Summer-like temperatures have arrived in the Puget Sound region. Be sure to keep yourself and your pets safe from the heat with these tips. For more information, visit our Pet Tips and Resources webpage.
We are on track to open our new facility in 2027, and we’re working with 4Culture to make it beautiful and welcoming. As part of King County’s public art program and the 1% for Art ordinance, 4Culture is heading up the effort to commission an artist to create a cohesive, two‑dimensional design for the new […]
Get to know Fergie, our Pet of the Week! This nearly three-year-old staffy girl is full of enthusiasm! She loves to play, go for long walks, and swim. At 45 pounds, she’s considered a medium breed dog. Fergie’s foster family says she’s a sweet and loyal girl who wants to be near her people all […]
Come in to meet Cichlid, our Pet of the Week! This two-year-old tabby boy was brought in to the Pet Adoption Center in mid-June. He is a bit of a shy guy, so being in the shelter is a lot for him. While Cichlid won’t approach you at first, if you come to him to […]
Scammers are contacting owners of lost pets in our area, claiming their pet has been found needing surgery and demanding immediate payment. Some are using AI-generated images of an animal in surgery as “proof.” THESE ARE SCAMS! RASKC will NEVER ask you for payment by phone or text to treat your sick or injured pet! […]
This “Rey” of sunshine is our Pet of the Week! Rey is a three-year-old pittie who also goes by ReyRey. He is one of the sweetest boys you’ll ever meet! Rey can be a bit shy at first, but loves getting attention and scritches. He will lean into you and even sit on your lap […]
America will mark its 250th birthday this Fourth of July, and there are lots of celebrations planned all over the nation for the milestone. Many of those celebrations will include fireworks, both professional displays and people shooting off their own. While most areas of King County have banned most types of consumer fireworks, it’s a […]
Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC), the county’s Facilities Management Division (FMD), and the design team have reached an initial agreement on the new shelter site layout. Next, FMD will finalize design documents and meet with the City of Kent and King County Public Health to ensure that design decisions are up to code. […]
Golden girl Addison is our Pet of the Week! This senior dilute tortie was brought in to the Pet Adoption Center by a good Samaritan earlier this month. Addison is very affectionate and adaptable. She would be thrilled to cuddle up with you at home! Potential adopters should note that Addison has chronic kidney disease, […]
Don’t let this one float down the river – it’s Nile, our Pet of the Week! This two-year-old pittie is a sweet, wiggly boy who loves affection. Everyone who meets Nile falls in love with him! Nile loves to play and go on walks. He often looks back to check in with his person when […]
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