “man of his turf” but also a softy who adored head scratches, and while taking… [ Keep reading ]
If you’ve read Terry’s profile (ID 34130788) on our website, you may be scratching your head. Why on earth are we calling him a barnyard animal and llama?!? Well, the database that we use to showcase adoptable animals unfortunately doesn’t offer a “spider” option. But don’t worry, Terry CAN fit… [ Keep reading ]
Mojo (ID 34167710) is a very handsome, sweet and energetic pit bull mix. He is in great physical shape and absolutely loves to play! He understands basic commands but can be distracted easily. Mojo would fit in very well in an active home with previous dog handling experience. His youthful exuberance… [ Keep reading ]
There’s never been a better time to adopt a new canine family member – a local company dedicated to building modern, high quality homes is helping homeless dogs find their forever homes before the holidays! Seattle-based DEP Homes is sponsoring a six-week class and/or private one-on-one dog training and behavior… [ Keep reading ]
The holiday season is upon us, and one of the season’s greatest gifts is giving a homeless animal a forever home. Hoping to find many animals their forever homes, the Seattle Animal Shelter is hosting a “Home for the Holidays” open house event this Saturday, Dec. 10, from noon to… [ Keep reading ]
While you’re trying to stay warm early next week, don’t forget to also take proper precaution to protect your pets. That’s the message that the Seattle Animal Shelter is hoping area pet owners will hear as temperatures in the low 30s or colder are expected. To help those dogs that… [ Keep reading ]
Turn up the cuteness factor on your holiday cards! From 1-4 p.m. on the next two Saturdays (Dec. 3 and Dec. 10), visit Petco Interbay (2001 15th Ave. W., Seattle) and have your pet’s photo taken with Santa Paws. This annual fundraiser benefits the Seattle Animal Shelter Foundation, which supports… [ Keep reading ]
“Why did you choose a senior cat?” Our Cat Adoption Follow-up Team asks that question whenever one of our 12+ -year-old cats goes to a new home, and the answers just might surprise you. From one cat-savvy adopter: “Older cats are smarter; they learn more the longer they live.” So… [ Keep reading ]
